Outrage as India-bound ‘couple’ excretes 184 wraps of cocaine, woman hides drug in private part
Though their travel documents show consistency in their names and depict them as a couple, an NDLEA officer however decided to subject them to a body scan. While their travel documents identify the man as Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and the lady to be Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum, preliminary investigation revealed that the intending passengers were not a couple but obtained the travel documents in the same surname to beat security checks at the airport. She confessed that she was promised Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) upon successful delivery of the drug in India. A further search of the Agency’s crime database revealed that Kingsley also obtained his travel documents with a fake identity for the trip. His travel documents then contained his real name: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 08:30 UTC
India-bound Fake Couple Excretes 184 Wraps Of Cocaine As NDLEA Intercepts Heroin, Meth Consignments
According to Babafem, “Though their travel documents show consistency in their names and depict them as a couple, an NDLEA officer, however, decided to subject them to body scan. “While their travel documents identify the man as Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and the lady to be Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum, preliminary investigation revealed that the intending passengers were not a couple but obtained the travel documents in the same surname to beat security checks at the airport. A further search of the Agency’s crime database revealed that Kingsley also obtained his travel documents with fake identity for the trip. His travel documents then contained his real name: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian. In his reaction to the seizures and arrests of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 08:01 UTC
Ethiopian recognises travel agencies’ tie-up with travel industry
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and Africa’s largest airline brand, has recognised travel agencies. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from January to December 2022. The eight categories are Ethiopian Overall Top Performer, Ethiopian Top Market Share Performer, Newly Emerging Travel Agencies, Industry Pioneers, Ethiopian top Tour package seller, Ethiopian best booking quality Performer, Ethiopian Top Corporate seller, and Ethiopian best online check-in Contributor. Pivotal roleRecognising the pivotal role of travel agencies in easing travel experiences to customers, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said: “Ethiopian Airlines attaches great importance to travel agencies and the significant role they play in the development of travel, tourism and socio-economic activities by easing travel arrangements. Ethiopian is cognisant of the great contribution of travel agencies to the airline’s performance and customer handling experiences.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:37 UTC
Sexual harassment case: Playback singer Sourin Bhatt to depose before Mahila police
Cuttack, Aug 7: Popular playback singer Sourin Bhatt has been asked to depose before Mahila Police on August 14 for questioning in the alleged sexual harassment case. In his pleadings for bail, Bhatt had alleged that the allegations levelled against him were totally baseless and were filed with ulterior motifs. In the FIR, the victim had also stated that she and Bhatt were in a relationship for years. She further alleged that Bhatt had assured to give her a break as a playback singer and had taken Rs 10 lakh. Sources further stated that acting on the FIR filed, a team of Commissionerate Police officials had gone to Kolkata on June 21 to contact and quiz Bhatt in connection with the case.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:21 UTC
Marriott Bonvoy expands with integration of City Express by Marriott
Members can now earn Marriott Bonvoy Points at City Express by Marriott properties across the Caribbean and Latin America. Marriott International announced that City Express by Marriott properties have transitioned into the company’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott International completed the acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio in May, entering the affordable midscale segment and launching its 31st brand, City Express by Marriott, making it the largest hotel company in the region. All City Express by Marriott hotels are now bookable on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy app for a seamless booking and travel experience. A detailed list of Marriott Bonvoy member benefits for City Express by Marriott stays is available on the Marriott Bonvoy website under City Express by Marriott.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:16 UTC
Ethiopian recognizes travel agencies
Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from January to December 2022. Ethiopian awarded the travel agencies in eight categories, as Ethiopian Overall Top Performer, Ethiopian Top Market Share Performer, Newly Emerging Travel Agencies, Industry Pioneers, Ethiopian top Tour package seller, Ethiopian best booking quality Performer, Ethiopian Top Corporate seller, and Ethiopian best online check-in Contributor. Recognizing the pivotal role of travel agencies in easing travel experiences to customers, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “Ethiopian Airlines attaches great importance to travel agencies and the significant role they play in the development of travel, tourism and socio-economic activities by easing travel arrangements. Ever since launching its operations, Ethiopian has been working closely with travel agencies. Ethiopian is cognizant of the great contribution of travel agencies to the airline’s performance and customer handling experiences.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:15 UTC
Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East & Africa 08/07/2023
So I don't think we're at a point where commodity prices and year on year performance are a threat to central bank inflation trajectories. Oh, that's that's basically what's left. There's a there's something big that's going to be decided in the next couple of months. I think there's a way of reaching an equitable compromise, which is what I'm trying to do now. But no, there's no no sign that there's going to be any serious peace talks for quite a while.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:08 UTC
