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Adamawa: NDLEA decorates 5 promoted officers, seizes 589,536kg drugs in 2 months

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

Adamawa state command of the National Drugs law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has decorated 5 newly promoted officers and men of the command with their new ranks, and issued commendations letters to 17 other officers …

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NDLEA seizes 589.536kg of illicit drugs, arrests 107 in Adamawa 

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Admin I

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa state,  has seized 589.536 kilogrammes of illicit drugs across 21 Local Government Areas between July and August. Aliyu Abubakar, the State …

NDLEA seizes 589.536kg of illicit drugs, arrests 107 in Adamawa  Read More
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NDLEA seizes N7.8bn opioids, destroys 48.7 tons skunk in nationwide raids 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Sunday said it made significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking, seizing large quantities of illicit substances and arresting several suspects across …

NDLEA seizes N7.8bn opioids, destroys 48.7 tons skunk in nationwide raids  Read More
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Ribadu commissions 46 new vehicles for NDLEA operations 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has announced that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) due …

Ribadu commissions 46 new vehicles for NDLEA operations  Read More
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Nigeria: NDLEA recovers 3,476kg of cannabis, 645,000 opioid pills in nationwide raids

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Popular ‘Lagos prophet’ nabbed for cross-border drug trafficking

August 10, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas …

Popular ‘Lagos prophet’ nabbed for cross-border drug trafficking Read More
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Nigerian News

NDLEA boss urges collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.- Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a collective effort from families, traditional rulers, and community leaders …

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NDLEA partners India to combat opioid shipments, enance intelligence sharing

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have agreed to strengthen their partnership to fight the illicit shipment of drugs between the two countries. …

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NDLEA secures final forfeiture of Lagos hotel, couple, foreign nationals jailed  

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

In a series of major legal victories, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the final forfeiture of a multi-billion naira hotel and other assets in Lagos, linked …

NDLEA secures final forfeiture of Lagos hotel, couple, foreign nationals jailed   Read More
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NDLEA, education ministry mandate drug tests for varsity students 

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have reached agreement to introduce compulsory drug integrity tests for students of tertiary institutions and review the …

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NDLEA arrests Chinese bizman, 80-year-old grandmother   

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a series of significant nationwide interdiction operations, leading to the high-profile arrests of a Chinese businessman and an 80-year-old grandmother. The …

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Nigerian News

NDLEA, NARTO partner to combat drug trafficking in transportation sector 

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) have pledged to collaborate in the fight against drug trafficking, aiming to prevent the …

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Security & Crime

Drug peddlers kill NDLEA official in Ondo 

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Barnabas Olabisi

Suspected drug peddlers in Ondo have killed an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), simply identified as Jide. The officer attached to Ondo command of the NDLEA …

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Nigerian News

PSC seeks NDLEA support for drug integrity tests for police recruits

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to help conduct crucial drug integrity tests for …

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Security & Crime

7 years after, NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin with 11.6kg cocaine, methBy 

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

    Operatives of a special operations unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted 60-year-old drug kingpin, Okpara Paul Chigozie, ending seven years of …

7 years after, NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin with 11.6kg cocaine, methBy  Read More
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Delta charges NDLEA to smoke out drug cartel, dealers 

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Amaechi Okwara

The Delta state government Thursday charged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensity efforts to clampdown on drug cartels, dealers and suppliers in the state. ‎The director general, …

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Nigerian News

NDLEA uncovers cocaine in lipsticks, cannabis in microwaves

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

… Nabs wanted kingpin after year-long hunt The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a series of significant drug busts across Nigeria, including the interception of cocaine concealed …

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Toddler killed in NDLEA raid: Senate urges Tinubu to approve N200m compensation for Family 

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

The Senate Thursday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a N200 million compensation for the family of a toddler, Onosereba Omhonria, who was killed during a botched drug …

Toddler killed in NDLEA raid: Senate urges Tinubu to approve N200m compensation for Family  Read More
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NDLEA uncovers cocaine in lipsticks, $17.7m in kids’ books

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) weekend announced a series of interdictions and arrests, including the interception of cocaine meticulously concealed in lipsticks, property title documents, and a staggering …

NDLEA uncovers cocaine in lipsticks, $17.7m in kids’ books Read More
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NDLEA arrests man over alleged importation of 414.2kg Cannabis Sativa

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

Efforts of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at curbing illicit drug transactions has received further boost, following the arrest of a man for allegedly importating 414.2kg cannabis sativa. …

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Security operatives visit burnt NDLEA office, calm returns to Lafiagi 

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Calm has returned to Lafiagi, headquarters of Edu local government area of Kwara state, following Monday morning uprising that erupted over rising insecurity. The uprising was also linked to various issues in …

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Ex-footballer, 4 others arrested as NDLEA busts Turkey-Nigeria drug ring

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Sunday announced the arrest of  an ex-international football player, Segun George Hunkarin, and his alleged accomplice,  Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, following a failed attempt to smuggle …

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Nigerian News

Legal, security personnel from Nigeria, 6 others get drug investigation training

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

DEA drug investigation course Special Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has hosted an advanced-level course for 35 law enforcement, prosecutors, magistrates, and training personnel from Botswana, Ghana, …

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NDLEA seizes 1,205kg illicit drugs, arrests 127 suspects in Bauchi 

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Mohammed Lawal 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state command, Thursday said   it seized a total of 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit substances between January and June 2025. The breakdown …

NDLEA seizes 1,205kg illicit drugs, arrests 127 suspects in Bauchi  Read More
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Tinubu declines assent to another amendment bill

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill 2025, citing constitutional and transparency concerns. In a formal communication addressed to the House …

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