38 h. ago Indian police nab three Nigerians, recover $27k worth of illicit drugs

The police in India have arrested three Nigerians over alleged involvement in peddling MDMA crystals and recovered illicit products and cash worth over $27,000. The Hindu reported Monday that the suspects were arrested with the illicit products concealed in readymade garment packs by police in Rajanukunte, a suburb in Bengaluru, Southern India. The suspects were […] The post Indian police nab three Nigerians, recover $27k worth of illicit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Gov Okpebholo, NDLEA, stakeholders want drug cartels dislodged

By Christopher Oji The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mitchell Ofoyeju and other stakeholders have unanimously called for concerted efforts to dislodge drug trafficking cartels who cultivate cannabis and traffic illicit drugs. This was the position of eminent leaders who gathered to commemorate […] The post Gov Okpebholo, NDLEA, stakeholders want drug cartels dislodged appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mental health problem worsening in Nigeria – Apakama, Chairman, PSN Board of Fellows

Says more than 40 million Nigerians have mental health challenges     Warns youths, other abusers to avoid drugs, illicit substances    By Cosmas Omegoh Many Nigerians currently have mental health issues without knowing it. Chairman, Board of Fellows (BOF), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Uche Apakama, who raised the alarm, wants individuals to examine […] The post Mental health problem worsening in Nigeria – Apakama, Chairman, PSN Board of Fellows appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAFDAC raids Lagos shops, seizes banned codeine syrups, other illicit drugs

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided over 20 shops and storage facilities along Agege Motor Road, Mushin, Lagos State. The agency disclosed this in an X post on Saturday. NAFDAC said the operation was carried out by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate earlier in the […] The post NAFDAC raids Lagos shops, seizes banned codeine syrups, other illicit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit drugs from January 2025 to June 2025. This was disclosed by the State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug […] The post Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago First Lady urges Nigerians to invest in prevention on International Day Against Drug Abuse

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, in marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, has called on all Nigerians to unite in the fight against drug abuse and organised crime. Speaking on the theme, “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention. Break the cycle.” the First Lady emphasised […] The post First Lady urges Nigerians to invest in prevention on International Day Against Drug Abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA arrests 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Benue State Command, has arrested 325 suspects and seized 1,902.2573 kg of illicit drugs in the last year in Benue State. The State NDLEA Commander, Esther Musa, disclosed while briefing newsmen on Wednesday, June 25, as part of activities to commemorate the United Nations […] The post NDLEA arrests 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA arrests 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 129 suspects and seized 280kg of illicit drugs in last six months in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, State NDLEA Commander, made the disclosure during a news conference in commemoration of the United Nations’ Day against Drug Abuse in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to Yahuza, the feat […] The post NDLEA arrests 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicates In Edo, Seizes Over 53,000kg Cannabis

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of illicit drugs valued at ₦777 million over the past six months. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, made the disclosure during a press briefing in Benin City ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Ofoyeju […] The post NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicates In Edo, Seizes Over 53,000kg Cannabis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Zulum Blames Konduga Suicide Bombing On Illicit Drug Markets, Orders Crackdown

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, vowed to crackdown on all illegal drug markets, structures and other places that encourage criminal activities in all the 27 local government areas of the State. Governor Zulum spoke during a visit to sympathise with residents of the affected community in Konduga local government area, where […]

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2 w. ago Lagos First Lady, NDLEA, others intensify awareness campaign to combat drug abuse

By Lukman Olabiyi The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns as a critical tool in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. She made this known while flagging off an awareness campaign at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, in commemoration of the 2025 International […] The post Lagos First Lady, NDLEA, others intensify awareness campaign to combat drug abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach 

As Marwa, UNODC calls for public support    From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to intensify it’s fight against illicit drugs and banned substances with modern approach to the enforcement of drug laws. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen […] The post World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs

Tribune Online Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a 43-year-old trader, Abubakar Sulaiman, to seven years imprisonment or a fine of N5 million for dealing in a wide range of banned narcotic and psychotropic substances. Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NDLEA Alerts Parents About Dangerous Trend Of Illicit Drugs Hidden In Snacks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has advised parents to closely monitor their children’s bags and pockets for any suspicious-looking snacks. Femi Babafemi, spokesperson for the agency, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to raise alarm over recent findings where illicit drugs were disguised as everyday snacks. “Narco-trend: Parents, please pay attention to those […] The post NDLEA Alerts Parents About Dangerous Trend Of Illicit Drugs Hidden In Snacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDLEA Arrests 3 Suspects, Seizes 2.687 Tonnes Of Indian Hemp In Cross River

The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected dealers of illicit drugs. The suspects were reportedly apprehended with 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemps otherwise known as cannabis sativa worth millions of naira. The suspects were arrested at Obereakai Community in Akamkpa local government area of the […]

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3 w. ago Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace

Discloses over 200 containers of banned drugs seized From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has called for deeper and strategic collaboration with sister security agencies in the fight against the smuggling of illicit drugs into the country. Adeniyi, who declared Nigeria Customs’ total war against smugglers of banned drugs and […] The post Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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