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UNICEF urges proactive measures to end FGM

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for more proactive measures to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Imo. Victor Atuchukwu, the fund’s Child Protection Specialist, Enugu Field Office, made the call at a one -day awareness meeting of the…

Saraki in custody — EFCC spokeperson

The Economic and Funancial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday in Abuja confirmed the arrest and detention of the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the spokesperson of the commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that…

Drug Abuse: NDLEA arrests 5,000 offenders, convicts 500

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested no fewer than five thousand suspects and secured 500 convictions between January and May for drug abuse and trafficking. The agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, made…