Navy Hands Over 58 Bags of Smuggled Rice to Customs
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
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Chibuzor Azubuike on Women's Education & Empowerment
Dr. Chibuzor Azubuike argues education without empowerment leaves women vulnerable. Her research and foundations focus on building leadership and resilience for sustainable impact.
Customs Seizes N2bn Goods, Disrupts Ogun Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Pope Replaces Cardinal Dolan with Pro-Migrant Bishop
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Ronald Hicks, a migrant advocate from Chicago, to lead New York's archdiocese, signaling a shift in US Catholic Church stance. Read the full story.
Ogun Customs Seizes ₦2.6B Drugs, Contraband
Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun intercepts heroin, cannabis, spaghetti, and oil worth billions in major crackdown. Read details of the intelligence-led operations.
Army Kills Kidnapper, Arrests Informants in Plateau
Nigerian Army troops foil kidnapping, kill one suspect, and arrest informants in Jos North. A separate case reveals a woman arrested for transporting 2,500 rounds of ammunition. Read the latest on security operations.
Nigeria Uses Tech to Fight Migrant Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Immigration Service unveils tech-driven strategy to dismantle sophisticated criminal networks fueling migrant smuggling and irregular migration. Learn about the new measures.
Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
Migrant swallows vape battery to stop deportation
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
Dangote Pledges More Petrol Price Reductions, Ends Fuel Queues
Aliko Dangote commits to lowering petrol prices to compete with imports, declares an end to Nigeria's fuel queues, and reveals plans to expand his refinery to 1.4 million barrels daily by 2028.
Customs Seizes N181m Petrol from Smugglers in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts over 184,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa, its largest fuel seizure in the state. Operation Whirlwind makes 55 seizures, combating economic sabotage.
NCS Seizes N181.6m Petroleum Products in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts smuggled fuel worth N181.6 million near Cameroon border in eight weeks. ACG Kolapo Oladeji warns smugglers face life imprisonment. NNPCL also announces another petrol price cut.
Cartels Smuggle Drugs in Livestock Vessels to Europe
International drug cartels are exploiting filthy livestock ships to smuggle tonnes of cocaine into Europe. Learn how poor sanitary conditions create a 'logistical nightmare' for authorities.
US Dismisses 8 Immigration Judges in New York
The US Department of Justice has dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, a move seen as part of President Trump's nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants. Read the full story.
Libya Ramps Up Repatriation of Irregular Migrants
Libya announces plans to send more sub-Saharan African migrants home, citing limited international support. Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi details the repatriation program and challenges.
Pacific Island Office Aids Sanctions-Busting Oil Smuggling
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
Afghan Migrant Shoots Two Guards Near White House
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House by Afghan migrant who worked with CIA. President Trump orders investigation of all Afghan arrivals in last five years.
Migrants Arrested for Gang Rape of Italian Couple
Three Moroccan migrants arrested for gang rape of Italian couple in Rome park. Police confirm fingerprints match suspects as investigation continues.
UK to Ban Migrant Benefits, Tightens Settlement Rules
UK Home Secretary announces radical migration reforms, proposing to strip benefits from non-citizens and extending the settlement wait from 5 to 10 years. Learn the full implications.
Nigerians Die in Libya Migrant Boat Capsize
Two Nigerians confirmed dead, two rescued as migrant boat carrying 49 people capsizes off Libya coast. Over 1,000 lives lost on Central Mediterranean route in 2025.
Libya Deports 80 Nigerian Migrants
Libyan authorities have deported 80 Nigerian migrants found residing illegally. The operation was coordinated with Nigerian consular support at Mitiga Airport.
House of Reps Alarms Over 1,894 Unmanned Borders
The House of Representatives raises alarm over Nigeria's porous borders, with 1,894 entry points unmanned. This exposes the nation to arms smuggling and trafficking, threatening national security.
NIS Launches Major Anti-Smuggling Operation in Nigeria
Nigeria Immigration Service joins forces with key stakeholders in groundbreaking initiative to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling through enhanced border security and intelligence sharing.
NIS Forms Anti-Smuggling Alliance to Combat Migrant Crisis
Nigeria Immigration Service joins forces with key agencies in groundbreaking collaboration to dismantle human trafficking networks and protect vulnerable migrants through enhanced intelligence and coordinated operations.
Apapa Customs Hits ₦304bn Revenue Record in October
Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command achieves historic revenue milestone, collecting over ₦304 billion in October 2023 - the highest monthly collection in its history.
Grandma Arrested With 178 Live Bullets in Delta
Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a 62-year-old woman caught transporting 178 live ammunition in a sack, raising serious security concerns across the region.
Libyan Driver Arrested for Smuggling Nigerian Women
Kano State Police Command arrests Libyan national for smuggling three Nigerian women through Niger Republic border. Victims rescued and receiving care as investigation expands.
Nigerian Drug Dealers Arrested in Thailand - Cocaine Evidence Drama
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Thailand for drug trafficking after a major police operation. One suspect attempted to destroy evidence by swallowing cocaine packets during the dramatic arrest in Bangkok.
Obi: Courier Services Used for Drug Trafficking
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi exposes how legitimate courier companies are being exploited by drug cartels to smuggle narcotics globally, calling for urgent security reforms.
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