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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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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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