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Customs Seize Sex Enhancing Drugs, Indian Hemp Worth N126m
The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 39 lumps of Indian hemp, 300 wraps of diazepam tablets and 57 packs of sex enhancement drugs (black diamond).
Other seized items include 212 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 10,025 litres of premium motor spirit, 250 bales of used clothing, 150 expired powdered milk, 50 pieces of used tyres, 78 rolls of Diclofenac Sodium, 10 Jerry cans of vegetables oils, 20 cartons of foreign spaghetti and 20 bags of foreign sugar with a combined duty paid value worth over N126m.
While briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the Customs Area Controller, Iheanacho Ernest Ojike, said the suspected smugglers of the items were intercepted at the Kebbi border areas as the illicit drugs are being moved to their destinations.
He said the seizures were possible based on the resilient and courageous efforts of the operation teams, intelligence unit, joint border patrol team and collaboration with other sister agencies in the state.
The lumps of Indian hemp were handed over to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while the seized diazepam tablets were handed over to NAFDAC.
By Gloria Ikibah
A group under the aegis of T-Plan National Palliative (T-Plan) has raised concerns about the increasing drug addiction problem among Nigerian youths and housewives.
The organisation is also worried by the growing number of people struggling with substance abuse across the country.
The National Project Coordinator for Financial Inclusion, Media, and Palliative, Dr. Aminu Bizi, revealed in Abuja that even drug dealers confirm the seriousness of the issue.
According to him, many young people and housewives are becoming addicted to drugs, often without their families knowing.
To tackle this crisis, T-Plan is setting up a Drug Rehabilitation Committee at both zonal and state levels, with emphasis on the need for immediate action to stop young people from being used by politicians while under the influence of drugs.
Rather than punish addicts, he called for a supportive and rehabilitative approach to help them recover.
…says his second edition should reflect more realities by mentioning names
By Emmanuel Agaji
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said he is grateful to God that former President Ibrahim Babangida’s book has corrected the wrong impression of an Igbo coup in 1966.
Naijablitznews reports Senator Kalu made this assertion while addressing the press before entering the Senate Chamber on Tuesday morning.
He explained that:” I am happy that the wrong impression created that the 1966 coup an Igbo coup has been corrected that it was a Nigerian coup gladdens my heart.
“Though we the Igbos were made to bear the brunt but thank God the impression has been erased finally.
The former Senate Chief Whip however appealed to his master (IBB) to quickly come out with a second edition as this first edition did not capture some realities.
“In the second edition he should vividly mention names like Professor Humphrey Nwosu and other people who played prominent roles on June 12 issue.
“You know IBB is my master, I will soon go and visit him and formally inform him.
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Mr Nuhu Ribadu has countered former governor of Kaduna state, Mr Nasr El-Rufai over his unsavoury comments declaring that he would help his principal, Bola Tinubu succeed.
He said in a statement that he has not discussed contesting in 2031 with anyone.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr El-Rufai on Monday accused Mr Ribadu of being behind his ordeal with anti-graft agencies. He alleged that Mr Ribadu was doing so because he is interested in succeeding President Bola Tinubu in 2031.
In his response, Mr Ribadu said in a statement that he has not discussed contesting in 2031 with anyone.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I want to put it on record that I have never discussed running for president in 2031 with anybody. All my focus and energy are geared completely towards the advancement of Nigeria and the success of the President Tinubu administration,” he said.
Messrs Ribadu and El-Rufai were friends and allies during the Obasanjo administration and that of the late Umar Yar’Adua. However, both men have become political adversaries although they are both members of the ruling party, APC.
In his statement, Mr Ribadu alluded to their history.
“If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too preoccupied with my current assignment as to get into a media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.
“Despite the incessant baiting and attacks I have never spoken ill of Nasir on record anywhere. This is out of respect for our past association and our respective families. I will not start today.”
Read the full statement below
I WON’T JOIN ISSUES WITH NASIR EL-RUFAI
My attention has been drawn to the interview granted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Monday evening.
If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too preoccupied with my current assignment as to get into a media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.
Despite the incessant baiting and attacks I have never spoken ill of Nasir on record anywhere. This is out of respect for our past association and our respective families. I will not start today.
I however urge the public to disregard El-rufai’s statements against me.
For the avoidance of doubt, I want to put it on record that I have never discussed running for president in 2031 with anybody. All my focus and energy are geared completely towards the advancement of Nigeria and the success of the President Tinubu administration.
I therefore ask Nasir El-Rufai to allow me face my onerous national assignment just as I do not bother myself with his own affairs.
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