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NDLEA arrests Nigerian-British grandma with 13kg cocaine hidden in plantain peels
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mrs Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency said the suspect, who works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, was arrested at the departure…
Explain ₦1.3bn allocation to ‘fictitious’ presidential council, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to explain the allocation of more than ₦1.3 billion to a “fictitious” presidential council in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The…
NDLEA Nabs 67-Year-Old Grandmother With Cocaine Hidden In Fake Plantains
In Taraba State, NDLEA operatives arrested 30-year-old Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke along the Zaki-Biam Road in the Wukari Local Government Area after discovering 43,980 capsules of tramadol hidden inside two vehicle fuel tanks. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman after operatives uncovered 13 kilograms of cocaine ingeniously concealed inside fake…
Trump Hails US, Blasts ‘Communists’ In 250th Anniversary Speech
While Trump had promised a huge political rally to stamp his brand on the national celebrations, the 80-year-old Republican largely stuck to a more traditionally patriotic script US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Independence Day events at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN /…
Mbappe Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay, Sets Up Morocco Quarter-Final
Paraguay’s efforts to get under the skin of France’s superstars worked for three quarters of a game played in front of 68,324 fans in Philadelphia in heatwave conditions. France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up…
Ekiti Church Attack Victims Released After Two Months In Captivity
The victims were abducted on April 28 when gunmen attacked worshippers during a crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The abducted victims of the Eda-Oniyo community of the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have been released after about two months in captivity. Upon their arrival, the victims, who were abducted on…
Tinubu flags off N137bn road rehabilitation projects in Borno
July 4, 2026 10:30pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu on Saturday flagged off N137bn road rehabilitation projects in Borno State, saying the roads will boost trade, agricultural activities and security operations when completed. The projects are the rehabilitation of the Bama–Banki Road and the Dikwa–Gamboru–Ngala Road. The News Agency of…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,000
A Venezuelan flag is seen painted on a damaged wall amid the rubble of a collapsed building following earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 26, 2026. (Photo by Maryorin Mendez / AFP) Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000, official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down…
Morocco’s Atlas Lions Roar Into World Cup Quarter-Finals After Win Over Canada
The 2022 semi-finalists struggled in the early stages of the game but roared into life upon the resumption of the second half, scoring three goals to send them through to the quarter-finals. Morocco’s midfielder #08 Azzedine Ounahi celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match…
Morocco, Egypt Carry Africa’s Hopes As World Cup Enters Last 16 (FULL FIXTURES)
They were among a record nine African nations that progressed from the group stage out of 10 that started the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the Akron Stadium(Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP) The 2026 World Cup has entered its business end as 16…
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