Indian Police Arrest Nigerian Lady for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Bread Loaves

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Indian police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national posing as a student for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside bread loaves. Operatives of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) apprehended the suspect after recovering 121 grams of cocaine, valued at about ₹1.2 crore, hidden inside hollowed bread loaves packed among food items in her backpack. According to a report by The Times of India on Tuesday, the suspect was identified as Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa, who entered India last year on a student visa but was never enrolled in any educational institution. Investigations…

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KWAM 1 Withdraws from Awujale Race, Ends Court Battle Over Ijebu Throne

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Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), has officially withdrawn from the contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland, bringing an end to his legal challenge against the ongoing selection process for the revered traditional stool. KWAM 1 filed a notice of discontinuation at the Ogun State High Court on Monday, December 22, 2025, formally stepping away from both the throne race and the suit he instituted to halt the process. The notice was submitted by his legal team led by Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, effectively closing a case…

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US Partially Suspends Visa Issuance to Nigerians, 18 Others From January 2026

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The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective January 1, 2026. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed this on Monday via a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, citing Presidential Proclamation 10998, a security-focused directive aimed at restricting and limiting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. According to the statement, the suspension affects nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas, as well as most immigrant…

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Fidelity Bank Advances Sustainable Firefighting Practices with Donation of Hoses and Water Pumps

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Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including hoses and gasoline water pumps to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos. The donation was made under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) by the True Serve team, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to the environment and community safety. Through the FHHP, members of staff identify areas of critical community needs, raise funds, and then receive matching monetary support from the bank to execute the projects.…

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Court Rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s Interim Injunction Over Awujale of Ijebuland Stool

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An Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, on Monday, December 22, 2025, rejected an application for an interim injunction filed by Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, seeking to halt the succession process to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool. Ayinde had approached the court praying for an order restraining the Ijebu kingmakers, relevant traditional authorities, and the Ogun State Government from taking further steps towards the nomination and installation of a new Awujale, pending the determination of his substantive suit. The musician challenged the succession…

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Driving Inclusive Growth: WIRA Demo Day Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

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The future of women-led enterprises in Nigeria took center stage on November 21, 2025, as the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation convened investors, ecosystem leaders, and high-potential women entrepreneurs for the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day in Ilupeju, Lagos. The event underscored DBN’s central role in strengthening Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem, particularly for women founders who remain critical drivers of economic growth. The Demo Day marked the culmination of an intensive accelerator cycle funded and championed by…

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Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Empower WASH Entrepreneurs to Boost Clean Water Supply

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For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overallnl well-being. To address this urgent challenge and strengthen the systems delivering WASH solutions, Sterling Bank, in partnership with nonprofit Water.org and Sterling One Foundation,.has launched the Sterling WASH Business Loan, a catalytic financing solution that empowers WASH businesses and service providers to scale sustainable access to safe water and sanitation across Nigeria. The launch, which took place on Monday, 24th November 2025, at The Wheatbaker Hotel,…

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NAFDAC Issues Recall Alert on Indomie Vegetable Noodles Over Undeclared Milk, Egg Allergens

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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public recall alert, warning consumers to avoid Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and egg allergens that could pose serious health risks. In a statement released under Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, NAFDAC said the recall was initiated after a notification from Rappel Conso of France, the country’s food safety authority, which confirmed through laboratory analysis that the product contains allergens not listed on its label. According to NAFDAC,…

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Doris Ogala Reportedly Arrested During Livestream Over Dispute With Pastor Okafor

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reportedly been arrested by law enforcement authorities in connection with her ongoing public dispute with Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress was allegedly taken into custody on Saturday while participating in a live online broadcast, a moment that was captured and widely circulated on social media. In the video, Ogala appeared visibly shocked as she informed viewers that police officers had arrived at her residence. The arrest is believed to be linked to the heated controversy between Ogala and Pastor Okafor, following a series…

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US Halts Green Card, Citizenship Processing for Nigerians

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The United States government has suspended the processing of green card and citizenship applications for Nigerian nationals, following an expansion of its immigration and travel restriction policies. The development is part of a broader U.S. move affecting several countries, with Nigeria placed under what officials describe as partial immigration restrictions. The policy does not amount to a total travel ban but significantly limits access to permanent residency and naturalisation pathways. According to reports, the suspension applies to new and pending applications for permanent residence and U.S. citizenship filed by Nigerians.…

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