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JUST IN: NDLEA intercepts US, Saudi-bound illicit drugs at Lagos airport

Akanji Philip March 17, 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple attempts by drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle illicit substances to the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates....

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Local News

Oyo commander: NDLEA arrested 546 suspects, secured 46 convictions in 2024

Akanji Philip January 16, 2025 0 Comment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Oyo State Command, arrested 546 suspects for alleged involvement in illicit drug activities between January and December 2024. The NDLEA Commander, Mr. Olayinka Joe-Fadile, shared the update...

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Featured

Marwa pleads for more support as NDLEA unveils 2025 budget

Akanji Philip January 14, 2025 0 Comment

The Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has called for continued backing from the National Assembly to strengthen the Agency’s capacity in the...

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Local News

Popular Nigerian Filmmaker, Student Arrested For Dealing In Drugs

VAM News January 6, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested high-profile individuals and seized some drug across Lagos, Kwara, Kano, and Rivers states. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed...

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Local News

NDLEA reportedly arrests 1,290 suspects in Kaduna

Akanji Philip December 31, 2024 0 Comment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, arrested no fewer than 1,290 suspects and recovered 4,589.361kg of illicit substances in 2024. The Commander, NDLEA, Kaduna State Command, Mr Samaila Danmalam,...

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Extra

JUST IN: NDLEA drops controversial visa clearance requirement for married women

Akanji Philip October 10, 2024 0 Comment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced a review of its visa clearance procedures. A controversial requirement, which mandated married women to submit an approval letter from their husbands as part of...

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Education

NDLEA: Agency Canvases Drug Test For Students Seeking Admission

VAM News August 19, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kwara State, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has canvassed mandatory drug test for candidates seeking admission into the Nigerian universities....

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Local News

NDLEA seizes 606.998kg illicit drugs, nabs 158 suspects in Kaduna— Report

Akanji Philip August 1, 2024 0 Comment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, says its operatives has seized 606.998kg of illicit substances and nabbed 158 suspects in the month of July. The NDLEA Commander, Isma’il Danmallam,...

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Local News

BREAKING: Army, NDLEA nab terrorists drug shipment

Akanji Philip July 9, 2024 0 Comment

A joint operation between the Nigerian Army’s 21 Armored Brigade and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a shipment of illicit substances destined for Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. According to...

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Local News

JUST IN: ‘Repentant Boko Haram terrorists’ allegedly burn down NDLEA, NCS checkpoints in Borno

Akanji Philip May 3, 2024 0 Comment

Suspected repentant Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly set ablaze the checkpoints of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Borno. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused...