14 March 2025
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NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee With Cocaine, Declares Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted

Wendy R.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended Udechukwu Ekene Theophilus, a Brazil returnee, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Udechukwu ingested 60 wraps of cocaine, totaling 1.279 kilograms, on a flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and posted on the agency website on Sunday. The statement said, “Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Brazil returnee, Udechukwu Ekene Theophilus at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos for ingesting 60 big wraps of cocaine. Suspect…

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FG Declares More Support For Local Airlines

Wendy R.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has declared that the Federal Government of Nigeria will always support Nigeria’s Airlines to grow and flourish, breaking new grounds to ensure they remain in business. Mr. Keyamo stated this while holding discussions with the management of NORSE Atlantic Airways led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ben Boiling, in London , United Kingdom. The discussions centered on the partnership of NORSE Atlantic Airways with the leading Nigeria’s domestic carrier, Air Peace Airline. The Minister gave credence to the spread of Air Peace on regional and international routes, and described…

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Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew In Plateau LG

Wendy R.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere. He said the decision followed the deteriorating security situation in the area. The statement read in the part, “Governor Mutfwang took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies. THE LOUNGE: Woman Leaves Husband Of 18 Years Dates Step-son0.00 / 0.00 4 “He stated that only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the…

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Akpabio Swears Lalong In, Declares Umahi, Giadam Seats Vacant

Wendy R.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, swore in a former governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, as the senator to represent Plateau South Senatorial District. Lalong of the All Progressives Congress replaced Napoleon Bali of the Peoples Democratic Party, whose election was on November 7, 2023, nullified by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The court declared that Lalong was the valid winner of the February 25 senatorial poll. On Tuesday, Lalong, who was a member of President Bola Tinubu, formally resigned as Minister of Labour Employment and Productivity to take up the senatorial slot.   He took the…