October 19, 2026

NDLEA

NDLEA seizes over 3.9 tonnes of drugs, arrests scores, recovers rifles and ammunition across Nigeria NDLEA arrests 83-year old convicted grandma, South African lady with Colos, Meth shipments

NDLEA seizes over 3.9 tonnes of drugs, arrests scores, recovers rifles and ammunition across Nigeria

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos October 11, 2026
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, intercepting large consignments of illicit drugs, arresting multiple suspects and recovering firearms and ammunition in coordinated operations across several states. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the operations in a statement issued on Sunday.. According...
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NDLEA arrests 83-year old convicted grandma, South African lady with Colos, Meth shipments NDLEA arrests 83-year old convicted grandma, South African lady with Colos, Meth shipments

NDLEA arrests 83-year old convicted grandma, South African lady with Colos, Meth shipments

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos October 11, 2026
At 83, most grandmothers are asking for rest. Not Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday, who was arrested again by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with consignments of Methamphetamine and Colorado concealed around her waist, barely a year after she was nabbed, prosecuted and convicted for the...
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NDLEA seizes N5bn worth of loud, codeine at Lagos, Onne Ports, arrests fugitive 6 years after bail jump NDLEA seizes N5bn worth of loud, codeine at Lagos, Onne Ports, arrests fugitive 6 years after bail jump

NDLEA seizes N5bn worth of loud, codeine at Lagos, Onne Ports, arrests fugitive 6 years after bail jump

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos October 4, 2026
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide war against drug trafficking, intercepting illicit drugs worth more than N5 billion at the Apapa, Tincan Island and Onne seaports. The agency also destroyed over 20,000 kilograms of cannabis on a large plantation in Osun State, recovered dangerous narcotics...
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NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine hidden in shoe soles, bag railings NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine hidden in shoe soles, bag railings

NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine hidden in shoe soles, bag railings

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos October 4, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travel bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this...
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NDLEA intercepts over N3bn worth of opioids at Lagos airport NDLEA intercepts over N3bn worth of opioids at Lagos airport

NDLEA intercepts over N3bn worth of opioids at Lagos airport

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos September 27, 2026
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have uncovered one of the year’s biggest opioid hauls during a joint examination of three monitored consignments, leading to the seizure of Two Million Five Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand (2,550,000 ) pills of Tramaking 225mg, Tramaking 250mg, and Royal Tapentadol 250mg, with...
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Europe-bound bridegroom excretes 72 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport Europe-bound bridegroom excretes 72 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport

Europe-bound bridegroom excretes 72 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos September 27, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman Lovely Chukwulobelu at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, for attempting to traffic 72 wraps of cocaine which he ingested, to Portugal where he resides. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, announced this in...
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NDLEA, UAE’s NDEA sign MoU to deepen anti-narcotics cooperation NDLEA, UAE's NDEA sign MoU to deepen anti-narcotics cooperation

NDLEA, UAE’s NDEA sign MoU to deepen anti-narcotics cooperation

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 26, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) of the United Arab Emirates, marking a new chapter in the fight against drug trafficking between both countries. The MoU was signed on Saturday, 26th September 2026, on...
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184.5kg cocaine bust: NDLEA docks KC Luxury, 2 accomplices, remanded in custody 184.5kg cocaine bust: NDLEA docks KC Luxury, 2 accomplices, remanded in custody

184.5kg cocaine bust: NDLEA docks KC Luxury, 2 accomplices, remanded in custody

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 25, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday 25th September 2026 arraigned Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, and two other accomplices, Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch, before Hon. Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a 22-count charge bordering...
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NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, docks kingpins over Enugu clandestine lab NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, docks kingpins over Enugu clandestine lab

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, docks kingpins over Enugu clandestine lab

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 24, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again struck a decisive blow against transnational organised crime with the dismantling of a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community in Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi,...
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NDLEA seizes N3.4bn Canadian loud, opioids, arrests fake policeman, mechanic NDLEA seizes N3.4bn Canadian loud, opioids, arrests fake policeman, mechanic

NDLEA seizes N3.4bn Canadian loud, opioids, arrests fake policeman, mechanic

Offor Callistus September 20, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded one of its biggest nationwide anti-drug operations, intercepting illicit drugs worth over N3.4 billion and arresting several suspects, including a man who allegedly posed as a senior police officer to transport drugs across the country. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi,...
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NDLEA arrests teenagers with AK-47 rifles, destroys 5,000kg cannabis farm in nationwide operations NDLEA arrests teenagers with AK-47 rifles, destroys 5,000kg cannabis farm in nationwide operations

