The NDLEA said the suspect said he desperately needed money from the criminal drug trade to boost his declining phone and accessories business.
Eight elite Nigerian Navy warships have left the country’s waters to join a global joint naval operation to combat sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
The navy’s NNS OSE intercepted the vessel, MV BLU-SHARK, in Calabar on May 6 at about 11:52 a.m.
Nigeria is considered a key transit hub and consolidation point for illegal trade in wildlife and forest products, especially for pangolin, ivory and rosewood.
The stadiums parading the actions are mostly empty.
The Security Council consists of 15 countries, including five permanent members.
The training, held at NiMet regional headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, is expected to run until December 22.
Mr Biden said he was taking the step because of “gross violations” of internationally recognised human rights by the Central African Republic and Uganda.
“Africa, for some reason, is attracted to men and women who can’t serve and when they are not served they complain.”
“In recent years, democracy in the continent has caused a serious crisis. The challenges of poverty and unemployment have created a crisis of trust in the hearts of our citizens.”
