48 h. ago Nigeria, Qatar strengthen partnership against drug trafficking

Tribune Online Nigeria, Qatar strengthen partnership against drug trafficking He noted that the partnership between the two countries has improved greatly and, of recent, increased the number of travels... Nigeria, Qatar strengthen partnership against drug trafficking Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Nigeria, Qatar Strengthen Partnership Against Illicit Drug Trafficking

  Nigeria and Qatar have strengthened partnership in the area of combating illicit drug trafficking with the symbolic exchange of instruments of ratification between the two countries by the chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), and the Qatar Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali Bin Ghanem […]

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3 d. ago Four Suspects Arrested For Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking In Delta

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and drug peddling in Asaba. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba. The statement read, “On 1st October 2025, the DPO B Division Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team […] The post Four Suspects Arrested For Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NDLEA Arrests Six Suspects Attempting To Smuggle Multiple Cocaine Consignments To UK

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug trafficking syndicates attempting to smuggle multiple consignments of cocaine to the United Kingdom, arresting six suspects, including the alleged ringleader, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode. According to the agency, the breakthrough followed a series of intelligence-led operations conducted over three weeks across Lagos State, […] The post NDLEA Arrests Six Suspects Attempting To Smuggle Multiple Cocaine Consignments To UK appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking

The Kano State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and intoxicants in its ongoing fight against crime. In a statement on Thursday, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, said operatives apprehended two notorious suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on September 14, […] The post Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Osasele Remanded Over 900kg Ghana Loud Trafficking Charge In Lagos

Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Osasele, the General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church on Okun Ajah, Ogombo Road, Lekki, Lagos, has been remanded in custody by a Federal High Court in Lagos following his arraignment on allegations of unlawful drug trafficking. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa issued the remand order on Thursday after the cleric, widely known […] The post Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Osasele Remanded Over 900kg Ghana Loud Trafficking Charge In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Outrage As Delta Police Prolong Detention Of Journalist Fejiro Oliver For Calling Governor Oborevwori “Amuneke”

Two weeks after his controversial arrest in Abuja and subsequent transfer to Delta State, Nigerian investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver is still being detained by the police over alleged cybercrime linked to remarks he reportedly made about Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. According to Sahara Reporter, Oliver, a Delta-born journalist widely known for his outspoken views on governance, […] The post Outrage As Delta Police Prolong Detention Of Journalist Fejiro Oliver For Calling Governor Oborevwori “Amuneke” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested As Kano Police Confiscate ₦82m Worth Of Pills

The Kano State Police Command has confiscated more than 100,000 suspected illicit pills, valued at approximately ₦82 million, in an operation conducted at Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Kano. The command stated that the operation occurred on September 20, 2025, based on reliable intelligence regarding a vehicle believed to be transporting cartons of intoxicants. In a statement […] The post Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested As Kano Police Confiscate ₦82m Worth Of Pills appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Woman Nabbed With Drugs Hidden In Butt Pad Underwear, Phone Chargers – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered two unusual methods of drug concealment as part of its intensified operations against traffickers ahead of the festive season popularly referred to as “Detty December.” In a statement released on Sunday morning via his official X handle, NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest of two […] The post Woman Nabbed With Drugs Hidden In Butt Pad Underwear, Phone Chargers – NDLEA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 106 Nigerians Among Over 600 Foreigners Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India

India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the report during the 2nd national conference of heads of anti-narcotics task force of various states and Union Territories. The post 106 Nigerians Among Over 600 Foreigners Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago NCAA Accuses Qatar Airways Of Detaining Nigerian Passenger On False Allegation

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, accused Qatar Airways of allegedly detaining a Nigerian passenger for 18 hours over false allegations of sexually assaulting a cabin crew. Speaking on his X handle, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, said a female cabin crew member alleged that […]

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3 w. ago Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabia authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National […] The post Drug trafficking: 3 detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia Releases 3 Nigerian Pilgrims Wrongly Accused Of Drug Trafficking

Nigeria has secured the release of three pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month  over alleged drug trafficking. The freed pilgrims are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA’s) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed this yesterday. He said their freedom followed […]

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3 w. ago Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja    Three Nigerian pilgrims detained by Saudi Arabian authorities over alleged drug trafficking have been released after four weeks in custody. They are Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Abdulhamid Saddieq.  Their freedom followed weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law […] The post Alleged drug trafficking: Detained Nigerian pilgrims regain freedom in Saudi Arabia  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking

Tribune Online Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Saudi Arabian authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who had been detained in Jeddah since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. Saudi authorities free three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug trafficking Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained For Alleged Drug Trafficking After FG Intervention

The three pilgrims were part of those whose luggage was tampered with by a drug trafficking syndicate. The post Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained For Alleged Drug Trafficking After FG Intervention appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Secure Release Of 3 Pilgrims Arrested For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government has secured the release of three pilgrims detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed by the Saudi Arabia authorities after four weeks in custody include Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. NDLEA’s […]

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3 w. ago Police, NDLEA pledge stronger collaboration to tackle drug abuse

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have resolved to deepen their collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking, substance abuse, and related crimes in the state. This followed a courtesy visit by the newly posted NDLEA State Commander, Commander of Narcotics Mustapha Muhammad Gidado […] The post Police, NDLEA pledge stronger collaboration to tackle drug abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Drug Trafficking: Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of Lekki Hotel

Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of a hotel, Extended Stay Hotel, located in the Lekki area of the state, allegedly acquired with the proceeds of drug trafficking. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) told the judge that the hotel allegedly belongs to the head of a […]

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