The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency carried out a successful joint operation. The partners intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at Apapa Port in Lagos. This happened on the first working day of the year, which was January 2, 2026. The drugs came on the ship MV Aruna, which…
Health authorities in the UK introduce the chickenpox vaccine in the traditional immunization schedule of children. They roll out this program on January 1, 2026. The MMRV vaccine is administered to children, protecting them against the diseases of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. The health department sends an invitation to parents. The infants receive their…
NAFDAC releases a public alert about fake Kiss condoms circulating in Nigeria. The agency identifies these counterfeit products as a major threat to public health. Officials act quickly to inform citizens through various channels. Additionally, the alert specifies that these fakes fail to meet required standards. NAFDAC urges people to check products carefully before purchase….
NDLEA operatives seized 1.50 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 75 parcels of cold-water starch sachets at Lagos airport. Authorities discovered the UK-bound consignment during routine checks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport export shed. This action thwarted a sophisticated smuggling attempt. Further, agents arrested three cargo handlers on December 20, 2025. The suspects include Jubrin…
Mensah Omolola, a social media user and cancer patient popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as AuntieEsther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged on Saturday night, triggering widespread grief on social media. Many Nigerians had followed her health journey closely over the past weeks. The confirmation came…
Bengaluru police arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian woman named Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa during a routine check. Officers from the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch acted on intelligence about her drug activities. They intercepted her at a bus stand after she traveled from Mumbai. The Concealment Method Authorities discovered 121 grams of cocaine hidden inside…
The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service. The policy forms part of renewed efforts to curb illicit drug use and strengthen discipline within the national workforce. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations…
The United States and Nigeria recently signed a groundbreaking five-year Memorandum of Understanding. This pact aims to boost health security and self-reliance. Leaders from both nations celebrate the deal as a step toward better global health. Fundraising Structure and Commitments The US contributes almost $2.1 billion through grants from April 2026 to December 2030. Nigeria…
NDLEA officers arrested 39-year-old Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat on December 9, 2025. They caught her at her home on 31 Onasanya Street in Surulere, Lagos. Officers searched the residence and found 23.50 kilograms of cocaine. Additionally, the drugs hid in blocks inside a black suitcase. Simbiat kept the suitcase in her children’s room. The cocaine’s street…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continues its battle against illegal drugs. Officers recently made key arrests nationwide. These actions target traffickers during the busy festive season. The Arrest at Seme Border NDLEA officers arrested a 48-year-old Beninese woman named Leokadi Josu at the Seme border in Badagry, Lagos State. This happened on Thursday,…
