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NDLEA mulls sustainable alternative livelihood for drug traffickers.

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:56:59 +0000

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has called for concerted efforts to provide sustainable alternative means of livelihood for illicit drug traffickers. Marwa spoke at an NDLEA Special Purpose Committee meeting on Alternative Development project in Nigeria, on Friday in Abuja. He said stakeholders must team up to […]

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Nigeria hosts 68 countries over illicit drug threat in Africa

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:13:07 +0000

Nigeria will host 53 African countries and 15 observer nations to discuss and develop strategies of combating drug trafficking and abuse in the continent. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, said this during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Marwa, represented by the agency’s secretary, Mr Shadrach […]

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NDLEA uncovers UK, Oman, Dubai-bound drugs in body creams, vehicle engines

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:51:02 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has thwarted attempt by a drug suspect, Igboma Ifeanyi to export quantities of Loud, a variant of Cannabis, Tramadol and Rohypnol. NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the illicit drugs weighing 7.8kg were concealed in […]

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NDLEA investigates shooting incident in Delta

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:53:22 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is investigating the shooting incident during raid on a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba in Delta. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy (NDLEA) Mr Femi Babafemi on Saturday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a stray bullet from the […]

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Drug flow: HURIWA applauds NDLEA over partnership with India Narcotics Bureau

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:32:34 +0000

A civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Thursday applauded the NDLEA for its relentless dedication and commitment to blocking illicit flow of hard drugs into Nigeria. HURIWA, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between NDLEA and the Narcotics […]

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Nigeria, India sign MOU to block illicit drug flow

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:41:54 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Narcotics Control Bureau of India have agreed to collaborate to block the traffic of illicit drugs between Nigeria and India. The Director Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement that the two agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday in Abuja. […]

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NDLEA seizes 15,500kgs of illcit drugs in Borno

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:13:19 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 15,500 kilogram of illicit drugs in the past three years in Borno. The State Commandant of the Agency, Mr Joseph Icha stated this on Friday in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Borno State Council. He said […]

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NDLEA extends close of recruitment application portal by a week

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:53:18 +0000

The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has approved the extension of the close of application on its recruitment portal by a week. This is to enable applicants having challenges submitting their applications take advantage of the additional days to complete the process. Marwa said this in a statement […]

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NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in sculpture, imported vehicle

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:10:41 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday, said it intercepted a consignment of illicit drugs about to be brought into the country by suspected criminals. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement in Abuja that the suspects used disingenuous modes of concealment to import the consignment. Babafemi […]

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