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NDLEA Intercepts UK, Australia-bound Cocaine, Opioid Consignments In Carton Walls, Recovers 1,989 Bullets Concealed In Garri

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it has recorded major breakthroughs in its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking and related crimes,

Former Mayor And Rapist Son Jailed In UK

Global UpfrontMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

By Grâçia Ada Obi A former mayor and her rapist son, who worked together to stall police after they turned up at their home to

UK, China, Others Sending Warships To Strait Of Hormuz Oil Shipping Lane, Says Trump As Iran Threatens UAE Ports

Global UpfrontMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

Donald Trump claims “Many Countries” will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, in a post on Truth Social. He says “hopefully” the

NDLEA Intercepts Codeine Shipment From India, US, UK-bound Opioids In Ladies’ Hair – Spokesperson

Global UpfrontJun 9, 2024June 9, 20240

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it intercepted a shipment of 175,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup imported from India. The NDLEA

Tinubu Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence And Bilateral Cooperation With UK

Global UpfrontAug 2, 2023August 2, 20230

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the government of the United Kingdom to deepen its partnership with Nigeria and Africa by investing more across

UK Govt Launch £55 million Contract And £2.89m Grant Climate Change Programme Targeting 4 Million Nigerians

Global UpfrontAug 2, 2023August 2, 20230

UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has officially announced the launch of its programme, Propcom+ supporting climate and growth by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges

UK To Support Food Security In Nigeria With £62.89 million Grant

Global UpfrontAug 1, 2023August 1, 20230

The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, arrives Nigeria on Tuesday where he will announce new package of support totaling £62.89 to make Nigeria’s

NDLEA Uncovers UK, Oman, Dubai-bound Drugs In Body Cream Bottles, Vehicle Engine, Arrests Artistes’ Manager, Businessman Selling Drugs At Lekki, Lagos Island Night Clubs

Global UpfrontJul 30, 2023July 30, 20230

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Lekki-based artistes’ manager and his Ikoyi businessman accomplice who specialize in distributing illicit

UK Jerks Up Visa Fees, National Health Service Surcharge for Nigerians, Other Migrants, Non-Immigrant Applicants

Global UpfrontJul 14, 2023July 14, 20230

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in visa application fees paid by immigrants. Sunak’s announcement, which came after a speech regarding an

Nnamdi Kanu: UK ‘Has Abandoned’ British-Nigerian Activist Held In ‘Filthy, Windowless Cell’

Global UpfrontJul 10, 2023July 10, 20230

The Government has abandoned a British-Nigerian political activist who campaigned for independence for his homeland after he was seized and tortured by security forces, his