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NDLEA Thwarts Multiple Drug Smuggling Attempts at Lagos and Abuja Airports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large drug consignments at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja.
On November 5, 2024, NDLEA officers seized 4.40kg of cocaine headed for the UK, arresting businessman Ekeocha Anayo Nelson.
On November 11, Adegbite Solomon was caught attempting to smuggle opioids to Italy. A few days later, Anoke Kingsley Roomy was arrested with 1,100 tramadol pills bound for Turkey.
In Abuja, Omeh Uchenna Jude and Anene Valentine Chigozie were arrested on November 15 with 1.8kg of methamphetamine intended for Qatar. That same day, Akande Moruf Olasunkanmi was apprehended in Lagos with 1.8kg of methamphetamine.
These arrests highlight the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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