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 FG assures Steady Supply of Petroleum Products  The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a consistent supply of refined petroleum products nationwide, following a meeting of the Steering Committee of the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative. Chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, the meeting addressed recent concerns in the downstream oil sector, including a reported suspension of the Naira-for-crude oil arrangement with Dangote Refinery, which has now been resolved amicably.  The committee also discussed issues raised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) regarding the refinery. Attendees included the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, who chairs the Technical Committee; and representatives from the Ni...

 WORLD CELEBRATES RABIES DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS ON PREVENTION 28 September every year is celebrated as World Rabies Day to raise awareness about rabies prevention and control. The theme for this year's celebration is "Act now: you, me, community," which emphasises the importance of collective action in eliminating this deadly disease. Rabies is a deadly disease that claims thousands of lives worldwide each year with most cases occurring in Africa And this is why the Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has declared an all-out war on rabies and pledged to eliminate the disease by 2030. World Rabies Day is encouraging pet owners to ensure their dogs and cats are up to date on their rabies vaccinations, participate in local rabies awareness campaigns and education initiatives, while also encouraging policymakers to implement pet licensing and data collection systems to aid disease control.

 Diddy's trial judge seems to be weighing vacating rapper’s two convictions The federal judge presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming sentencing on the two lesser counts from his split verdict racketeering and sex trafficking trial is now considering the defense’s argument that his convictions should be vacated if a new trial is required. On Thursday, just over a week before Combs, 55, is scheduled to be sentenced for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, Judge Arun Subramanian told the court he would issue a decision “very shortly” on the defense’s argument regarding the Mann Act and its application to Combs’ case. If no decision is issued, Subramanian noted he would reconvene the court next Friday. No announcement was made over the weekend. Combs’ legal team argued for a narrow interpretation of prostitution under the Mann Act, which holds that only those who engage in sexual acts or financially benefit from prostitution are criminally liable. They contend t...

13-year-old fatally shot in the head while walking to school Theophilus Samuel’s Monday morning began like any other, until a frantic call changed everything. Samuel, 55, had already arrived at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens, where he works preparing patient rooms, when his daughter and son called with urgent news: his 13-year-old son, Sanjay, had been shot while walking to school in Cambria Heights. Samuel rushed to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where doctors worked to save his son, who had been struck in the back of the head. An extensive brain injury left Sanjay with little chance of survival. On Wednesday afternoon, after two days on life support, Sanjay was pronounced dead, having lost all brain activity. Authorities identified a 16-year-old boy as a possible shooter. The teen surrendered to police Friday morning and was arraigned on Saturday on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years to life in prison. Poli...

 UN reinstates sanctions on Iran over nuclear program The United Nations reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran early Sunday, intensifying pressure on the country’s already struggling economy as citizens face soaring food prices and widespread financial hardship. The move followed failed last-minute diplomatic efforts at the U.N. and triggered the “snapback” mechanism built into the 2015 nuclear deal. The sanctions took effect at 0000 GMT (8 p.m. Eastern) and will freeze Iranian assets held abroad, halt arms transactions, and penalize the development of Iran’s ballistic missile program. Iran’s withdrawal from nuclear monitoring agreements after the June war with Israel, combined with its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% purity, spurred France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to activate the snapback process. The economic toll on ordinary Iranians is severe, with the rial currency at record lows and inflation officially reported at 34.5% in June. The price of staple goods like ...

Statue of rock 'n' roll icon Tina Turner unveiled in her Tennessee hometown A towering 10-foot bronze statue of Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in Brownsville, Tennessee, honoring the late music icon in the rural community where she grew up. The unveiling drew fans from across the region to celebrate Turner’s legacy as one of the world’s most influential performers, known for her powerhouse vocals, commanding stage presence, and global hit songs. Brownsville, a small city near Nutbush where Turner spent her childhood and attended school, hosted the ceremony as part of the annual Tina Turner Heritage Days. The statue now stands just steps from the high school Turner attended as a teen, serving as a permanent tribute to the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The statue, created by Atlanta-based sculptor Fred Ajanogha, captures Turner mid-performance, complete with her trademark wild hairstyle and signature microphone pose. Ajanogha said he wanted to reflect her energy, grace, and the fi...

