Court remands friends over possession of Indian hemp in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Justice Peter Life of a Federal High Court sitting in Osun State on Wednesday ordered two friends, Akanni Kenny, and Abidoye Obafemi to be remanded in prison custody for allegedly being in possession of Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian hemp. The judge said the duo should be remanded due to […]
Female students abuse drugs more than males — NDLEA
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said female students in most Nigerian universities abuse hard drugs more than their male counterparts.
Ondo: We arrested 119 suspects, seized 6703kg of hard drugs in six months – NDLEA
AKURE—NO fewer than 119 suspects have been arrested within six months and 6703 kg of hard drugs and psychotropic substance seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Ondo State.
Illicit drug abuse responsible for herders-farmers clash — NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has expressed concern over the abuse of illicit drugs among hunters, farmers and herdsmen across the country.
Let’s kick drug abuse, trafficking out of Nigeria, Africa – NEPAD
As the world marks International Day against Drug Abuse, the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has condemned illegal trafficking of drugs in Nigeria and African.
NDLEA arrests 85,058 persons, seizes 56.75bn kilogrammes of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, said it has seized a total of 56.75 billion kilogrammes of drugs and arrested 85,058 persons for drug and drug-related offences over the last 10 years.
Drugs/narcotics: Maritime experts urge NDLEA to use sniffer dogs in cargo examination
Some experts in the maritime industry have urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to use sniffer dogs in cargo/container examination.
Drug abuse: NDLEA takes campaign to streets, markets, schools – Chairman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has taken the campaign to schools, streets and markets in the country, to educate the people on the dangers of consuming illegal drugs and drug trafficking.
NDLEA destroys over 90,000 kilograms of illicit drug in Delta
NIGERIA Drug Law and Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Tuesday destroyed over 90, 000 kilograms of illicit drugs made up of mainly cannabis sativa at Ogwash-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State as part of steps to check the scourge.
Zainab Aliyu : Hajj commission commends NDLEA for uncovering criminals
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has applauded the effort of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in uncovering the drug trafficking circle of notorious criminals planting drugs in innocent travellers’ luggage.
‘In South East, number of deaths caused by fake drugs escalating’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has warned that the number of deaths as a result of fake drugs is escalating. This is just as the drug law enforcement agency stressed that “In every 10 drugs you buy, there is a high probability that seven of them are fake.” ALSO READ: Police reshuffle pattern […]
NDLEA nabs suspect with 1,008 kg of 225 tradamol in Niger-Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, has arrested one suspect with 1,008 kg of 225 tradamol at Tungan Shanu of Tafa Local Government Areat of the state.
Court sentences man to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of Indian Hemp
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Yusuf Mohammed to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of 638.6kg of Indian Hemp.
NDLEA seeks collaboration on drug demand reduction strategies
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) called for collaboration from the Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in taking drastic action toward strengthening drug demand reduction strategies.
NDLEA arrests 65 for drug offences in Ebonyi
Abakaliki—Ebonyi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it has arrested 65 persons for their alleged involvement in drug peddling and racketeering between January to April 2019.
NDLEA confiscates 23.8kg cannabis from Ebonyi community
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has confiscated 23.8 kg worth of cannabis during a raid in Amike Ezzamgbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
