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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said 184.5kg of cocaine was found concealed in brown boxes at a courier facility in Lagos on Monday 3 August.The agency said it was being exported by an international trafficking network that for years had used Nigeria as a transit hub to move drugs to the UK, other parts of Europe and to Asia.Micheal was arrested 10 days later at Lagos’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport as he attempted to leave the country on a business-class flight to the French capital.”Upon credible intelligence that he intended to flee the country… our operatives moved decisively…
Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth in the region of £65m.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, returning to Spanish football for the first time since 2019 when he played for Atletico Madrid.Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the club, having made 298 appearances and won 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 2023.His final two seasons at the club were disrupted by injury but he returned to his best…
Devdutt Padikkal made a strong case for himself to be the permanent No.3 for India in Tests with a century in the first innings of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter aggregated more than 200 runs after returning with scores of 167 and 44 in the opening Test of the two-match series. The elegant left-hander from Karnataka had also hit a ton in the warm-up fixture against SLC XI and carried on with his form in the crucial Test.Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka. (ANI Photo)However, Padikkal might not have started in the…
Lalremsiami has become the first Indian woman to score in three successive World Cups. | Photo Credit: File photo: Getty Images It was truly a day to remember for India forward Lalremsiami.She scored India’s fifth goal in the 6-1 thrashing of South Africa here at the Wagener Stadion at the hockey World Cup. With the goal, she now has the unique distinction of being the first Indian woman to score in three successive World Cups.But that wasn’t the only achievement of note from her on the day. Earlier, she became the first athlete from Mizoram to be nominated for the…
August 18, 2026, presents a Jia Zi Day, encouraging patient growth and future planning. This day favors thoughtful decisions over immediate results in various life aspects. Certain Chinese Zodiac animals should exercise caution, while others may find opportunities for progress. Strategic planning and intelligent decision-making are key to navigating the day’s energy effectively. Taking small, patient steps will lead to significant achievements and control. Today is a day of intelligence and restlessness, when the results of small decisions can have a big impact on the bigger story. According to the Chinese Zodiac, August 18, 2026, is Jia Zi Day, or…
A burnt iron pan can be difficult to clean, especially when food has hardened onto its surface. Food may be stuck to the bottom in a thick black layer, while the surface underneath can appear dull and rough. But that burnt food does not always mean the pan is ruined. With the right approach, the hardened residue can be loosened, and the surface can be cleaned without unnecessarily damaging the seasoning that gives a cast-iron pan its cooking properties. Start by softening it, then rub away the loosened food and deal with the remaining residue. Heat, water, a suitable scraper,…
New Delhi [India], August 18 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revamped its examination team, removing around 600 experts and onboarding new ones as part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability, sources told ANI on Tuesday.The new premises of the NTA will be located at Minto Road, the sources said. Earlier in the day, in a post on X, the Ministry of Education said Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi had directed that all necessary security and related infrastructural facilities be put in place for the smooth conduct of examinations. “Following directions from the Minister, DG, NTA apprised on the action…
In Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, a small zoo is giving children a rare moment of relief amid the devastation of war. Malnourished lions, chimpanzees, parrots and other animals are being cared for by zoo owner Mahmoud Gomaa, who moved surviving animals from Rafah after fleeing Israeli military operations in 2024. Shortages of food, medicine and vaccines have left many animals weakened, while veterinarians warn that constant bombardment has caused severe stress. Despite the challenges, the zoo has reopened, offering traumatised children a place to briefly escape the destruction surrounding them. For many families, it is one of the few remaining…
Kejriwal accused the BJP of using false charges to imprison people and questioned who would compensate those subjected to imprisonment and alleged mental harassment. NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday reacted sharply to the arrest of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in an alleged corruption case linked to the Delhi Jal Board. He accused the BJP of targeting them and calling the action part of its “dictatorship”.Jain was arrested by the Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the augmentation and upgradation of sewage treatment plants of the Delhi…
India vs Pakistan (Pic credit: FIH) NEW DELHI: The India-Pakistan rivalry returns to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup stage on Wednesday with far more than bragging rights at stake. India need at least a draw to secure a place in the second round, while Pakistan must win the Pool D contest at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to keep their campaign alive.India have three points from two matches after opening their campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales before suffering a 2-4 defeat against England. Pakistan, meanwhile, have one point after losing 1-4 to England and drawing 3-3 with…