 Des Moines schools superintendent placed on leave following arrest by immigration authorities The leader of Iowa’s largest school district was placed on administrative leave Saturday, a day after federal immigration agents arrested him for being in the country illegally. The Des Moines school board voted unanimously during a brief special meeting to put Superintendent Ian Roberts on paid leave, citing his unavailability to perform duties for the district’s 30,000 students. Officials said they will reevaluate his status once more information becomes available. School board president Jackie Norris called the news of Roberts’ arrest “jarring” and emphasized that board members did not yet have all the facts. Federal authorities said Roberts was detained for being in the country without authorization to work and for being subject to a final removal order issued in 2024. Agents stopped him while he was driving a school vehicle, and he reportedly fled into a wooded area before being appr...

 Selena Gomez weds Benny Blanco  Selena Gomez has tied the knot with music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing the news in an Instagram post featuring the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn. Gomez, 33, wore a white halter bridal gown adorned with floral details, while Blanco, 37, donned a custom Ralph Lauren tuxedo and bow tie. “My wife in real life,” Blanco wrote in response to Gomez’s post on Saturday. Preparations for the celebration, including a large outdoor tent, were spotted in the Santa Barbara area prior to the announcement. Friends, colleagues, and brands quickly offered congratulations. The “Only Murders in the Building” Instagram account posted, “Our Mabel is MARRIED,” while Gomez’s Rare Beauty cosmetics line shared, “so happy for you two.” Celebrities such as Camila Cabello and Amy Schumer also sent their well-wishes. Blanco and Gomez, who met around a decade ago, became engaged late last year. They previously collaborated on the 2019 track “I Can’t ...

 Russell M. Nelson, oldest president in LDS Church history, dies Russell M. Nelson, the oldest president in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday night at the age of 101 at his home in Salt Lake City, church officials announced. A former heart surgeon, Nelson spent more than four decades in the church’s upper leadership after being appointed to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984. He became president of the church in January 2018 following the death of Thomas S. Monson and, in 2024, became the first president of the faith to reach 100 years of age. While the next president has not yet been officially named, Dallin H. Oaks, the next longest-serving member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is expected to succeed him. Utah Senator Mike Lee paid tribute to Nelson, praising his faith, humility, and devotion as a follower of Jesus Christ. Nelson’s presidency was marked by significant changes and initiatives. In 2018, he asked members to u...

 Tom Holland says he’s ‘recovering’ in first update since Spider-Man set injury Tom Holland is on the road to recovery after a head injury on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sharing an update with fans over the weekend. The actor posted about a gala for his charity, The Brothers Trust, which he runs with his siblings, apologizing for having to leave the event early. The post included clips from the evening, showing guests laughing and enjoying the star-studded event, which included his girlfriend Zendaya and co-star Jacob Batalon. Holland thanked family and friends for making the night a success, joking that his father added extra humor when stepping in as host. In his caption, Holland said he’s “feeling better and on the mend,” though filming on the movie remains paused following his concussion. The injury occurred during a routine stunt, but production is expected to resume soon as he continues his recovery.

Several people shot at a Michigan church, authorities say Multiple people were shot Sunday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, authorities said. Police reported that the church had been set on fire, but confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. “The shooter is down,” the Grand Blanc Township Police Department said. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are responding to the scene. Attorney General Pam Bondi described the incident as a “horrific shooting and fire” and said federal agents were en route. She called the violence at a place of worship “heartbreaking and chilling” and urged prayers for the victims. Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed sympathy for the Grand Blanc community, saying, “Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.” She thanked first responders for their swift action and said state officials would continue to monitor the situation.

 NATO jets scrambled in Poland after Russia carried out deadly strikes on Ukraine  NATO scrambled fighter jets and put air defense units on high alert early Sunday as a major Russian drone and missile strike targeted Ukraine, Poland’s Operational Command said. “Due to the activity of the Russian Federation’s long-range aviation striking Ukraine, Polish and allied aircraft have been deployed in our airspace,” the command said, noting that fighter jets were scrambled and ground-based air defenses, along with radar reconnaissance, were at maximum readiness. Dutch F-35 jets and a German Patriot missile system were among the forces mobilized, and airspace over Lublin and Rzeszow near the Ukrainian border was briefly closed. The alert lasted about three-and-a-half hours, with no reported violations of Polish airspace. Meanwhile, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, and Odesa were hit during the overnight barrage, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as lasting more than ...

