Defence/Security
UNODC warns Nigerians against human traffickers’ false promises
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned Nigerians, particularly young people, against falling prey to human traffickers.…
Tag: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Defence/Security
FG committed to dismantling drug cartels, promoting Nigerians’ wellbeing — SGF Akume
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access…
Defence/Security
UNODC seeks health-centred response to drug challenge in Nigeria
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for a coordinated, health-centred and evidence-based response to address illicit…
Defence/Security
No single institution can win war against drugs alone — Marwa
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a coordinated national response to…
Features
Taking the fight to the cartels: NDLEA’s new drug war strategy
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The arrest of three Mexican methamphetamine experts and seven Nigerian collaborators deep inside a forest in…
Defence/Security
Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria — UNODC
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving…
Health
World drug problem evolving, requires innovative responses — UNODC
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…
Defence/Security
NDLEA records gains, but drug threat evolving — Marwa
By Adebayo Gbeja/Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, says while Nigeria may celebrate milestones recorded over…
Defence/Security
EU, UNODC, ECOWAS back Nigeria’s 2026-2030 drug control plan
By Ibironke Ariyo/Adebayo Gbeja The European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Economic Community of West African…
Defence/Security
Nigeria no longer a permissive ground for drug cartels — UNODC
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says Nigeria will no longer be a permissive ground for international drug…