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NDLEA arrests ex convict, three others over UK bound cocaine hidden in starch sachets

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex convict, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents after intercepting cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. NDLEA operatives recovered 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50kg from factory sealed cold water starch sachets at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.​ Agency spokesman Femi Babafemi said the three cargo agents, Jubrin Firdausi Hassana, Kuku Daniel Oluwasegun and Igwe Chioma Jane, were arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in connection with the shipment. Further investigation linked the consignment to 37 year old Nwobodo, who was picked up the following day at a relaxation centre in Ikeja while on a date with his girlfriend.​ Babafemi described Nwobodo as a notorious trafficker who had previously been convicted in 2023 for attempting to ship 30.10kg […]

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IPAC Commissions New State Secretariat in Cross River

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has commissioned a new state secretariat donated by the government, marking a historic step in strengthening political party cooperation and governance. The ceremony in Calabar was praised by Hon. Nkoyo Otu, Special Adviser to the Governor, as unprecedented, reflecting Governor Bassey Otu’s commitment to solidifying governance and supporting IPAC with office space, subvention, and a vehicle. Governor Otu’s administration was commended for infrastructure, agriculture, and education initiatives, reinforcing optimism ahead of the 2027 elections. IPAC Chairman Engr. Effiom Edet Okon described the inauguration as a critical step in institutionalising the council’s role in advancing democracy and good governance. He called on political parties to unite for peaceful, credible elections and for progress in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for all Cross Riverians. The event concluded with the ceremonial unveiling of the […]

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Joke Silva Urges Action to Restore Tinapa Film Village

Veteran actress Joke Silva has called on the Nigerian government and stakeholders to revive the Tinapa Film Village in Calabar. She expressed concern about the neglected state of the facility, which was built to boost filmmaking, tourism, and entertainment in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, Joke Silva noted that Tinapa was designed as a major center for film production, complete with world-class studios and housing for filmmakers. However, she lamented that the site is now underused and its amenities are deteriorating. “It is sad to see Tinapa, which was created with so much hope, not living up to its original vision,” she said. “The film village had the potential to change Nigeria’s movie industry and offer jobs to many young people.” Tinapa Film Village was envisioned in the early 2000s to help make Cross River a leading destination for creativity and […]

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NDLEA Cross River commander Ogbonna Uzoma found dead in hotel

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer Ogbonna Uzoma, who was found lifeless in his hotel room in Calabar. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 18, 2025, barely one month after Uzoma assumed duty on August 18. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, saying the late commander was due to lead scheduled operations but failed to appear. “When his officers didn’t hear from him by 9am, they went to his hotel room with hotel staff. Several knocks and calls went unanswered. When the door couldn’t be forced open, an attendant entered through the ceiling to unlock it from inside, where the commander’s lifeless body was discovered,” Babafemi said. Police, NDLEA launch probe The Cross River State […]

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