NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

DISNEY REACHES NEW DEAL WITH YOUTUBE TV AFTER TWO-WEEK BLACKOUT ENDS. (PHOTO).



 Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV after two-week blackout ends

Disney and YouTube TV finalized a new carriage agreement Friday, restoring ABC, ESPN, and the rest of Disney’s channels to the livestreaming platform after a blackout that stretched for more than two weeks. Disney said its full lineup of networks and local stations had already begun returning to subscribers, while YouTube TV confirmed that customers would see channels reappear throughout the day. The platform apologized for the service disruption and thanked users for their patience during the negotiations.

The blackout began late on Oct. 30, when the previous licensing agreement expired without a replacement. The lapse immediately cut YouTube TV customers off from a wide range of Disney-owned programming, including major college football games, professional sports broadcasts, and popular entertainment shows. In addition to ESPN and ABC, channels such as NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, and ACC Network were also removed, prompting frustration from subscribers as the outage stretched into its third week.

Disney Entertainment leaders Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, welcomed the deal, emphasizing that it restored access just in time for a busy weekend of sports. Negotiations had grown combative in recent weeks, with YouTube TV arguing that Disney demanded terms that would force higher prices on subscribers while limiting flexibility. The platform accused Disney of using the blackout as leverage and claimed the dispute also served Disney’s interest in promoting its own live TV streaming bundles.

Disney countered that YouTube TV had refused to pay reasonable rates for its wide slate of channels. Company executives accused Google of exploiting its size and influence in the marketplace and criticized YouTube TV for pulling Disney content even before the contract officially expired. Both sides publicly traded accusations throughout the impasse, including over the timing and impact of the blackout ahead of the November 4 elections.

When the agreement was finally reached, YouTube TV said it secured terms that preserved the value of its service and protected future subscription options. Disney executives said the new deal reflected the company’s commitment to delivering premium entertainment while adapting to changing viewer habits. The two-week outage added to a growing list of disputes across the streaming industry as platforms and content providers clash over escalating licensing fees, with consumers often caught in the middle.

This standoff was not the first between Disney and YouTube TV. A 2021 dispute caused a brief loss of Disney channels, though that outage lasted less than two days. YouTube TV has faced other programming losses as well; Univision, for example, has been absent from the platform since Sept. 30 following a separate contract breakdown. Univision’s parent company argued that the move deprived millions of Spanish-speaking viewers of essential news and entertainment programming.

YouTube TV’s base package costs $82.99 per month and includes channels from networks such as NBC, CBS, Fox, and PBS. The service previously stated it would offer a $20 credit if the dispute with Disney became prolonged, and subscribers were reportedly allowed to begin claiming that credit on Nov. 9. Disney, meanwhile, continues to expand its direct-to-consumer offerings, including its stand-alone ESPN streaming service, launched earlier this year at $29.99 per month, and bundled packages combining ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+.


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