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Nigeria Customs confiscates $193,000 concealed in carton of yogurt at Abuja airport

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed in a yoghurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
According to the statement by the service on Friday, the seizure, which occurred on Thursday, followed a targeted baggage inspection based on “credible intelligence”.
The suspect, Kamilu Sarina, aged 40, arrived in Nigeria aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 951 from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
“Around the early hours of today, we received an intelligence report, which proved very helpful. This afternoon, one Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina, who boarded Ethiopian Airlines from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was found concealing a total sum of $193,000 inside a carton of yoghurt,” said Olumide Adebisi, a Comptroller at the customs area controller for the Federal Capital Territory Command.
The suspect failed to declare the funds, in violation of the Anti-Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, which require travellers in possession of over $10,000 to declare such sums to customs upon entry or exit.
“The law clearly states that if a person has funds above $10,000, they must declare it to Customs. Failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of the money, a prison sentence of up to two years, or both,” Mr Adebisi said.
He explained that the concealment was uncovered during baggage scanning.
“When Mr. Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina’s luggage was scanned, we detected an unusual density. We allowed him to proceed but closely monitored his baggage. Upon further inspection, we discovered that the density was irregular, so we instructed him to return. In his presence, we checked the package and found the undeclared money hidden inside the yoghurt carton.”
The intercepted currency has been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution.
“As required by law, we are handing over the forfeited money to the EFCC for further necessary action,” he said.
Reiterating the Customs’ commitment to financial regulation enforcement, Mr Adebisi warned travellers against attempting to bypass currency declaration rules.
“All travellers must comply with Nigeria’s financial regulations, particularly the legal requirement to declare any cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the approved threshold when travelling in or out of the country,” he said.
“The Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022 and the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 1995 provide clear guidelines on currency declaration. Non-compliance with these regulations violates Nigerian law and attracts severe penalties,” he added.
Mr Adebisi also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for “creating an enabling working environment” that has improved operational efficiency within the Command.
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Sad! Man snuffs life out of his pregnant fiancée ,her 3-yr-old daughter days to wedding (Photos)

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A man identified as Wealth Nnamdi has been declared wanted by the Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of his pregnant fiancée, Osasu Loveth Isaac, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle, in Benin City.
The incident occurred on Idiangbona Street in Ovbiogoe Community following a heated argument between the couple on March 16, 2025.
Neighbours said they were used to their frequent quarrels so did not suspect the altercation would end in tragedy.
A source in the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the couple had been together for over three years after Nnamdi moved in with Osasu and her daughter from a previous relationship.
Their traditional wedding had been fixed for March 29, 2025 while the church ceremony was scheduled for April 6.
“It is heartbreaking because she was excited about the wedding. She was already pregnant for him, and they had been living together. But on Sunday, they had a serious argument. We didn’t think much of it because they usually fought,” the source said.
“When the argument stopped, we thought they had settled. But after two days, a foul smell started coming from their room. That was when we called the police.”
Spokesperson of the command, CSP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident said officers from the Ekiadolor Division forced the door open after neighbours reported a disturbing odour.
“The Edo State Police Command has since commenced an investigation into the gruesome m3rder of a woman popularly known as ‘Mama Hallelujah’ and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle,” Yamu stated.
“On March 18, 2025, at about 8:30 pm, the Ekiadolor Division received a report from a concerned neighbour who complained of a strong odour coming from the deceased’s apartment.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered the room locked from the outside. When they forced it open, they found the decomposing bodies of the woman and her daughter. The woman had a deep cut on her head, suspected to have been inflicted with a machete, while the child was found lifeless on the bed.”
Yamu noted that preliminary investigations point to Nnamdi as the prime suspect, as he has been missing since the discovery.
“The suspect has gone into hiding, and the command is making all efforts to track him down and bring him to justice,” he added.
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Annie Idibia Finally opens up On Divorce From Husband, 2face, says all battles can’t be fought in public

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Nigerian actress and reality star, Annie Macaulay has broken her silence following alleged divorce from singer, 2baba.
Some months ago, 2Baba, in a now-deleted Instagram post, announced his divorce from Annie.
He went further to announce his engagement to Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Reacting to the development, Annie gave reasons for her silence.
Her words, “Silence isn’t weakness it’s peace. Since my divorce from Innocent Idibia, I chose to step back, reflect, and heal away from the noise. The truth is, not everything needs to be explained, and not every battle is meant to be fought in public”.
“Love, pain, lessons, and growth all come with life’s journey. I have embraced mine with grace, focusing on myself, my children, and the future ahead. Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words”.
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Nigerian actress and reality star, Annie Macaulay has broken her silence following alleged divorce from singer, 2baba.
Some months ago, 2Baba, in a now-deleted Instagram post, announced his divorce from Annie.
He went further to announce his engagement to Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Reacting to the development, Annie gave reasons for her silence.
Her words, “Silence isn’t weakness it’s peace. Since my divorce from Innocent Idibia, I chose to step back, reflect, and heal away from the noise. The truth is, not everything needs to be explained, and not every battle is meant to be fought in public”.
“Love, pain, lessons, and growth all come with life’s journey. I have embraced mine with grace, focusing on myself, my children, and the future ahead. Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words”.
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Tinubu Announces Pro-chancellor, Governing Council Members For Ekiti Federal Varsity

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
“Senator Binta Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu appoints governing council and principal officers of Federal University Iyin Ekiti; names new Pro-Chancellor for Federal University Otukpo.’
The Presidency described Garba as a seasoned politician, businesswoman and administrator who represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served consecutively in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011.
Other members of the Governing Council are Prof. Joseph Sanya, Mr. Efe Emmanuel, Dr. Joyce Ogunyemi, and Dahiru Ruma.
The principal officers appointed for the university are Prof. James Aribisala as Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Oluwole Dada as Registrar, Mrs. Adeniyi Ajayi as Bursar, and Prof. Isaac Busayo as Librarian.
Tinubu acknowledged the commendable efforts of Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in advocating for establishing the new university in Iyin Ekiti.
He encouraged the appointees to leverage their extensive leadership experience and commitment to steer the university toward academic excellence, innovative research, and development.
The new university will admit its first set of students in September 2025.
In addition, Tinubu also appointed Prof. Muhammed Audu as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State. He succeeds Ohieku Salami.
The Presidency described Audu as “a distinguished academic and administrator with vast experience in Nigeria’s university system.”
A Professor of Mathematics at the University of Jos, Audu previously served as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he led transformative initiatives that enhanced academic and infrastructural development.
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