NDLEA arrests Thai woman with 46kg of cannabis at Lagos airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 24-year-old Thai national, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. She was caught attempting to smuggle 43 parcels of “Canadian Loud,” a potent synthetic cannabis strain, totaling 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, released a…

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Van Persie Steps In as Feyenoord’s New Head Coach

Feyenoord Rotterdam has officially announced the appointment of Robin van Persie as their new head coach, heralding a new era for the Eredivisie club. The club expressed their enthusiasm with an official statement released on Sunday, stating, “The next chapter starts here. Robin van Persie, welcome home again.” Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the appointment,…

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“Hermoso to Appeal Rubiales Verdict, Lawyer Says”

Jenni Hermoso intends to appeal the verdict in the case against Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish football chief. This decision follows Rubiales’ conviction for forcibly kissing the Women’s World Cup-winning player, for which he received a fine. As confirmed by her lawyer, Angel Chavarria, Hermoso plans to challenge the ruling. The appeal will come in…

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ICPC Arraigns NBC Director Over Alleged Document Forgery, Abuse Of Office

Ex-Naval Chief, Gen Bauka, still on wanted list – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed that former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka remain on their wanted list. This declaration addresses claims that amended charges have cleared the two of alleged N3 billion fraud, embezzlement, and abuse of office. The ICPC insists these…

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Abiola won June 12 election, but annulment was my toughest decision – Babangida

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. Reviewing the book…

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Thank you for restoring my rank, honour, Gowon tells IBB

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has expressed gratitude to the ex-military president, Ibrahim Babangida, for restoring his rank and honour. Speaking at a book presentation by the former military president on Thursday in Abuja, Gowon acknowledged that Babangida saved him from treason charges. The elder statesman also appreciated Babangida for their long-standing…

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