August 25, 2026

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NDLEA: Tinubu Commends Leadership, Officers Courage and Professionalism at 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking.

Clement Olumba018 mins

By Femi Anamelechi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions.The President gave this assurance on Friday 26th 2026 in Abuja during the grand finale of celebrations, marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. President…

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NDLEA, MMIA COMMAND CELEBRATES UN INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING.

Clement Olumba05 mins

By Cosmas Okereafor The Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Strategic Command, Mohammad Tukur Ahmad today said that the Command from January 2025 till date arrested 260 persons and successfully prosecuted and convicted 101 drug offenders while many others are awaiting prosecution. He also stressed that, the Command in…

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We Are Doing Everything Possible To Ensure No Illicit Drugs Passes Both The Local And International Terminals – Ahmad, Commander, NDLEA.

Clement Olumba017 mins

INTRODUCTION: On the 17th of November, 2025, Muhammad Tukur Ahmad was appointed the Commander of MMIA STRATEGIC COMMAND of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Rtd. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa. Behind the warm, gentle and welcoming personality, is a brilliant man with a…

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NDLEA Burst Transnational Illicit Drugs Syndicate in Oyo Forest … arrest Mexican, 4 others.

Clement Olumba08 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck yet another decisive blow against transnational drug syndicates following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State. The breakthrough…

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NDLEA Intensifies War Against Illicit Drugs Across The Country.

Clement Olumba08 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The resilience and unweaving commitments of Officers and men of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency towards ensuring that the menace of illicit drug trafficking and abuse us completely eradicated continues to reverberate with positive results following the arrest of 84 year old grandpa, Godfrey Orji and 75 year old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora…

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NDLEA, UNODC Outline Weeklong Activities to Mark 2026 World Drug Day.

Clement Olumba011 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have announced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day, even as the anti-narcotics agency vowed that it will continue to target the criminal networks with the aim of effectively cutting off their lifeblood.This…

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Customs Apapa Area Command Seizes 1.8tonnes of Cannabis Sativa And Expired Pharmaceuticals.

Clement Olumba06 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has made a major seizuresbof Intercepts 1.8tonnes of Cannabis Sativa (Canadian Loud), Expired Pharmaceuticals following an Intelligence-Led Operstions The seizure marks a significant breakthrough in the x command’s sustained war against transnational organized crime, illicit trade, threats to national security and public health.The command…

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NCS: FOU Zone A Hands Over 12 Cartons of 250mg Tramadol Intercepted, Worth ₦180m To NAFDAC.

Clement Olumba04 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A handed over 12 Cartons of 250mg tramadol worth N180milion to the officials of National Agency on Food Drugs Administration and Control at the Command’s Head office in ikeja on 16th June 2028. Speaking at the official hand over to the Press…

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NDLEA Gets Senate Committee Support As Ikpea Meets Marwa.

Clement Olumba05 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of its full support in its ongoing offensive against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given on Monday 15th June 2026 when the newly appointed Chairman of the Senate committee, Senator Joseph Igiagbe…

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NDLEA: Lagos Hotel, 3 Other Properties Forfeited by Drug Kingpins Auctioned at N6.1b.

Clement Olumba06 mins

By Femi Anamelechi A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty-Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only.This was the…

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