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Alavin Recants Viral Accusation Against Wizkid Associate Godson
Emmanuel Jakpa, known as Alavin, has retracted a viral video accusing Wizkid associate Godson of fraud, labeling the claims as false and citing personal vendettas behind their distribution.
Nigerian Army Secures Illegal Drug Shipment on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road
Troops from the 65 Battalion intercepted a truck containing illegal drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, leading to one arrest and a handover to the NDLEA.
NDLEA Seizes N10.3bn Cannabis Shipment and Apprehends International Drug Suspects
The NDLEA conducted several significant drug busts, seizing over N10.3 billion in cannabis at the Apapa seaport and apprehending suspects trafficking heroin and methamphetamine through Nigerian airports.
NDLEA Detains South African National for Heroin Smuggling
A South African woman was arrested at Abuja airport for smuggling heroin, while other nationwide operations led to major drug seizures in Lagos.
Lagos Legal Practitioner Receives Prison Term for Environmental Law Violations
A 67-year-old lawyer in Lagos has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal waste disposal and failing to use authorized waste management services.
NDLEA arrests motorcycle rider for meth smuggling and seizes N10.3bn in cannabis
NDLEA agents have seized 100 wraps of methamphetamine from a motorcycle rider at Lagos airport and intercepted N10.3 billion worth of cannabis at Apapa Port.
Ex-Okada Operator Arrested After Passing 100 Methamphetamine Wraps
A former Lagos motorcycle taxi driver was arrested by the NDLEA at Murtala Muhammed International Airport after smuggling 100 wraps of methamphetamine from Uganda.
Unregulated Tanker Parking and Limited Facilities Fuel Persistent Congestion in Apapa and Kirikiri
Traffic gridlock continues in Apapa and Kirikiri due to unauthorized roadside tanker parking and insufficient depot holding facilities, prompting calls for off-site terminals and better enforcement.
Rubbish and Rains: The Consequence of Waste Mismanagement in Lagos
Indiscriminate waste dumping and poor drainage maintenance are worsening flood disasters in Lagos, creating a cycle of public health risks and property damage that demands urgent government and citizen action.
Persistent Tanker Congestion in Lagos: The Apapa Infrastructure Crisis
Chronic traffic congestion in Apapa caused by fuel tankers reveals structural failures in Nigeria's logistics, including reliance on road transport and a lack of proper holding facilities.