10 h. ago Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners appoint Olumuyiwa as National Enforcement Director 

At a 3-day strategic meeting held at the Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos, by the Board of trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP), formally announced the appointment of Prof. Babalola Muyiwa Ezekiel as its new National Enforcement Director. Babalola, a cosmo legend, global icon […] The post Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners appoint Olumuyiwa as National Enforcement Director  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa

By Philip Nwosu The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has revealed that the agency seized over 200 million pills of Tramadol and arrested 95 drug barons in the past year as part of its intensified war against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during the […] The post NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets

Tribune Online Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with Social Action on Monday kicked against the divestment of oil assets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Tribune Online

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3 d. ago APM Terminals, NDLEA strengthen alliance against drug trafficking in Lagos Ports

Tribune Online APM Terminals, NDLEA strengthen alliance against drug trafficking in Lagos Ports In a strong demonstration of public-private partnership, APM Terminals Apapa has joined forces with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s port corridors, particularly in Apapa and Tin Can Island. APM Terminals, NDLEA strengthen alliance against drug trafficking in Lagos Ports Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others

Tribune Online Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others Irate youths on Monday burnt the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and invaded the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, a community in Kwara State. The development followed a series of abductions, including that of a POS agent. The protest escalated quickly as windows at the Emir’s palace were broken, and […] Kwara: Youths burn NDLEA office, invade Emir’s palace over POS agent’s abduction, others Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NDLEA central to action plan on drug control and crime prevention – AU Commission

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Commission of the African Union has said the formulation of a new action plan on drug control and crime prevention on the African continent will not be complete without inputs from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), given its central role in law enforcement in the region. The AU […] The post NDLEA central to action plan on drug control and crime prevention – AU Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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4 d. ago Don’t Help Anyone Carry Bags You Didn’t Pack, NDLEA Warns Travellers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to air travellers, cautioning them against carrying luggage that they did not personally pack or whose contents they do not fully know. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, sounded the alarm in a public advisory shared on his official X […]

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6 d. ago Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs

By Sunday Ani Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to respect the oath of their office. In statement by his media office on Friday, he urged the Yoruba monarchs to uplift the culture and traditions of their forebears. Oba Makama, who was reacting to the statement […] The post Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To NDLEA Amendment Bill Over Move To Retain Proceeds Of Crime

President Bola Tinubu has declined his assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the NDLEA to directly retain part of the funds and assets seized during anti-narcotics operations. But, in a communication read at the plenary of the House of Representatives by Speaker Abbas […]

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Etuk, CFR, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers have defended calls for a constitutional role for traditional rulers. The Akwa Ibom monarch made his position known in Calabar during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the […] The post Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State has arrested 312 suspects and seized a total of 803.672 kilograms of drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. The state commander, Mrs. Obot Bassey, revealed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Uyo to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse […] The post NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Drugs Responsible For New Waves Of Insecurity In Nigeria – NDLEA

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that drugs have been found to aggregate conflicts, crime and new waves of insecurity in the country. This was disclosed by the Strategic Commander, Apapa Strategic Command, NDLEA, ACGN Buba Wakama, on Monday, at a press briefing to flag off the commemoration of the 2025 International […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Marwa commissions NDLEA/NOA vision centre to boost staff welfare

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (Rtd) has commissioned a high-tech Vision Centre at its National headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. The facility, a […] The post Marwa commissions NDLEA/NOA vision centre to boost staff welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

Prof. James Ayatse, Tor Tiv, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue State in particular. The Chairman of Benue Traditional Council said his people had made a lot of sacrifices to keep Nigeria united and wondered why they were being isolated for extermination. “Many of […] The post You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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