NDLEA arrests Pretty Mike, others during drug party in Lagos.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in the early hours of Sunday 26th October, 2025, raided Proxy Night club at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, where a drug party was going on.

Over 100 suspects including the owner of the club, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, alias Pretty Mike, were arrested and taken into custody for screening.

Cartons of illicit substances including Loud, and laughing gas, were recovered from suspects at the party and the club’s store.

A statement released by the NDLEA said the raid followed intelligence about the drug party.

NDLEA operatives who were embedded in the party between 11:00 pm on Saturday 25th October however disrupted the gathering at 3:00 am on Sunday 26th October based on Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs.

A total of 70 parcels of cocaine factory packed in walls of cocoa butter formula body cream containers heading to London, United Kingdom have been uncovered at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, with three suspects arrested in series of follow-up operations across Lagos.

The cocaine consignments weighing 3.60 kilograms were discovered on 14th October 2025 during examination of cargoes packaged as personal effects going to London, UK on an Air Peace flight.

A cargo agent Lawal Mustapha Olakunle who presented the consignment for airfreight was promptly arrested while investigations stretching into two weeks led to the arrest of two principal suspects linked to the attempt to export the concealed Class A drug to the UK.

FG Approves just $1bn for Modernisation of Apapa, TinCan Ports in Lagos.

The Federal Government has approved $1 billion (₦1.4 trillion) for the modernisation of Apapa and TinCan Island seaports in Lagos — Nigeria’s busiest commercial gateways.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced this on Wednesday at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference in Lagos. 

He said the project aims to enhance cargo handling, expand capacity, and align operations with global standards under the ministry’s 10-year marine and blue economy strategy.

“We are working closely with stakeholders to achieve a paperless, technology-driven port environment that enhances efficiency, reduces turnaround time, and curbs corruption,” Oyetola stated.

He added that similar port upgrades are being planned outside Lagos to ensure balanced development nationwide.

Though the government has not released full details or a timeline, reports earlier this year indicated that ITB Nigeria — owned by Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury — had been awarded a $700 million contract for the Lagos port renovation, expected to begin in mid-2025. 

The project is to be financed through a Citibank loan backed by UK Export Finance, with additional support from Afreximbank.

APM Terminals, operators of the Apapa port and a subsidiary of Maersk, has also proposed a $500 million investment.

Oyetola noted that the ministry is fostering private sector participation through regulatory reforms, public-private partnerships, and incentives to drive innovation and job creation.

Lagos ports, despite high fees and ageing infrastructure, remain vital trade hubs for West Africa and continue to attract major global shipping companies.

Pilgrimage: Saudi Arabia Slashes Nigeria’s Hajj Quota to 66,910 for 2026.

Saudi Arabia has slashed Nigeria’s Hajj allocation from 95,000 to 66,910 slots, effective from 2026.

According to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the reduction followed Nigeria’s failure to fully utilize its previous allocations during the 2024 and 2025 pilgrimages.

A statement signed by NAHCON’s Deputy Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, explained that the new figure reflects the actual capacity reserved for Nigeria on the NUSUK Masar portal. “Although Nigeria was initially allocated 95,000 slots, only 66,910 are now available for the 2026 Hajj due to underutilization in previous years,” she stated.

The decision was revealed during a meeting between NAHCON and state officials to deliberate on Hajj costing and other critical matters.

Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, added that future allocations to states will be adjusted based on their performance and utilization during the 2025 exercise.

In his remarks, NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, urged collaboration among state officials to ensure a smooth Hajj operation in 2026 and emphasized the need for strict adherence to medical screening requirements, which Saudi authorities consider crucial.

NAHCON also disclosed that negotiations were underway to reduce some cost components, including cargo handling charges, to lessen the financial strain on intending pilgrims.

NDLEA Dismantles Major Cocaine Syndicate in Lagos, Arrests Alleged Drug Baron.

The National drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels behind multiple cocaine consignments concealed in export goods across Lagos. 

