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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and brought back to Nigeria the suspected kingpin behind the 49.70kg heroin shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in 2024. The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Wednesday. The suspect, 52-year-old Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, was “arrested at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Wednesday 2nd September 2026” after actionable intelligence led security operatives to him. The arrest ended Ibewuike’s attempt to evade the authorities by moving between Mozambique and Nigeria through Benin…

Janet Ogundepo Renowned obstetricians and gynaecologists have asserted that the high fertility rate and rapid population growth across the West African sub-region are fuelling regional instability, economic frustration and vulnerability to violent extremism, urging African leaders to invest more in family planning. They explained that population growth was putting intense pressure on limited resources and opportunities, including food, water, land, infrastructure, schools, health facilities and jobs, creating conditions for frustration, displacement, forced migration and violent conflict. They stressed that investment in family planning, girls’ education and youth empowerment was a critical measure to tackle population pressure and insecurity in West…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 9, 2026 On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Dogecoin (DOGE) established a firm foothold above the $0.09 support level following an 11% gain over the past week. The leading meme coin is currently trading at approximately $0.091, representing a 1.85% daily increase, with a market capitalization of $14.14 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $914 million.This…

Super Eagles and Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has responded to criticism of his performances following his slow start to the 2026-27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre back has endured a difficult start to the new campaign and has come under criticism for some of his performances in the early stages of the season. Fernandez joined the Gers from English club Peterborough United last summer and enjoyed an impressive debut campaign. He helped Rangers challenge for the title, although they eventually fell short in the race, with Celtic and Hearts finishing ahead of them. His performances during the campaign earned him Rangers’ Men’s Player…

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has responded to Ousmane Dembélé leaving him out of his top three picks for the Ballon d’Or, jokingly suggesting that the Paris Saint-Germain forward may have been influenced by his friendship with Kylian Mbappé. In a post by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Yamal was quoted as saying,“He’s Kylian Mbappé’s friend, right?” Yamal said with a smile. The Spanish winger, however, made it clear that he holds no grudge against Dembélé and understands why the Frenchman chose other players. “I’m very happy with the season I had. I think every time we…

Fulham are considering a new contract for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as they look to keep him at the club despite interest from Inter Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has become an important player for the Premier League side since joining from Ajax three years ago in a deal that made him the most expensive Super Eagles defender in history. Bassey, one of Nigeria’s best on EA Sports FC 27, has made 105 appearances for Fulham in all competitions. He has scored four goals and provided one assist during his time at Craven Cottage. His performances have also earned…

Some teams enjoy success that fades almost as quickly as it arrives. Others spend years building towards the summit before finally reaching it. And then there are the rare sides whose dominance becomes something more enduring, a dynasty. European football has witnessed several such eras since the European Champion Clubs’ Cup was launched in 1955. From Real Madrid’s unprecedented early dominance to Ajax’s revolutionary Total Football According to BBC Sport on Wednesday, these are the top 10 clubs ranked Real Madrid (1955–60) — Five consecutive European Cups, the benchmark for European dominance. Ajax (1968–73) — Three straight titles and the…

Janet Ogundepo The Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Children 1–59 Months in Nigeria programme has reached more than 16 million children across 11 northern states, its organisers have said. The milestone comes as Nigeria continues to record a slow decline in under-five mortality, with deaths falling from 132 to 102 per 1,000 live births between the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and the 2023–24 NDHS. However, the current figure remains more than four times the Sustainable Development Goal target of 25 deaths per 1,000 live births, underscoring the need for child-survival interventions that can…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 8, 2026 Crypto markets weakened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as traders recalibrated positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Bitcoin fell 1.4% over the past 24 hours to $78,300, the total crypto market cap slipped 0.54% to $2.68 trillion, and Ethereum changed hands at $2,470, down 0.75% on the day but still 0.3%…

A branch manager of Polaris Bank, identified as Mr Ossy, has been shot dead by suspected kidnappers after he reportedly resisted an attack within the premises of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. The incident occurred on Sunday evening while the banker, who was based in Owerri, was reportedly taking his children to the university. Two female students were also allegedly abducted by the fleeing gunmen during the incident. Sources said the late banker had gone to drop off his children, who are students of FUTO, when he was accosted by the gunmen. However, the bank, in a…