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Senate Recommends N200 Million Compensation for Family of Toddler Killed by NDLEA in Delta

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Senate Recommends N200 Million Compensation for Family of Toddler Killed by NDLEA in Delta

---- July 11, 2025 7:35 AM

The Nigerian Senate has recommended a compensation of N200 million for the family of a two-year-old boy, Ivan Onosereba Omhonria, who was tragically killed by... Read More

Family of Toddler Killed in NDLEA Raid Still Await Justice, as Survivor’s Eye Injury Worsens 21 Months Later

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Family of Toddler Killed in NDLEA Raid Still Await Justice, as Survivor’s Eye Injury Worsens 21 Months Later

---- April 9, 2025 6:42 AM

Nearly two years after two-year-old Ivan Omorhiakogbe was fatally shot and his one-year-old brother, Eromonsele, severely injured in the left eye by stray bullets from... Read More

Mandatory Drug Testing for Nigerian Lawmakers: A Necessary Step Toward Accountability and Good Governance

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Mandatory Drug Testing for Nigerian Lawmakers: A Necessary Step Toward Accountability and Good Governance

---- March 24, 2025 6:14 AM

The recent proposal by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for regular drug testing of Nigerian lawmakers has sparked a critical conversation about accountability, transparency, and the state... Read More

NDLEA Arrests Suspected Trafficker With 7.40kg of Cannabis Hidden in Machines

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NDLEA Arrests Suspected Trafficker With 7.40kg of Cannabis Hidden in Machines

---- December 9, 2024 7:45 AM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwuh Inya, over an attempt to take delivery of cannabis... Read More

51.90kg heroin: NDLEA arrests three wanted suspects 2 min read

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51.90kg heroin: NDLEA arrests three wanted suspects

--- April 21, 2024 4:02 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three members of an organized criminal organization which specializes in illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria, South... Read More

NDLEA destroys 304,436kg, 40,042 litres of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun 3 min read

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NDLEA destroys 304,436kg, 40,042 litres of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun

--- April 17, 2024 10:49 AM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday, April 16, destroyed a total of 304,436kg kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from... Read More

NDLEA made 50,901 arrests, secured 9,034 convictions – Marwa 4 min read

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NDLEA made 50,901 arrests, secured 9,034 convictions – Marwa

--- April 16, 2024 9:49 AM

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that the arrest of 50,901 drug offenders... Read More

NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, widow over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance 2 min read

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NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, widow over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance

--- April 14, 2024 3:52 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that its operatives have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2 million counterfeit cash owned by three... Read More

NDLEA arrests drug mule, recruiter with drugs, charms at Lagos airport 2 min read

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NDLEA arrests drug mule, recruiter with drugs, charms at Lagos airport

--- April 8, 2024 8:03 AM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday, April 3, intercepted a drug mule, Imran Taofeek Olalekan, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport... Read More

Choked by ingested drugs, India-bound passenger vomits, excretes 80 wraps of cocaine 1 min read

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Choked by ingested drugs, India-bound passenger vomits, excretes 80 wraps of cocaine

--- April 7, 2024 11:01 PM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger, Freeman Charles Ogbonna at the screening point of terminal 2... Read More

NDLEA intercepts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables 1 min read

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NDLEA intercepts Qatar-bound illicit drugs concealed in African salad, dried vegetables

--- March 31, 2024 8:08 PM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have detained a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Chinenye Agbazue after she was caught attempting to export 20... Read More

NDLEA launches massive raids in Lagos, Edo, Ondo, seizes 44,948kg drugs, 11 vehicles 3 min read

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NDLEA launches massive raids in Lagos, Edo, Ondo, seizes 44,948kg drugs, 11 vehicles

--- March 24, 2024 5:56 PM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have launched massive raids across Lagos, Edo and Ondo state leading to the seizure of over... Read More

NDLEA reveals new scam being used to dupe Nigerians abroad 2 min read

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NDLEA reveals new scam being used to dupe Nigerians abroad

--- March 24, 2024 8:53 AM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says there is a new scam aimed at fleecing the public, especially Nigerians living abroad. Director, Media &... Read More

Hair stylist, dispatch rider arrested for selling drug-laced chin-chin to students, parties 1 min read

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Hair stylist, dispatch rider arrested for selling drug-laced chin-chin to students, parties

--- March 17, 2024 11:48 AM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu, and a 30-year-old dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo,... Read More

NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignment in commercial bus engine, arrests 2 grandpas 2 min read

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NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignment in commercial bus engine, arrests 2 grandpas

--- March 10, 2024 12:39 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted a consignment of illicit drug consignment concealed in the engine compartment of an... Read More

NDLEA’s Buba Marwa Sends Message To Muslims Ahead Of Ramadan

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NDLEA’s Buba Marwa Sends Message To Muslims Ahead Of Ramadan

