NDLEA Busts Cocaine Hidden in Food Flasks, Arrests Fashion Designer

NDLEA Busts Cocaine Hidden in Food Flasks, Arrests Fashion Designer

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Cocaine concealed in food flasks and cannabis hidden in snack packs have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, leading to multiple arrests, including a fashion designer. According to a statement signed by the agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the cocaine shipment weighing 2.80 kilograms was discovered in 12 parcels hidden […]

April 22, 2026 22

NEWS

FG Launches Satellite-Based Agric Project To Boost Food Security

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — The Federal Government has launched a new Earth Observation-based Agricultural Innovations Project to drive food security and modernize farming through space technology. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, said the path to food security lies in space-based solutions. He was represented at the event by Dr. Muktar Yawale, who described the initiative as a game-changer for […]

April 22, 2026 27

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FG, World Bank Launch SPIN Project to Boost Irrigation, Power, and Food Security in Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project aimed at strengthening irrigation development, improving dam safety, and expanding sustainable power generation to boost food security and economic growth across states in the country. Speaking at the official flag-off and the second meeting of the project’s Steering Committee in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister […]

March 11, 2026 23

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RCCG donates food items, clothing to 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents

No fewer than 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents on Sunday received food items, shoes and clothing from the Everlasting Arms Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God in Garki. The annual alms programme known as ”Tabitha Tent”, which began in 2007 is designed to support the poor and vulnerable with food items, clothes, and shoes among other humanitarian materials. Some of the beneficiaries in an interview with newsmen, expressed their satisfaction and […]

December 9, 2024 34

SPORTS

No food, nowhere to sleep, Boniface laments airport ordeal in Libya

Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has spoken out about the Super Eagles’ ordeal after being stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya. The Nigerian team, in the country for a crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier, faced unexpected delays after landing on Sunday. Expressing his frustration on X on Monday, Boniface wrote, “Been at the airport for almost 13 hours, no food, no Wi-Fi, nowhere to sleep. Africa, we […]

October 14, 2024 60

BUSINESS

FG begins duty-free import of food items

The Nigeria Customs Service has been directed to start the implementation of the zero per cent import duty and exemption of Value-Added Tax on basic food items, This was after President Bola Tinubu approved the implementation of zero per cent import duty and exemption of Value-Added Tax on basic food items. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the approval in a letter to the Nigeria Customs Service dated August 8, 2024. […]

August 15, 2024 31

NEWS

Food crisis: Military deploys troops in North-West, N’Central farms

Farmers associations laud Tinubu, say move will boost harvest, tackle food insecurity •Deployment will grant farmers access to farms, ensure hitch-free planting season – DHQ The Defence Headquarters has said troops have been deployed across farms in the northern parts of the country, especially in the North West and North Central. According to the military high command, the deployment was to ensure the adequate protection of farmers from bandits, terrorists […]

August 15, 2024 35

BUSINESS

Ex-senator calls for establishment of food intelligence agency

A former Senator, who represented Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone, Emmanuel Onwe has called for the establishment of the proposed Food Intelligence Agency to support the recent Federal Government declaration of emergency in food production and security. Onwe made the call on Sunday in Enugu while briefing journalists on his Open Letter to President Bola Tinubu, titled, “Declaration of a State of Emergency on Food Security and ‘Commodification of the Naira […]

May 20, 2024 31

ENTERTAINMENT

CHARITY: Peculiar God’s Glory Ministry Int’l Donates Cash, Food Items to Over 2000 FCT Residents

The Peculiar God's Glory Ministry International Church, in continuation of its monthly empowerment and charity programme, has distributed food items and other palliatives to over 1000 residents of the Federal Capital Territory. The presiding minister of The Peculiar God's Glory Ministry International Church, Prophet James Kunle Hephzibah also known as BABA PECULIAR, made the donation at the church auditorium over the weekend, saying that the programme was initiated because of […]

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