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'God is behind you,' Fani Kayode backs Bello Matawalle

PDP sympathisers in certain institutions cannot destroy APC – Fani-Kayode

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Femi Fani-Kayode said there are groups of PDP sympathizers in certain Nigerian institutions scheming for the interest of Atiku Abubakar…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders of the syndicates operating in parts of the world. These activities were done in a special operation that lasted weeks during which different quantities of skunk, methamphetamine, and ephedrine as well as air compressors used to conceal and distribute them globally were recovered. Leaders of the cartel which spreads across Dubai, UAE; Cotonou, Benin Republic; Togo; Oman, Thailand, and Europe as well as Lagos, Imo, and Onitsha in Anambra state, while on Christmas and New Year holidays in their villages were still coordinating efforts to send their illicit consignments to Dubai and other parts of the world. Their lid was blown open on Thursday 29th December 2022 when their freight agent, Onyeisue Collins Chukwudi was arrested by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export three big automobile air compressors to Dubai. A quick follow-up operation led to the recovery of additional five compressors at his home at 24 Legacy road, Ayobo area of Lagos. A total of 27.50kgs of skunk were taken out of the air compressors after welding equipment was used to cut them open. Further investigations revealed that the freight agent was working for a bigger organized criminal group. As a result, extensive operational tools were deployed to track the first kingpin, Onuoha Peter Obioma who lives in Benin Republic and Togo but comes occasionally to do business in Lagos. The efforts paid off on Saturday 7th January 2023 when Obioma walked into the waiting arms of NDLEA operatives with a bag containing additional air compressors used to conceal 15.7kgs skunk and a crystalline substance that later tested positive to methamphetamine after the Agencys sniffer dogs identified compressors with drug concealment. Obioma's statement led to the unraveling of two other leaders of the cartel: Dubai-based Ugo Kelechi Alex (aka KC) and Iwueke Ugochukwu (aka Odugwu), an Onitsha, Anambra-based businessman, who were at that point still enjoying the Christmas and New Year holidays in their village in Imo state. A well-coordinated operation was thereafter carried out on Tuesday 10th January at their ancestral homes in Umuobi village, Igbejere community, Ihitti-Uboma LGA, Imo State, while the arrow head of the cartel identified as Ezenwekwe Obinna Nicodemus, an automobile parts dealer at Alaba International market, Lagos was put under surveillance. A Lexus SUV and a Toyota jeep were immediately recovered from Kelechi and Iwueke. After so many dramatic bids to evade arrest, NDLEA operatives eventually pinned Obinna down at a bar in Mazamaza, Mile 2 area of Lagos on Saturday 14th January. A search of his home led to the recovery of 607 grams of ephedrine, a handful of Cannabis weighing 20 grams as well as other paraphernalia, including 271 grams of dimethyl sulfone used as a cutting agent for ephedrine, a chemical precursor and an active ingredient for the production of methamphetamine. A weighing scale and an International passport were equally recovered from his house. In his reaction to the special operation that led to the dismantling of the trans-border cartel, Gen. Marwa commended all the officers involved in the effort. He stated that the feat is a confirmation that his warning to drug barons at a media briefing on 18th January is no fluke but a work plan well-grounded on the determination and commitment of the officers and men of the Agency to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

NDLEA busts trans-border cartel, arrests 5 kingpins in special operation

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders…

Primate Ayodele releases fresh warnings for Peter Obi, Atiku, Tinubu

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released fresh warnings for the leading Nigerian presidential candidates;…
fake news

PDP, Atiku unleash fake news against Tinubu, Shettima: APC PCC says

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

PDP and their hired social media influencers have already started pushing their nefarious contents by spoofing and using parody social…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has registered 7 new cases of Lassa fever in Edo, Bauchi and Kogi states

Ondo records 106 cases of Lassa Fever, 8 deaths

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Faduyile said the confirmed cases were in six local governments of Owo, Akure North, Akure South, Ose, Akoko South-West and…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Gunmen descend on checkpoint in Ebonyi, kill 3 policemen

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The hoodlums operated in two Sienna vehicles, drove into the police checkpoint and opened fire on the policemen.
GEno

Akwa-Ibom PDP governorship candidate not suspended

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Ologunagba said that contrary to the claims in the fake letter, the NWC did not at any time hold any…

Olu of Oregun’s wife Olori Felicia Moka-Akingbola dies

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Obadun said that the queen died on Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
Impressive: 31 students of 2 Kwara schools score between 300 and 358 in UTME

