26 h. ago NDLEA Raises Alarm Over High Rate Of Drug Abuse In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned that the rate of illicit substances and hard drugs abuse in Akwa Ibom state has become alarmingly high. The state Commander of the agency, Obot Bassey disclosed this during the 2025 Feast of Barracuda meeting by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) – Pyrates Confraternity, Atlantic […]

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27 h. ago Oyo rule of law agency tries 9000 persons for environmental, traffic offences

…We’re working hard to ensure observance of rule of law in Oyo – OYRLEA Chairperson The Oyo State Rule of read more Oyo rule of law agency tries 9000 persons for environmental, traffic offences

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56 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a fresh consignment of illicit drugs concealed within factory-packaged female lipsticks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, made the disclosure on Sunday through a post shared on his official X account, formerly known […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in microwaves imported from Thailand and wraps of cocaine built into ladies’ lipsticks going to Guinea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The Loud consignment was part of […] The post NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago NDLEA recovers cocaine, loud from microwaves, lipsticks, nabs wanted kingpin

.Destroys 28,000kg skunk in Edo forest; recovers 722,875 pills of opioids Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) read more NDLEA recovers cocaine, loud from microwaves, lipsticks, nabs wanted kingpin

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3 d. ago UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport

Tribune Online UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in microwaves imported from UPDATED: NDLEA recovers cocaine from microwaves, lipsticks at Lagos airport Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NDLEA nabs wanted kingpin, intercepts cocaine, Loud concealed in microwaves, lipsticks

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in microwaves imported from Thailand and cocaine hidden in ladies’ lipsticks destined for Guinea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The Loud consignment, part of a cargo arriving in two […] The post NDLEA nabs wanted kingpin, intercepts cocaine, Loud concealed in microwaves, lipsticks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senate Proposes N200m Compensation For Family Of Boy Allegedly Killed By NDLEA Officer

The Nigerian Senate has recommended payment of N200 million as compensation to the family of Ivan Onose Omhonrina, a two-year-old boy allegedly killed by a stray bullet shot by a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The incident on July 13, 2023, which sparked widespread outrage and grief across […]

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5 d. ago Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid

•Upholds dismissal of WAEC staff for aiding examination fraud From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide N200 million as compensation to the family of a toddler killed and another critically injured in the eye during a raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […] The post Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has pledged unwavering support to law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of read more NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

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9 d. ago NDLEA Arrests Couple, Daughters For Drug Trafficking In Lagos 

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a businessman identified as Ajah Johnson Uchenna, and his wife Rosemary Uchenna, including their two daughters, Stella Uchenna and Ngozi Uchenna, for drug trafficking in Lagos State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that one Okoro Elijah, who is said to be a family friend was also apprehended for allegedly running […] The post NDLEA Arrests Couple, Daughters For Drug Trafficking In Lagos  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’. Emami was arrested on Saturday June 28, in Ikeja, Lagos after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. The NDLEA recovered […]

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1 week ago Indecent Dressing: Delta Govt Warns Law Enforcement Agencies Over Threat, Harassment

The Delta State government has warned law enforcement agencies over its threat against indecent dressing in the state, especially harassment of citizens. It warned that no security operative has the power to punish an individual without due process of law. Delta State Ministry of Justice (MOJ), while expressing concerns raised by public members on the […]

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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