Stampede at southern India rally for actor Vijay kills 40 The death toll from a stampede at a political rally for popular actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar in Tamil Nadu, southern India, has risen to 40, the state’s health minister said Sunday. Hospitals were treating at least 124 injured, most of whom were reported to be in stable condition. Among the dead were nine children. The rally, held Saturday in the district of Karur, drew tens of thousands of supporters in the sweltering heat to hear Vijay, one of Tamil Nadu’s most prominent actors, who is running in the state elections scheduled for early 2026. Local culture often elevates film stars to near-mythical status, and many, like Vijay, have successfully transitioned into politics. Witnesses said the actor’s address was delayed by over six hours, leaving the crowd congested and difficult to manage. When Vijay’s campaign vehicle began to move, hundreds of fans surged after it, triggering the stampede. The government...

 Akpabio, Akume, Musa, others attend special service for Nigeria At 65 Ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has held a special service to pray and thank God for the nation. The church service held on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre Abuja. It had in attendance the the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume alongside their spouses. Also present were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong are also in attendance. Similarly, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa is leading service Chiefs including the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service Missus Kemi Nandap and the Controller General of Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, ...

 Ganduje: In 6 months, Gov Yusuf got more revenue than I received in 8 years The immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has alleged in six months, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, his successor got more allocations from the Federal Government than he received in the 8 years he spent as governor. The issue of monthly allocation to states has been topical under the government of President Bola Tinubu. Defending the removal of fuel subsidy at a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Aso Rock earlier this year, the president had said, “I have a commitment to our manifestos, progressive ideas and beliefs. The policies are difficult but there is no way Nigeria could have survived the continuation of fuel subsidy, there is no way. “Today, I can beat my chest and each of the governors here can confirm that allocation to the states is tripled. We have enough fundings from the Local Government.” Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano, Gan...

 Blackout Looms as PENGASSAN Orders Shutdown of Gas Power Plants The ongoing rift between Dangote Refinery and The labour union in the sector is set to affect the power sector as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed it members to shut down thermal power plants. Daily Trust reports that Nigeria’s power grid gets 75 percent of electricity from thermal plants while 25 percent is from the hydropower power plants. A statement by the Chairman of the Association of Power Generating Companies (APGC), Joy Ogaji, said the grid would be affected by the directive as the union called for the shutdown of gas powered electric Generation Companies (GenCos). “Thermal GenCos have received notification from our gas suppliers to shutdown our thermal power plants following directives from PENGASSAN. NGIC has specifically requested GenCos to do so. Please all be notified of the imminent darkness as hydros alone cannot sustain the grid,” she stated in...

 Nigeria's problems did not start with Tinubu's reforms, Says SGF Akume The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has stated that Nigeria’s challenges predate the administration of President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that the president has initiated robust reforms to tackle these issues. Speaking on Sunday at a special service organized to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Celebration at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, Akume highlighted the role of every Nigerian in nation-building. “Each Nigerian has a role in building the Nigeria that we deserve,” he declared. The former Benue State Governor reiterated President Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the nation, pointing to key reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, among others. He urged Nigerians to support the president’s efforts, noting that some of these reforms could have been implemented decades ago. “What President Bola Tinubu is doing today could have been done 39 years...

 Security operatives rescue eight passengers in Kogi, four still in captivity  Security operatives have rescued eight kidnapped passengers in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed this to journalists on Saturday in Lokoja. According to the Command’s spokesperson, William Aya, twelve travellers were abducted along Okene – Auchi road on Friday. He said the victims were travelling in a Big Joe Toyota Hiace commuter Bus with registration number Edo FUG 13 XY that left Abuja for Benin City, Edo state when the kidnappers waylaid them along Okene – Auchi and abducted all the twelve passengers of the bus. The Command’s spokesman said the quick intervention of Divisional Police Office (DPO) in charge of Okene division, Nasir Muhammad, in synergy with military and vigilante group launched a manhunt that led to the rescue of eight out of the 12 abducted victims which include the driver of the vehicle. He assured that efforts are still underway to rescue the remaining four v...

 Nuno set to take over at West Ham after Potter sacking West Ham are set to appoint former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo after sacking head coach Graham Potter. Potter, 50, was dismissed on Saturday morning after just eight months, with the club struggling in 19th place in the Premier League. The Hammers, who face Everton on Monday, have picked up only three points from their opening five Premier League games under the Englishman. The east London club said they "believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible". They added: "Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025-26 season have not matched expectations." Potter, 50, had been preparing for Monday night's game at Everton and fulfilled his media duties on Friday. But Portuguese Nuno is in advanced talks and is expected to be in place before Monday's match. After...

