Category: International

Posthumous Vindication: Late Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Cleared of Plagiarism

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The academic reputation of late Cambridge University sociologist Professor Jason Arday has been posthumously vindicated. A fresh investigation by scientific publisher Taylor & Francis have concluded with zero evidence to substantiate the plagiarism or data fabrication claims previously weaponised against him. The 41-year-old scholar—celebrated as the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge—was found unresponsive at a London apartment in August and later pronounced dead, following an intense media storm. According to reports initially published by the London-based media outlet Byline Times, Taylor & Francis launched a meticulous review of…

Nigeria’s Volunteerism Drive Earns Oyedijo UN Ambassadorial Award

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Nigerian civil society leader and community development expert Oluwasegun Oyedijo has received the United Nations Ambassador of National Volunteerism Policy and System Leadership Award, recognising his work in civil society development, policy advocacy and community engagement. Oyedijo, who holds the traditional title of Aare, received the award at Nigeria’s first National Volunteer Conference, held to commemorate the United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026. The conference brought together government officials, policymakers, development partners, civil society organisations and volunteer practitioners to discuss how volunteerism could contribute more effectively…

US Hails NDLEA Over Mexican Meth Lab Busts; Marwa Demands Sustained Support

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Gonzales, who took the helm at the INL bureau four months ago, revealed that Nigeria was his intentional first destination due to its towering status as a continental leader and economic powerhouse. Driven by the agency’s string of high-profile operational victories, the U.S. envoy emphasized that he specifically wanted to see “firsthand where the magic happens. The high-level endorsement was detailed in a Tuesday, October 20, 2026 statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi. Gonzales shared his assessments earlier that day at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where he was…

From Palm Oil Plots to Regional Raids: NDLEA Intercepts Saudi Cargo, Nabs Octogenarian in ₦7 Billion Narcotic Nationwide Crackdown

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In a fierce escalation of its nationwide war on narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recently smashed a series of sophisticated smuggling rings across Nigeria. The sweeping operations intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound contraband cache hidden inside a gallon of palm oil at the Kano Airport, and uncovered a staggering 8,725 kilograms of powdered tramadol—valued at a street-busting ₦6.98 billion—at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The massive breakthrough was confirmed in an official statement released on Sunday, October 18, 2026, by the NDLEA Director of Media…

From Blueprints to Boom: Usoro Urges Nigeria to Build a ‘Whole-of-Government Engine’ for Blue Economy Wealth

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Nigeria has successfully found an administrative “home” and a 10-year master plan for its massive marine wealth, but the country must now aggressively transition from paperwork to practical profits for its citizens. This was the central message delivered on Friday, 16 October 2026, by Mrs. Mfon Ekong Usoro, FCILT, Managing Partner at Paul Usoro & Co., during a powerful keynote address commemorating World Maritime Day 2026. Speaking at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, the prominent maritime law expert—who brings monumental authority as the pioneer Director-General of the…

53,843 Rehabilitated: Marwa Demands Funds for Women, Children to Break Drug-Mental Illness Loop

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned of a vicious, reinforcing cycle between substance abuse and psychological distress, stating that “drug use and mental illness feed each other.” Calling for a paradigm shift in how the nation tackles addiction, Marwa cautioned: “If we only arrest the symptoms, we will keep missing the cause.” The NDLEA boss made the remarks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while presiding as Chairman of the 5th edition of The Conversation…

At UN, NDLEA Showcases Nigeria’s ₦2.5T Drug War Success; Demands Global Intelligence, Collaboration and Action on Illicit Finance

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In a bold presentation at the ongoing 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has spotlighted Nigeria’s overhauled drug control architecture as a definitive blueprint for institutional transformation and adaptive threat management. The landmark submission forms part of Nigeria’s national presentation delivered under the UN assembly’s guiding theme: “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.” According to an official statement released by the NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the strategic address…

Bauchi CSOs Join Forces with Alheri-YS Foundation to Drive Hope and Action on World Breast Cancer Day

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a powerful demonstration of collective advocacy, the Alheri-YS Foundation, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government and a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), led a vibrant 5km awareness walk and medical outreach across Bauchi metropolis to mark the 2026 World Breast Cancer Month Moving through key arterial routes from Destination Hotel to Government House, the campaign brought together key public health stakeholders to advocate for early detection, reduce community stigma, and champion accessible healthcare for women across the state. Guided by the international theme…

NDLEA Nationwide Sweep: 83-Year-Old Ex-Convict Grandma, South African Lady Nabbed; Rifles Recovered

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In a normal societal setting, an 83-year-old grandmother would be enjoying a quiet retirement life; alas, the reverse is the case for Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday, an octogenarian who has been re-arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with fresh consignments of Methamphetamine and “Colorado” (synthetic cannabis) concealed around her waist—barely a year after her previous arrest, prosecution, and conviction for the exact same offense. In an official statement released on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed that…

Stigma to Support: Psychiatrist Demands End to Mental Health Abuse, Urges Policy Enforcement

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar ​To mark World Mental Health Day, Dr. Yakub Fauwaz Farouq, Senior Registrar in Psychiatry at Abubakar Tabawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, called on Nigerians to stop using derogatory labels like “mad” when referring to persons living with mental health conditions. Speaking at an event organized by PLAN International and the Bauchi State Government with funding from Global Affairs Canada, he stressed that mental illnesses—such as depression and anxiety—are common, treatable medical disorders that require empathy, financial support, and timely medical care rather than societal…