The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has escalated its national Ebola preparedness response by specifically flagging Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
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President Tinubu Observes Sallah Prayers in Lagos as Atiku Joins Muslim Faithful in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday joined millions of Muslims across Nigeria and the world in observing the Eid-ul-Adha prayers […]
Disaster Averted as Overturned Tanker Spills Diesel on Lagos Bridge
A potential disaster was averted in Lagos on Monday after an overturned oil tanker spilled diesel on Liverpool Bridge, outward Apapa, Tin Can Island. Emergency […]
Lagos Housewife Fakes Own Kidnap, Extorts ₦2.5m from Husband
LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife and a 30-year-old accomplice for allegedly staging her kidnapping and extorting ₦2.5 million […]
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s bedroom at her Surulere residence in Lagos. The arrest, announced on Saturday, comes 20 months after NDLEA dismantled a cocaine trafficking syndicate in Lagos and Ogun states, leading to the earlier arrest of a couple, Bolanle and Olayinka Dauda, with 57.5kg of cocaine in May 2024. Nationwide Drug Busts: In other operations, NDLEA intercepted: · A 36-year-old businessman at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed Airport with 1,020 opioid pills bound for Italy. · A Beninoise woman at the Seme border with 3,400 tramadol tablets. · Multiple suspects in Kogi, Oyo, Osun, and Kaduna with large quantities of skunk, tramadol, and other illicit drugs. Agency’s Stance: NDLEA Chairman Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged sustained vigilance during the festive season. The arrested kingpin admitted ownership of the cocaine, valued at over ₦5 billion in street value. — Disclaimer: This report is based on a statement from the NDLEA. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. © 2025 CDA News Nigeria. All rights reserved.
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine […]
Influencer ‘Peller’ in Police Net Over Dangerous Livestream Driving Incident
LAGOS – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as ‘Peller,’ following a viral video showing him […]
FCCPC Seals Ikeja Electric Office Over Prolonged Consumer Rights Violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken decisive action by sealing the office of Ikeja Electric Plc in Lagos on Thursday. The […]
Lagos Police Clarify Viral Assault Video, Arrest 13 Suspects for Mob Attack
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the violent mob assault of a police inspector, an incident that was widely […]
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Pretty Mike’s Night Club Over Drug Offences
LAGOS – The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of Proxy Night Club, owned by popular entertainer Mike Nwalie, popularly known […]
NDLEA Seeks Nightclub Forfeiture After Major Drug Raid
LAGOS – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed a forfeiture lawsuit against a popular Lagos nightclub owned by socialite Pretty Mike, following […]