Emeka Udeh

Crime

“Customs Seizes Containers Holding Arms Valued at N13.9 Billion”

Emeka Udeh - July 1, 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service reported that its officers seized nine containers containing prohibited items such as arms, ammunition, illicit drugs, and second-hand clothes valued at N13.9 billion. According to the Comptroller-General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, who spoke to journalists...

Crime

NDLEA Seizes Codeine Consignment Worth N7.3 Billion in Lagos

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reported on Sunday that it seized 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup valued at N7.3 billion in Rivers State. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s director of Media and Advocacy, disclosed this in Abuja. The intercepted...

Metro

“Abuja Police Launch Crackdown on Vehicles Without License Plates”

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

Following recent security challenges in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated strict measures against vehicles lacking proper license plates. According to a statement from the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, Commissioner Bennett...

Crime

“Two Men Caught Smuggling 150 Wraps of Cocaine at Lagos Airport”

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been actively combating drug trafficking and abuse, achieving notable success with recent arrests and seizures nationwide. At the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, a significant operation resulted in the apprehension of...

Crime

NDLEA Seizes Codeine Consignment Worth N7.3 Billion in Lagos

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

Security

Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, Former Chief of Defence Staff, Passes Away at Age 75

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, a former Chief of Defence Staff, passed away at the age of 75 following a brief illness. The announcement of his death came in a statement by Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the acting director of Defence Information,...

Security

“Coordinated Attack by Female Suicide Bombers Claims Lives of 18 in Nigeria, Authorities Report”

Emeka Udeh - June 30, 2024

Female suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks in northern Nigeria recently, targeting a wedding, a funeral, and a hospital, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 18 people, according to local authorities on Sunday. The first explosion occurred during...

Crime

“Troops Neutralize 2,245 Terrorists, Detain 3,682 Suspects, and Rescue 1,993 Hostages in Second Quarter”

Emeka Udeh - June 28, 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, Nigerian Armed Forces personnel successfully executed operations resulting in the elimination of 2,245 terrorists, the apprehension of 3,682 suspects, and the liberation of 1,993 kidnapped hostages. These accomplishments were detailed by Major General...

Security

“New Kano CP Surprised by Report Linking Him to Emir Bayero’s Family”

Emeka Udeh - June 26, 2024

Salman Garba Dogo, the newly appointed Police Commissioner of Kano State, unequivocally denied allegations linking him as a blood relative to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, during a recent press briefing held at the Bompai Police...

Metro

Breaking News: Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of 6 Students in Kaduna River

Emeka Udeh - June 26, 2024

Six school children tragically drowned on Tuesday evening in Ribang village, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. They were returning home after completing their West African Junior School Examination (Junior WAEC). The victims, Manasseh Monday (16 yrs), Musa...

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