By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a coordinated national response to tackle illicit drug use and trafficking, saying no single institution can effectively address the growing challenge in isolation. Marwa made the call in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The arrest of three Mexican methamphetamine experts and seven Nigerian collaborators deep inside a forest in Ogun marked far more than another successful anti-drug operation. Hidden within the Abidagba Forest in Ijebu East Local Government Area was what the National Drug LawContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it intercepted more than 5.3 million kilogrammes of illicit drugs worth about N1.5 trillion in the last 18 months. NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the grand finale of the 2026 InternationalContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck yet another decisive blow against transnational drug syndicates following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Oyo State. The laboratory is operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has stressed that the fight against substance abuse requires a multi-sectoral approach. Marwa made this known at a Thanksgiving Service held at the African Church Bethel, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026Continue 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 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