 Southern Kaduna Advocate, Ndi Kato Sponsors Young Igbo Lady’s Scholarship Application, Calls On Middle Belt Youth To Rise To Global Opportunities Southern Kaduna-born activist and advocate, Ndi Kato, has revealed her sponsorship of a young Igbo lady’s postgraduate scholarship application to a foreign university, using the gesture to inspire youths from her own community to pursue academic and professional excellence. According to Kato, the lady reached out after seeing conversations around scholarships for first-class graduates. Despite graduating with a second-class upper (2:1), she confidently pitched herself, explained her financial challenges, and requested sponsorship.  Impressed by her determination, Kato decided to support her through the application process, which is now progressing smoothly. Kato used the experience to urge youths from the Middle Belt, particularly Southern Kaduna, to emulate such resilience and ambition. She lamented that many young people from her ...

 Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested in Polokwane CBD Polokwane police arrested an alleged drug dealer in the CBD on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Acting on information, the team swiftly moved to the corner of Biccard and Devenish streets, where they apprehended a male suspect found in possession of crystal meth with an estimated street value of R6,000. The suspect was arrested on the spot and charged with possession of drugs. He is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon.

 Three-vehicle crash causes traffic disruption on R81 Traffic has come to a standstill on the R81 road between Munnik and Ga-Sekgopo following a collision involving two trucks and a minibus at about 15h10 this afternoon. According to preliminary information, the crash occurred when a truck struck a minibus taxi from behind, causing it to slam into another truck ahead. The full extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed. Law enforcement officers are currently on the scene, managing traffic and securing the area. Emergency Medical Services have been dispatched and are expected to attend to the injured. Motorists travelling along the R81 are advised to exercise caution, expect delays, and, if possible, use alternative routes.

 NIGERIA POLICE FORCE RESCUES TRAFFICKED GHANAIAN NATIONAL IN COORDINATED CROSS-BORDER OPERATION The Nigeria Police Force, in its sustained efforts to combat crimes, has successfully rescued a victim of human trafficking, a 24-year-old Ghanaian national, and arrested five suspects, including both Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals, in a well-coordinated operation by operatives of INTERPOL Annex, FCID Alagbon, Lagos, in Ofada, Ogun State. The operation followed a formal request for assistance received from the National Central Bureau (NCB) Accra on 15th September 2025. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and his father were allegedly trafficked into Nigeria in July 2025 by one Hassana Abban, a female, aged 25, a Ghanaian national residing in Ofada, Ogun State, under the guise of facilitating their travel to Canada. The suspect, investigations reveal, obtained forty thousand (40,000) Cedis, approximately four million, nine hundred and sixty thousand (N4,960,000) Naira, fo...

 Press Statement  FG Refutes False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria    The Federal Government strongly condemns and categorically refutes recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. Such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive.    Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of reality. While Nigeria, like many countries, has faced security challenges, including acts of terrorism perpetrated by criminals, couching the situation as a deliberate, systematic attack on Christians is inaccurate and harmful. It oversimplifies a complex, multifaceted security environment and plays into the hands of terrorists and criminals who seek to divide Nigerians along religious or ethnic lines.    The violent activities of terrori...

 LASG CLAMPS DOWN ON ILLEGAL DREDGING, RECLAIMED SITES. …apprehends 5 suspects in lekki enforcement exercise In a decisive move to curb illegal reclamation and dredging activities along the shores of the Lagos Lagoon, the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and also Lands Bureau today carried out a monitoring and enforcement exercise across the Lekki axis. During the exercise, the Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, led the team in sealing off a building at 13A, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 for engaging in illegal reclamation works across the lagoon and unauthorized extension of its fence without approval from the relevant State agencies. Hon. Alebiosu condemned the actions of the perpetrators, describing them as an act of “legendary audacity” carried out with blatant disregard fo...

 Imo State Governor Swears in New Acting Chief Judge and Attorney General Governor Hope Uzodinma has sworn in Hon. Justice Ijeoma Agugua as the new Acting Chief Judge of Imo State and Barr. Paul Obinatu as the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, marking a significant step in restoring the state’s judicial leadership. The appointments follow the removal of Justice Theophilus, who was sacked weeks after his appointment due to irregularities in the selection process, which violated the hierarchical order. The absence of a substantive Chief Judge had left the state’s justice system without a head, creating a challenging period for the judiciary. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the State Government House in Owerri, underscored Governor Uzodinma’s commitment to ensuring the functionality of all arms of government. He described the prolonged vacancy in the judiciary as “unfortunate but instructive,” emphasizing that his administration had navigated the crisis with diligence a...

