NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76 Tonnes of Cannabis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and 76,273.4 kilograms of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud and Skunk, during intelligence-driven raids across multiple states. The seizure which happens to be one of its largest coordinated operations this year, targeted drug trafficking corridors, transit routes […]
NCWS, NDLEA Join Forces in Fight Against Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The council described the decision as a national endorsement of Marwa’s leadership and a boost for ongoing efforts […]
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Over Rising Violence
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following escalating violence, kidnappings and armed attacks across several states. The President also directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to launch immediate mass recruitment and intensify operations in high-risk areas. In a statement from the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu authorises the […]
NDLEA Dismantles N6.7bn Opioid Cartel in Lagos
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has dismantled a major opioid trafficking syndicate in Lagos, arresting key members and seizing drugs valued at over N6.7 billion. Intelligence-Led Operation According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babfemi, the Special Operations Unit conducted a coordinated raid between November 19–20, 2025, after credible intelligence indicated that […]
US, UK Join NDLEA Probe of 1,000kg Cocaine Bust at Tincan Port
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a major joint investigation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to uncover the cartel behind the 1,000 kilograms of cocaine intercepted at the PTML Terminal, Tincan Island Port, Lagos. The shipment, described as […]
NDLEA Secures 21-Year Combined Jail Term for Five Drug Dealers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five members of an international organized criminal groups (IOCG). The convicted cartel members are involved in the trafficking of 68.9 kilograms of cocaine and tramadol through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The convicts were sentenced to a […]
Lawmaker Hails NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Efforts, Seeks Better Welfare for Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives and a top Kogi State official have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional performance in combating illicit drugs, urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and insurance coverage for its personnel. Speaking onat the NDLEA’s annual commendation and award ceremony […]
NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during […]
NDLEA Warns Against Drug Parties After Lagos Night Club Raid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to night club operators and fun seekers over the rising trend of organizing and attending drug parties, describing the act as a blatant illegality under Nigerian law. The warning on Tuesday followed a weekend raid by NDLEA operatives at Proxy […]
NDLEA Uncovers UK-Bound Cocaine, Raids Lagos Nightclub Over Drug Party
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of 70 parcels of cocaine, weighing 3.6 kilograms, concealed in cocoa butter body cream containers bound for London, United Kingdom. The discovery was made on October 14, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, during the examination of […]