Author: Adeniyi Daniel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 66 parcels of loud, a strong strain of cannabis, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday.Babafemi said that the drugs which were seized by operatives of the agency at the import shed of the MMIA were packaged as green tea. He said the seizure made on Thursday, June 5, was based on credible intelligence received ahead of the arrival of the consignment at the cargo wing of the airport on May 11. He also…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and top officials of the federal government to stop staging early campaigns for the President’s re-election bid and focus on tackling the avalanche of challenges bedeviling the country including hunger and terrorism. This was contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba to felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The ACF expressed worry over the escalating insecurity, high cost of living, crises in the energy, health and education sectors, weak Nigerian currency and high food prices among other…
Lagos State Government has declared that it has not released the results of the CBT examinations screening test into any of its model colleges, urging parents and wards to disregard any online publications purporting same. In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Basic Education, Kayode Sutton, Government urged parents of candidates who sat for the ,CBT examinations screening test to disregard online reports on the release of cut-off marks for any of the colleges as fake. The statement described online reports that candidates who scored the required cut-off marks of 50% at any of the state’s model…
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Giwa has urged vehicle owners to enhance the security of their vehicles by registering them on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform, just as the command recovered 15 vehicles in May, 2025. The commissioner noted that the e-CMR is a vital national database that aids in the prompt identification and recovery of stolen vehicles across Nigeria, and supports effective policing through real-time verification of vehicle ownership. The commissioner advised the public to install security features such as Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking systems, car alarms, and mechanical…
…Businessman going to Iran for ingesting 155 cocaine wraps; intercepts N9.3billion worth of opioids in Rivers Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors hajj pilgrims who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. This followed the arrest of leaders of the cartel in Kano on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May 2025.The arrested kingpins: Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba on in Kano was a follow-up to the arrest of two pilgrims: Ibrahim Umar Mustapha and Muhammad Siraj Shifado at the Mallam…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three young men for being in possession of a gun and ammunition. The suspects are; Adenuga Tosin, Jesutofunmi Ezekiel, and Adeniji Juwon. They are accused of being suspected cultists. According to Lagos police PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrest and recovery of fire arm followed a credible tip-off, “which led to a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation along the Owode-Ikorodu axis by one of the Command’s tactical teams. ”Hundeyin added in a statement on Sunday, “During the operation, the suspects were found in possession of a locally-made pistol and six live cartridges. Investigations revealed that…
Abia and Kogi Police commands have recorded significant successes in the fight against crime with the rescue of 12 trafficked children and recovery of arms and ammunition. Revealing this in a statement on Monday, the force PRO, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said “Officers of the Kogi State police command intercepted a green-colored Sharon vehicle that ran through a security checkpoint at high speed. “The team engaged the bus in a hot pursuit, and the driver, upon realising he was being trailed, abandoned the bus and fled into a nearby bush. “A swift cordon and search was conducted on the spot, leading…
Hajiya Zainab, a pilgrim from Plateau State, Nigeria has returned $5,000 she found in Masjidul Haram to its Russian owner. National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and Saudi authorities helped identify the owner. Her honesty was praised by officials of the two countries.
The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa has warned the public, especially animal dealers, to be vigilant about individuals who may attempt to use counterfeit currency for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival. The command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, gave the advice in a statement on Thursday, in Dutse. Shiisu said the advice was imperative as some people could use counterfeit currency to buy animals from unsuspecting dealers. “Animals are being sold for sacrifice as Eid el Kabir draws near. Therefore, we urge everyone, particularly those who buy and sell animals to be extra careful about counterfeit currency in their business dealings,” Shiisu…