The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on March 31 for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine. Its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the passenger was to board a Doha-bound flight en route to Delhi, using a Liberian passport named Carr Bismark when he was arrested. A body scan on the suspect revealed the ingestion of the illicit drugs, he explained. Mr Babafemi added that preliminary checks showed the passenger’s real name as Freeman Ogbonna. The NDLEA placed the passenger under observation, and in a…
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The Anambra State government has warned residents, business owners, nightclubs, and bars, among others, to avoid engaging in noise pollution. It extended the warning to event centres, industries and religious organisations. Celestine Anere, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade)’s managing director warned on Sunday in Awka, the state capital. “We are calling on the leadership and members of various religious organisations, nightclub owners, industries and other interest groups operating in the state to desist from causing noise pollution. “Anyone or organisation caught will be dealt with according to the law,” he stated. He warned as the brigade served demand…
In its determination to promote acquisition of technical skills by young people to promote entrepreneurship, the Ondo State Government will this year build two new model technical schools in the State. The Governor of the State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, disclosed this on Saturday at the Ondo State Entrepreneurship Summit, with the theme: Innovative Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economy, held in Akure, the State capital. The Governor said current global economic realities have made it necessary for young people to gain technical skills to become solution providers and entrepreneurs. Governor Aiyedatiwa said the 2024 budget has made provisions for the establishment…
Twenty-five victims of Thursday’s bandits’ attack at the Agojeju-Odo community in the Omala Local Government Area of Kogi were buried on Saturday. David Akpa, District Head and Ochala Onu-Ife Bagaji Odo, Omala, Kogi, told journalists in his palace that those buried included two women and four children. Mr Akpa described the attack as barbaric and wicked, given the way and manner in which the bandits unleashed mayhem on his people. “We are mourning our loved ones who were killed in cold blood. We have never had any misunderstandings, either with bandits or with herdsmen, before now. “As it is now,…
An Abuja-based Lawyer, Adeojo Oluwaseun, has rated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s 100 days in office as first-class, stating that the the Governor’s unprecedented feats have superceded that of his predecessors. Adeojo, who reflected on the past administrations, said with the prevailing economic challenges, Aiyedatiwa prioritized the welfare of the workers and senior citizens, fixed bad roads and curbed restiveness, lure of lucre by giving out employment to jobless youths. The accomplished legal practitioner cum realtor hailed Aiyedatiwa’s 100days in office during an exclusive interview on Friday, in Akure, the state capital. “Governor Aiyedatiwa’s accomplishments in Ondo State surpass those of previous…
A tragic incident unfolded in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State when a truck collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of two individuals on Saturday. The accident took place along the Ore-Okitipupa Expressway, specifically in the Idi Mango area of the community. According to a source, the collision occurred due to the recklessness of the motorcyclist, whose bike slipped and collided with the truck traveling in the opposite direction. It’s reported that the driver of the truck fled the scene, presumably to avoid potential retaliation from onlookers. “The motorcycle slipped and rammed into the truck which…
…..by Olufemi Lawson As Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa marks his 100th day in office, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on the transformative leadership he has brought to Ondo State. Stepping into the shoes of his late predecessor, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor Aiyedatiwa’s First 100 days in the saddle of leadership in the Sunshine State, has been marked by a refreshing commitment to engagement, development, and unity. One of the most notable aspects of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s first 100 days, is his dedication to fostering a culture of engagement between the government and the diverse populace of Ondo State. From state workers…
Hundreds of party leaders and supporters on Thursday thronged the national Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja as Ondo state Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the governorship primary of the party. Accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan and other members of the Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi and other party chieftains, including Sen Robbert Ajayi…
Isikalu Oluwaseun, aged 35, appeared before the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Thursday, facing allegations of stealing N2,100,000. He entered a plea of not guilty to the three-count charge, which includes conspiracy, felony (stealing), and obtaining by false pretense. According to Inspector Adegeshin Famuyiwa, the defendant allegedly committed the offenses on March 10 in the Grammar School area of Ikorodu. Famuyiwa further elaborated that Oluwaseun purportedly obtained the money under false pretenses, promising to secure a two-bedroom apartment for the complainant, Gift Enuekaonye. He said that the offences contravened Sections 411, 314 and 287 of the Criminal Law…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 4, 2024 arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer -related fraud. Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars – three Mercedes-Benz GLK, one Mercedes Benz C300 4 Matic, two Lexus ES350, Toyota Venza and Toyota Camry cars. Others are laptops and phones The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories