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Anti-Narcotic Officers Grab Manufacturer of Akuskura
By Adedapo Adesanya
Some anti-narcotic officers attached to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended the manufacturer of a new psychoactive substance popularly called Akuskura, Mr Qasim Ademola.
The suspect was arrested on Thursday, September 15 along Zaria-Kano road, Gadar Tamburawa, Kano with 26,600 bottles of the illicit substance meant for distribution across Northern states.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesman of the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the 39-year-old proprietor from Akinyele LGA, Oyo State was nabbed along with three of his distributors.
Also, last week, the agency arrested an ex-convict, Mr Onyeka Charles Madukolu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos for importing 5.90 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cans of deodorants and ladies’ lip gloss into Nigeria.
It was stated that the 44-year-old man was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in Ethiopia for drug trafficking offences and released from prison in 2020.
Last Friday, at the Lagos airport on his return from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, a search of his luggage revealed he had concealed 5.90kg of cocaine inside cans of deodorants and female lip gloss.
“During the preliminary interview, he claimed to have gone into the drug business to raise fresh capital to start a legitimate business after his release from Ethiopian prison in 2020,” the statement said.
According to the anti-narcotic agency, the suspect, a father of two kids, one from a Nigerian woman and a Brazilian lady, said he was in the motor spare parts business before going into the criminal trade.
The indigene of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State told NDLEA officials that he was expecting to be paid N2 million on the successful delivery of the illicit drug in Nigeria.
Similarly, another suspected trafficker, Mr Chukwu Kingsley, was apprehended on Tuesday, September 15, on his way to Rome, Italy, via an Asky Airline flight.
The 49-year-old suspect, who hails from Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, was said to have concealed, among food condiments, 11,460 tablets of tramadol 225mg with a gross weight of 5.7kg and 39 bottles of codeine syrup.
Also at the Lagos airport, a freight agent, Lawal Adeyemi, was arrested the same day for attempting to export some sachets of lexotan among other non-controlled drugs, to Liberia. At the same time, operatives equally seized 593.90 kilograms of khat leaf at the NAHCO import shed of the airport on Thursday 15th Sept. after a joint examination of the cargo by a combined team of security agencies.
In a related development, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Okene-Abuja Expressway intercepted a J5 vehicle in Kogi state on Saturday, September 17.
The vehicle, which was coming from Onitsha enroute Kaduna-Zaria, was intercepted with 18 pieces of pump action rifles and 1,300 cartridges. The two suspects conveying the arms and ammunition, Mr Chukwudi Aronu, 51, and Mr Shuaibu Gambo, 23, were arrested.
Another suspect, Mr Anthony Agada, 37, conveying 1,000 cartridges, was equally nabbed in a bus coming from Onitsha to Abuja the same day, while 1,404 bottles of codeine syrup and 2,040 ampoules of pentazocine injection were seized from another vehicle coming from Onitsha enroute Sokoto, with the receiver, Mr Stanley Raymond, 39, and the sender, Mr Shadrack Ifediora, 46, arrested in follow up operations in Sokoto and Anambra respectively.
In Kaduna, a drug dealer, Mr Mohammed Mustapha Dalhatu, a.k.a Dawa, was arrested at Sabon Gari Zaria with eight bags of Cannabis Sativa weighing 67kg, and another, Maikudi Hassan, was arrested at Gubuci village of Ikara LGA with five bags of cannabis weighing 54.2kg.
On Thursday, September 15, operatives also arrested Mary Ugwu and Hawwa Idi at Anchau town, Kubau LGA, with 721 ampoules of pentazocine injection; 37,000 tablets of exol-5 and nine ampoules of diazepam injection, as well as 6.8kg of rubber solution.
In Edo, operatives recovered 285kg of cannabis in two raids at Okpuje, on Friday, September 16, while in Lagos, 972.5kg of the same substance was recovered from an electronic shop at Alaba Int’l market and one of the suspects, Mrs Ebere Aja, 38, arrested. No less than 335.1kg of cannabis was also seized in a raid at Kwanar Kundum area of Bauchi town, with two suspects: Usman Garba and Najib Ibrahim, arrested.
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Mastering SEO: Proven Methods to Grow Your Online Presence
Search Engine Optimization isn’t what it used to be.
Gone are the days of stuffing keywords, buying random backlinks, and expecting overnight rankings. Today, SEO is a sophisticated blend of technical precision, content authority, brand positioning, and strategic digital PR.
At RiseGrower.com, we’re launching with one mission:
To help brands grow through ethical, scalable, authority-driven SEO.
This isn’t just another SEO agency. This is the next evolution of ranking strategy.
🌍 SEO in 2026: What Has Changed?
Search engines—especially Google—have become dramatically smarter.
Modern ranking systems analyze:
- Topical authority
- Content depth and expertise
- User engagement signals
- Link quality (not quantity)
- Brand credibility
- Search intent satisfaction
SEO today is no longer about “gaming the algorithm.” It’s about becoming the most trusted answer in your industry.
That’s where RiseGrower comes in.
🚀 What RiseGrower.com Is Built For
We specialize in performance-focused SEO strategies designed to:
- Increase organic traffic
- Improve high-intent keyword rankings
- Strengthen domain authority
- Build sustainable backlink profiles
- Turn search visibility into revenue
Our approach combines:
- Advanced technical SEO audits
- Strategic content architecture
- Authority guest posting campaigns
- White-hat link acquisition
- On-page optimization
- Data-driven reporting
We don’t chase vanity metrics. We build growth systems.
🧠 Our Philosophy: Authority Wins
Search engines reward expertise and trust.
That’s why our strategy centers around three pillars:
1️⃣ Topical Authority
We help brands dominate entire keyword clusters—not just single keywords.
2️⃣ Editorial Authority
Through high-quality guest posting on real industry publications, we build contextual backlinks that move rankings safely and effectively.
3️⃣ Technical Excellence
From crawl optimization to structured data, we ensure search engines fully understand and prioritize your content.
🔥 Why Most SEO Strategies Fail
Many businesses struggle with SEO because:
- They focus only on backlinks without strategy
- They publish content without search intent research
- They ignore technical site health
- They chase short-term wins instead of long-term growth
SEO is not a trick.
It’s a system.
RiseGrower builds systems.
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Every campaign starts with:
- Competitive analysis
- Keyword gap research
- Link profile audit
- SERP intent mapping
We analyze what’s ranking—and why.
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We believe in:
- Real editorial placements
- Ethical outreach
- Genuine authority building
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We do not use:
- Private Blog Networks (PBNs)
- Spammy link schemes
- Automated backlink tools
- Manipulative ranking shortcuts
Long-term growth requires integrity.
📈 The Rise of Performance-Based SEO
The future of SEO isn’t “deliverables.”
It’s measurable outcomes.
At RiseGrower, we align our strategy with:
- Ranking milestones
- Traffic growth targets
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We blend:
- SEO strategy
- Digital PR
- Authority guest posting
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We don’t just improve rankings.
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🔮 The Future of Search
AI-generated content is flooding the internet. Competition is rising daily.
Search engines will increasingly reward:
- Authentic expertise
- Brand mentions
- Trusted backlinks
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- Real-world credibility
The brands that invest in authority now will dominate tomorrow.
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RiseGrower.com is preparing to launch with a clear promise:
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Globy Platform: B2B Marketplace and Its Logistics Calculator
Wholesale marketplaces were created so that business owners could find profitable offers and make deals on B2B platforms worldwide. In addition to buyers and sellers, there are traders, distributors, logisticians, and other professionals on such platforms. Let’s take a closer look at these professions. Traders purchase goods in order to resell them at a higher price; speculation is allowed on B2B marketplaces and is a legal instrument. Distributors are the official representatives of the manufacturer, meaning you can purchase original products at the lowest price. Most often, goods are purchased in China and then transported by sea to European countries or North America. We suggest you try the Globy Platform, where the most reputable Asian distributors are registered. Logisticians can also register on Globy. They provide services for the transportation of goods by sea. The following are the advantages of Globy, which are mentioned most often:
- quick registration on the portal;
- website with simple navigation and management;
- excellent choice of reliable suppliers;
- most relevant products in the catalog;
- free registration;
- no commission.
Some B2B platforms process payments, but Globy allows participants to make money payments outside the platform using one of the secure methods. In addition, Globy does not charge a commission when concluding a purchase deal. To start working on the platform, you need to register in accelerated mode or fill out a form with your company’s details. You can be sure that your banking details, personal, and contact information are protected. Third parties can only see the information that you leave open. When registering, do not forget to enter your company’s contact information (messenger, phone, email) so that new partners can contact you. You can pay attention to the fact that the Globy catalog contains items without specifying a price, but the product profile contains the vendor’s contacts. You can contact the seller to discuss the deal details, determining the price of the product.
Logistics Tool on Globy
There is often a situation when the supplier does not provide transportation services and the buyer has to search for a carrier on their own. In fact, this problem is solved simply. Globy has a special tool that helps you quickly find a charterer. You would open the freight calculator and fill in all the fields in the suggested form. You would specify the sending and destination port, and don’t forget to specify the dates and choose the container size. If you want to place containers in an optimal way, then use the load calculator, which is also available for free on the official website. You can use these tools only after registration. You can log in quickly if you have a Google account or a LinkedIn profile. After entering the data, the freight calculator will process your request and provide a list of prices. You can select a suitable line and contact the charterer to discuss the details of the contract. It is recommended to choose a sea delivery with a minimum number of intermediate stops, in which case the cargo will arrive at the destination port faster.
Receiving Cargo at the Destination Port
Buyers should remember that you can check the cargo when it arrives at the port. If the rules of transportation were violated, there was a long delay, or the goods were damaged, you can refuse the cargo, explaining the reason. You can discuss a price reduction with the supplier if the product has lost its proper appearance or the packaging is damaged. You can evaluate the cargo yourself or with the help of third-party experts. It is best to carefully check the documentation when receiving the goods at the port. All documents must be executed in accordance with international law. You can register on Globy today, find the goods you need, and use the logistics tools for free. More than fifty-five thousand users have already been registered on the platform, which indicates the high authority of Globy. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the Help Center on Globy website.
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MSC, Nigerdock Seal 45-Year Port Concession Deal for Snake Island Terminal
By Adedapo Adesanya
Shipping giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerian maritime company, Nigerdock, to develop, operate and maintain a new container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
A statement by MSC on Thursday noted that the new container terminal would be completed by 2028 with a 910-meter quay, six Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, two ship berths, three barge berths, and up to 18 meters of draft.
The dedicated MSC terminal would be part of the company’s announced $1 billion investment in infrastructure and logistics in Nigeria.
“We are thrilled to take this step forward in our partnership with MSC to develop a world-class container terminal within Snake Island Port.
“This gives the world’s leading shipping line a home in Nigeria and brings significant foreign direct investment into the country to accelerate growth in the maritime and logistics industry,” it said.
Global shipping companies are pushing to secure long-term footholds in emerging markets as supply chains are reconfigured worldwide.
MSC said the terminal, to be built by ITB Nigeria and DEME Group, is expected to be ready by 2028.
It will occupy 30 hectares (74 acres) and feature a 910-metre (3,000 ft) quay capable of handling ship‑to‑shore cranes and mobile harbour cranes, serving both deep-sea vessels and barges.
MSC President, Mr Diego Aponte, said: “Completing this key phase in the development of Snake Island Container Terminal with Nigerdock and our trusted partners demonstrates MSC Group’s commitment to providing excellent service to our customers in Nigeria and throughout Africa.
“The new terminal will open up opportunities, enhance efficiency, and elevate Snake Island Port as a major global shipping centre.
“Together with our Group’s other long-term investments in Nigeria, it will generate many local jobs and significantly increase economic revenue and resilience.”
Snake Island Port is an 85-hectare facility operated by Nigerdock, a maritime and logistics company, and comprises three terminals serving the Lagos port complex.
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