Peter Obi Disowns AI-Generated Images Used in Unauthorized Advertisements On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, issued a fresh warning against the unauthorized use of his AI-generated images for product advertisements and endorsements. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, the former Anambra State governor expressed concern over the blatant misuse of his likeness by unscrupulous individuals to promote products and business schemes without his consent. Obi cautioned the public to be vigilant and disregard any advertisements linking him to such ventures, warning that these efforts are designed to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. “I am aware that many individuals and organizations use AI-generated images of me to advertise various products online. This unauthorized use of my image has gone on blatantly lately,” Obi stated. “Despite numerous rebuttals issued by my team, these practices have persisted.” He...

 Minister Umahi Endorses Governor Nwifuru for Second Term, Warns Rivals to Stay Off On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, publicly endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru for a second term as governor of Ebonyi State during the Ohanivo 2025 New Yam Festival in Onicha Local Government Area. Umahi issued a stern warning to potential governorship candidates, stating they could only challenge Nwifuru on social media, as physical campaigns against him in Ebonyi would not be tolerated. “If you want to struggle for governor with Nwifuru, you have to do it on social media. You will not come to Ebonyi State to reap where you did not sow,” Umahi declared. The minister accused some aspirants of exploiting perceived tensions between him and Nwifuru, describing such expectations as misguided. “They thought that father and son will be quarreling so they would reap where they did not sow. It’s a lie,” he said. Umahi expressed unwavering support for both Nwifuru and Preside...

 NECO Affirms Kano as Top-Performing State in 2025 SSCE Results Amid Media Dispute The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Friday, September 26, 2025, defended its ranking of Kano State as the leading performer in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), dismissing a national newspaper report that crowned Abia State as the top state as "misleading" and inaccurate. NECO's official results show Kano achieving a 5.886 per cent performance rate, with 39,351 candidates securing at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, out of a large cohort. The council emphasized that its final rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation, including state code 015 for Kano, placing it first nationwide. In contrast, Abia, with code 001, ranked 35th overall. The controversy erupted from a Premium Times analysis, which highlighted Abia's 83.31 per cent pass rate among its 11,260 candidates—resulting in 9,381 passers—as superior to Kano's 49....

 Fresh crisis hits PDP as Damagum, Anyanwu forward conflicting letters to INEC ....Chairman, Secretary differ over Plateau, Cross River, Kebbi state congresses ....Legal implications threaten outcome of national convention ....Party considers new date to end sale of nomination forms A fresh crisis is brewing within the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which may have grave implications for the party’s November 15-16 national convention in Ibadan, The Nation has learnt. Sources close to the party’s National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagum, and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, confirmed at the weekend that the two party leaders have fired conflicting memos to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over party congresses in three states where contending interests are seeking to determine party leadership and gather delegate votes. “The implications may not be too good for our party’s future as ongoing frictions over few state congres...

 Guinea to hold presidential election on December 28, 2025 Guinea's presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency announced in a decree read out on state television on Saturday, AFP reported. The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court confirmed the result of a referendum to approve a new constitution, paving the way for the elections. At least 89% of Guinean voters approved a new constitution through a referendum held on September 21. Transitional president General Mamady Doumbouya is yet to announce whether he would seek election. When the military ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021, it initially said it would return the country to civilian rule by 2024. It, however, postponed the planned return to civilian rule.

 Two drug kingpins arrested with consignments of cocaine, heroin, meth in Lagos  . As NDLEA intercepts 3 bandits’ suppliers with Colorado, Opioid supplies in Borno, Yobe; destroys 24,146kg skunk in Edo forests Two drug kingpins: Victor Nwosa and Felix Chika Obiegbu have been arrested by operatives of a Special Operations Unit (SOU) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after consignments of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine being prepared for export to Europe and beyond were recovered from their Lagos homes following weeks of intelligence and surveillance on their criminal networks. While 64-year-old Nwosa parades himself as a successful textile merchant, 49-year-old Obiegbu is known to many as a businessman who is into wine distribution but beneath their outward appearance is their hidden illicit drug business unearthed by NDLEA operatives after months of intelligence gathering on the two syndicates led by them. At the time they were preparing their consignmen...