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NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles
NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted significant quantities of cocaine and opioids concealed within shoe soles, clothing, and other items destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus.
In a recent operation, NDLEA officers from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) uncovered over 250 grams of cocaine hidden in custom-made shoe soles intended for Cyprus.
Additionally, more than five kilograms of opioids, including tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, and ketamine injection, were discovered concealed in clothes and household items meant for shipment to the US and UK through courier firms in Lagos.
Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that operatives also intercepted a consignment of 440 grams of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, originating from Canada and destined for Lagos via a logistic company.
Furthermore, in separate operations, NDLEA operatives in Edo State intercepted a vehicle at Ewu junction, Esan Central LGA, on July 10th, 2024, based on credible intelligence. During a search of the vehicle, belonging to Aminu Abdullahi, aged 32, operatives discovered 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg concealed in custard containers filled with powder. Abdullahi confessed that the drugs were purchased in Onitsha, Anambra State, and were intended for sale in Mararaba, Abuja.
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In another operation, NDLEA operatives raided the Ohen forest in Abudu, Edo State, on July 11th, where they destroyed 5,429.751kg of cannabis cultivated on 2.918 hectares of farmland. Four suspects were apprehended: Godday Ariye, aged 37; Friday Okafor, aged 59; Obinna Nwosu, aged 48; and Yusuf Adamu, aged 27.
Additionally, NDLEA officers recovered 300 kilograms of cannabis from the Uzzeba Obi camp in Owan West LGA during a raid on July 13th.
In Ogun State, operatives seized a total of 2,865 kilograms of cannabis at Afami Ibese on July 9th, while the alleged owner, Umar Ibese, remains at large.
Meanwhile, in Borno State, NDLEA operatives, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army, recovered 2,455 kilograms of materials used for producing Akuskura, a new psychoactive substance (NPS), from a warehouse in Konduga town on July 9th. The following day, in Katsina State, operatives arrested a 54-year-old man named Sabo Sule with 47 kilograms of cannabis in Katsina town.
In Lagos, NDLEA operatives raided a warehouse in VGC, Lekki, on July 8th, where they seized 148 cartons of non-medical nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, along with 108 cartons of fast gas cylinders, 134 pieces of balloons, and 109 cartons of infusion chargers. Suliyat Abdulsalam, a female suspect, was arrested in connection with the seizure.
NDLEA seizes US, UK- bound cocaine, opioids concealed in shoe soles
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“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out
“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out
A Nigerian man has sparked online conversations after allegedly discovering that his pastor was involved in a sexual relationship with the wife of someone he considers a friend.
The disturbing claim was contained in a social media post shared by **SilentBeads on its official Facebook account on Monday, November 9, 2026**.
In the post, the man expressed concern over what he described as an alleged sexual relationship between his spiritual leader, a popular television preacher, and his friend’s wife.
According to the account, the woman had been married to the man’s friend for five years, making the allegation particularly troubling to the whistleblower.
Although details of how the alleged relationship was discovered were not provided, the man’s disclosure has drawn attention to questions of trust, marital commitment and the responsibilities of religious leaders.
### Allegation Raises Questions About Pastoral Conduct
The allegation has also renewed discussions about the expectations placed on religious leaders, particularly prominent preachers who command large followings and enjoy the confidence of their congregations.
For many worshippers, pastors are not merely religious teachers but also trusted spiritual advisers whose conduct is expected to reflect the values they preach.
However, the identities of the preacher, the woman, her husband and the man who raised the alarm have not been disclosed in the account available.
There has also been no independently verified evidence establishing the alleged relationship or any public response from the people reportedly involved.
The allegation therefore remains unverified, and the identities of those concerned should not be speculated upon.
“My Pastor Is Having Sex With My Friend’s Wife” – Man Cries Out
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‘What More Do Men Want?’ Nigerian Lady Questions Why She Is Still Single Despite Having Everything
‘What More Do Men Want?’ Nigerian Lady Questions Why She Is Still Single Despite Having Everything
A Nigerian woman has triggered an online debate after publicly questioning why she remains unmarried despite believing she possesses the qualities many men desire in a potential wife.
