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Monday, 11 April 2022

101 cocaine parcels found in children’s duvets

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 101 parcels of cocaine concealed in eight children’s duvets at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, spokesman Femi Babafemi said yesterday in a statement.

Grandma, teacher held over torture of eight-year-old

The police in Kano State have arrested an ‘Almajiri’ school teacher, Ma’aruf Muhammad, of Garbi Quarters, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State for allegedly torturing eight years old Muhammad Garba.

It was gathered the teacher usually stripped the minor before using a USB cable to violently flog him across his back.

Osinbajo joins 2023 presidential race

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has officially declared his decision to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development comes after months of speculations over whether or not he would run for president.

Saturday, 9 April 2022

I consulted widely before declaring for Presidency – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has said he consulted widely before declaring his intention to contest the 2023 presidency.

Reading a letter titled: ‘Forward with courage’ at the Thanksgiving organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Amaechi said he was qualified to run.

‘How my mother inspired Veekee James brand’

Inspired by her tailor-mother, Victoria James aka Veekee James decided to launch her brand three years ago, offering unisex services to clients at home and abroad. In this interview with Oluwatomisin Amokeoja, she shares the high and low moments of the business, and what the government must do to keep Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) afloat. Excerpts: