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Nigeria Anti-Narcotics Agency Intercepts Synthetic #Cannabis From UK, Finds Drugs Hidden In Speakers In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (#NDLEA) have intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as #Colorado or Colos, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom.

“Colos” is #Nigerian street slang for Colorado, a form of synthetic cannabis.

The agency also recovered two other consignments of #Colorado hidden inside music speakers at two motor parks in Lagos, with at least seven suspects arrested in connection with the seizures.

The #NDLEA disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.

At the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (#MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a UK-bound consignment containing 27 parcels of Colorado weighing 32.20kg.

According to the agency, a real estate agent, Abideen Jide Salami, was arrested on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after he arrived to collect a large luggage containing the illicit substance using a secret collection code reportedly relayed by his brother based in the #UK.

In a follow-up operation linked to another shipment from the UK, NDLEA operatives traced and arrested the designated recipient of a second consignment containing 12.25kg of Colorado.

The suspect, 44-year-old Nurudeen Abiodun Kadiri, reportedly told operatives that the consignment had been sent to him by his brother in the UK.

Meanwhile, operatives of the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) intercepted a music speaker containing three packs of Colorado at a motor park in Maza Maza, #Lagos. #azatellnews #viral #latestnews

—❗️🇸🇦/🇾🇪 BREAKING: Ansarallah have liberated the city of Mokha.
#warnews #yemen #saudi #latestnews #azatellnews #middleeastnews

— 🇸🇦/🇾🇪 NEW: The President of the Houthi-led government in Yemen announces a Presidential pardon to all Saudi-backed PLC forces currently fighting on the western coast, provided they lay down their arms and surrender to Ansarallah
#middleeast #yemen #latestnews #saudi #warnews #azatell #middleeastnews

🇸🇦/🇾🇪 Pro-Saudi commentator, Salem Al-Mus’abi:

‘I don’t know how I’m writing this, but we’re losing the city of Hays.

There are 100% withdrawals from all these areas towards Al-Mokha.

In the South, forces are also withdrawing, and they’re deciding not to engage in battle.’

#azatellnews #middleeast #war #warnews #latestnews #saudi #yemen

—❗️🇾🇪/🇸🇦 BREAKING: Large amounts of Saudi-backed PLC forces are withdrawing from Hays, the last major city on the road to Al-Khokha, on the western Yemeni coast

Ansarallah (the Houthis) carried out heavy ballistic missile and drone strikes against troop concentrations around the city the past few hours, but it has not yet been captured.

#middleeastnews #latestnews #middleeast #saudi #yemen

“My guy cancelled his girlfriend's flight to Canada one hour before departure, right there at MMIA Airport.

I've been offline since, bcoz I had to drop my guy off at the MMIA airport today.

Bro had worked more than two jobs for three years to save for his relocation and had bought two economy tickets because he planned to take her with him, they've been dating for 5 years.

Then she looked at the tickets and said....

"Economy? After all the money you've saved?

How am I supposed to post us leaving in economy? It looks cheap, how can I post that on snap, I don really make mouth o"

He didn't argue...this guy stepped aside, opened the airline app and cancelled her booking.

I thought he was joking...

She thought he was joking too until the cancellation email hit her phone.

"What did you do?!"

He picked up his luggage and said

"You're right...You deserve business class and I can't afford it, so I'm going alone…” - A #Nigerian man reportedly cancelled his girlfriend’s flight to #Canada shortly before departure after she complained about the economy-class ticket he had booked for her. #latestnews #nigerianews #azatellnews #viral

Ghana-based fintech startup Seevcash - Get Paid Anywhere has raised $333,000 through four separate awards from the Stellar Community Fund (SCF) and affiliated ecosystem growth programs.

Serving African diaspora communities across Ghana, the United States, and international corridors, Seevcash - Get Paid Anywhere leverages USDC on the Stellar blockchain network to deliver fast, low-cost peer-to-peer money transfers and remittance flows. Alongside the funding milestone, the company has integrated with MoneyGram and rolled out a physical Seevcash - Get Paid Anywhere Visa card to enable users to spend digital assets globally. The funds will be deployed to optimize its cross-border infrastructure, enhance digital wallet services, and expand financial access for unbanked populations.

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𝗨𝗕𝗔, @ubagroup 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝘀 #𝗘𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀
The United Bank for Africa Plc has welcomed Emmanuel Nnorom as its new Group Chairman, days after he officially assumed the role following the retirement of Tony Elumelu.

#UBA announced Nnorom’s welcome in a post on its social media platforms on Wednesday, describing him as a seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with more than four decades of experience.

Nnorom officially assumed the position on August 21, 2026, succeeding Elumelu, who retired after completing the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines.

Welcoming him to the position, UBA said, “We welcome Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom as the new Group Chairman of United Bank for #Africa Plc.

“A seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with over four decades of experience.”

The bank noted that Nnorom had spent more than eight years in senior leadership positions within the UBA Group, including as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer.

It added that he also served as a Non-Executive Director on the UBA board.

“With his wealth of experience and understanding of UBA’s journey, Mr. Nnorom takes the helm at an important moment in the Group’s continued growth across Africa and beyond,” the bank stated.

