TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...

MIGRATION A KEY DRIVER OF GLOBAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT-VP SHETTIMA. (PHOTO).


 Migration a Key Driver of Global and National Development – VP Shettima


Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that migration plays a vital role in driving both global and national development. Speaking at the 10th Annual National Migration Dialogue, Shettima highlighted that migration goes beyond geographic movement, fostering economic and social growth. He cited Nigeria's $21.9 billion in diaspora remittances in 2022 as a testament to the positive economic impact of migration.


The VP acknowledged the challenges of irregular migration, revealing that 10,000 Nigerians were returned for migration offenses in 2024, but reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing these issues. Shettima also noted the Nigerian government's efforts to enhance migration governance, including the introduction of electronic gates at airports and partnerships with international migration organizations. He called for solutions to celebrate migrants' legacies and protect their rights.

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