13 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Networks In Nigeria With Major Drug Busts

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) foiled a daring attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, to smuggle large amounts of cocaine concealed in her private part, stomach, and a false compartment of her handbag. The woman, dressed in a hijab to evade security checks, was attempting to board a Qatar Airways […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drug Trafficking Networks In Nigeria With Major Drug Busts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investment To Deepen Network Coverage, Drives Digital Inclusion

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced a bold move to double its capital investment in the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding network infrastructure, advancing digital inclusion, and enhancing customer experience nationwide. This increased investment will power a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, expansion into […]

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4 d. ago FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has partnered with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. At the recent courtesy visit of the management of NDLEA to FirstBank Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, at the bank’s Head Office in Marina, the CEO emphasised the importance of increased […] The post FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti-drug campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has hailed the success recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The governors wives were optimistic that the success against banned substances will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of […] The post Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Successful Drug War ‘ll Promote Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Say Govs’ Wives

The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) has said that the success of the ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking will lead to the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The wives of state governors declared […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG

•Launches Virtual Privacy Academy From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created about 23,000 jobs within the last three years. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), revealed this during the eighth edition of the Network of African […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m in 3yrs –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m, launches Virtual Privacy Academy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has announced that Nigeria’s data privacy sector generated over $10 million and created approximately 23,000 jobs in the past three years. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), disclosed this at the eighth Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference in Abuja […] The post Nigeria’s data privacy sector generates over $10m, launches Virtual Privacy Academy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NIBF 2025 kicks off May 7 with ministers, scholars, and global book stakeholders

From Damiete Braide The 24th Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Organised by the Nigerian Book Fair Trust, the three-day event will unite stakeholders from Nigeria and the global book ecosystem for exhibitions, conferences, networking, and discussions on the publishing industry’s […] The post NIBF 2025 kicks off May 7 with ministers, scholars, and global book stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and participants at a national workshop for Nigeria’s Governors Spouses Forum, have charged state governments to embrace and entrench community-based interventions that will curb the impact of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots in line with the […] The post Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community-based interventions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago We’ve Rescued 15,000 Teenagers From Trafficking, Cultism, Others– EDF

A non-governmental organisation under the aegis of Elohim Development Foundation (EDF) has revealed that it has rescued over 15,000 teenagers, particularly girls, from human trafficking, cultism, prostitution, and drug abuse since 2005 to date, empowering them to contribute positively to their states and the country. The founder, Dr. Victoria Daaor, who made this known during […]

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7 d. ago N3.4bn Opioids Seized In Lagos, Port Harcourt As NDLEA Uncovers Drugs In Chocolate Tins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,000.00) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and […]

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7 d. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3,500,000 opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.4 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. On Tuesday, April 29, NDLEA officers, alongside Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted two million tafrodol 225mg pills and […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking

Operatives of Lagos State Taskforce have apprehended one Soji Inawole for allegedly using commercial motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, to traffic illicit drugs across the metropolis. It was gathered that Soji, a 40 years old, reportedly involved in transporting illegal substances such as Colorado, Indian hemp, and other narcotics. During the operation, officers discovered a […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have set up teams on both sides to strengthen collaboration on the fight against the interconnected menace of human and drug trafficking as well as substance abuse. The fresh effort was the highpoint of discussions between […] The post NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Remain resolute in fight against drug scourge, Marwa charges NDLEA officers

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd), has charged officers and men of the Agency to remain resolute and steadfast in the ongoing onslaught against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Marwa gave the charge while commissioning blocks of terrace […] The post Remain resolute in fight against drug scourge, Marwa charges NDLEA officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in the illegal trade of tramadol, recovering a large quantity of the drug valued at ₦3,500,000.00. The arrest was part of ongoing efforts to tackle substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the region. In a statement provided to newsmen on Thursday, the Command Public […] The post Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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