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NDLEA Intercepts UK Cannabis Shipments, Finds Opioids in Bread, Speakers

September 13, 2026

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis concealed in cargoes from Britain and recovered more than 2.3 metric tons of assorted illicit drugs in operations across eight states, the

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NDLEA Arrests Convicted Trafficker, Seizes Drugs Hidden in Fuel Tanker

September 6, 2026

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a convicted cocaine trafficker accused of returning to the drug trade under a new identity of a Herbal tea merchant and seized more

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Fugitive Drug Trafficker, Former Footballer Jailed Over Cocaine Smuggling After Decade-Long Manhunt

July 27, 2026

A fugitive drug trafficker who evaded justice for nearly a decade and a former international footballer have been sentenced to a combined 24 years’ imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Lagos

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NDLEA Arrests Lagos Businessman Over Alleged Cocaine Smuggling to UK, Seizes Multi-Billion Naira Drug Haul

July 27, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old Lagos businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, over an alleged attempt to smuggle 3.3 kilograms of cocaine to the United Kingdom by concealing

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NDLEA Declares Suspected Drug Kingpin, Associates Wanted Over Meth Production, Freezes N9.8bn Assets

July 17, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, also known as Odogwu, and three associates wanted over their alleged involvement in the establishment of

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How NDLEA Tracked, Dismantled Nigeria’s Largest Meth Lab Hidden Inside Ogun Forest

May 21, 2026

Months of intelligence gathering, covert surveillance, and simultaneous tactical raids led operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to what officials now describe as the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory ever

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Court Acquits Abba Kyari, Brothers of 23-Count NDLEA Asset Declaration Charges

March 5, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his two brothers, Mohammed and Ali Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on

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Nigeria to Move Cannabis Farmers Into Legal Crops

January 28, 2026

Nigeria’s anti-drugs agency has launched a pilot programme aimed at persuading cannabis farmers to abandon illegal cultivation and switch to legal, profitable crops The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) unveiled the

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Tinubu Reappoints Marwa as NDLEA Chairman for Second Five-Year Term

November 14, 2025

President Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), extending his tenure for another five years. Marwa, first appointed by former President

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Lagos Court Seizes Pretty Mike’s Nightclub Amid NDLEA Drug Probe

November 5, 2025

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a nightclub owned by popular entertainer and socialite, Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, over allegations of its use

News·Nigeria

NDLEA Arrests Businessman at Kano Airport, Recovers 127 Wraps of Cocaine

October 12, 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for allegedly trafficking cocaine into Nigeria.

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NDLEA Foils Cocaine, Cannabis Trafficking Across Nigeria, Arrests Lagos Widow Using Fake Pregnancy

August 24, 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have demonstrated exceptional vigilance and operational dexterity in a series of high-profile drug interdictions across Nigeria, including the arrest of a Lagos widow

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NDLEA Nabs Ex-Nigerian Footballer Segun Hunkarin For Cocaine Smuggling

June 30, 2025

A former Nigerian international footballer, Segun George Hunkarin, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, over his alleged involvement

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NDLEA Destroys 30 Hectares of Cannabis Farmland In Cross River, Arrests 191 Suspects

June 28, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed a 30-hectare cannabis sativa plantation discovered deep within the forests of Esuk-Odot, in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking on

Opinion

Drug Addiction, Rehabilitation And Enhanced Budget

January 18, 2025

Another budgeting circle is here in Nigeria, even as agencies of the Federal Government are vigorously pursuing and defending robustly their respective proposed budgets in the earliest weeks of January. Some of

Business News·News

Customs Seize N57 Million Worth Of Marijuana In Kwara, Driver Flees

August 29, 2024

Customs Officers Stop Truck with Cannabis in Kwara The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), Kwara Command, on Wednesday, announced a significant interception of illegal drugs. Faith Ojeifo, the controller of Customs Area Kwara

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NDLEA Inducts Optiva Capital Partners’ Franklin Nechi As WADA Ambassador

July 18, 2024

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inducted the Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, Mr Franklin Nechi, into an ambassadorial role within its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative. The ceremony

Business News·News

FEC Approves $1.442bn For NDLEA Arms Procurement, Bans Single-Use Plastics

June 26, 2024

FEC Boosting Anti-Narcotics Operations The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.442 billion for the procurement of arms, ammunition, and equipment to enhance the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) anti-narcotics operations.

Business News·News

NDLEA Destroys Over 300,000 Kilograms Of Drugs In Lagos, Ogun State

April 16, 2024

In a decisive move against drug trafficking and abuse, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) obliterated a significant cache of narcotics, totaling 304,436 kilograms and 40,042 liters. The operation, conducted on

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NDLEA Launches Massive Raids In Lagos, Edo, Ondo, Seizes 44,948kg Drugs, 11 vehicles

March 25, 2024

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have launched massive raids across Lagos, Edo and Ondo states leading to the seizure of over 44,948.1 kilograms (44.9 tonnes) of illicit drugs

Opinion

Appraisal Of NDLEA’s Rehab Efforts

February 6, 2024

“In addition to the treatment and counseling centres in about 30 NDLEA commands nationwide, there are two model rehabilitation centres almost ready for commissioning in Enugu and Abuja any moment from now.”

