25 h. ago Police bust child stealing, trafficking syndicates, arrest 10 suspects in Enugu

By John Ogunsemore The Enugu State Police Command has busted child stealing and trafficking syndicates operating in the state, rescued six stolen or trafficked kids and arrested 10 suspects involved in both local and transnational child trafficking networks. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement issued […] The post Police bust child stealing, trafficking syndicates, arrest 10 suspects in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Thief steals aeroplane at airport 22 years after two men went away with Boeing 727

Tribune Online Thief steals aeroplane at airport 22 years after two men went away with Boeing 727 To many, stealing an aeroplane right inside the airport with a watertight security system in place seems unbelievable, but a man in Canada stole a light aeroplane at an airport in the country, circled it around and later landed it before he was arrested by security officials. This came 22 years after two men entered […] Thief steals aeroplane at airport 22 years after two men went away with Boeing 727 Tribune Online

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4 d. ago EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced Salisu Ahmad to prison for failing to declare large sums of foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Ahmad was arrested on July 7, 2025, during a routine customs check while arriving from Saudi Arabia aboard […] The post EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Katsina Airport Closure Stopped Me From Attending Buhari’s Burial – Peter Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to criticism over his absence at former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Daura, Katsina State. Obi, absent at the high-profile ceremony, told Arise TV on Wednesday, July 16, that logistics issues prevented his attendance. “It was difficult to come yesterday because […] The post Katsina Airport Closure Stopped Me From Attending Buhari’s Burial – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, following their arrival from London. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, passed away in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. His body […] The post Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PICTORIAL: Niger Republic’s PM, Delegates Arrive Katsina For Buhari’s Funeral

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, arrived in Katsina State to attend the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital. The Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, on Tuesday amid tight security […]

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5 d. ago Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body

Tribune Online Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body Tinubu, who will lead the delegation to receive his corpse at the Airport, will arrive in Katsina at 1: 30pm... Security beefed up at Katsina Airport as dignitaries await Buhari’s body Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Infractions: Customs Ban Pharmaceutical Goods Clearance From Bonded Terminals

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has banned the clearance of pharmaceuticals from bonded terminals across the country over infractions. The service, however, restricted clearance of pharmaceuticals to Apapa, Onne, Port and Terminals Multiservice Limited (PTML) seaports and Lagos International Airport. Speaking to LEADERSHIP, the comptroller general of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said pharmaceuticals would only […]

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6 d. ago London: Southend airport to remain closed following aircraft crash

Tribune Online London: Southend airport to remain closed following aircraft crash London Southend Airport will stay closed until further notice after a plane crash led to what witnesses described as a "fireball". London: Southend airport to remain closed following aircraft crash Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a fresh consignment of illicit drugs concealed within factory-packaged female lipsticks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, made the disclosure on Sunday through a post shared on his official X account, formerly known […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago FAAN Reopens Port Harcourt Airport Runway For Flight Operations After Air Peace Mishap

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Port Harcourt Airport airspace has been reopened for flight operations after closure following an Air Peace runway mishap. Several flights of local airlines were disrupted on Sunday after an Air Peace Airlines flight, P47190, skidded off the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omegwa, Rivers. The aircraft […]

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7 d. ago Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He was received at the airport by Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Shettima’s trip to the United Kingdom was ordered by President Bola Tinubu after Buhari […] The post Shettima arrives in London to escort Buhari’s body to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in microwaves imported from Thailand and wraps of cocaine built into ladies’ lipsticks going to Guinea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The Loud consignment was part of […] The post NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Airspace reopens for flight operations after runway incident at Port Harcourt airport 

FAAN announced that the airspace has been reopened for flight operations after Air Peace flight P47190, operating from Lagos to P-Harcourt. read more Airspace reopens for flight operations after runway incident at Port Harcourt airport 

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7 d. ago Panic As Air Peace Plane Skids Off Port Harcourt Airport Runway

There was panic on Sunday as Air Peace aircraft veered off the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, after landing. The operating flight P47190 with passengers onboard from Lagos to Port Harcourt International Airport, on Sunday, skidded the runway with no damages. In a statement by the aircraft company via its X […] The post Panic As Air Peace Plane Skids Off Port Harcourt Airport Runway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport

Tribune Online UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in microwaves imported from UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NDLEA nabs wanted kingpin, intercepts cocaine, Loud concealed in microwaves, lipsticks

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in microwaves imported from Thailand and cocaine hidden in ladies’ lipsticks destined for Guinea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The Loud consignment, part of a cargo arriving in two […] The post NDLEA nabs wanted kingpin, intercepts cocaine, Loud concealed in microwaves, lipsticks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu returns to Abuja after diplomatic missions trip to Saint Lucia and Brazil

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja early on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 1:30 a.m. local time, concluding a 15-day diplomatic tour to Saint Lucia and Brazil. He was warmly received at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by key government officials, including Minister for Budget and Economic […] The post Tinubu returns to Abuja after diplomatic missions trip to Saint Lucia and Brazil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Passengers Safe As Air Peace Aircraft Skids Off Runway In Port Harcourt

An aircraft belonging to Air Peace Airlines on Sunday morning experienced an excursion and skidded off the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. In a statement by the spokesman of Air Peace, Osifo-whiskey Efe, titled, ‘Runway Excursion Of Flight P47190,’ the aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage. According to him, all […]

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7 d. ago Air Peace flight suffers runway excursion at Port Harcourt airport

Air Peace flight P47190, operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt on Sunday morning, had a runway excursion after landing safely read more Air Peace flight suffers runway excursion at Port Harcourt airport

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