NAFDAC warns against smuggling of prohibited food products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning against the smuggling of prohibited food products into Nigeria. The agency emphasized that such products pose serious health risks to consumers. NAFDAC stated that importing unapproved foods can lead to the spread of diseases, food poisoning, and other health hazards. […]
Rice, car smuggling: Cartel, Nigerian security operatives allegedly pocket N24bn monthly
A recent report claims that a powerful smuggling cartel in Nigeria is earning as much as N24 billion every month from illegal rice and car imports, allegedly with the assistance of some security operatives. According to sources, the cartel uses corruption and loopholes to bypass customs checks, causing huge losses to government revenue. The report […]
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 […]
Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
Thai Lady Arrested At Lagos Airport With Boxes Of Illicit Drug Consignments
A 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, has been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos for trying to smuggle drugs into Nigeria. She was caught with 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong type of cannabis, weighing 46.6 kilograms. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stopped her during passenger checks at […]
Customs recovers N4.2bn worth of Donkey skin from smugglers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted a massive shipment of donkey skin worth N4.24 billion. The smugglers were trying to export the banned item, violating the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). In a statement released on February 6, the unit’s head, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, confirmed the […]
Drug trafficking in Lake Chad region generates $400bn annually – UNODC official claims
Drug trafficking in the Lake Chad region and the Sahel is a growing problem, fueling crime and instability. According to Ousmane Touré, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representative for Nigeria, this illegal trade generates about $400 billion every year for criminal groups. Touré shared this alarming information at the Lake Chad […]
Customs’ Operation Whirlwind Seizes 94,550 Litres Of Petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service has made significant strides in its fight against smuggling through Operation Whirlwind, recently announcing the seizure of 94,550 litres of petrol. This operation focuses primarily on international borders, where the petrol was intercepted, believed to be destined for smuggling out of Nigeria. During a press briefing in Yola, Adamawa State, the […]
Troops Arrest Another Suspect for Smuggling Farm Tools
Troops stationed in Yobe State have once again intercepted a suspect involved in the smuggling of agricultural machinery. The suspect, identified as Abdulmumini Lawan, was arrested while transporting farm equipment that was intended to support local farmers under the state’s agricultural empowerment program. Lawan, a 39-year-old driver, was caught by the troops of 233 Battalion […]
Why Cement Prices in Nigeria May Remain High
Nigerians hoping for a reduction in cement prices might be disappointed due to several economic factors. The depreciation of the Naira and rising inflation are major contributors to the high cost of cement. One significant issue is smuggling. Cement is being smuggled into neighboring countries like Chad and Cameroon, where a 50kg bag can cost […]