Business News·News

NDLEA Strikes In Lagos, Seizes Over N13 Billion Worth Of Opioids

November 5, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a blow to drug cartels operating in Lagos as their successful raids have resulted in the seizure of N13 billion worth of opioids. The

Entertainment·News

Naira Marley Partners Against Substance Abuse, Not Ambassador – NDLEA Clears

August 19, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has addressed misconceptions surrounding their engagement with music sensation Afeez Adeshina Fashola, aka Naira Marley. NDLEA‘s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, clarified that

News

NDLEA, UK’s National Crime Agency Renew Commitment To Fighting Drug Cartels

July 5, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their dedication to combatting drug cartels and organized crimes in both

News·Politics

Post-inauguration: Kano Gov, Yusuf, Forms Taskforce To Fight Street Crimes

May 30, 2023

New Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said he has formed a joint task force to fight street crimes in the state such as armed robbery, phone snatching, and other violent crimes.

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Nigerian Businessman Arrested With 9.40kg Heroin At Lagos Airport

March 5, 2023

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have apprehended a 49-year-old businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, with 9.40 kilograms of heroin concealed in his two

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NDLEA Arrests Church General Overseer Over Attempt To Export Meth, Skunk To Dubai

February 13, 2023

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested High Priest Nnodu Azuka Kenrick, the General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, for drug trafficking. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi,

NDLEA Destroys Warehouses Storing 317 tons Of Cannabis In Edo Forest

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Nigerian Drug Agency Destroys Over 300 Tons Of Cannabis Hidden In Edo Forest Warehouses

January 22, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has set ablaze warehouses containing 317.4 metric tons of cannabis inside the Opuje Forest in Edo State. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi,

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NDLEA Warns Against Peddling Of New Illicit Drug, Fentanyl

November 8, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said a new illicit hard drug known as Fentanyl is about to hit the Nigerian market. This was made known on Tuesday, in a

Business News

Accused Billionaire Drug Baron, Afam Ukatu, Loses N20 billion Accounts To Gov’t Agency

October 28, 2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken over the 103 bank accounts belonging to chairman of Mallinson group of companies, Afam Ukatu, amid drug allegation. Recall that Ukatu had been

News

NDLEA Nabs Drug Baron Behind N3bn Tramadol Linked To Abba Kyari’s Team

Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu, the suspected billionaire drug baron behind the N3billion Tramadol, deal allegedly involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA

April 25, 2022

Entertainment·News

NDLEA Invades Artists Home, Arrests, Detains Them

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided house of Zinoleesky and MohBad’s at midnight, on a search operation. On arrival, the NDLEA officials reportedly gained access by scaling the perimeter fence into the compound and harassed the occupants. They went further

February 25, 2022

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Abba Kyari: NDLEA Gives More Details On Drug Deal

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has given more details about the drug deal allegedly involving a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. The NDLEA’s Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, revealed what the Kyari told the

February 16, 2022

Police Arrests Kyari For Complicity In Drug-related Offences

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF on Monday arrested former Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari barely few hours after he was declared wanted. Kyari was arrested after the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA linked him to a drugs

February 14, 2022

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NDLEA Implicates DSP Kyari On Drug Trafficking Case

Super cop Abba Kyari has been declared wanted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for being part of a transnational drug ring, the Agency has disclosed. NDLEA released a statement on Monday detailing how the controversial Police chief who is

February 14, 2022

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has lost his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Marwa.

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Gen. Buba Marwa Loses First Wife

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has lost his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Marwa.

January 9, 2022

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NDLEA Boss Calls For Global Synergy To Combat Drug Trafficking Networks

CHIEF Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has charged other Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to consider international cooperation in addressing the increasing links between transnational organized crime,

September 22, 2021

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22-year-old Corp Member Arrested For Drug Trafficking In Abuja

NATIONAL Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 22 year old drug peddler in Abuja. Arnold Maniru, who also doubles as a serving corps member was arrested at the warehouse of a transport company, with 4kg of drug candies about

September 8, 2021

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NDLEA Makes Multiple Arrests Of Drug Dealers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made multiple arrests of suspected drug dealers trying to export and import banned substances into the country. This was contained in a statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said

August 23, 2021

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NDLEA Stops N6.5bn Heroin At Lagos Airport

A consignment of 26.150kilograms of heroin with a street value of over N6.5billion has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The Agency disclosed this

July 12, 2021

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