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The anti-drug trafficking campaign by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) is yielding results as more traffickers have been arrested by the agency. Point News247 reports that the agency, on Sunday, stated that fresh attempts by Brazil based drug cartels to smuggle substantial quantities of Cocaine into Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by concealing the Class-A illicit substance in teabags have again been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. NDLEA added that its operatives arrested four traffickers involved in the attempts to import and…
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,…
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…
In a bid to properly align it’s affairs and strategise effectively for the 2023 elections, Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Wednesday, May 4 as its 96th National Executive Committee (NEC). Point News247 reports that the disclosure was made by the party in a notice issued by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja on Saturday. Anyanwu urged all members of the NEC to attend the meeting. Anyanwu added that the meeting would start by 2pm and would hold at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
The Yoruba nation is still in shock after the sudden demise of the Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. As tributes continue to pour in, the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams has described the death of the Yoruba monarch as a national tragedy, collosal and personal loss to him, saying the Oba lived a worthy life all through his reign. Point News247 reports thatIba Adams in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media Kehinde Aderemi, signed personally, he expressed shock at the news of the death of the top monarch, stating that Nigeria,Yoruba and…
It was a night full of tension and excitement as the boxing world witnessed the bout between the undefeated heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. Point News247 reports that Furyretained his title after beating Whyte in a knockout round. Whyte was knocked out in the sixth round in front of a raucous 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium after taking an uppercut from Fury. Despite trying to continue the fight, referee Mark Lyson called the fight seeing Whyte wobble on his feet.
It seems Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) may have buckled under the weight of reactions that trailed the exorbitant prices placed on the party’s nomination forms. Point News247 reports that the APC has announced the postponement of the sale of its nomination forms to its members seeking elective positions. Point News247 was informed by a reliable source that the contractor handling the printing of the forms did not meet up with the delivery time. The party’s National Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, announced that the APC would begin selling the nomination…
Tonye Cole, former group Executive Director of Sahara Group,has received the blessing of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to run as governor of Rivers State. Point News247 reports thatCole emerged the consensus candidate of the APC after a late Friday night meetings by party leaders. All 10 apsirants from the Riverine region of the State were in attendance at the meeting. Sources said the Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was also in attendance at the meeting. Tonye Cole is believed to be a close ally to the minister of transportation. He was chosen as the consensus candidate…
Students of Chrisland Schools Lagos would be resuming with their counterparts on Monday as the government of Lagos State lifts sanctions. Point News247 reports that theLagos State Government has ordered the reopening of all Chrisland Schools shut following a misconduct among some of its students while on trip to Dubai. According to a press statement, the institution of learning would be reopened on Monday April 25th, 2022. “The directive follows a review of the ongoing administrative investigation into the incident. Besides, it is to ensure that students are not denied access to learning when the new term begins on Monday…
Many attendees of the 2022 Easter edition of AY Live are still tingling with the excitement of the performances during the event. The event which held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw several giving glowing reports on how successful the event was. Point News247 reports that apart from starting late and having insufficient seats, it was indeed a memorable outing for the host, Ayo Makun (AY) and other entertainers. The event featured electrifying performances from top acts such as P-Square, Davido, Portable, Kenny Blaq and Acapella. At about 9:09pm, two comedians, Ajebo and Pencil, mounted the stage,…