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 MMIA Customs Intercepts Passenger with Cannabis, Hands Over Suspect to NDLEA The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Area Command, has intercepted a passenger arriving from Canada who attempted to smuggle 142 parcels of cannabis, commonly known as Canadian Loud, valued at ₦290 million. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Effiong Harrison, disclosed this on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, shortly after the seizure at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. According to him, customs officers identified the suspect during routine profiling due to his suspicious behaviour, prompting a search that led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in his luggage. The CAC underscored the significance of the seizure, stating, “Such substances pose a serious security risk and have a detrimental impact on our youths and the economy.” He reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to national security and the suppress...

 LAGESC REMOVES 650 SHANTIES BENEATH IDUMOTA BRIDGE IN OPERATION In continuation of efforts to restore environmental sanity across the metropolis, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI and in conjunction with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), on Thursday removed more than 650 illegal shanties and shops beneath the Idunmota Bridge to dislodge traders occupying the base of the structure to display wares for sale. Speaking on the exercise, the Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd), made this disclosure at the Agency’s Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi. According to him, ‘‘The clearance operation with the code name #LetLagosBreathe undertaken by our operatives in collaboration with LAWMA ensured that we dislodged defiant traders erecting shops beneath the bridge which is hazardous to the integrity of the structure and capable of causing infernos’’. Cole also mentioned that the clearance operation was activate...

 LASG BEGINS PUBLIC DISPLAY OF DRAFT IBEJU-LEKKI MODEL CITY PLAN  The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Physical Planning, is set to commence the display and public inspection of the Draft Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan (2024-2044).  The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, who made this known on Wednesday,  said that the essence of the public inspection of the draft Model City Plan was to make its proposals available to the public and welcome further recommendations from residents in line with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 as amended. His words: "It is imperative to know that public inspection of the draft Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan is in tandem with the state's culture of citizens' participation and international best practices in the preparation of Physical Development Plans. This is the process that the state government adopts to produce good desirable outcomes and bring a...

 NSCDC, UNIZIK  COLLABORATE ON CAMPUS SECURITY By Juliana Nwachukwu/Nkiru Anakor/Ngozi Okoli The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku Olatunde has assured Nnamdi Azikiwe University, ( UNIZIK ) Awka  of improved safety and  security of lives and property in the University. This is contained in a press release signed by the Head Media and Tactical VM Ops NSCDC Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo Edwin. According to him, Commandant Maku gave  the assurance on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, during a working visit to the University in Awka, on invitation of  the Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu. Addressing the school management team,  the NSCDC State  helmsman commended the efforts of the Ag. Vice Chancellor and his team in fostering a peaceful learning environment in the University but appealed to them to key into the NSCDC Safe School Project to combat criminal activities ...

 Women Arise For Change Initiative Calls for reopening of Drugs Market, adjoining Markets By NAFDAC By Juliana Nwachukwu/Nkiru Anakor/Ngozi Okoli Women Arise For Change Initiative has appealed to National Agency For Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to out of patriotism, socioeconomic, justice and love for humanity reopen the shutdown Onitsha Drugs Market and other affected markets over allegedly discovery of fake, unwholesome, substandard ,adulterated and expired drugs. This was contained in a press statement issued to newsmen and endorsed by Evangelist Vincent Ezekwueme and Pastor Chinyere Amah, Chairman and Secretary respectfully tagged "Whatever that affects one directly affects all indirectly" condemns with great disdain unconscionable, despicable and inhuman buying and selling of fake and adulterated drugs and support efforts towards it's eradication in accordance with the law. "We commend relentless efforts of NAFDAC in ridding the country of fake, sub...

 Tragic Drowning Incident in Dwaalboom Following Heavy Floods A devastating drowning incident occurred at Uitenhage Farm in Dwaalboom, Waterberg District, after severe flooding swept away a young child. According to reports, the tragedy unfolded on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at approximately 12:00, when a couple and their child became trapped inside their tin house as heavy rains flooded their home. As the waters rose, the couple managed to climb onto the roof for safety, but tragically, their six-year-old child was swept away by the floodwaters. In response, the farming community activated a rescue chopper to assist. Later that day, the child’s body was recovered on the farm. The grieving parents were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during extreme weather conditions.

 FCTA Reopens Scrap Markets After Five-Week Closure Scrap markets, commonly known as panteka, have resumed operations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), five weeks after the FCT Administration (FCTA) shut them down due to security concerns. The markets, located in all six area councils of Abuja, were closed on January 14 following a security meeting led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, during which several scrap dealers were arrested. Leaders of the affected markets confirmed the reopening after discussions with Abuja Market Management Limited and the FCT Police Command. According to Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, chairman of the Dei-Dei scrap market—the largest in Abuja—market leaders underwent police profiling. As part of the new regulations: Each market’s chairman, vice chairman, and secretary must provide national identity card details. They must also present a guarantor, who must be an imam, pastor, or traditional leader. Market unions are responsible for profiling their member...