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Spain-Bound Nigerian Sentenced to Four Years for Cocaine Trafficking at Lagos Airport
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a Spain-bound Nigerian, Francis Akajiobi, to four years imprisonment for attempting to traffic 1.20 kilograms of cocaine.
Akajiobi, who was apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, pleaded guilty to the charge of drug trafficking.
He was arrested on July 25, 2024, while trying to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Valencia, Spain, with cocaine concealed in footwear.
The NDLEA prosecutor, Abu Ibrahim, informed the court that Akajiobi’s actions contravened Section 11(b) of the NDLEA Act.
After reviewing the evidence and confirming the absence of prior criminal records, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa convicted Akajiobi. The judge, however, offered an alternative of a N2 million fine in lieu of the prison term.
Akajiobi’s defence counsel, Benson Ndakara, pleaded for leniency, citing his client’s first-time offender status and cooperation with the court.
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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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