Drug raid leads to arrest of 18, recovery of 216.8kg of cannabis

Eighteen suspected drug peddlers were arrested by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a random raid in Lagos. The nation news reported that a total weight of 216.8kgs of cannabis was confiscated during the comprehensive raid operation in the Obalende, Alaba Rago, Lagos Island, Isheri Idimu and Bolade Market area of Lagos. Furthermore,… Read More Drug raid leads to arrest of 18, recovery of 216.8kg of cannabis

Swiss hospital separates youngest conjoined babies

Doctors in Switzerland say they have separated eight-day-old conjoined twin girls, believed to be the youngest conjoined babies to be successfully separated. The twins were born in December fused at the liver and chest. Swiss media say doctors had originally planned to separate them when they were several months old but brought the operation forward… Read More Swiss hospital separates youngest conjoined babies

Boko Haram slaughter dozens as they attack village in Borno

The Nigerian Army, on Sunday, confirmed the killing of scores of people after suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a night attack on Dalori village at the outskirt of Maiduguri. Col. Mustapha Anka , the Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole Theater Command, stated this in a statement in Maiduguri. Anka said the attack was targeted… Read More Boko Haram slaughter dozens as they attack village in Borno

45 dead, 40 injured as bomb blasts occur near mosque in Damascus

At least 45 people have been killed in three blasts near the Shia shrine of Sayyida Zeinab, south of the Syrian capital Damascus, state media say. About 40 people were also reported to have been injured. The shrine, which is highly revered by Shia Muslims, has been targeted before, most recently in February last year.… Read More 45 dead, 40 injured as bomb blasts occur near mosque in Damascus