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Nigerian Navy Seizes 72 Bags of Cannabis, Arrests Four Suspects
The Nigerian Navy has transferred 72 bags of Cannabis sativa, each weighing 40 kilograms, along with four detained individuals to the Marine Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
This action was detailed in a statement released by Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, Base Information Officer at Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, on Tuesday.
The four suspects, including three Ghanaians and one Beninese, were handed over following an operation conducted by the Quick Response Team of NNS BEECROFT.
The operation, which took place on August 25, 2024, was executed based on reliable intelligence about illicit activities in the Lekki Beach area. The team’s efforts led to the seizure of 72 bags of cannabis sativa, amounting to over 2,880 kilograms of the drug.
Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, represented by Navy Captain Mutalib Raji, indicated that this operation was part of a broader initiative driven by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. The strategic goal is to ensure maritime security and protect economic activities from criminal threats.
The suspects include Godswill Zevor, Monday Kpomeja, Gbega Agbeko from Ghana, and Elugbe Philip from Benin. They were apprehended during the operation and will face further investigation and legal action under the NDLEA’s jurisdiction.
Commodore Oladejo emphasized that NNS BEECROFT remains vigilant in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within its operational area.
He cautioned that those involved in drug-related crimes should cease their activities, as the Navy remains committed to disrupting and dismantling illicit drug networks.
This successful operation underscores NNS BEECROFT’s dedication to addressing the harmful effects of drug abuse on youth and national security.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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