NSA Applauds Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergy in Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has praised the Nigeria Customs Service, NAFDAC, and NDLEA for their unwavering commitment to national safety and the protection of public health. The commendations by the NSA follows a joint operation that led to the destruction of 206 containers and a trailer-load of unwholesome pharmaceuticals […]
NDLEA Seizes N6.5bn Opioid Shipment at Lagos, Rivers Ports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday announced a major drug seizure with a combined street value of Six Billion Five Hundred and Twenty-Four Million Naira (N6,524,000,000.00). The seizure consist of no fewer than six million pills of opioids namely: tamol 225mg, tapentadol 225mg and carisoprodol 225mg as well as […]
Governors’ Wives Backs NDLEA, Says Drug-Free Nigeria Key to Renewed Hope
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum says tackling drug abuse is crucial to achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This is as they note that backing NDLEA’s fight against illicit drugs is a key step toward national progress. Wives of state governors declared these as part of their resolutions in a communique read […]
Adopt Grassroots Drug Control Measures – FG, Stakeholders Tell States
By Oluwakemi Kindness State governments have been urged to adopt and implement community-based initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots level, in alignment with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave the charge at a training workshop organized […]
Drug Test for NYSC Members – Marwa Explains Why
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Wednesday reiterated that the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse. Chairman of the NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, says the push is also to provide early treatment […]
Drug Scourge: Marwa Rallies NDLEA Officers to Intensify Efforts
By Oluwakemi Kindness Officers and men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been charged to remain resolute and steadfast in the ongoing onslaught against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Chairman of the agency retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa gave the charge on Saturday while commissioning blocks of terrace flats accommodation newly […]
Extradite Arrested Drug Baron – Korea Tells NDLEA
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) on Wednesday lauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, for its exceptional effort and professionalism. This is particularly for apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions […]
Drug War; Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Deepen Partnership
Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their operational collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and narcotics control. The agreement was formalized on Monday in Riyadh between Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of […]
France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts
Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment […]
NDLEA Officers’ Welfare Will Continue To Be My Priority- Marwa
Oluwakemi Kindness Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has reiterate pledge to continually make the welfare of his officers, men and women his priority. This he said is also to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to carry out their responsibility of curbing […]