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NDLEA Raids Shrine in Lagos, Seizes Large Quantities of Illicit Drugs, Arrests Suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a significant raid at a shrine used to store illicit drugs in Lagos, arresting two suspects, Gbenga Abiodun and Sunday Abiodun.
According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, who disclosed the information on Sunday, October 27, 2024, the raid took place at the Igbo-Igunuko shrine, located at Alfa Beach in Ajah, Lagos. The operation led to the seizure of jumbo bags containing 2,760kg of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis.
Additionally, on the same day, a third suspect, Ademola Oyelakin, was apprehended along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with 770kg of the same substance.
In a related operation, Plateau State officers arrested 39-year-old Fadan Bindom in Pilgani village with 65.85kg of cannabis and 18 grams of tramadol. Another suspect, Sunday Agbata, 42, was detained in Jos South LGA with 5,830 tablets and ampoules of bromazepam, diazepam, and pentazocine injection on October 23.
In Edo State, NDLEA operatives confiscated 640kg of cannabis concealed in 80 jumbo bags of fresh vegetables at Ewu junction, Irrua, Esan Central LGA, and arrested 27-year-old Austin Oruamen. Meanwhile, in Osun State, Adereti Kazeem, 35, was caught with 133kg of cannabis in 200 blocks at Obalayan, Ile-Ife, on October 24.
The NDLEA’s recent operations highlight its ongoing commitment to tackling drug trafficking across multiple states in Nigeria.
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Federal Government Clarifies Position on Proposed Tax Recommendations
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking
Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.
He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”
“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”
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U.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.
It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”
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