Author: David Great

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a Milan, Italy-bound drug trafficking suspect at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on January 11. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the suspect, a regular air passenger, was found in possession of substantial quantities of codeine-based syrup and Rohypnol concealed in his luggage. “A search of the luggage of the suspect led to the seizure of five cartons containing 50 bottles of codeine syrup and 300 tablets of Rohypnol,’’ he stated. Mr Babafemi added that the following day, January 12, the agency seized a large consignment…

vows to cripple Okada operation in 2024 The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 174 motorcycles popularly known as Okada in raids on Lagos Taskforce raids Lagos Island, Berger/Grammar School and Abule Egba. The agency in a statement on Sunday vowed to bring the operations of recalcitrant Okada operators to a complete halt as it carries out the week-long raid across various parts of the metropolis. The week-long exercise was led by the chairman of the Lagos Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye who vowed to end their activities along some highways in the State. “We have taken it upon ourselves to end…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “promptly reduce the National Assembly budget of N344.85 billion, to reflect the current economic realities in the country, and cut the cost of governance.” SERAP urged them “to request President Bola Tinubu to present a fresh supplementary appropriation bill, which reflects the reduced National Assembly budget for the approval of the National Assembly.” SERAP also urged them “to promptly publish details of the National Assembly budget of N344.85bn, including the proposed spending details of the N3 billion…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has vowed to deal with anyone caught involved in touting at the airports, warning those without business there to stay off. In a statement on Saturday, Obiageli Orah, the spokesperson for FAAN, said such action awaited anyone caught vandalising or encroaching FAAN facilities. Ms Orah said the Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF), Murtala Muhammed International Airport, apprehended five suspects on Friday during a raid of the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) canal and the International Access Road Bridge. She said it was noticed that the JUHI canal was gradually turning into a potential…

Kevin de Bruyne’s late assist sparked a 3-2 comeback victory for Manchester City at Newcastle United on Saturday in his first Premier League action since the start of the season. The Belgian midfielder, out since August because of a hamstring injury, came off the bench in the 69th minute with City trailing 2-1 and equalised with a clinical low finish. He then played the perfect pass in stoppage time for fellow substitute Oscar Bobb to secure the three points that moved champions City into second place, two points behind Liverpool. Bernardo Silva, the man De Bruyne replaced, had given City a…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is not discouraged by the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the state’s March 18 governorship election. In a statement on Saturday, the Lagos State PDP publicity secretary, Hakeem Amode, said there would always be another opportunity for the party and its members. According to him, the party is officially concluding all matters related to the election and moving on. He said, “We appeal to residents of the state and our numerous supporters to maintain optimism, as we firmly believe that there will…

More revelations have unfolded following the BBC Africa Eye documentary on the activities of rape, abuse, and other vices perpetuated by popular clergy and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, the late TB Joshua. In the three-part video documentary, seen by Chronicle NG one of the victims, Ajoke, who claims to be the daughter of the prophet born outside wedlock claimed that the prophet severally abused, beat and locked her up for months because she confronted him over his negative conduct. Collaborating Ajoke’s claim, other victims who gave various accounts of happenings in the inner circle of TB…

Manchester United are interested in France international centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 24, but will have to pay Nice around £52m to sign him. (Caught Offside) Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in 16-year-old Swedish striker Jonah Kusi-Asare who plays for AIK, but Bayern Munich are also interested. (HITC) Meanwhile, Manchester United are laying the groundwork for a summer move for 18-year-old Belgium midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Royal Antwerp. (Football Insider) Juventus have spoken to England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 33, about a loan move from Al-Ettifaq. (Gianluca Di Marzio – in Italian) Ajax are also making a major push to sign Henderson with the England international set for talks with his Saudi Arabian club over the weekend. (Standard)…

The Defence Headquarters states that in the previous week, the military has killed 86 terrorists and other criminals and arrested 101 others in various operations around the nation. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operation, stated this during a briefing on military activities in Abuja on Thursday. In one week, 60 illegal refineries were discovered, and 30 suspected oil thieves were apprehended in the Niger Delta. Buba stated that the soldiers had focused in the recent week on attacking terrorist strongholds with air operations, as well as exerting enormous superior power in regions where terrorists were hibernating. According…

The federal government says it is set to pay up the N1.5 trillion debt owed contractors for the construction of federal highways across the country. The government, however, advised them to be serious in executing its projects. The minister of works, Sen. David Umahi, said this at a meeting with the contractors on Thursday in Abuja. Providing insight on plans to clear the debts, Mr Umahi said the federal government had set up a verification committee to screen contractors’ certificates and recommend payments. “I want to assure you that every verification made will be paid; we are going to have…