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Female Drug Kingpin Arrested in Lagos as NDLEA Uncovers 23.5kg Cocaine, Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids in Nationwide Raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 39-year-old female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in Lagos, recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s room, in a sweeping series of nationwide anti-narcotics operations that also led to multiple arrests and major seizures across several states.
Lagos launches LASHMA-AID to guarantee Emergency Care before payment
Lagos State has taken a major step towards strengthening emergency healthcare delivery with the launch of the LASHMA-AID Emergency Services Programme, a state-led initiative designed to ensure that no resident is denied life-saving treatment because of cost, delay or administrative barriers
Lagos unveils HIV Prevention Action Plan to Strengthen Coordinated Response
The Lagos State Government has officially disseminated the Lagos State HIV Prevention Plan (2025–2027), a strategic framework designed to strengthen HIV prevention efforts and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat in the state.
Four escape death as plane crashes at Imo airport
Four persons escaped death on Tuesday in a crash of a Cessna 172 light aircraft operated by Skypower Express near the approach area of Runway 17 at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri
Polaris Bank Promotes Girls’ Hygiene Awareness in Lagos Schools
Lagos, Nigeria — Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child with the distribution of female hygiene essentials to students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos.
Former Lagos Deputy Governor Orelope-Adefulire Loses Only Son After Surgery in Dubai
The Lagos political community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court
A Catholic priest on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how terrorists launched a deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, killing more than 40 worshippers and injuring over 100 others during Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.
Ojodu LCDA Extends Geriatric Outreach to Ward F Residents at Gabovies Centre
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area has continued its drive to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery, as the administration of Hon. Segun Odunmbaku on Thursday expanded its weekly geriatric medical outreach to residents of Ward F.
NAF Jet Crashes In Niger State, Pilots Eject Safely
An Alfa Jet aircraft crashed a few kilometres from the Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Lagos intensifies war against drug abuse as state, NDLEA kick off 2-Day youth education summit
In a renewed push to stem the alarming rise in drug and substance abuse among young people, the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday commenced a two-day education programme and youth summit in Agege.