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Customs intercepts N4.2bn cocaine, live ammunition at Lagos port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, announced the seizure of illicit substances, worth N4.279 billion, imported into the country…

Gospel singer accused of ordering boyfriend’s murder in South Africa

South African gospel singer Kelly Khumalo ordered the murder of her then boyfriend, football star Senzo Meyiwa, a court has…

NDLEA, Customs synergy a strong warning to drug cartels, Marwa, Adeniyi say

As NCS transfers seized illicit substances to anti-narcotic agencyJan 25, 2024 – 13:31323 Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug…

Court vacates contempt order against EFCC boss Olukoyede

Justice Abubakar Hussaini Musa of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court on Thursday, vacated an earlier order of the…

EFCC arraigns two in Borno over N36.2m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Command, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, arraigned the duo of Haruna…

Customs destroys seized smuggled items in Sokoto

The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has executed the destruction of smuggled items certified by the National Agency for…

No plan to move federal capital to Lagos — Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s government has no plan to move the nation’s capital to Lagos from Abuja.…

Ending insecurity, our cardinal agenda — Shettima

Battle can be won, says Sultan of Sokoto Army, Police must play clear roles – Ogbeh Absence of public involvement…

Chinese national pleads for mercy over girlfriend’s killing in Kano

The Chinese national, Frank Geng Quangrong, accused of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Ummulkhulsum Sani Buhari, has…

Ondo: Aiyedatiwa nominates deputy governor, appoints SSG

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has nominated a former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, as…