NDLEA destroys 40 hectares of hemp plantation in Oyo state
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Command in Oyo State, on Thursday destroyed over 40 hectares of hemp plantation in Abatade in Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Addressing newsmen during the exercise, the state NDLEA Commander, Mr. Ralph Igwenagu, said the command had previously destroyed six hectares of plantation in Ibarapa […]
Declare emergency in drug distribution, Lagos PSN tasks FG
By Sola Ogundipe Worried by the chaotic drug distribution system in Nigeria, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Lagos, State branch, has called on the Federal government to declare a state of emergency in the system. Speaking on the Day themed: “Safe and Effective Medicines For All,” the Chairman of the Lagos PSN, Pharm Bola also […]
NDLEA boss emerges 1st vice chairman of drug enforcement agencies in Africa
By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) rtd. Col. Mustapha Abdallah has emerged as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (HONLEA) in Africa. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that HONLEA is the umbrella body of all African countries` Drug Law Enforcement Agencies. […]
NDLEA urges collaboration to tackle substance abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for collective efforts to address the challenges of substance abuse as no fewer than 14 per cent of Nigerians abuse different substances through addiction. The Assistant Comptroller General, Narcotics, Mr Abdullahi Baba-Husseini, made this call on Saturday at the opening of a Capacity Building on Addiction […]
NDLEA arrests 21 suspected drug peddlers in Taraba
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Taraba Command, has arrested 21 suspected drug dealers with a total seizure of 299.6 kg of assorted illicit drugs.
Group urges Nigerians to shun drug abuse, other vices
Legal Advocacy Response to Drug Initiative (LARDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged Nigerians to shun drug abuse and other forms of social vices. The Secretary of the group, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke, who told NAN in Abuja on Wednesday, commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its effort in tackling the menace […]
