35 h. ago FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

Tribune Online FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos The intercepted drugs were either expired or classified as controlled substances that should only be used under strict medical supervision. FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos Tribune Online

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36 h. ago PHOTOS: Customs, others destroy expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and other regulatory bodies, has intensified efforts to eliminate harmful pharmaceuticals from circulation. This is as a large-scale destruction exercise took place at a dumpsite in Epe, Lagos, on Friday. A statement shared on X on Sunday disclosed that this marks Read More

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38 h. ago Federal Gov’t Destroys Another 200 Containers Of Expired, Illicit Drugs

Federal government Joint committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired Pharmaceuticals have destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical products in January, 2025. […]

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44 h. ago Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

By Steve Agbota The Federal Government Joint Committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired pharmaceuticals has destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical […] The post Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioid shipments meant for US, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted multiple illicit drug consignments bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. The drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly, were concealed in various items such as prayer beads, board game packs, and female clothing. This was made known in a Read More

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2 w. ago Merchants of death: Inside NAFDAC’s battle against fake drug cartels

Some officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have opened up on their battles against illicit drugs and dealers of harmful products in the country. In separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, the senior officers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated how they escaped death by a whisker during raids Read More

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Destroys Illicit, Expired, Banned Drugs Worth N100bn Naira In Oyo

National Agency for Foods Drugs Administration and Control, has destroyed counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth about N100 billion at Moniya dump sites in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye on Saturday, said that the affected products include, Analgin, controlled substances such as Tramadol 225mg amongst others. Mrs. Adeyeye, who was represented […] The post NAFDAC Destroys Illicit, Expired, Banned Drugs Worth N100bn Naira In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs hands over 3,365 parcels, 75 sacks of cannabis, 88 cartons of codeine to NDLEA in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun Area 1 Command of the  Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 3,365 parcels, 75 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, alongside an 88 cartons of codeine cough syrup intercepted by its operatives to the authorities of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Illicit drugs were part of the […] The post Customs hands over 3,365 parcels, 75 sacks of cannabis, 88 cartons of codeine to NDLEA in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs

NAFDAC has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after a nearly one-month closure. The agency’s South-East Zonal Director, Martins Iluyomade, revealed that business will resume on Friday, following a meeting with Anambra State officials and market union leaders. The shutdown, which began last month, aimed to combat illicit drugs […] The post Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, seizes 50 trailers of illicit drugs

…Says volume of narcotics in Onitsha enough to ruin Nigeria National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has read more NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, seizes 50 trailers of illicit drugs

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2 w. ago Customs hands over cannabis and codeine haul to NDLEA in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 3,365 parcels and 75 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, alongside 88 cartons of codeine cough syrup intercepted by its operatives, to the authorities of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The illicit drugs were part of significant […] The post Customs hands over cannabis and codeine haul to NDLEA in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Affter 17 Years In Hiding, NDLEA Arrests Wanted Notorious Drug Baron In Lagos

After 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, the reign of a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been brought to a halt following his arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at his hideout in Ojo area […]

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3 w. ago NDLEA Nabs Auto Spare Parts Seller In Lagos Airport, Recovers Illicit Drugs

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an auto spare parts dealer, identified as Okeke Ebuka Igwe, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos. It was gathered that Mr. Okeke, on the 24th of February, 2025 was apprehend by officials of NDLEA, while attempting to send two parcels of 1.10kg cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers […] The post NDLEA Nabs Auto Spare Parts Seller In Lagos Airport, Recovers Illicit Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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4 w. ago Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that purpose of its operations nationwide is not political but to save many lives in the country. The agency’s boss,  Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye led this out on Saturday during a visit at NAFDAC’s Enforcement Office in Apapa, Lagos State to inspect illicit pharmaceuticals confiscated […] The post Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport(MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. She was accordingly arrested after the […] The post Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments An attempt by a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria through Lagos International Airport has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She was arrested after the illicit consignment was discovered in her […] NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs

By Doris Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on the illicit drug trade in Nigeria, shutting down more than 11,000 drug shops across major markets in the country. The enforcement operation, which has been ongoing for over three weeks, has also resulted in the arrest […] The post NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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