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NDLEA Intercepts Brazil Returnee with 1.60kg of Cocaine…As agency seizes over 9,939kg Loud, Colos, Skunk in Lagos, Niger, Edo, Anambra, Ondo raids.

By Femi Anamelechi A Brazil based Nigerian businessman Uche Franklin Onyekwere has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja-Lagos for concealing parcels of cocaine in his private part and soles of his footwear. Onyekwere was arrested on Thursday…

Apapa Area Command Reaffirms Commitment on Work-Life Balance of Officers.

Clement Olumba4 months ago03 mins

By Femi Anamelechi In line with efforts aimed at promoting Officers welfare , Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has kicked off a physical fitness exercise aimed at promoting the welfare and mental fitness of officers as part of efforts to encourage work-life balance. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this during a physical fitness session…

NDLEA Boss Lauds Sustainable Collaboration With Illicit Cannabis Growers. As Agency launches alternative development project in Ondo state.

Clement Olumba4 months ago012 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has explained that the introduction of Alternative Development Project in Nigeria will end age-long battle between law enforcement and illicit drug producers while also offering them sustainable livelihoods that will ensure food security in line with…

NDLEA Milestone Achievements in 5 years : 77,792 arrested, 14,225 convicted, 14.8m kilograms drugs seized … As Marwa honours outstanding officers.

Clement Olumba4 months ago09 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has declared that with an outstanding record of 77,792 arrests including 128 barons, 14,225 convictions and over 14.8 million kilograms of illicit substances seized in the past five years, the era of Nigeria serving as…

NDLEA Arrest Wanted Drug Kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ 12 Years After Murder of 3 NDLEA officers, intensify raids on kingpins.

Clement Olumba4 months ago010 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have successfully apprehended a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo”, ending a 12 year manhunt following his involvement in the brutal killing of three NDLEA officers. Kanmo-Kanmo, who is notorious for drug trafficking, evading arrest and mobilizing armed thugs against security…

Western Marine Intercepts 20 Sacks of Cannabis, Intensifies Maritime Boarder Safety

Clement Olumba4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

By Femi Anamelechi Western Marine Command has intercepted 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica valued at ₦157.83 million and reinforced commitment to ensure enhanced efforts on Maritime Boarder Safety The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi speaking to the media on 14th January 2026 , said the illicit drugs were carefully packed into 1,205 wraps and…

NDLEA Boss Meet U.S AFRICOM Delegates… assures enhanced,collaborative support.

Clement Olumba4 months ago05 mins

By Femi Anamelechi A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command on Tuesday 13th January 2026 met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) during which they commended the existing relationship between NDLEA and AFRICOM, with an assurance of enhanced collaboration…

SOLUDO MOURNS VICTIMS OF LAGOS ISLAND FIRE TRAGEDY.

Clement Olumba5 months ago03 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound condolences and deep sorrow over the devastating fire incident that claimed lives at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, 2025. Governor Soludo commiserates with all families who lost loved ones in the…

Anthony Joshua In Fatal Car Crash.

Clement Olumba5 months ago5 months ago01 mins

By Clement Olumba Two time former unified heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident along Shagamu in Ogun State Nigeria. Reports by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) stated that the Lexus car AJ was inside, had five occupants two of whom died on the spot with…

NDLEA gets Royal support…as Alaafin of Oyo pledges collaboration with Marwa to fight Illicit drugs

Clement Olumba5 months ago07 mins

By Femi Anamelechi The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has assured the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) of support and collaboration in his renewed mandate to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country.The revered traditional ruler…