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N4bn cocaine, arms from South Africa seized by Customs

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Cocaine, arms and ammunition worth N4.3bn has been intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during the handing over of the seized contraband at the command on Thursday. Adeniyi said that the seized contraband came from South Africa and Canada. He added that the command also intercepted Colorado Indica weighing 32.5kilogram. “Other seized contraband included 65 packets of Colarado Indica weighing 32.5kg, seized from a 40-foot container with number UACU 534833/6, imported from Canada; 17 packets of a substance…

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Mr Ibu’s son, daughter arrested for alleged theft of N55m donations

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The son and adopted daughter of Mr. John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, have been arrested by police for allegedly stealing the ailing actor’s N50m being proceeds of donations to cater to the thespian’s ailing health. The Police Force, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Alagbon, in Ikoyi, Lagos State, said the duo of Onyeabuchi Okafor and Jasmine Okekeagwu, allegedly conspired to commit the crime. The family of the ailing thespian revealed in October 2023 that the actor had undergone five surgeries, seeking further treatment abroad while…

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Nigerian blogger fined $50,000 for defaming MFM overseer

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A $50,000 damages has been slammed against a US-based Nigerian blogger, Funke Ashekun, by a Baltimore County Circuit Court in the United States of America presided over by Theresa Adams, for defaming the General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya. A statement on Thursday by Olukoya’s media aide, Collins Edomaruse, said the jury found that the postings of Ashekun defamed the MFM and portrayed its pastors in a false light. Delivering its judgment in the matter with Case Number: C-03-CV-22-004424, the court returned a unanimous verdict…

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Heavy explosion rocks Maitama

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was yesterday rocked by heavy explosion in Maitama, the heart of Abuja. Police Command has, however, urged citizens not to panic as blast was due to an over-heated refuse bin. Spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh, said: “The FCT Police Command, hereby, wishes to update the public on an alleged explosion on January 24, 2024, about 11.45p.m., near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) premises in Maitama, Abuja. “A rapid response team and members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit…

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Nigeria’s power grid collapsed 46 times in six years – IEA

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A report by the International Energy Agency, IEA, has revealed that Nigeria’s national power grid has collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023. According to the report, Nigerians endured more nationwide blackouts in 2023, especially on September 14 when the grid collapsed due to a fire on a major transmission line. The IEA said Nigeria had grappled with recurrent power failures, totalling 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023. It was said that Nigeria’s grid continued to face issues due to aged infrastructure and vandalism. Deterioration of power infrastructure, it…

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Cultists write joint letter to Ogun monarch, seek pardon

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A letter said to have been jointly written by two cult groups, Neo-Black Movement popularly called Aye, and National Association of Airlords, also known as Eiye Confraternity, has surfaced online asking the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, in Ogun State, Oba Adewale Babatunde Ajayi, to forgive them of their wrongdoings. The cult groups also in the letter denied involvement in the recent assassination of a high chief of the Akarigbo, Chief Abiodun Folarin, the Basogun of Itunsokun, Sagamu. Three unknown gunmen who came in a Toyota Camry had on…

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Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s leadership title, demands state police

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The office of the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has been annulled. This was as the organisation reiterated its call for the formation of state police amid the rising insecurity in the land. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated and formed another group named Afenifere Elders Caucus, with Adebanjo a member and Fasoranti as leader. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the monthly…

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Money laundering: Obiano, ex-Anambra gov, pleads not guilty to 9-court charge

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, docked the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count money laundering charge. Obiano, who was arraigned before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him. He was subsequently allowed to go home based on the terms of an administrative bail the anti-graft agency earlier granted to him. Terms of the conditions included the seizure of his international passport, even as he was warned not…

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Actor Kunle Remi to Femi Otedola: Thank you for your sincere counsel

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Following his marriage to Tiwi, Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has appreciated businessman and new in-law Femi Otedola for his counsel. Tiwi, who is Otedola’s niece, tied the knot with Remi on Saturday in Lagos with the business tycoon himself gracing the occassion. In a post on Sunday, Otedola shared pictures from Remi’s wedding to Tiwi, congratulating them on their union and wishing them well. “Yet more good times to be grateful for! Congratulations to my beautiful niece Tiwi on her union with KR! 👰🏾‍♀️ Wish you a wonderful life together,”…

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Yul Edochie launches Gospel ministry

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Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Tuesday, announced that he has accepted God’s calling and is ready to share the true gospel of the message. Yul, in an Instagram post, announced the launch of his ministry, “True Salvation Ministry (TSM), along with pictorial details of the time he will deliver sermons on YouTube every Sunday. The post reads, “It’s time to answer the call of God Almighty. It’s time to fully engage in his work. To spread the true message of God. Tune in and be transformed.” In an earlier…

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