Kwara Gov’t receives SURE-P refund, set to pay outstanding pensions, gratuities

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Kora-Sabi said N1 billion was set aside for the payment of outstanding arrears for political office holders between 1999 and…
University of Calabar (UniCal) justifies eviction of some members of staff from its quarters despite outcries from those affected

UNICAL medical board to investigate student’s death

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Medical Board is also to determine if the death could have been prevented and examine the roles played by…
Three hoteliers arrested in connection with beheading of woman in Adamawa hotel

5 Cameroonians in police custody for alleged kidnapping

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

SP Suleiman Nguroje claimed that the crime was thwarted by reliable information provided by a good Samaritan, which resulted in…

‘Stop the brain drain’, Medical students cry out

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

they appealed to student doctors, who were already nursing the ambition of leaving the country after their studies—a condition he…

NIPOST workers to commence strike Monday

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The protesting employees say several service personnel have received no capital funding from the Federal Government in the last 15…

Okada rider sent to prison for allegedly stealing employer’s motorcycle

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Police alleged that trouble started for the defendant when the complainant entrusted the motorcycle in his care for hire purchase…
The Lagos chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Wednesday evening that it will soon issued appropriate directive to its lawyers on the judgment of Court of Appeal which affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the March 18 Governorship Election in the state.

Sanwo-Olu pulls out of governorship debate: Read why

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

This follows the broad daylight shooting in Surulere area of Lagos by thugs allegedly loyal to the PDP's governorship candidate,…
One of the thugs shooting

Lagos reacts after thugs loyal to Jandor caught shooting in Lagos (Video)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The government said it would never tolerate violence, saying security agencies were currently investigating the trending video.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo rates Tinubu's first term better than Buhari

Tinubu bares his mind on Buhari again in Zamfara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

According to him, there is no friction between him and Buhari, saying his support for the president is unalloyed and…
Ogun 2023: NNPP chairman, Ajadi, Amosun meet behind closed doors

Ogun 2023: NNPP chairman, Ajadi, Amosun meet behind closed doors

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, met with the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Olufemi…

Jonathan pained by this sad news: Speaks

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

In a condolence message to Governor Sule, Jonathan described his death as painful and prayed to God to comfort the…
Massive crowd at APC;s rally in Zamfara

What Tinubu was caught doing in Zamfara on Saturday (Videos, photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Tinubu's grand entrance into the venue of the rally was electrifying. He waved to the large number of supporters who…

Police bust 2 suspected Ibeju-Lekki Viking Cult members

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The Viking members, according to the police, have been terrorising residents of the Sangotedo area of Ibeju-Lekki for a long…
Bauchi

Notorious Osun serial rapist arrested for defilement of 2 minors

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The suspect, who was reported to be a serial rapist, was arrested after a tip-off by residents of the area…
ATM Cards

New notes scarcity: Anambra residents adopt cashless method

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

As a result of these challenges faced by the people in accessing the new naira notes, the residents have tried…
Naira fluctuations have prompted businesses to adapt, says Bunmi Adeleye of Retail Supermarkets Nig. Ltd, owners of Shoprite Nigeria.

‘Naira frenzy’ grounds business activities in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Muslim Rights Concern ( MURIC) has lamented that businesses have been almost grounded in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara State…

How Adeleke was nailed by Osun Tribunal (Full judgement)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The tribunal nullified the election of Adeleke on the ground of over-voting and the violation of the provisions of the…
herders

‘How 27 Nasarawa herders were killed after paying N29m fine’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to the MACBAN spokesperson, the bombing to death of the pastoralists in Nasarawa is the third time herders and…
Naira fluctuations have prompted businesses to adapt, says Bunmi Adeleye of Retail Supermarkets Nig. Ltd, owners of Shoprite Nigeria.

CBN issues N120m new notes to agents in Katsina

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“And the agents are supposed to collect from the banks N500,000 per week to disburse in their Communities. We know…
Amotekun

Man allegedly rapes 2 minors in Osogbo, arrested by Amotekun

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Upon interrogation, he confessed to committing the crime and he has been transferred to the police for investigation and prosecution."

Calabar residents keep vigil at ATMs for new naira notes

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The worst of it is that many people are refusing to accept the old notes. I am at crossroads on…
EFCC

Cash swap: CBN deploys 200 agents in Jigawa

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Within Jigawa state, we have about 200 agents engaged because we’ve noticed that in rural areas, we have unbanked communities…
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