This was revealed in a signed statement by the agency’s Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The operations, which spanned over three weeks, led to the arrest of five suspects, including the alleged leader, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode, who posed as a businessman and real estate developer.

The breakthrough came on September 16, 2025, when NDLEA operatives at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, intercepted 174 parcels of cocaine weighing 13.4 kilograms, cleverly hidden in the walls of cocoa butter body cream containers. A cargo agent linked to the shipment was immediately arrested.

Dangote Refinery Suspends Petrol sales in Naira, Cites Dollar Crude Obligations.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in naira, saying the move is necessary to avoid a currency mismatch with its crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.

In a circular sent to customers on Friday, the company explained that while it has continued selling products in naira, the value of such sales has already exceeded the amount of naira-denominated crude it has received. To realign its operations, it said sales will now be restricted to dollars until it gets further crude supplies priced in the local currency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

The refinery, owned by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, stressed that the decision is a temporary adjustment. “As soon as we receive an allocation of naira-denominated crude cargoes from NNPC, we will promptly resume petroleum product sales in naira,” the company assured.

Dangote Refinery also dismissed online reports suggesting that the halt was linked to alleged ticketing fraud. It described such claims as “malicious falsehood,” insisting its systems remain robust and free of fraud issues.

Reaffirming its commitment to the Nigerian market, the company said: “We remain dedicated to serving the market efficiently and sustainably. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.”

Don’t Abscond, Nigeria Remains Home — President Tinubu Tells Pilgrims.

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned Nigerian Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and Jordan against absconding, reminding them that “there is no country like Nigeria.”

Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, during the flag-off of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s 2025 Delayed Easter Pilgrimage, Tinubu urged the pilgrims to uphold patriotism and dignity.

He stressed that those who refuse to return with their groups risk losing respect and dignity abroad, adding that Nigeria offers its citizens recognition and freedom that cannot be found while staying illegally in foreign countries.

The President urged the pilgrims to return with their batch and contribute to building a just and fair society at home.

Deported Nigerians sue US, allege maltreatment during extradition flight to Ghana.

Three Nigerians who were recently deported from the United States and dumped in Ghana have approached a court in Washington DC to challenge their deportation.

The unnamed Nigerians and two fellow deportees from The Gambia also complained to the court about their alleged inhuman treatment during the 16hours flight from the US to Ghana.

They claimed, in the suit filed at the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday, that they were shackled and given only bread and water.

The suit was filed on their behalf by the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC).

Defendants in the suit are the US Secretary of Homeland Security,Acting Director US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Attorney General and Secretary of State.

The plaintiffs who were identified only with their initials of D.A.,T.L.,I.O.,D.S., and K.S.,alleged that they were woken up in the middle of the night on Sept. 5 at a detention centre in Alexandria, Louisiana and not told where they were going until hours into the flight on a U.S. military cargo plane.

Their lawyers described the deportation as a violation of not only the due process rights of immigrants, but a circumvention of deportation restrictions placed by immigration judges who determined those immigrants could not be returned to their home country.

“Defendants know that they may not, consistent with U.S. immigration law, directly deport non-citizens to countries from which they have been granted fear-based protection,” they added.

BREAKING

CNN claimed that open-source flight tracking data shows a Russian military cargo aircraft, an Ilyushin-76 belonging to Gelix Airlines, flew from Moscow to Tehran on July 11. The aircraft remained on the ground for about three hours before returning to Moscow.

CHINA, RUSSIA RUSHES TO RESUPPLY IRAN WITH MISSILES AMMUNITION; MORE PLANELOADS EN ROUTE

Satellite photographs and flight monitoring data reveal that there has been an increase in the number of Russian and Chinese cargo planes that are transporting missiles and military equipment to Iran, as stated by defence experts and Western intelligence sources. It is at this time that Tehran is taking measures to replenish its arsenal in response to recent confrontations with Israel. The deployment of the airlift coincides with these steps.


