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DFWA LAUNCHES DRUG-ABUSE EDUCATION WORKBOOK, UNVEILS NATIONWIDE YOUTH CAMPAIGN IN ABUJA

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  DFWA Launches Drug-Abuse Education Workbook, Unveils Nationwide Youth Campaign in Abuja Drug Free World Africa (DFWA) officially launched a major nationwide anti-drug campaign and unveiled its maiden drug-abuse education workbook leaflet titled Steering Dynamic Drug-Free Youth, marking a renewed and coordinated push to curb substance abuse among young people in Nigeria and across Africa. The inauguration and launch ceremony, held in Abuja, formally signalled the commencement of DFWA’s expanded campaign activities. The event, themed “From Awareness to Action: Together We Can End Drug Abuse,” convened government officials, security agencies, parents, students, youth groups and victims of substance abuse to chart sustainable strategies for prevention, education and recovery. Addressing stakeholders, DFWA Country Director, Dr. Lina Okereke, emphasised that combating drug abuse demands collective responsibility and long-term commitment. She stated that DFWA was established to safeguar...
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DRUG FREE WORLD AFRICA COMMENDS GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY FOR MAJOR TRAMADOL SEIZURE AT TEMA PORT

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  *Drug Free World Africa Commends Ghana Revenue Authority for Major Tramadol Seizure at Tema Port* Drug Free World Africa has commended the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for successfully intercepting a massive shipment of undeclared Tramadol at the Tema Port in a major intelligence-led operation. According to reports, the seized container (No. TGHU6228715), which originated from the United Arab Emirates, contained 299 cartons with an estimated 146,932,000 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride (250mg and 225mg), weighing a total of 34,847.2 kilograms. The container had reportedly been falsely declared as household items, including kettles, blenders, pressing irons and energy-saving bulbs, in an apparent attempt to evade detection. Drug Free World Africa noted that, if not for the vigilance of the Ghana Revenue Authority and the effective collaboration with other government agencies, the illicit consignment could have found its way onto the streets, with devastating consequences for cit...
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ONYEALI-IKPE, DABIRI EREWA, REWANE ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED DIASPORA PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA’S ECONOMY

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Press Release  Onyeali-Ikpe, Dabiri Erewa, Rewane advocate for increased Diaspora Participation in Nigeria’s Economy L – R: Partner and Leader, Tax and Regulatory Service, PwC, Mr. Chijioke Uwaegbute; Group Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane; Executive Director and Chief Operations and Information Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Stanley Amuchie; Tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Mr. Ike Eze; and Arise TV Business News Anchor, Mr. Rotus Oddiri; at the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026 themed, “Navigating the New Tax Policy and Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nigeria” recently. Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership in the diaspora banking sector with the successful hosting of the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, a global virtual engagement designed to help Nigerians living abroad navigate evolving policies and identify credible opportunities for wealth creation in Nigeria. The summit held virtually on Saturday, 14 ...
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NDD CRITIQUES TINUBU’S DIPLOMATIC LAPSES; CALLS FOR STRATEGIC RESET

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PRESS STATEMENT                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS Saturday, March 14, 2026 RECLAIMING THE GIANT’S VOICE: NDD CRITIQUES TINUBU’S DIPLOMATIC LAPSES; CALLS FOR STRATEGIC RESET Nigeria — The Nigerian Democracy Defenders (NDD) today expressed grave concern over the diminished status of Nigeria on the global stage under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released by the National Publicity Officer, Ms. Amaka Adesola Musa, the group highlighted a pattern of diplomatic "sluggishness and reactionary maneuvers" that have weakened Nigeria’s influence both globally and within the West African sub-region. “Nigeria’s foreign policy has historically been the bedrock of African stability,” Ms. Musa stated. “However, under the current leadership, our once-commaning diplomatic voice has been muffled by administrative delays and a ...
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E-REGISTRATION: INEC'S DELAY AFFECTING OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - NNPP

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  E-registration: INEC's delay affecting our membership drive - NNPP The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says delay by INEC in uploading the party's current leadership to the commission's website is affecting its registration/membership drive nationwide.  Dr Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam               Founder/ Chairman Board of Trustees             NNPP This is contained in  a statement by the NNPP  founder and chairman board of trustees Dr aniebonam on Thursday in Lagos.  Recall that INEC has directed that all political parties must ensure electronics registrations of its members nationwide to enable it participate in the 2027 general elections Aniebonam stated that the membership drive of the party/registration has been slow due to the continued face-off with the Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso led group.  "INEC is yet to obey the court order, directing it to recognize the Agbo major led Nati...
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UNION BANK OF NIGERIA MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH 2026 WITH INCLUSION-FIRST “GIVE TO GAIN” CAMPAIGN

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  Union Bank of Nigeria Marks International Women's Month 2026 with Inclusion-First “Give to Gain” Campaign L-R: Chief Talent Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Omayuli Wale-Ajayi; Head, Corporate Banking, Union Bank of Nigeria, Ali Kadiri; Head, Retail and SME Business, Union Bank of Nigeria, Vivian Imoh-Ita; Founder/Executive Director, Deaf International Foundation, Funmilola Ogunro; MD/CEO, Union Bank of Nigeria, Yetunde Oni; SouthWest Coordinator, Nigeria Association of the Blind, Adenike Olorundare; Women Leader, Lagos Chapter, Nigeria Association of the Blind, Olubukola Salako; Executive Director, Corporate Bank & Business Banking Lagos & West, Union Bank of Nigeria, Taiwo Shote; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Olufunmilola Aluko; Regional Executive, Business Banking SouthWest and Lagos, Union Bank of Nigeria, Emmanuel Aihevba, and Lead Innovation, Events and Platform Management, Union Bank of Nigeria, Chiamaka Moses during the Bank’s commemorat...
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IWD: INITIATIVE TO EMPOWER NIGERIAN WOMEN: FIDELITY BANK SIGNS MOU WITH PARTNERS, LAUNCHES ‘GIVE HER POWER INITIATIVE '

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  Press Release  IWD: Fidelity Bank Signs MoU with Partners, Launch ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently.  Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with partner organisations at the launch of the bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative, a programme designed to equip Nigerian women with practical...
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