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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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