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NDLEA Abort Drug Consignments in Lagos, Abuja Airports

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and Qatar.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja.

He said the NDLEA operatives, in a series of intelligence-led operations, recovered the illicit drugs and arrested the masterminds.

“A total of 13 parcels of cocaine weighing 4.40kgs going to the United Kingdom via Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airlines flight were intercepted by NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Lagos airport on 5th November, 2024 while a businessman linked to the consignment, Ekeocha Anayo Nelson, was tracked and arrested on 8th November,” Babafemi said.

He also said the attempt by another businessman, Adegbite Solomon (aka Obama), to export 7,800 pills of tramadol, 180 tablets of rohypnol, and 60 bottles of codeine to Italy was foiled at the departure hall of the Lagos airport on Monday 11th November when NDLEA operatives arrested him after recovering the opioids concealed in food and other items while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy.

The suspect claimed to have travelled to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea and earned a living as a street beggar before delving into logistics business.

Also related is the arrest of another businessman, Anoke Kingsley Roomy, with 1,100 pills of tramadol 225mg hidden in his luggage while attempting to board his Ethiopian Airline flight going to Istanbul, Turkey, at the Terminal 1 of the Lagos Airport on Friday 15th November.

Meanwhile, following credible intelligence, NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI), and their counterparts from the FCT Command of the agency on Friday 15th November raided a hotel room at the Federal Housing Authority Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, where they arrested two suspects: Omeh Uchenna Jude, 36, and Anene Valentine Chigozie, 34.

Recovered from them was 1.8kg methamphetamine, which they were preparing to travel with to Qatar.

Another suspect, Akande Moruf Olasunkanmi, was arrested with 1.8kg methamphetamine by officers of the Special Operations Unit of the NDLEA at his no. 9 Durojaiye Street, Lawanson area of Surulere, Lagos after weeks of intelligence and surveillance.

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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