Alleged drug smuggler remanded over 25kg cocaine in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos remanded Adediran Aliu Oluwaseun for allegedly smuggling 25kg of cocaine from Ghana. He pleaded not guilty; bail was refused.
Category : Drug Enforcement
Nigeria, Ghana Unite Against Illicit Drug Trafficking
Nigeria and Ghana have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration against transnational drug syndicates, targeting evolving trafficking strategies and synthetic drugs.
NDLEA Arrests Grandparents, Others in Drug Crackdown
NDLEA operatives arrested 83-year-old Pa John Ofiel and 78-year-old Ogunjobi Samuel among others in a nationwide crackdown, seizing large quantities of illicit drugs including skunk and Tramadol.
Olopade Condemns Xenophobia, Urges African Unity
Bukola Olopade, DG of National Sports Commission, calls for African unity and condemns xenophobia during Team Nigeria visit in Botswana, urging South Africans to stop attacks on migrants.
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PCRC Calls for Community Drug War in Bonny After NDLEA Death
PCRC Rivers calls for intensified community action against drugs in Bonny after NDLEA officer Sadiq Bako Mujahid was killed during a raid. Chairman Voke Emore urges local support.
NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspect After Second Floor Jump in Kano
The NDLEA Kano Command arrested a suspected drug dealer who jumped from a second-floor building to evade arrest during Operation Sharar Mafaka. Cannabis sativa was recovered.
Man Jailed 8 Years for Drug in Loaf of Bread at Kano Court
A Federal High Court in Kano sentenced Kabir Adamu to 8 years imprisonment for smuggling cannabis sativa concealed in a loaf of bread into the court premises.
ECOWAS Donates N200M Equipment for Drug Treatment in Adamawa
ECOWAS, in partnership with UNODC, has donated N200 million worth of equipment to support drug treatment and rehabilitation centers in Adamawa State, enhancing services and capacity.
Woman Arrested with Suspected Cannabis in Niger State
Niger State Police Command has apprehended Rukayya Mohammed, 28, found with a polythene bag containing suspected cannabis. She confessed to selling the substance publicly and has been charged to court.
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NDLEA Seizes Cocaine, Arrests Suspects in Drug Busts
NDLEA operatives intercepted cocaine bound for the UK at Lagos airport, seized cannabis in multiple states, and arrested suspects in coordinated anti-drug operations.
NDLEA: 974 Drug Convictions in 3 Months, Marwa Hails Judiciary
The NDLEA secured 974 convictions in Q1 2026, including 11 drug barons sentenced to 254 years. Chairman Marwa praised the judiciary's swift action, highlighting Nigeria's commitment to fighting drug trafficking.
76-Year-Old Grandpa Gets 40 Years for Drug Trafficking in Abuja
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 76-year-old Francis Omofe to 40 years imprisonment for trafficking 340.8kg of cannabis sativa. The judge cited national security concerns, particularly in Kaduna State, as a key factor in the harsh sentence.
Grandpa, 76, Gets 40 Years for Drug Crimes
A 76-year-old man, Francis Omofe, has been sentenced to 40 years imprisonment for drug-related offences by Justice James Omotosho, with the judge citing national interest and deterrence.
11 Drug Kingpins Jailed 254 Years as NDLEA Gets 974 Convictions
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency secured 974 convictions in Q1 2026, including 11 drug kingpins sentenced to 254 years in prison. Chairman Marwa praised the judiciary and vowed to continue the fight against illicit drugs.
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NDLEA: 974 Convictions, 11 Kingpins Get 254 Years
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency secured 974 convictions in Q1 2026, with 11 drug kingpins receiving a combined 254 years imprisonment in a major crackdown on trafficking networks.
NDLEA Jails 974 Drug Offenders, Kingpins Get 254 Years
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency reports 974 convictions in Q1 2026, with 11 high-profile kingpins sentenced to a combined 254 years imprisonment in a major judicial breakthrough.
Thai Police Seize 1.6 Tonnes of Drugs Hidden Under Cabbages
Thai authorities have intercepted 1.6 tons of ketamine and crystal methamphetamine concealed beneath cabbages in a pickup truck, arresting the driver on trafficking charges in a significant regional drug enforcement operation.
NDLEA Uncovers Drug Warehouse, Arrests Suspect in Edo
The NDLEA Edo State Command has dismantled a major illicit drug warehouse in Igbanke, seizing 1,378kg of cannabis and arresting a 37-year-old suspect in a significant operation.
Marwa Hails NDLEA's Global Counter-Narcotics Role After UK Conference
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has commended the agency's strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts following participation in a UK maritime conference, highlighting enhanced international collaboration.
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NDLEA, US-DEA Strengthen Fight Against Narco-Terrorism
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and US Drug Enforcement Administration commit to enhanced partnership targeting drug cartels funding terrorism through strategic workshop in Abuja.
NDLEA: 'Ice' Drug More Dangerous Than Cocaine in Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency issues urgent warning about crystal methamphetamine ('Ice' or 'Mkpuru Mmiri'), describing it as more dangerous than cocaine and heroin with severe addiction risks.
Nigerian Man in Italy Jailed 15 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced Solomon Adegbite, a 41-year-old Nigerian resident in Italy, to 15 years' imprisonment without fine for trafficking 1.30kg of Tramadol. The serial offender was arrested at MMIA while attempting to board a flight
10 Filipino Sailors, Ship Convicted for Drug Trafficking
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors and their vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for trafficking 20kg of cocaine into Nigeria. The court imposed a total fine of $6 million and N1.1 million in penalties.
Nigerian Arrested in Kenya as Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Network
Kenyan detectives have arrested a Nigerian man and a Kenyan accomplice in a major anti-narcotics operation targeting an international drug trafficking network. The operation recovered drugs, cash, and passports.
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Nigerian, Zambian Nationals Jailed 20 Years in India Drug Case
A court in Ahmedabad, India has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for heroin trafficking, with fines imposed under the NDPS Act.
Drug Lord in Ikoyi Prison Attempts Cocaine Export to UK
The NDLEA has thwarted an attempt by convicted drug kingpin Olashupo Michael Oladimeji to export 1.10kg of cocaine to London while serving a five-year sentence at Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
NDLEA Officer Killed in Bonny Island Drug Raid
NDLEA operatives raided Ama Hausa drug enclave in Bonny Island, arresting 6 suspects including gang leader Genesis George Benson. Officer Sadiq Bako Mujahid was killed during violent attack by armed hoodlums.
Nigerian Shot Dead in South Africa Anti-Drug Operation
A Nigerian man identified as Rugert was fatally shot during an anti-drug operation in Windsor East, Johannesburg, involving ActionSA's mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo.
Customs Officers Ambushed by Drug Smugglers in Ogun
Suspected armed drug traffickers launched a coordinated attack on Nigeria Customs Service personnel in Ogun State, critically injuring two officers during an interception operation.
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Drug Abuse Fuels Terrorism and Crime in North Nigeria
The Coalition of Northern Groups warns that rising drug abuse in Northern Nigeria is fueling terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings, calling for student-led change.
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