The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol hidden in vehicle side mirrors, lipsticks, and footwears in a string of operations that led to multiple arrests across Lagos, Abuja, and several states. Spokesperson for the agency, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, intercepted a consignment headed to Libreville, Gabon, containing 57,420 pills of tramadol 225mg and 57 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.60kg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors. The agency noted that the shipment was seized on 19th July, leading to the…
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Ngwo Park in Uwani, Enugu, transformed into a haven of flavour on July 26 with music and shared joy as the Golden Penny Food Festival brought people together for a day that would live in the hearts of the participants for a long time. From the moment people stepped into the park, they could feel the energy, the laughter, and the aroma of rich, steaming delicacies filling the air. Families took their seats under shaded canopies, sharing plates of food and stories. Friends laughed over meals, reconnecting in the most beautiful way possible through good food. In the kiddies’ corner,…
Officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have arrested Sylvester Onyekwere for allegedly dumping refuse illegally on the median of Ago Palace Way in the Okota area of the state. The arrest, which occurred around 7:15 am on Tuesday, was said to be a clear violation of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law. LAWMA said the suspect’s residential address could not be verified at the time of arrest, and that he had since been transferred to the agency’s legal team office in Oshodi for prosecution. The arrest was confirmed in a post on X by the Managing…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has backed the introduction of compulsory and random drug integrity tests for students in tertiary institutions across the country. This decision followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with the Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Buba Marwa (retd), where both parties discussed measures to curb substance abuse among students. In a statement on Wednesday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the minister also approved a review of the current secondary school curriculum to incorporate updated drug education and committed to forming an inter-ministerial working group…
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in partnership with UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and UK Aid, celebrated 200 girls who successfully completed intensive training under the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership. The event, held on Wednesday, at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, saw the beneficiaries awarded start-up toolkits and National Skills Qualification Framework, Level-2 certificates. Welcoming guests to the event, YABATECH’s Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, described the occasion as a “landmark achievement” that affirms the institution’s commitment to inclusive, future-ready education. “Today’s ceremony is an affirmation of our institutional commitment to inclusive, practical, and future-ready education. These young individuals are no longer merely…
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of digital assets worth $222,729.86 USDT recovered from Chinese nationals linked to cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement on Monday, following the court order delivered on July 21, 2025. The forfeited assets were recovered from members of a syndicate arrested during a December 10, 2024 raid in Lagos, codenamed the “Eagle Flush Operation.” According to the EFCC, the suspects,including the Chinese nationals, were part of a group of 792 individuals arrested for alleged…
The United States (US) Mission has announced the arrival of its new Consul General to the 17 states in southern Nigeria, Rick Swart, in Lagos. A statement by the US Mission Nigeria said Swart arrived on Wednesday. As Consul General in Lagos, Swart is responsible for leading and overseeing US government activities that deepen trade and investment ties, expand people-to-people connections, and advance the full range of priorities in the US-Nigeria bilateral relationship across the region. “I am honoured to serve in Nigeria. I am excited about the opportunity to travel across the region, meet the people, experience the culture,…
Street sweepers under the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have completed a month-long skills acquisition programme in bakery, bead making, and fashion design. This was part of the second phase of the Glo Foundation–LAWMA SkillsBridge initiative. The programme, which ran from June 16 to July 10, 2025, aimed to provide alternative livelihood opportunities for sweepers, empowering them beyond their sanitation duties. The graduation ceremony is set for July 17 at the Glo Innovation Hub. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, described the initiative as a crucial step toward improving the lives of sweepers and giving them a…
First put on trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on December 24, 2024, for a $35 million contract fraud, businessman Akindele Akintoye has deployed more than a few cover-up tactics to evade justice. Akintoye had sold the idea of building a 2,000 barrel-per-day refinery, jetty, gas plant, data centre and tank farm at Brass Free Trade Zone in Bayelsa State, to the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), but allegedly bolted immediately after collecting $35 million counterpart funding. Between then and now, Akintoye had designed a few decors to evade trials. So far the lies seem…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has moved to improve landlord-tenant relations as the state’s Tenancy Bill passed the second reading stage on Thursday. During plenary, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said the bill aimed to redefine the legal framework for tenancy agreements, rights, responsibilities, and eviction processes in Lagos. The bill is titled: ‘A Bill for a Law to Regulate the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in Lagos State.’ Obasa said the bill covers procedures for recovering premises and related matters across the state. If passed, the law would ensure that landlords, tenants, and agents fully understand their rights and responsibilities.…