In a series of high-stakes border and maritime crackdowns, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have smashed multiple syndicates nationwide. The sweeping operations yielded a staggering N4.4 billion haul of ‘Loud’ (a potent synthetic cannabis) at Lagos ports, the interception of cocaine hidden inside cassava flour (fufu), and the shocking arrest of a 101-year-old great-grandmother. According to a statement released on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, agency operatives intercepted the centenarian, Esther Ogunmabo, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in…
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NACTAL, survivor-led group explore partnership to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
By: Prosper Okoye The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Friday held a strategic meeting with representatives of the Voices Unchained Trafficking Survivor Initiative to explore collaboration on efforts to combat human trafficking and promote safe and regular migration in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the NACTAL National Secretariat in Abuja, focused on strengthening survivor participation in anti-trafficking advocacy, prevention and response initiatives. NACTAL National Secretary and Head of Programmes, Osita Osemene, received the delegation and outlined the network’s mandate, organisational structure and ongoing efforts to enhance…
NDLEA Seizes N10bn Drugs, 401 Military Ammo in Palm Oil; Intercepts ‘Black Soup’ Tramadol, Arrests Kingpins Nationwide
As the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensifies its relentless crackdown on narcotics, operatives have arrested a 55-year-old Lagos businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu. The suspect, a prominent clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was nabbed while attempting to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine to the United Kingdom. In a desperate bid to evade detection, the illicit cargo was meticulously concealed within the false walls of cartons used for packaging foodstuffs. According to an official statement released on Sunday, July 26, by the NDLEA Director of…
Update:Passengers Unhurt as Enugu Air Jet Skids Off Benin Runway
A severe weather landing turned into a tense rescue operation at Benin Airport on Thursday, July 23 when an Enugu Air regional jet suffered a dramatic runway excursion.Despite heavy rainfall creating dangerous, slick tarmac conditions, emergency response teams successfully evacuated all passengers and crew with zero reported injuries. It was a moment of sheer panic transformed into a masterclass in emergency aviation response. Amidst a torrential downpour blinding the Edo State capital, an Enugu Air Embraer regional jet touched down on the Benin Airport runway, only to lose traction and…
Desert Ships Stranded: Even Camels Are Sweltering in Africa’s New Heat
They are famously dubbed the “ships of the desert,” but even camels are failing to cope with Africa’s intensifying heatwaves. As global temperatures climb, the endurance of these legendary beasts is being pushed past its absolute limit. The crisis is starkly visible on the ground. According to a BBC report: “The Afar region of north-eastern Ethiopia is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, where nomads often lead camel caravans carrying salt through the desert. “I can see my camels suffering from extreme heat,” Ali Umer, a camel…
Governor Bala Mohammed Powers FRSC Campaign for Crash-Free Roads
In a decisive move to secure transit corridors, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has stepped up to power the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) agenda, steering a strategic state-backed campaign to eliminate crashes and deliver safer highways. The Governor sealed the safety pact on Friday at the Government House while welcoming the newly deployed 29th Sector Commander of the Bauchi State FRSC, Corps Commander C.S. Luka. He congratulated the incoming Sector Commander on his appointment and warmly welcomed him to the state. Emphasizing the collaborative nature of the…
World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu
In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…
NDLEA Seizes N10.3bn Drugs; Arrests Foreign Mom Using Toddler as Cover and Okada Rider with 100 Wraps
In its relentless crackdown on illicit trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Abuja airport. According to a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the 38-year-old suspect was apprehended on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was intercepted during the inward clearance of passengers on Qatar Airways flight QR 1433 from Doha to Abuja. The suspect initially denied having any checked luggage. However, operatives quickly disproved her claim after…
Stealing Our Future: Highway Vandalism and the Threat to Nigeria’s Infrastructure
By: Dr. Philip B. Olusola The ongoing reconstruction of the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway is one of the most strategic infrastructure projects in Southwestern Nigeria. Beyond improving transportation, the project promises to boost commerce, reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic development across the region. Sadly, this landmark investment is increasingly threatened by a disturbing wave of vandalism, particularly along the Ilesa-Ife axis, where criminal elements, popularly known as “iron condemn” scavengers, have reportedly been cutting and stealing exposed reinforcing steel bars (starter bars) from sections of the road under…
Bauchi Tourism Board Reviews Quarterly Performance, Targets Strategic Partnerships
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) held its Quarterly Board Meeting yesterday at its Head Office in Bauchi, mapping out a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the state’s tourism sector and safeguard its rich cultural legacy. The high-level meeting focused on a general overview of the Corporation’s activities, a review of quarterly performance reports spanning Q1 through Q4, and evaluations of the current board member structure. According to the Corporation’s Managing Director and Conservator General, Dr. Muhammad Nasiru Yusuf, Central to the meeting’s deliberations was an…