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By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspected drug kingpins, Victor Nwosa and Felix Chika Obiegbu, after intercepting consignments of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine from their Lagos homes. The arrests, announced in a statement on Sunday, September 28, 2025, by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance on their criminal networks. Nwosa, 64, who posed as a textile merchant, was arrested on September 17 at his residence in Okota, where operatives recovered 4.33 kilograms of heroin and 448 grams of cocaine. Obiegbu, 49, who presented himself as a wine distributor,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Police, has arrested 57 suspects for drug-related offenses in a series of raids across the state. The arrests, carried out on September 24, 25, and 27, were announced in a statement on Sunday by Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA in Kano. According to the statement, the operation formed part of the ongoing activities of the Kano State Joint Task Force for Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation, led by Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim-Kofar Mata. Areas identified as drug hotspots, including…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian music producer and record executive Don Jazzy has disclosed the massive financial investment required to turn a budding talent into a star. Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the Mavin Records founder revealed that it takes between $100,000 and $300,000 (about ₦150 million to ₦500 million) to launch a new artist under his label. “To activate and launch a new Mavin talent? At the moment, about a minimum $100,000 or then to $100,000 to $300,000 in that bracket,” the 41-year-old music mogul, born Michael Collins Ajereh, said. He explained that the figure represents only the starting point…

Photo: Labour Party factional chair, Julius Abure The Labour Party has accused political opponents and supporters of its former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, of orchestrating an attack on its National Chairman, Julius Abure, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Abure was reportedly assaulted on Friday by a woman identified as Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, a vocal supporter of Mr Obi. The incident occurred while Abure was waiting to board a Max Air flight to Benin. Witnesses said the confrontation spilt into the aircraft, continued throughout the journey, and escalated upon arrival in Benin before security…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Warri At least one person was feared killed on Saturday in Warri, Delta State, following the escalation of another crisis between tribal groups laying claim to the city. It was gathered that the victim was an Urhobo indigene, who was butchered to death by suspected rival tribal group. The victim, it was learnt, was a former leader of the youth group in the Odion area of the city. “The incident happened at Odion Road area of Warri South (metropolis) on Saturday,” one source familiar with the incident told our reporter. Our source said trouble started when…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Warri The traditional ruler of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State HRM Monbene III, has stoked the debate over the ownership of Warri metropolis, stating that the clan’s stake is incontrovertible. The Amakosuwe, who spoke on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary in Ogbe-Ijoh town, on Friday, said his people’s ownership of Warri metropolis is “incontestable and indisputable.” He, however, made a passionate appeal for peace and collective progress in the area. The monarch stressed that banners and publicity do not equate to land claims, urging ethnic groups and traditional…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Lagos will tomorrow, Sunday, September 28, 2025, host the grand finale of Greatest Nigerian Classics at the Shell Zenith Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan. Curated by cultural entrepreneur Funmi Oyatogun and produced by TVP Events, the production celebrates Nigeria’s musical heritage through a fusion of jazz, orchestral performance, storytelling, and visuals. After successful outings in Toronto and Calgary, the Lagos concert marks the tour’s homecoming and grand climax. Photo: A season from one of the Canadian events The evening will be hosted by Tomiwa Sage, with narration by renowned stage actor Oluchi Odii. Written and directed by Ifeanyi…

The United States has lifted visa restrictions earlier imposed on Ghana, restoring multiple-entry privileges and longer validity periods for non-immigrant visas. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Ablakwa, announced the development in a post on X, disclosing that citizens are now eligible to apply for five-year multiple-entry visas along with other enhanced consular benefits. “The US visa restriction imposed on Ghana has been reversed. Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges,” Ablakwa said, adding that the decision followed months of diplomatic engagement. He revealed that the policy shift was conveyed to him by US Under…

Photo: Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has intensified its clampdown on cross-border criminal activities, intercepting smuggled fuel, firearms, drugs, stolen vehicles, and rescuing human trafficking victims in a series of coordinated operations across border states. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Friday, said the operations underscore the NPF’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s economy and security. According to Hundeyin, about 103 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were seized while being smuggled into Cameroon and the Benin Republic. He explained that 60 jerrycans hidden in a Toyota Starlet…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira, a development that has unsettled fuel marketers and raised fears of fresh pressure on pump prices and the foreign exchange market. In an email sent to customers at 6:42 p.m. on Friday, the refinery said the decision would take effect from Sunday, September 28, 2025, citing the depletion of its crude-for-naira allocation. The notice, signed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and titled “Suspension of DPRP PMS Naira Sales – Effective 28th September 2025”, directed customers with pending naira transactions to request…