NDLEA arrests teenagers with AK-47 rifles, destroys 5,000kg cannabis farm in nationwide operations

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 20, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three young suspects with locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs during separate operations across several states. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the operatives also destroyed a 5,000-kilogram...
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South African lady bags 40 years in jail for importing 5.75kg heroin into Nigeria NDLEA arrests South African lady with 3-year old son as cover to traffic heroin

South African lady bags 40 years in jail for importing 5.75kg heroin into Nigeria

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 17, 2026
A 38-year-old South African lady, Ms. Will Jessica Ann has been convicted and sentenced to 40 years in jail for importing 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria. The convict was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja...
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NDLEA dismantles another industrial meth lab, arrests fleeing Mexican kingpin NDLEA dismantles another industrial meth lab, arrests fleeing Mexican kingpin

NDLEA dismantles another industrial meth lab, arrests fleeing Mexican kingpin

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos September 15, 2026
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled yet another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory and arrested a Mexican drug kingpin who was attempting to flee the country through the Lagos airport, in a fresh operation that further exposes the desperation by transnational cartels to infiltrate Nigeria’s forests and rural communities....
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NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin after 2 years on the run over 49.70kg heroin seizure NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin after 2 years on the run over 49.70kg heroin seizure

NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin after 2 years on the run over 49.70kg heroin seizure

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 10, 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully secured the arrest and repatriation of Festus Ibewuike, alias Chidibest Ibewuike, a fugitive drug kingpin who had evaded arrest for over two years following the interception of the single largest heroin consignment ever recorded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport...
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NNPC denies ownership of truck busted with 2,145kg cannabis, backs NDLEA probe NDLEA seizes 2,145kg cannabis hidden in fuel tanker, intercepts more drug-laced cookies at Lagos Port

NNPC denies ownership of truck busted with 2,145kg cannabis, backs NDLEA probe

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja September 7, 2026
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has distanced itself from a truck intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ondo State with 2,145 kilograms of cannabis allegedly concealed in a hidden compartment. The company also praised the anti-narcotics agency for what it described as its...
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NDLEA arrests herbal tea businessman behind cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia NDLEA arrests herbal tea businessman behind cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia

NDLEA arrests herbal tea businessman behind cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia

Offor Callistus September 6, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have, in a coordinated sweep across the country arrested a convicted cocaine trafficker who disguised himself as a herbal tea merchant in Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos....
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NDLEA seizes 2,145kg cannabis hidden in fuel tanker, intercepts more drug-laced cookies at Lagos Port NDLEA seizes 2,145kg cannabis hidden in fuel tanker, intercepts more drug-laced cookies at Lagos Port

NDLEA seizes 2,145kg cannabis hidden in fuel tanker, intercepts more drug-laced cookies at Lagos Port

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos September 6, 2026
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded another major breakthrough in its nationwide war against illicit drugs, intercepting a fuel tanker used to conceal over two tonnes of cannabis and seizing hundreds of kilograms of drug-infused cookies at the Tincan Port in Lagos. According to a statement issued...
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NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of ‘Jihadi drug’ in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of 'Jihadi drug' in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport

NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of ‘Jihadi drug’ in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos August 30, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of captagon, widely known as ‘Jihadi drug’ and millions of opioid pills worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued to...
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101-Year old great-grandmother arrested as NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in fufu NDLEA arrests grandma with Cocaine in Lagos

101-Year old great-grandmother arrested as NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in fufu

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos August 23, 2026
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded significant breakthroughs across the country’s land and maritime borders, including the arrest of a 101-year-old great grandmother for dealing in illicit drug, the interception of cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour popularly known as fufu, and the seizure...
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IBB at 85: From ‘Evil Genius‘ to Beneficent Oracle, By CHIDI AMUTA Chidi Amuta

IBB at 85: From ‘Evil Genius‘ to Beneficent Oracle, By CHIDI AMUTA

Tom Chiahemen August 23, 2026
When in February 2025 Babangida released his long awaited memoir, A Journey in Service, the book launch at the Congress Hall, Abuja Hilton Hotel, was filled beyond capacity. A combined team of the military and secret police had a hard time for several hours managing access and controlling the...
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