NDLEA busts illicit drug warehouse, recovers N6.7 billion opioids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a major illegal drug warehouse stocked with opioids worth an estimated N6.7 billion. The discovery followed a well-coordinated intelligence operation that led officers to the hidden facility, where large quantities of tramadol, codeine-based syrups, and other banned substances were stored. According to NDLEA officials, the warehouse […]
NDLEA seize 1,455kg of cannibas in vehicles abandoned by suspected drug traffickers in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of cannabis weighing 1,455 kilograms in Edo State. The drugs were found inside two vehicles that were abandoned by suspected traffickers who fled the scene before officers arrived. According to the NDLEA, operatives acted on credible intelligence and quickly moved to the location, […]
NDLEA raises alarm over discovery of cannabis strain ‘California Loud’ in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised serious concerns after discovering a powerful new type of cannabis called “California Loud” in Lagos. The revelation comes days after the agency busted a secret drug lab in Ajao Estate, Isolo, where a synthetic version of cannabis known as “Colorado” was being produced. During the raid, […]
Lagos Govt, NDLEA join forces to curb drug abuse in state-owned housing estates
The Lagos State Government has announced a new partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to fight the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking within state-owned housing estates. The collaboration aims to promote safer and more secure communities for residents across the state. This was made known by the Permanent Secretary of […]
NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman With Meth Hidden In Bum Pad At Lagos Airport
In a dramatic operation at the Lagos airport, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a businesswoman who attempted to smuggle methamphetamine concealed inside a bum pad. The suspect was intercepted during routine checks, and upon closer inspection, officials discovered the illegal substance cleverly tucked within the artificial padding. The arrest once […]
Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Arrested For Drug Trafficking
Three Nigerian pilgrims have been released in Saudi Arabia after being wrongly accused of drug trafficking. They were held in Jeddah for about four weeks before their release. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), shared the news during a press briefing in Abuja. The freed […]
25-year-old graduate jailed for drug trafficking in Lagos
A 25-year-old university graduate, Faruk Mumuni, has been sentenced by the Federal High Court in Lagos for illegally selling Cannabis Sativa. The verdict was delivered on Friday by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. The case was handled by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Mumuni received a two-year jail sentence or the option to pay a […]
Naira Marley speaks on MohBad’s death; says the late singer’s demise was premeditated
Nigerian artist, Naira Marley, has finally addressed accusations that linked him to the tragic death of his former signee, MohBad. In a video shared online, Marley revealed that the last time he met MohBad was on October 4, 2022, after an argument between the singer and his manager. He explained that despite their past problems […]
Edo Court Jails Physically Challenged Woman And 6 Others For Drug Trafficking
A woman living with a disability, Rita Idehen, has been sentenced to prison along with six others for drug-related crimes in Edo State. The sentencing took place at the Edo State High Court in Benin City, where different judges handled their cases separately. These convictions were secured by the Edo State branch of the National […]
I’m loyal to Buhari, won’t return to work for Atiku – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed never to work with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar again. Shehu stated that he remains loyal to Buhari even though the former president is no longer in power. Speaking during an interview on TVC News’ Beyond The Headlines on Thursday, […]