By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for stronger partnerships, evidence-based interventions and innovative responses to tackle the evolving global drug problem. The Deputy Representative of UNODC in Nigeria, Mr Danilo Campisi, made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day (WDD). The announcement was made at a joint news briefing by NDLEA and UNODC at the agency’s headquarters on Friday in Abuja. Addressing newsmen, the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-GenContinue Reading
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Senator Joseph Ikpea with the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa By Ibironke Ariyo The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of its full support inContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has unveiled the Nigeria Safeguarding in Sports Policy, a framework designed to protect athletes and other sports participants from abuse, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, neglect and related misconduct. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the policy, unveiled in Abuja, is expectedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested more than 80,000 suspected drug offenders between January 2021 and May 2026. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says the disposal of assets linked to criminal activities will serve as a deterrent to offenders and strengthen the government’s efforts to combat crime. Mr George Lawal, Acting Director of the Proceeds of Crime and Management DirectorateContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for N6.1bn, with a six-floor hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos accounting for the bulk of the proceeds. One of the properties auctioned by the NDLEA Speaking at the event in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified the erosion of societal values, greed, economic challenges, peer influence and family background as major factors driving the involvement of women in drug trafficking. The Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview withContinue Reading
Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant successes in dismantling drug trafficking networks that recruit and exploit women for illicit drug operations across the country. Mr Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Re-arrest By Usman Aliyu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo command, has re-arrested suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Lawal, for allegedly faking his death to evade prosecution. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, State Commander of the agency, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin. Ofoyeju said the 50-year-oldContinue Reading
