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In an ongoing campaign to tackle drug trafficking, the Comptroller, Customs FOU Zone B Kaduna, A B. Hamisu has said that Smugglers of illicit drugs are devising several means of repackaging banned substance, Tramadol into new names in a bid to beat security operatives. Point News247 reports that the Comptroller revealed this while briefing newsmen at the command’s headquarters in Kaduna on Tuesday April 26, 2022. While showcasing the 99,000 Sifedol seized, he explained that it is a pain reliever in the same family with Tramadol. “Because of pressure we are putting on Tramadol, they are using similar products with…

A routine safety simulation exercise being carried out by the Lagos State Waterway Authority (LASWA) was on Tuesday reported to be a boating accident. Point News247 reports that LASWA has described as false, a video circulating on social media, saying it was a routine safety simulation exercise carried out by the agency’s Emergency Rescue Team as part of its training exercise. In an official statement signed by Wuraola Alake of the Public Affairs office of LASWA, the training demonstration is part of LASWA safety preparedness against any possible incident on the State Inland Waterways. Earlier, there was a video making…

Nigerians, especially the people of Niger Delta, were thrown into mourning last night as the news of the passing of one of the nation’s finest broke. Point News247 reports that a four-time minister in Nigeria, Alabo Graham-Douglas has died at the age of 82. Graham-Douglas was one of the founding fathers of the now main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He died on Monday in a hospital in Abuja 13 days to his 83rd birthday which would have been celebrated on May 8, 2022.Graham-Douglas was born on 8 May 1939, in Abonnema in the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area…

Point News247 reports thatintending pilgrims in Lagos state have taken to the streets in protest against an increase in fares. According to them, the 2022 Hajj fees increased astronomically from N1.3 million to N2.6 million. They described the hike as unbearable considering the current economic hardship across the country. They unanimously lamented the unexpected increase, saying it betrayed their expectations and that the time allocated for them to balance up the initial N1.3 million payment did not help matters either. They pleaded with the Lagos state government to intervene and find possible ways to cut down the fee which might…

Wife of the president of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has urged presidential aspirants across various parties to adopt women as their running mates in the 2023 general election. Point News247 reports that Aisha Buhari made the call while hosting presidential hopefuls from various political parties to Iftar, at the State House Conference Center (old banquet hall), Abuja, on Saturday, April 23. According to her, considering the voting strength and involvement of women in politics, they should be adopted as running mates in the forthcoming elections. She specifically said; “In fact, it is high time women are adopted as running mates at…

Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) over alleged ties with suspended super cop Abba Kyari. Point News247 reports that Ukatu, a billionaire, is the drug baron allegedly behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled Kyari and his disbanded intelligence team. DCP Kyari and four top members of his team are already facing trial for a different but similar offence at a Federal High Court in Abuja. NDLEA’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, said Ukatu, who is…

Governor of Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that works on both the Blue and Red line rails are at 90 percent completion. Point News247 reports that this was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile. The statement read, “Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reassured the residents that the state government is on track with its efforts to complete works on both the Blue and Red lines rail projects, which are intra-city, to strengthen the intermodal transport system. “He said work on the Blue Line rail project…

Bauchi state governor,Bala Mohammed, has stirred controversy in Nigeria’s political arena by claiming that if Bola Tinubu, were a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he would be given the presidential ticket in 2023. Point News247 reports thatMohammed made the remark on Sunday during an appearance on Arise TV’s ThisDay Live. On Saturday, Mohammed was among those invited to an iftar hosted by Aisha Buhari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, for presidential candidates. Speaking on the show, Mohammed stated that he met Tinubu, among other renowned Nigerians, and that the former Lagos governor would be granted the presidential ticket if…

Glowing tributes and tears are still pouring in as the Yoruba nation continues to mourn the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Point News247 reports thatAarebirin, Honourable Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, National Deputy Chairman ( Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria) and Executive Vice Chairman, Ikorodu LGA has commiserated with the entire Yoruba race and the good people of Oyo State on the ascension unto glory of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo who joined his ancestors on Thursday. The vice chairman described the late king…

To ease the challenges of water transportation of goods, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has created a channel for boats accessibility. Point News247 reports that theManaging Director of NIWA, Chief (Dr) George Moghalu, has ordered immediate deployment of technical experts and equipment to the blocked area of Pessu market river in Warri South Council area, in order to link it up to the main Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) outlet. The NIWA boss fact-finding visit to the area may not be unconnected to the protest by traders and women of Pessu market led by a prominent Itsekiri traditional title holder,…