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NDLEA Thwarts International Drug Syndicate Attempt, Seizes N4.5 Billion Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport
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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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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