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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at N2.8bn in Edo State. The public destruction exercise was carried out on Thursday in Benin City. A breakdown of the destroyed exhibits showed that Cannabis sativa accounted for the largest share, with 73,210.23 kilogrammes. Other substances destroyed included 246.36 kilogrammes of psychotropic drugs, comprising Tramadol (141.81kg), Diazepam (8.43kg) and Codeine cough syrup (61.77kg). Also destroyed were 2.66 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, 3.74 kilogrammes of cocaine and 0.22 kilogrammes of heroin. Speaking at the event, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA,…
Cool fire emits from the potted plant in the backyard at night; it is the glowworm. A yawn, a roll on the back, with four powerful paws playfully punching the air; it is the lion, king of the jungle. Water gently hits the shore, sings a splash-splosh song, and rolls back silently into the night; it is the ocean. Formally called Aurea, an eagle, America’s symbol of strength, freedom and resilience, soars up above the 88,000 heads gathered at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, gliding in and out of sight repeatedly, to the wild ecstacy of the crowd, before…
The Nigerian Exchange Group has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a community cleanup exercise at Marina, Lagos, to commemorate World Environment Day 2026. The exercise was held in partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria. The initiative brought together employee volunteers from NGX Group and representatives of both partner organisations to promote responsible waste management, environmental awareness, and community engagement. Beyond supporting cleaner public spaces and encouraging proper disposal practices, it provided staff with an opportunity to contribute directly to environmental causes, reflecting the group’s commitment to employee volunteering. Consistent with…
Undefeated Nigerian lightweight champion Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje has signed a promotional deal with Balmoral Promotions, the Lagos-based outfit behind the Chaos in The Ring franchise, in what the 19-0 fighter described as the most significant moment of his professional career. Agbaje, who holds the WBA Africa lightweight title, put pen to paper on Wednesday, June 10, with Balmoral, one of Nigeria’s most ambitious boxing promotions. The Mushin-born fighter, whose nickname was earned on the streets of Lagos long before professional boxing came calling, said the deal represented the platform he had been searching for throughout his career. “I feel so…
The Rotary Club of Ikeja has inaugurated a solar-powered vocational training centre at Ikeja Junior High School, Lagos, to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance and entrepreneurship. The facility, funded by the club in collaboration with Rotary International District 9111, is designed to provide training in tailoring and fashion design, catering, barbing, makeup artistry and hairdressing. Speaking at the inauguration, the President of the Rotary Club of Ikeja, Olarewaju Lawal, said the project was aimed at empowering young Nigerians, particularly those who may not immediately proceed to tertiary institutions. Lawal disclosed that the project cost between N15m and N18m…
The Weather Company announced an “enhanced allergy experience” now available through its The Weather Channel app designed to help allergy sufferers better understand when their symptoms might flare up and what’s causing them. While the app already provides static pollen counts, its “Health & Wellness” section is being expanded to take into account other factors such as how changing weather conditions could result in you experiencing more symptoms despite the counts not actually rising.The new features now available in the free version of The Weather Channel app include “weather aggravator insights” that analyze how conditions like high winds or humidity…
BEAT, the native token of AI music platform Audiera, has exploded higher over the past month, surging more than 1,500% to a record high of $9.20 even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) fell roughly 25% and 30%, respectively, in the same period. BEAT/USD vs. BTC/USD and ETH/USD 1-month price performance. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:Strong platform revenues mixed with excessive short liquidations send BEAT’s price higher.The AI token is now at its most overbought stage, which may prompt a 35% dip in the coming days.Why is Audiera’s BEAT price up so much?BEAT’s sharp outperformance has turned it into one of crypto’s…
Bode Miller’s wife, Morgan Miller, is urging parents to prioritize water safety after marking eight years since the tragic drowning of her daughter, Emmy. “8 Years,” Morgan, 39, wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, June 11, with a throwback photo of Emmy in a hospital room. “Imagine you saw this and didn’t do everything you could to prevent it from happening to you….” In a follow-up post, Morgan shared a message from professional swimming instructor and aquatic behavior specialist Karen Chavez. “We don’t share water safety strategies out of judgment. We share them because we know the harsh reality…
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled the planned strikes against Iran’s key facilities hours after he vowed to have the US military hit the Middle Eastern country “very hard.” Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he called off the attack because negotiations with Iran had been taken to the “highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” “Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved,” including the “US, Israel, Saudi Arabia”, he said. He further noted, “The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed a regulatory framework seeking to ring-fence the operations of closely linked financial entities in Nigeria to promote a stable financial system. The drafted guidelines will ensure a safe, sound and stable financial system, the apex bank said in a circular on Thursday. It added that the guidelines will also safeguard consumer interests and strengthen regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s financial system. The guidelines seek to establish clear operational and functional boundaries among closely linked entities in the financial system. It will also focus on addressing regulatory arbitrage arising from the commingling of activities…
