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I need the money to boost my phone business – Man who excreted 90 wraps of cocaine
I need the money – Operatives of the National…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, who allegedly ingested 90 wraps of cocaine at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA), Enugu. The Director, Media and Advocacy, (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement on Sunday on Sunday in Abuja.Babafemi said that the suspect was intercepted on Wednesday at the arrival hall of the Enugu airport.He said that the suspect was arrested during the inbound screening of passengers arriving from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight following months of intelligence and surveillance on him. The suspect was subsequently placed on excretion observation. He excreted 90 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.019kg.Investigation revealed that the suspect, who operates a phone and accessories business in Lagos and Gabon, Central Africa, travelled by road from Gabon to Douala, Cameroon. “This was where he took a flight to Addis Ababa where he swallowed the pellets of cocaine while in transit and thereafter continued his journey to Enugu with Lagos as his final destination,” Babafemi said. According to him, the suspect deliberately complicated his movement to distort traces of his travel history unknown to him that he has been on the NDLEA watchlist for the past three months.The NDLEA spokesperson said the suspect in his statement said, he desperately needed the money from the criminal drug trade to boost his declining phone and accessories business. In another well-coordinated operation carried out by a Special Operations Unit of the agency on Thursday, the spokesman said, the coordinator of a cocaine distribution cartel, a 42-year-old man, was arrested.Babafemi said that he was arrested along with five of his associates at the Ago Palace Way in Okota, Isolo, Lagos.He said that a total of 2.412kg of cocaine was recovered from them. In a related development, he said, another alleged drug syndicate operated by a 58-year-old Chinese man, has been dismantled by NDLEA operatives following his arrest at his hotel in the Ikeja area of Lagos.Babafemi said that officers of the Seme Special Area Command of the agency had on Thursday, intercepted a 40-year-old suspect.According to him, the suspect was intercepted in a commercial bus going to Ghana at the Gbaji checkpoint along Badagry-Seme expressway based on credible intelligence. Babafemi said that when he was searched, a total of 750g of cocaine was found in his bag.“A swift follow-up operation was organised to trace and arrest the kingpin behind the trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, who turned out to be a Chinese citizen.“He was eventually traced to MC Hotel behind Alade market, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos,” he said. The NDLEA spokesperson said when his hotel room was searched, 4.3g of cocaine; one gram of methamphetamine; and two electronic weighing scales were recovered.“Other items recovered were Chinese National Identification Number Card, among other exhibits while he was arrested in the vicinity of the hotel,” he said.
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Harvesters Pastor Bola Idowu – Harvesters Pastor Bola Idowu…
Harvesters Pastor Bola Idowu – Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the…
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), has been released from police custody following significant interventions from Aso Rock Villa and prominent clerics.
Idowu, under investigation for alleged fraud amounting to ₦1.5 billion, was held by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja.
According to Sahara Reporters, Pastor Idowu was released late on Tuesday evening, December 3, after pressures mounted from powerful individuals, including presidential officials and influential religious leaders.
“Pastor Bolaji was released late into the evening after big pastors and President Tinubu’s Aso Villa intervened in the matter,” a senior police source disclosed.
The pastor was reportedly asked to repay the funds traced to his account within two weeks. The controversy stems from a real estate fraud scheme allegedly involving one of Idowu’s pastors.
Investigations revealed billions of naira linked to the scheme were traced from the church’s account to Idowu’s personal account.
Initially, police sources had indicated Idowu would spend the night in custody.
“The case emanated from one of his pastors who duped several people in a real estate scheme,” another insider revealed.
Pastor Idowu, known for his “Next Level Prayers” platform, has overseen HICC’s growth since its inception in 2003.
The church, with over 70,000 worshippers worldwide, operates in Nigeria, the UK, and the US.
While his release marks a reprieve, the financial allegations remain unresolved, and scrutiny persists.
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Oromoni family mourns double – Oromoni family mourns double…
Oromoni family mourns double – The Oromoni family, already…
The Oromoni family, already grappling with the loss of their son Sylvester Oromoni in 2021, has suffered another devastating blow with the passing of his mother, Rosemary Oromoni.
A family source disclosed that Rosemary succumbed to an illness linked to intermittent blood pressure complications in late November.
Her death follows years of emotional and legal turmoil for the family after the tragic death of Sylvester, a 12-year-old Dowen College student.
Sylvester’s death on November 30, 2021, captured national attention when his family alleged he was bullied and poisoned at the Lagos-based school.
Conflicting autopsy reports complicated the case, with initial findings pointing to chemical intoxication, while a subsequent autopsy attributed his death to natural causes linked to an ankle injury.
In April 2024, a coroner ruled that Sylvester’s death resulted from parental and medical negligence, exonerating Dowen College and its staff.
Five accused students—Favour Benjamin, Michael Kashamu, Edward Begue, Ansel Temile, and Kenneth Inyang—were cleared of all charges and released from a juvenile home in 2022.
The Oromoni family’s ordeal has left a lasting mark on public consciousness, with Rosemary’s death adding a sombre chapter to their relentless fight for justice.
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Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu – Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu…
Harvesters Pastor Bolaji Idowu – Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the…
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), is currently in police custody over allegations of real estate fraud and money laundering.
Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) detained him in Abuja, where he is reportedly being interrogated.
A top police source confirmed the arrest, stating, “Pastor Bolaji Idowu, popularly known as the ‘Next-Level Prayer Conference’ pastor, is under investigation for alleged fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering.”
Another source added, “He is at the FCID Abuja as we speak.”
Pastor Idowu founded the church in December 2003. Over the years, HICC has grown significantly, establishing branches across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The church’s website boasts of attracting over 70,000 worshippers both online and onsite. Known for his “Next Level Prayers” platform, Pastor Idowu encourages participants worldwide to deepen their prayer lives.
The allegations, however, have cast a shadow over his ministry’s reputation. As the investigation unfolds, the case has sparked widespread curiosity and concern among the church’s large congregation and the general public.
The police have yet to release an official statement, and Pastor Idowu’s representatives remain silent on the matter.
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