The woman, whose identity has not been established, reportedly raised the question in a social media post accompanied by her photograph.
“I have everything a man could want, but I’m still single. What am I doing wrong?” she reportedly wrote.
Her post, which has gained attention across social media platforms, has attracted mixed reactions, with some users offering relationship advice while others questioned her understanding of what men look for in a life partner.
The discussion, reportedly amplified by social media news aggregators, has since opened up conversations about relationships, marriage expectations and the challenges of finding compatible partners in today’s society.
While some commentators suggested that successful and financially independent women sometimes struggle to find partners who are comfortable with their achievements, others argued that financial stability and physical appearance alone do not guarantee a successful relationship.
Some users also pointed to character, communication, humility and compatibility as important factors that should not be overlooked when seeking a life partner.
Others, however, questioned whether unrealistic expectations and unwillingness to compromise could be contributing to the difficulties some singles encounter in their search for love.
The debate has also highlighted differing opinions about modern relationships, particularly the expectations men and women bring into marriage.
Although the woman’s post did not explain what she meant by having everything a man could want, her question has resonated with many singles who are still searching for suitable partners despite their personal achievements.
Ultimately, finding a life partner goes beyond material possessions or physical attraction, as mutual understanding, shared values, emotional maturity and compatibility also play significant roles.
What do you think could be the reason behind her relationship status? Is it possible to have everything a potential partner desires and still struggle to find love?
‘What More Do Men Want?’ Nigerian Lady Questions Why She Is Still Single Despite Having Everything
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‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash
‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash
A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing Mama Ukehe family controversy in Enugu State as the son of the embattled second wife has appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking his mother, warning that they would face his anger if anything happened to her.
The young man, whose identity has not been established, made the appeal in a social media statement as public criticism of his mother continues to intensify following allegations of maltreatment levelled against her by her husband’s first wife, Mrs Gertrude Anulika Ngwu, popularly known as Mama Ukehe.
In the statement, he expressed displeasure over the volume of negative comments and attacks directed at his mother, insisting that she did not deserve the hostility.
“Nigerians, please stop attacking my mum. Is it not enough already? That woman does not deserve all this hate. Do you want her to die? If anything happens to my mum, you people won’t like it. Please, this is enough,” he said.
His intervention has added another dimension to the controversy, which has continued to attract widespread attention and emotional reactions across social media platforms.
The dispute became a major public talking point after a video showing Mama Ukehe’s emotional experience at her husband’s Ozo title-taking ceremony went viral, prompting many Nigerians to express sympathy for her.
Mama Ukehe reportedly has no biological children and had been married to her husband for several decades before he took a second wife, who has five children.
During an interview with BBC Igbo, the first wife narrated her alleged experiences within the marriage, claiming that she suffered insults and hostility after her husband married another woman.
She alleged that her co-wife rejected gifts she bought for her and described her as bad luck in the presence of the children.
The allegations generated widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians questioning the treatment allegedly meted out to the first wife despite the years she had spent in the marriage.
However, the second wife reportedly denied insulting Mama Ukehe over her childlessness, while her husband also challenged some of the claims made against the family.
Since the controversy erupted, Nigerians have reportedly organised visits, donations and celebrations in honour of Mama Ukehe, with many expressing solidarity with her.
But the latest statement from the second wife’s son has attracted further criticism, with some social media users accusing him and his family of failing to address the allegations that triggered the public outrage.
Others have condemned the intensity of the online attacks, arguing that criticism of the family’s alleged conduct should not translate into threats, harassment or wishing harm on anyone.
The unfolding controversy has continued to generate heated debate, with the latest intervention suggesting that tensions surrounding the family dispute are far from over.
‘Don’t Push My Mum to the Brink’ – Son of Second Wife Fires Back Amid Mama Ukehe Backlash
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