UBA had earlier announced Nnorom’s appointment as Elumelu’s successor, with the appointment taking effect on August 21.

Nnorom joined the UBA board as a Non-Executive Director in 2024 after serving in several executive positions within the group.

During his time with UBA, he served as Group Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director (Group Executive Office), Executive Director (Finance), Executive Director (Risk), and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa.

As #CEO of UBA Africa, Nnorom oversaw the bank’s operations across several African #countries, contributing to its pan-African expansion.

Outside UBA, he has held senior positions in major #Nigerian companies and #financial institutions.

He served as #President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation Plc between September 2014 and May 2017 and has been the Group Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Holdings since June 2017.

His #banking career also includes senior management positions at Standard Trust Bank, now UBA, Diamond Bank, NUB International Bank and Liberty Merchant Bank.

Nnorom is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of #Bankers of Nigeria.

He studied at Templeton College, Oxford, where he completed executive leadership and management programmes.

UBA said his appointment came at an important period in the group’s continued growth across Africa and beyond.... #latestnews #azatellnews #viralnews #bank #unitedbankforafrica #nigeriansws

🇺🇸/🇮🇷 BREAKING: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, officially announced the start of ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against #Iran

According to the White House, it marks the beginning of an #economic isolation campaign that includes sanctions, secondary #sanctions, and cutting off all economic lifelines to Iran.

Any country doing business with Iran, facilitating trade, or providing credit, will be hit with secondary sanctions. #us #america #latestnews #worldnews #azatellnews #usa #viralnews

🇮🇷/🇧🇭/🇰🇼 NEW: According to the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain and Kuwait carried out airstrikes against Iran about 2-3 weeks ago

The attacks were carried out with the help of Emirati intelligence and defensive cover, indicating a united Arab front against Iran. #worldnews #middleeast #latestnews #azatellnews

Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal aligns with Renewed Hope agenda.

~ Federal Government says #nigerianews #latestnews #azatellng #newsnigeria

The Air Force has released the names of all eight people killed in the B-52 crash at Edwards AFB in Southern California. #usnews #military #latestnews #US #America

‘Lionel Messi is a madman’ –
Erling Haaland blown away by Barcelona legend’s World Cup #hat-trick and Lionel Scaloni left ‘#speechless’

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third and hat trick goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between #Argentina and #Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) | Getty Images Lionel Messi was at it again at the #WorldCup in Argentina’s opening game, showing once again why he’s the #GOAT with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win for the defending champions.The goals also saw Messi equal Miroslav Klose’s record as the World Cup’s all-time #goalscorer with 16 and left another great goalscorer, Erling #Haaland, purring.“Messi is a madman,” he posted on Snapchat in response to Messi’s latest heroics. Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted he was “speechless” after seeing Messi bag three goals for his country.“I’m speechless when it comes to Leo Messi. He’s been doing this for 20 years. What he does and conveys is incredible,” he told reporters. “Besides scoring three goals, #Messi also carried the team on his shoulders, and as long as he wants, he’ll be the best;. It’s exciting to watch him, for #Argentinians and anyone who loves football, at almost 39 years old. It’s hard to explain.”Argentina and Messi play again on Monday at World Cup 2026 against #Austria. Fifawordcup2026 #fifawordcup #latestnews #viralnews

Rufai Oseni asked: On security, our children and teachers are still in captivity, and a retired Major General recently di£d while being held host@ge. What would you do if you were President?

Mr. Peter Obi said:

"If I am President today, it is either the terrørists are in charge of the country or I am in charge—one person must be in charge or we declare w@r on ins£curity.

Go and ask about my record when I was Governor. I confrønted ins£curity head-on. Even notørious kidn@ppers like Evans and many others could not operate in Anambra and were forced to flee. If I am outside the country and there is a cris!s at home, I will return immediately. I am ready to d!e for Nigeria. I lived abroad for years, yet I never considered obtaining a foreign passport. I have only one passport—the Nigerian passport."

– #Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has declared that if elected president, he would take decisive action against ins£curity, insisting that the Nigerian state must reclaim full control from criminal groups.#latestnews #nigerianews #politics #azatellng #fypviral

🚨🚨| #Uruguay national team was subjected to 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄 security screening upon arrival in the #US ahead of their World Cup opener.

Sniffer dogs were deployed as players’ luggage underwent thorough inspection on the roadside next to the team bus. 😳 #worldnews #worldcup #azatell #latestnews

🇮🇱🤝🇸🇴 — Somaliland has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the eighth country to have its mission in Jerusalem. #africanews #latestnews #somaliland #jerusalem

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping and banditry network operating on the outskirts of Abuja, including a heavily pregnant woman who served as cook and logistics supplier for the criminal gang and their hostages.
#latestnews #nigerianews #azatellnigeria #viralpost

🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Anti-ship missiles launched towards U.S. warships in the Sea of Oman

Iran’s IRNA confirmed several explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas near the airport and airbase.

#usiranwar #latestnews #iranvsus #azatell #middleeast

VIDEO: Fear has gripped residents of the Danare community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State after Cameroonian soldiers reportedly entered their village Whick is a Nigerian 🇳🇬territory
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