NDLEA SECURES ORDER TO DETAIN VESSEL, 21 CREW MEMBERS OVER COCAINE SHIPMENT FROM BRAZIL . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA secures order to detain vessel, 21 crew members over cocaine shipment from Brazil  . We remain resolute to frustrate drug syndicates targeting Nigeria, says Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured an order of a Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a ship, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine in the hatch of the commodity vessel from Brazil at the Apapa seaport in Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Operatives of the NDLEA acting on credible intelligence had on 6th December 2025 discovered the cocaine consignment aboard the merchant vessel MV San Anthonio from Brazil. After the full discharge of cargo from the ship, a total of 21 crew members of diverse nationalities including Russia, Phillipines, Ukraine and Azerbaijan were taken into NDLEA custody along with the drug exhibits. This is coming on the heels of a similar interception by NDLEA officers of ano...

RESEARCH INDICATES THAT SMARTPHONES HARBOR MORE BACTERIA THAN TOILET SEATS. (PHOTO).

 


Research indicates that smartphones harbor significantly more bacteria than toilet seats. 

A survey conducted by MattressNextDay identified the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially infectious bacterium, on most devices. This bacterium is also found in cockroach droppings, underscoring the health risks associated with inadequate smartphone cleanliness.


This situation is particularly concerning given the correlation between smartphone addiction and hygiene practices. Many users spend substantial amounts of time on their devices, often neglecting proper cleaning protocols. An NIH study revealed that 43% of medical students used their phones in restrooms, yet only 23% disinfected them regularly.


Furthermore, a survey by NordVPN found that smartphones can carry potentially harmful germs up to ten times more than toilet bowls. A significant issue arises from individuals bringing their phones into the bathroom, thereby exposing them to bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections and other digestive complications.


Smartphones have become central to daily life, with nearly 50 million people in the UK sleeping with their devices nearby. Seventy-four percent report that they cannot leave their phones outside the bedroom. This habit not only increases exposure to bacteria but also disrupts sleep, as the blue light emitted from screens interferes with melatonin production.


Melatonin is a hormone released by the brain in response to darkness. It plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and synchronizing circadian rhythms, which constitute the body’s 24-hour internal clock. 

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