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NDLEA Thwarts International Drug Syndicate Attempt, Seizes N4.5 Billion Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 845 wraps of cocaine, weighing 18.72 kg, from an Ethiopian Airlines flight arriving at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The cocaine, valued at approximately N4.5 billion, was hidden in the lavatories of flight ET900, which arrived from Addis Ababa on October 29, 2024.p

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that the illicit drugs were smuggled from Brazil to Ethiopia, ingested by couriers, and later excreted in Addis Ababa. The drugs were then hidden in the aircraft before an attempted transfer into Nigeria was thwarted by NDLEA operatives, assisted by the airline and airport authorities.

In a related operation, NDLEA agents also blocked attempts to export 2.9 kg of cocaine, cannabis, and tramadol, disguised in body cream containers and artwork, to Australia, UAE, and the UK via courier companies on October 28.


 

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Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani Shows Support For The Tax Reform Bill

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Former Federal Lawmaker, Shehu Sani expresses his support for the controversial Tax Reform Bill. The Northern Governors have chosen to be against the Tax reform Bill sent by President Bola Tinubu’s government. With this much opposition, the National Economic Council advised the President to withdraw the bill.

After President Tinubu stating the bill will go through on the media, Shehu Sani reacted and stated the bill will be beneficial to the country and fair to all parts. “People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully.


 

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Adin Ross Wins $1.6 Million Dollars For Betting On Trump’s Win

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American Social Media Influencer, Adin Ross wins over $1.6 Million after his bet in Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election.

The influencer reveals her dropped $1 million bet on Donald Trump before the Election Day. With Trump winning the election, the influencer has won 1.6 million dollars.

The influencer also once hosted Donald trump at one of his live sessions, the influencer also showed support for Donald Trump.


 

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Barack Obama Explains Why His Daughter Dropped the Family Name

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Barack Obama reveals the reason on why his daughter, Malia, has dropped the family name from her filmmaking career. His daughter, Malia, is now 26 and has started making a name for herself in the entertainment industry and is working on her debut film “The Heart”.

Obama explains that Malia has made this decision in order not to be judged by her name to avoid criticism that she made it through her father’s connections. She wants to make a name for herself and wants to be judged by her own efforts and not her father’s name. Obama also spoke on how he has raised his daughter away from the public eye for the sake of a normal upbringing.


 

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