How Dolapo died at her grandfather’s burial –Bisi Fayemi

Late Dolapo Ajayi. Photo: Elites Nigeria

The former first lady of Ekiti State, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, has sent condolence message to her friend, Ambassador Eniola Olaitan Ajayi, who lost her daughter, Dolapo, on the day she (Mrs. Ajayi) was burying her father.

Codeine abuse: This is everybody’s problem, says Saraki

The Senate had organised a stakeholder roundtable on drug abuse in Nigeria in
Kano state last year December. Photo credit: SP media office 

Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, May 1, commended the BBC Africa, ‘Africa Eye’ documentary ‘Sweet Sweet Codeine’ that details the widespread prevalence of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria. In a statement sent to NAIJ.com by his chief press secretary, Sanni Onogu, Saraki stated that documentaries like ‘Sweet Sweet Codeine’ are real-life attestations on the need for Nigeria to take its drug abuse problem more seriously 

Trouble for Dokpesi as his US visa is allegedly revoked over looters list

A top member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi, has reportedly had his United States visa revoked because his name is on the looters list released by the federal government, the media mogul has said. Dokpesi, the founder of Daar Communication which has two radio stations and the African Independent Television, has sued Lai Mohammed, the nation’s information minister, who announced the list recently. 

Meet Nigerian police officer who has never taken a bribe

According to reports by BBC Africa, Adewale Adedeji has never collected a bribe since he resumed his duties with the Nigerian police. They wrote on their Twitter: "Julius Adewale Adedeji is said to have never taken a bribe. He has been celebrated as Nigeria's 'most dedicated police officer."

Judge sentences convicted senior lawyer to one month in prison

 Joseph Nwobike (SAN.)

The senior Nigerian lawyer, Joseph Nwobike, who was earlier convicted has been sentenced to one month in prison.

Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of Patience Jonathan Houses In Abuja

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President

A court has ordered Abuja houses belonging to Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Jonathan to be forfeited to the FG. A Federal High Court in Abuja today (Monday) ordered an interim forfeiture of two properties linked to the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

BBC’s investigation into codeine abuse in Nigeria, exposes Emzor Pharmaceuticals

Emzor Pharmaceuticals is currently in hot water after one of its Sales Reps was caught selling bottles of Codeine illegally to undercover reporters.