Category: Transport

NDLEA Nabs 62-Year-Old China-Bound Dealer for Ingesting 95 Cocaine Wraps; Dismantles Ibadan ‘Colos’ Factory, Intercepts Meth in Yogurt Packs

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As part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Izueke was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine, weighing approximately 1.589 kilograms, concealed within his stomach. “According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Kano airport apprehended Nwabueze on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The arrest occurred during the screening of passengers for Ethiopian Airlines…

Commissioner Wanka Commiserate with Bauchi Journalists Injured on NEDC Assignment

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has commiserated with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, over a road accident involving 13 journalists in the state. The accident occurred on Friday while the journalists were on official duty covering projects commissioned by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) across parts of Bauchi State. In a statement issued by her office, Hon.Wanka described the incident as unfortunate and expressed deep concern over the safety of journalists who…

Governor Bala Mohammed Sympathises with Injured Journalists

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has expressed deep sympathy to journalists involved in a road accident along the Bauchi–Yelwan Duguri Road while on official assignment, assuring them of sustained support and quality medical care. The accident occurred on Thursday as the journalists—drawn from Channels Television, African Independent Television (AIT), Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV), and Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC)—were covering the commissioning of North East Development Commission (NEDC) projects by the Minister of State for Regional Development and…

NSC Board Pledges Support for Management to Meet Nigeria’s 7% Growth Goal.

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To drive national prosperity through the Port Economic Regulatory system within the Marine and Blue Economy, the NSC Governing Board is backing management to lead the charge in achieving the Federal Government’s ambitious 7% annual economic growth target by 2028. According to a statement from the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu, the NSC Governing Board is ready to deliver on its mandate. At their first meeting in Lagos, Chairman Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, emphasized that the board would spearhead efforts to help Nigeria hit its $1 trillion…

Genitals & Shoe Soles: NDLEA Nabs Brazil Returnee with Cocaine as Massive Raids Yield 10,000kg of Drugs Across Nigeria

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In a move proving that “wonders shall never end,” operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Uche Franklin Onyekwere, a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, at the Lagos airport. He was apprehended at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for concealing parcels of cocaine within his genitals and the soles of his footwear. In a statement released Sunday, February 1, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrest of 47-year-old Uche Franklin Onyekwere during a nationwide drug sweep. Acting on targeted intelligence,…

Shippers’ Council Pledges Support for Intermodal Rail and Baro Port Projects

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The Abuja Shippers’ Association held an inaugural meeting with the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, at the Council’s Abuja Liaison Office on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 However, during the session, the association President, Mr. John Ugwu, highlighted the severe financial losses shippers face due to over-reliance on seaports and the subsequent transport of goods over dilapidated road networks. To mitigate these challenges, Mr. Ugwu advocated for a robust national rail network and the urgent Operationalization of the Baro Inland Port. He also raised concerns regarding the high interest…

Major Relief for Air Passengers: Emirates, Air Peace, Activate Single-Ticket Deal for Dubai, London Flights

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Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has confirmed the activation of a bilateral interline agreement with Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline. In a statement shared via X on Monday, January 26, 2026, Air Peace announced a strategic partnership designed to streamline international travel for passengers across West and Central Africa. This agreement allows travelers to book journeys from Nigeria and other regional hubs to global destinations like Dubai and London on a single ticket. However, beyond simplified booking, the airline emphasized that the collaboration ensures a seamless transit experience with through-checked…

NDLEA Intercepts ₦3bn Heroin in Coffee, Seizes Explosives, Arrests Village Head, Brazilian Lady, Others in Nationwide Crackdown

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In a sustained offensive against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted ₦3bn worth of heroin concealed in coffee packs at the Abuja airport and seized a major shipment of explosives bound for Kano and Kaduna. In a nationwide clampdown that spanned Borno, Lagos, and several other states, the Agency recovered tons of illicit substances and arrested key suspects, including a Brazilian lady, an Edo village head, and a 72-year-old grandfather. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, revealed a massive breakthroug in a…

From Uniform to ‘Korope’: Retired CSP Turns Mini-Bus Driver, Alleges Brutality by Former Colleagues in Lagos

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Isiagu Joseph, a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), has leveled serious allegations against a serving Inspector, claiming he was assaulted and humiliated for operating a commercial mini-bus (Korope) in Lagos. The retired senior officer describes a harrowing encounter where his former colleagues allegedly targeted him despite his years of service. Recounting the ordeal, Joseph stated that the confrontation occurred on January 8, 2026, near the Alausa Secretariat. He alleges that the Inspector subjected him to a physical assault and verbal abuse, purportedly claiming that a retired CSP driving a…

CVFF Portal Goes Live: Oyetola Opens Applications Amid Strict Eligibility Warning

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On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Nigeria marked a historic milestone as Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, launched the CVFF application portal. This strategic move finally unlocks structured financing for indigenous shipowners, bringing a decade-long maritime dream to life. Although Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), clarified that the new portal is not an automatic approval of funds, but rather the beginning of a rigorous engagement process. Despite this cautionary note, industry leaders—including Mike Igbokwe, SAN (Nigerian Maritime Law Association), Aminu Umar (Nigerian Chamber…