The Herald NG March 5, 2024 3:34 AM

Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Muslims in the country to pray for President Bola Tinubu, state governors... Read More

NDLEA’s Buba Marwa Reveals Cause Of Insecurity In Nigeria

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NDLEA’s Buba Marwa Reveals Cause Of Insecurity In Nigeria

The Herald NG March 2, 2024 3:47 AM

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has blamed the recent surge in violent crimes and insecurity in the country on... Read More

NDLEA intercepts largest consignment of heroin at Lagos airport, blocks 107 bank accounts 6 min read

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NDLEA intercepts largest consignment of heroin at Lagos airport, blocks 107 bank accounts

--- February 27, 2024 3:45 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled and arrested members of an organised criminal organisation which specialises in trafficking heroin across Nigeria,... Read More

NDLEA arrests female lawyer, mum, boyfriend, herbalist for illicit drugs peddling in Abia 2 min read

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NDLEA arrests female lawyer, mum, boyfriend, herbalist for illicit drugs peddling in Abia

--- February 18, 2024 5:12 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a joint operation between its operatives and men of the State Homeland Security in Abia has led... Read More

NDLEA nabs man supplying hard drugs to insurgents in Borno 3 min read

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NDLEA nabs man supplying hard drugs to insurgents in Borno

--- February 11, 2024 5:18 PM

Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 42-year-old man, Ahmad Mohammed, taking thousands of concealed opioid pills to insurgents enclave in... Read More

‘Deaf and dumb’ suspect arrested with hard drugs in Kaduna 1 min read

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‘Deaf and dumb’ suspect arrested with hard drugs in Kaduna

--- February 4, 2024 8:17 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a male deaf and dumb suspect dealing in illicit substances has been arrested at Samaru area... Read More

NDLEA intercepts 14.5 tons of Ghanaian Loud linked to wanted drug baron in Lagos 1 min read

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NDLEA intercepts 14.5 tons of Ghanaian Loud linked to wanted drug baron in Lagos

--- February 4, 2024 7:46 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted large consignments of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into... Read More

Drug abuse: Youth minister visits Marwa, seeks partnership with NDLEA 2 min read

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Drug abuse: Youth minister visits Marwa, seeks partnership with NDLEA

--- January 31, 2024 1:11 PM

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has expressed its preparedness to partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on raising awareness, providing rehabilitation... Read More

NDLEA declares ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye Queen Christmas, wanted 1 min read

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NDLEA declares ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye Queen Christmas, wanted

--- January 28, 2024 1:29 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted. Director,... Read More

Brazil returnee feigns sickness to evade arrest, excretes 60 wraps of cocaine in custody 2 min read

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Brazil returnee feigns sickness to evade arrest, excretes 60 wraps of cocaine in custody

--- January 28, 2024 12:55 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil returnee, Udechukwu Ekene Theophilus, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos for... Read More

NDLEA arrests actual owner of drug consignment that got airport worker slapped 2 min read

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NDLEA arrests actual owner of drug consignment that got airport worker slapped

--- January 21, 2024 11:49 PM

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)  on Friday, January 19, arrested the suspected owner of a consignment of tramadol concealed in a... Read More

NDLEA intercepts huge Canadian Loud consignment in Lagos, UK, seizes 300,000 tramadol pills from Pakistan 2 min read

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NDLEA intercepts huge Canadian Loud consignment in Lagos, UK, seizes 300,000 tramadol pills from Pakistan

--- January 14, 2024 10:01 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis, packaged in 324... Read More

NDLEA arrests 28-year-old lady supplying ammunition to bandits in Kaduna, Katsina

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NDLEA arrests 28-year-old lady supplying ammunition to bandits in Kaduna, Katsina

--- January 8, 2024 7:17 AM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on New Year’s Day, January 1, intercepted a consignment of Colorado, a very strong strain of cannabis, concealed... Read More

NDLEA arrests Qatar-based businessman, Agu Evidence Amobi, for drug trafficking 2 min read

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NDLEA arrests Qatar-based businessman, Agu Evidence Amobi, for drug trafficking

--- December 31, 2023 3:30 PM

A Qatar-based businessman, Agu Evidence Amobi, and one other, Uchegbu Onyebuchi Obi, have been arrested with consignments of psychoactive substances at the Murtala Muhammed International... Read More

Christmas consignments: NDLEA intercepts 7.5 million tramadol pills, 95,400 codeine bottles 3 min read

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Christmas consignments: NDLEA intercepts 7.5 million tramadol pills, 95,400 codeine bottles

--- December 24, 2023 8:52 PM

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have thwarted desperate attempts by transnational criminal organisations to flood Nigerian communities with large quantities... Read More