This week, multiple Il-76 and Y-20 transport aircraft have been observed flying from Moscow and Beijing to Iranian military locations. These aircraft travelled from Moscow to Beijing and then to Iran. There have been some of these flights that have been carrying specialist containers that are often utilised for the transit of missile carriers. "We are witnessing a tempo of delivery that has never been witnessed before—at least twelve flights in a span of seventy-two hours," said Damien Spleeters, a specialist in armament tracking who works for Conflict Armament Research. "This is a pace that has never been seen before."

The shipments are said to contain components for sophisticated ballistic missiles, parts for drones, and ammunition, as stated in the reports. A European ambassador who spoke on the condition of anonymity agreed with the intelligence and provided confirmation of its accuracy. Under these circumstances, this is not routine maintenance; rather, it is restock for fight in the event of an emergency.

Through the course of the last few years, Moscow and Beijing have deepened their military ties with Tehran by taking part in joint manoeuvres and receiving technologies from Tehran. On the other hand, the airlift that is currently taking place in question provides evidence of a new degree of strategic coordination, which may make it possible for Iran to continue its activities. According to authorities from the Pentagon, the supplies have the potential to prolong the upheaval that is occurring in the region.

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has added another exotic ride to his collection, splurging on a brand-new McLaren Senna Exposed Carbon, one of only 15 in the world!

A whopping N3.2 billion
Only 15 units produced worldwide, making it a rare gem
The car's exposed carbon fiber body gives it a sleek, high-performance look

Burna Boy's latest purchase solidifies his status as one of Nigeria's most stylish and affluent celebrities

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Tesla has just suffered its worst-ever one-day loss, shedding $153 billion in market value—as the once-tight alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk turns into a very public power struggle.

Shares of the electric vehicle giant plunged more than 14% on Thursday after President Trump hinted at cancelling federal contracts with Musk’s companies. “The easiest way to save money... is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” he wrote on Truth Social.

Musk thereafter, took to X to post: “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.” SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is the company's primary vehicle for sending astronauts and cargo to orbit.

The fallout didn’t stop there. Musk, who once championed Trump’s re-election, also fired back online, claiming: “Without me, Trump would have lost the election… Such ingratitude.”

With Tesla stock now down 25% since January and the two billionaires trading insults, the clash could reshape not just US business politics—but also the future of electric vehicles.

Trump vs Musk just got very personal. Do you think this feud could hurt Tesla long term or is this just billionaire drama?

Major Arms Seizure in Anambra: Troops Intercept Truck with Over 164,000 Live Ammunition

In a significant security operation, Nigerian troops have intercepted a truck loaded with over 164,000 live ammunition in Anambra State. The operation, which took place on July 15, 2023, was a result of actionable intelligence and vigilant efforts by the Nigerian Army.

Troops of the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army, operating within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility, conducted a stop-and-search operation along the Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. During the operation, they uncovered a truck with registration number ENU 697 XY, which was loaded with 720 packets of Red Star Cartridges (12 Calibre), each containing 25 cartridges, totaling 18,000 cartridges. 250 packets of live (black) cartridges, each containing 10 packets, totaling 2,500 cartridges.

The ammunition was cleverly concealed in a truck that appeared empty, highlighting the sophistication of the smuggling attempt.

Two individuals were arrested in connection with the illicit shipment:

Eric Seworvor, a Ghanaian national.

Lukman Sani, the Nigerian driver of the truck.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the ammunition was imported from Mali through the Idiroko International Border. The suspects had successfully evaded several checkpoints en route to their final destination in Onitsha, Anambra State, where they intended to deliver the illegal cargo.
The timely intervention by the Nigerian Army prevented what could have been a catastrophic security breach. The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their dedication and urged them to continue their efforts in ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians.
This operation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by illegal arms trafficking and the commitment of Nigerian security forces to combat such threats.

#AnambraArmsSeizure #NigerianArmy #SecurityOperation #IllegalAmmunition

"This corridor isn’t just about cargo — it’s about connecting Africa, empowering exporters, and driving a new era of inclusive prosperity."
— According to Nigeria Customs (@CustomsNG), the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor was launched to boost trade under AfCFTA, targeting a 50% reduction in export freight costs and signaling a major leap in regional economic integration.