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Jul

05

2026

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain

Uncategorized#Cocaine, #CrimeNews, #DrugBust, #DrugTrafficking, #FakePlantain, #MurtalaMuhammedAirport, #NDLEA, #WarAgainstDrugs

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain A 67-year-old grandmother allegedly turned an everyday Nigerian food item into a sophisticated drug concealment method. But what looked like ordinary plantain reportedly hid millions of naira worth of cocaine—until NDLEA operatives uncovered the shocking plot at Lagos airport. What appeared to be ordinary plantain in a grandmother's luggage turned out to be a sophisticated drug concealment operation. The shocking discovery at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport has led to the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman and exposed what the NDLEA says is part of a wider…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers

Uncategorized#DigitalJournalism, #DigitalMedia, #FG, #GOMEPNG, #Journalism, #MediaDevelopment, #NewsDissemination, #OnlinePublishers, #PublicCommunication

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers Nigeria's media landscape is changing faster than ever. As millions increasingly depend on digital platforms for instant news and public information, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says it is time for the Federal Government to recognise the growing influence of online journalism in shaping public discourse and national development. Nigeria's digital news revolution is accelerating. With millions relying on online platforms for breaking news every day, GOMEP-NG says the time has come for the Federal Government to fully recognise…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Become First Team in FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

SPORTS#AtlasLions, #AzzedineOunahi, #FIFAWorldCup, #Morocco, #MoroccoVsCanada, #SoufianeRahimi, #WorldCup2026, #WorldCupQuarterfinals

Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Become First Team in FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals History was made in Houston as Morocco delivered a ruthless second-half masterclass to defeat Canada 3-0, becoming the first nation to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Inspired by Azzedine Ounahi's brilliant brace, the Atlas Lions once again proved they are a genuine force on football's biggest stage. Morocco's remarkable World Cup journey continues. The Atlas Lions produced a clinical second-half performance to overwhelm Canada 3-0 in Houston, becoming the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Inspired by…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Access Holdings, Coronation Group Celebrate Nigerian Modernism’s Global Success

Arts & Culture

Access Holdings, Coronation Group Celebrate Nigerian Modernism's Global Success Nigerian art has once again captured global attention. Months after drawing more than 180,000 visitors to one of the world's most prestigious museums, the groundbreaking Nigerian Modernism exhibition continues to redefine Africa's place in global art history, inspiring a new generation and strengthening Nigeria's cultural influence on the world stage. Nigeria's artistic heritage has earned another landmark global recognition as Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group celebrated the remarkable success of the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern in London. The exhibition, which welcomed more than 180,000 visitors, has been widely…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge’s ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations

CRIME#CrimeNews, #Cybercrime, #EFCC, #FinancialCrime, #InternetFraud, #NigeriaNews, #OlaOlukoyede, #YahooBoys

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge's ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations A serving Nigerian judge watched helplessly as over ₦7.2 million, painstakingly saved for six years to fund a child's education, disappeared from her bank account within hours. The shocking cybercrime incident, revealed by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, underscores the growing sophistication of internet fraudsters and the urgent need for stronger laws to combat financial crimes. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed how suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, emptied more than ₦7.2 million from the bank account of…

Jul

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students

BANKING SECTOR, Education#Entrepreneurship, #FidelityBank, #FinancialInclusion, #NigerianStudents, #Unizik, #YEIDEP, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students Thousands of Nigerian students are set to benefit from a major youth empowerment initiative as Fidelity Bank partners the Federal Government-backed YEIDEP programme to unlock entrepreneurship opportunities, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. In a significant boost to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to financial inclusion by partnering with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The collaboration is expected to benefit more than 60,000 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, providing them with access…

Jul

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu’s Information Minister Backs GOMEP-NG, Seeks Stronger Government-Media Partnership

POLITICS#GOMEPNG, #MediaEthics, #MediaPartnership, #MohammedIdris, #NationalDevelopment, #RenewedHope, #ResponsibleJournalism, #Tinubu

Tinubu’s Information Minister Backs GOMEP-NG, Seeks Stronger Government-Media Partnership By Charity Uwakwe At a time when misinformation continues to threaten public trust, Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to working closely with responsible online publishers, describing the media as an indispensable pillar of democracy. His message came during a landmark meeting with the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), where he advocated stronger collaboration to promote national development, ethical journalism and democratic governance. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen collaboration with responsible online media organisations as…

Jul

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikoh Accepts APC Primary Defeat, Urges Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Unity In Abia

POLITICS#Abia2027, #APCAbia, #HenryIkoh, #IkohAcceptsDefeat, #NigeriaPolitics, #PoliticalSportsmanship, #RenewedHopeAgenda, #TinubuAgenda

Ikoh Accepts APC Primary Defeat, Urges Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Unity In Abia By Charity Uwakwe After a closely watched political contest, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh (Ozurumba) has chosen unity over division, accepting the outcome of the APC governorship primary process in Abia State with a message of hope, gratitude and renewed commitment to the state’s development. His call for sportsmanship and loyalty signals a new phase of political engagement beyond the primary race. Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh has accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary process in Abia State, urging his supporters to embrace sportsmanship,…

Jun

30

2026

By Famous Reporters

Katsina Woman Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Sleeping Husband as Police Foil Bandits’ Raid

CRIME, SECURITY#BanditsAttack, #CrimeUpdate, #DomesticViolence, #KatsinaNews, #KatsinaPolice, #NigeriaCrimeNews, #NigeriaSecurity, #PoliceInvestigation

Katsina Woman Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Sleeping Husband as Police Foil Bandits’ Raid "A quiet morning in Katsina metropolis turned into a shocking domestic crisis after a 23-year-old housewife was arrested for allegedly attacking her sleeping husband in a suspected attempted murder case. The incident, which left the victim with a serious neck injury, happened as the state police command also revealed that its operatives successfully repelled a separate bandits’ attack in Dandume Local Government Area." "Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Sadiya Lawal, for allegedly attempting to kill her husband, Jamilu Ibrahim, by attacking him with…

Jun

30

2026

By Famous Reporters

NDC Uploads Peter Obi’s Name to INEC Portal as Party Moves to Secure 2027 Presidential Bid

POLITICS

NDC Uploads Peter Obi’s Name to INEC Portal as Party Moves to Secure 2027 Presidential Bid "As Nigeria’s 2027 political race gathers momentum, the NDC says Peter Obi’s presidential journey has officially moved to another stage with his name now submitted to INEC." "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed the upload of Peter Obi’s name as its presidential candidate on the INEC nomination portal. The party said the move followed access granted by INEC, despite an ongoing court challenge involving an appeal and stay of execution application." The political landscape ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections has taken a…