NDLEA Arrest Fake Couple smuggling 184 cocaine wraps,hides wraps in privates
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a fake couple, Mr. Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Mrs. Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum purportedly going for medical treatment in India for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.322 kilograms with 100grams of the drug also concealed in the woman’s private part. During her interview, she confessed that she was recruited in her church in Aba, Abia state where she lives. A further search of the Agency’s crime data base revealed that Kingsley also obtained his travel documents with fake identity for the trip. His travel documents then contained his real name: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian. He is still on the court bail when he was arrested at the Lagos airport for a similar offence on 1st August.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 06:29 UTC
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 7th August, 2023
Good morning Nigeria, welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 7th August 2023. His election was confirmed at the 12th APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held last Thursday at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. El-Marzuq had tendered his resignation on the eve of the APC National Caucus meeting held at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Following his resignation, reports circulated on social media that he was forced to do so, Naija News gathered. That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 03:10 UTC
What Captured Ethiopian Defense Force members had to say
borkenaA video footage that purportedly shows captured Ethiopian Defense Force members in the war against Fano in the Amhara region of Ethiopia has been circulating on social media. Video : embedded from Hiber Radio youtube channelCover photo : screenshot from the video. Ethiopian News VideoJoin our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaGot a business? Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly. Subscribe to YouTube channel To share information or for submission, send e-mail to info@borkena.com
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 02:23 UTC
Violence at Phiringia police station: IIC transferred
Phulbani, Aug 6: The Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) of Phiringia police station Tapan Kumar Nahak has been transferred to the headquarters. The action followed after a mob on Saturday set the Phiringia police station on fire alleging its IIC and two home guards’ involvement in ganja smuggling. The protestors have blazed furniture, vehicles, and important records of police barging into the police station, aggrieved over the inaction of authorities against the alleged cops. Police have also arrested at least 15 persons in connection with the triggering violence inside the police station. Further investigation led by Bhoi is underway to probe the reason behind the violence and the alleged involvement of cops in cannabis smuggling.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 01:56 UTC
Cyber crime helpline number (1930) to operate round the clock
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6: The Cyber Crime Help Line (dial 1930) of Odisha has become functional round the clock. The Crime Branch informed that the citizens who are cheated by cyber fraudsters should immediately dial 1930 without any delay. Police DG Sunil Kumar Bansal had earlierheld a review of the functioning of the Cyber Crime Unit of Crime Branch including 1930 helpline. It may be noted herein that in 2021, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal was launched and dial 1930 facility was established in Odisha for reporting of financial cyber crimes through voice call. The Crime Branch is also planning to add more phone lines and enhance the number caller agents.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 00:53 UTC
Vigilance apprehends police SI while taking bribe in Koraput
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6: Odisha vigilance on Sunday arrested Prasant Kumar Mohanty, S.I of Police of Ambaguda Outpost under Jeypore Sadar police station in Koraput district while demanding and receiving bribe from a complainant. Acting on a tip-off, vigilance conducted a raid and caught Mohanty red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 5,000 from a complainant to help him in a case registered earlier in which Mohanty, was the investigating officer. The entire bribe money has been recovered from accused Mohanty and seized. A case in this connection has been registered with the Koraput vigilance. Investigation is in progress against accused cop.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 06, 2023 22:19 UTC
NDLEA Nabs ‘Couple’ Who Excretes 184 Wraps Of Cocaine After Arrest At Lagos Airport
A fake couple, Kingsley and Roseline Ilonzeh have been nabbed by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine. He said that the suspected drug traffickers were purportedly going for medical treatment in India. Babafemi further said that though their travel documents showed consistency in their names and depicted them as a couple, an NDLEA officer however, decided to subject them to body scan. He said that the scan confirmed the couple ingested drugs as a result of which they were later placed on excretion observation at the agency’s facility. During an interview, she confessed that she was recruited in her Church in Aba, Abia where she lives.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 06, 2023 17:30 UTC
Ex-Asante Kotoko midfielder Kwame Adom Frimpong joins Saint George SC in Ethiopia
Sports News of Sunday, 6 August 2023Source: footballghana.comEthiopian giants, Saint George SC have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Kwame Adom Frimpong. Adom Frimpong has penned a two-year deal for Saint George SC. He played 30 matches in the Ghana Premier League last term, scoring three goals in the process. During his days at Asante Kotoko, Kwame Adom Frimpong gave strength to the centre of the field for the club and formed a good midfield partnership with Justice Blay. Adom Frimpong was spectacular for Aduana Stars last season despite the team losing the league title to Medeama SC in the latter part of the season.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 06, 2023 09:42 UTC