Category: Health

NDLEA 2026 Blitz: Baroness “Mama Kerosine” Nabbed, 22 Indians Detained in Cocaine Bust as National Sweep Uncovers Opioids, Skunk, in Coffee Shipments

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The NDLEA has launched into 2026 with a series of high-impact busts, reinforcing its relentless ‘War Against Drug Abuse.’ From intercepting Ketamine and Ecstasy hidden in coffee mixes bound for the UK and Zambia in late December, to the New Year’s seizure of 31.5kg of cocaine at Apapa Port, the agency remains a step ahead. Most recently, 22 Indian crew members from the MV Aruna Hulya were taken into custody following the discovery of illicit cargo on January 2nd. In a statement released Sunday, January 4, 2026, NDLEA Director of…

FG Capacity for Infrastructure Finance Strengthened by New Tax Laws, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the harmonised tax laws will strengthen the finances of the federal government’s to fund infrastructure and other National developmental programs. He made this known during his new year speech, Tinubu said 2026 marks a critical phase in implementing the country’s tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. Tinubu further emphasised that the reforms are not about raising taxes, but about creating a structural reset, driving harmonisation and strengthening the social contract. He announced that the new tax legislation,…

Dr. Magashi Hosts ZDLH Media and Stakeholders’ Parley in Bauchi

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Convener/Chief Executive Officer of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, was in Bauchi State on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to engage media executives, executive directors of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and other key health sector stakeholders in a review of the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) implementation in the state. The parley provided a platform for participants to assess progress recorded in 2025, identify implementation challenges, and jointly proffer solutions ahead of the 2026 programme year. Dr. Magashi commended the Bauchi State…