In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…
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Major drug bust in Lagos: NDLEA seizes ₦4.4 billion worth of drugs
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…
Traffic incident in Lagos: LASTMA officer attacked
In a shocking incident on November 11, 2024, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer was brutally attacked by a commercial bus driver and his conductor. The incident occurred during an arrest attempt in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The officer was doused with petrol and set ablaze, resulting in severe injuries. LASTMA officers Read More…
Vandals strike Lokoja-Gwagwalada power line, disrupting transmission
In the early hours of Saturday, 9th November 2024, vandals targeted the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, cutting off a key bulk power supply route in central Nigeria. TCN engineers, attempting to re-energize the line, encountered repeated tripping, prompting an inspection by TCN’s patrol team. “Upon inspection, they discovered that Read More…
#EndBadGovernance protesters acquitted by Federal High Court
In a landmark decision, the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against 119 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. This ruling marks a significant victory for the activists who have been advocating for governmental reforms and accountability. The #EndBadGovernance movement gained momentum in 2020, following the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The Read More…
Abductions in Nigeria: Articulating a Christian response
Faith Conversations (by the Nigeria Prayer Group) First and foremost, let me express my deep sadness that we have to hold this kind of conversation at all. It is a clear indication of the failed state of our nation: Government is not fulfilling its primary role of keeping the lives of citizens safe and secure. Read More…
Police investigate officer’s altercation with elderly woman
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an incident involving a police officer and an elderly woman, which was captured in a widely circulated video. The altercation reportedly occurred in the Alagbado area earlier this month. The video, which went viral on social media, shows the officer manhandling the elderly woman inside Read More…
Trump safe after Secret Service foils assassination attempt at Florida golf course
Former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump narrowly escaped harm after the Secret Service thwarted what the FBI is calling an “apparent assassination attempt” on Sunday, while he was golfing at his West Palm Beach course in Florida. The incident unfolded when Secret Service agents spotted a gunman with an assault rifle in the Read More…
Lagos Task Force apprehends four auspects in BRT attack
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency has apprehended four individuals suspected to be linked to the August 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Agency, Mr. Tayo Akerele, during a press briefing in Lagos. The bus, which was traveling from Orile-Iganmu to Alaba Read More…
Medical students rescued after kidnapping in Benue
A group of 20 students from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos have been safely rescued following a kidnapping incident in Benue State. The students were abducted on August 15 while travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) Convention. According to the Benue State Police Command, the Read More…