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Ex-Convict Re-Arrested Over UK-Bound Cocaine in Starch

NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.

INTERPOL Arrests Nigerian Man at Abuja Airport

INTERPOL has arrested a Nigerian businessman at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Details remain scarce as photos spark online comparisons to Hushpuppi. Read the full story.

Man Walks from Asaba Airport Over N30k Taxi Charge

A Nigerian visitor chose to trek to his hotel after a taxi driver at Asaba Airport quoted a shocking N30,000 for a short ride. His viral story sparks outrage over airport transport exploitation.

Bayelsa, Edo Governors Sign 2026 Appropriation Laws

Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.

Officer Assaults Man at Asake's OAU Helicopter

An airport official faces backlash after a video shows him assaulting a young man who posed beside the helicopter that flew singer Asake to OAU. Nigerians demand sanctions.

$532,828 Grant for Bayelsa Solar Minigrid Project

Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.

Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Read the full story and tributes.

Ibom Air International Flights Start April 2026

Ibom Air is set to commence international operations from Victor Attah Airport, Uyo, in April 2026. The move follows key upgrades and marks a major milestone for Akwa Ibom State's aviation sector.

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