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NDLEA Nabs Another Lagos Drug Baron, Recovers ₦8.8bn Tramadol

NDLEA Nabs Another Lagos Drug Baron, Recovers ₦8.8bn Tramadol

October 4, 2022 7:42 am

National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the recovery of about 13,451,466 pills of Tramadol 225mg worth N8.86billion  from one of the mansions of a billionaire drug baron, Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, in the highbrow residential estate, Victoria Garden City, Lekki area of Lagos.

NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi explained that the arrest and recovery followed credible intelligence, which made NDLEA operatives on Friday 30th September storm the Plot A45 Road 2 home of the 52-year-old billionaire drug kingpin.

He also said a search of the expansive mansion led to the discovery of 443 cartons of Tramadol Hydrochloride 225mg, which contains 13, …

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

September 28, 2022 5:44 am

Popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has reacted to yesterday’s burning of 194 billion Naira worth of cocaine by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, the agency reported that a large scale drug bust carried out in a warehouse located at Ikorodu, Lagos State.

During the operation, 197 billion naira worth of cocaine, which weighed 1.8tonnes was seized, and the suspected drug barons were also arrested.

In a video shared via the agency’s Twitter page on Tuesday, NDLEA showed the seized drugs being set ablaze.…

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

Marwa Makes Case For Drug Tests For NYSC Members

June 9, 2022 5:14 am

In a bid to intensify efforts in the ongoing war against drug abuse in the country, the Chairman/Chief Executive of theNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a mandatory drug test for youth corps members as they report for national service at the various orientation camps across the country.

Marwa made the call when he hosted the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah, who led his management team on a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters, in Abuja, on Thursday.

In a statement …

Abortion Very Common In Nigeria, Despite Legal Restrictions – Group

Expert Cautions Women Against Abuse Of Abortion Drugs

August 12, 2020 8:10 am

A Consultant Gynecologist, Dr Ayodele Ademola, on Tuesday warned young women against constant abuse of pregnancy prevention drugs, stating that they have negative effects on fertility.

Ademola gave the warning in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, NAN reports.

He said the effects of such drugs, also known as emergency contraceptives could delay conception or damage a woman’s uterus if used wrongly.

He also warned against unprescribed use of a drug called misoprostol without medical supervision.

Read Also: US Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Abortion

According to him, Misoprostol which can be used to start labour, cause an abortion, …

My Husband Drugs Me For His Dog To Sleep With Me

January 25, 2020 9:04 am

I made a mistake marrying my husband. I let the love of money confused me. I had a guy who was really interested in me but I didn’t give him a chance because he was still a youth corper.

I don’t want to start waiting for a long time. Besides, I have no idea when things will get better for him.
I met my husband two weeks after I turned down the corper’s request. My husband has three cars and a big house. He would drive to my house every evening and take me out.
I fell for him and …

FRSC To Hand Over Drivers Under Influence Of Drugs To NDLEA

December 8, 2019 10:08 am

Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Enugu State, Mr. Kalu Ogbonnaya has warned that any driver found to be under the influence of drugs during and after the yuletide will be handed over to the National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Ogbonnaya made the disclosure this weekend, in Nsukka during the flag-off of 2019 FRSC Nsukka Unit ember month sensitisation rally tagged “Road Safety is a state of mind, road traffic crash is an absence of mind, stay alert and stay alive”.

He urged the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) to

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NDLEA Arrests Man Over Alleged Possession Of 800g Of Drugs

November 30, 2019 8:12 am

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, has arrested one suspect over possession of 800 grams of psychotropic drugs.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Agency’s Public Affairs Officer, Abigail Adebija in Ilorin on Friday.

She said the suspect was arrested on Nov. 22 in Omupo, Kwara state following information from a reliable source to the Agency.

Adebija said the suspect was arrested with 800 grams of psychotropic drugs comprising of 400 grams of Tramadol 225 milligrams and 400 grams of Exol 5.

She said that the arrest revealed the new mode …

Lagos BRT Accident: We Don't Tolerate Drugs, Alcohol – MD

Lagos BRT Accident: We Don’t Tolerate Drugs, Alcohol – MD

October 23, 2019 11:23 am

The operators of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, Primero Transport Services Limited, says it has zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol use by all its drivers and staff.

Its Managing Director, Mr Fola Tinubu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday that any “Busman” caught using drugs and alcohol would be dismissed automatically.

He spoke against the background of the BRT accidents on Sunday after two of the buses-collided at Agric Bus-stop, Ikorodu, and the various claims on the cause of the accident.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) had attributed the accident to recklessness …

14.2m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in 2018 – NDLEA

14.2m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in 2018 – NDLEA

June 9, 2019 10:55 am

No fewer than 14.2 million Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in 2018, the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed.

Chairman of the agency, Col. Mohammad Abdallah (rtd) told reporters in Ilorin, at the sideline of sent forth ceremony organised for the retiring commander of Kwara state command, Ona Ogilegwe.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Oloruntoba, Abdallah said “everybody is alarmed at the with which abuse drugs these days.”

Making reference to United Nations statistics, NDLEA boss said: “The recent United Nations drugs survey put it that 14.2 million Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in 2018. This is higher …

‘Politicians use party vehicles to carry drugs Anambra’

‘Politicians use party vehicles to carry drugs in Anambra’

May 17, 2019 9:14 am

A group, Human Rights Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation (HURIJE) has accused politicians in Anambra state of using branded vehicles to peddle hard drugs and other harmful products.

The group asked the Police to implement its decision of impounding such unmarked vehicles of political parties in the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura, had earlier this week ordered  the arrest and prosecution of persons using unmarked/tinted and masked vehicles without authorization from June 1.

The Board of Trustees’ chairman of HURIJE, Dede Uzor Uzor, in a statement on Friday in Awka, also accused the politicians of using …

BREAKING: Nigerian footballer arrested for drugs in India

April 17, 2019 9:04 am

At a time when Nigerians are reportedly being executed in Saudi Arabia over drug deals, one would have thought that others seeking green pastures abroad will stay away from drugs to avoid fast lane to six feet.

It however looks like the ugly story is far from ending as a former footballer of Nigerian descent has reportedly been nabbed in India for drug deals.

The 40 year who has been identified simply as Ikenna was nabbed with 10 grams of crystal meth suspected to have been brought from Mumbai. This prompted a raid of his house located in Kardampuri in …

$904,000 worth of drugs uncovered in kids’ toy boxes

April 16, 2019 3:29 pm

German Federal Police discovered drugs worth 904,000 dollars hidden in 52 Lego boxes in a car they checked on the A3 motorway near the Dutch border.

According to the police, the drugs weighed 83 kilogrammes.

The two people in the car were arrested, investigators said on Tuesday.

The women, aged 22 and 24, were caught on April 10.

They had 51 kilos of ecstasy and about 32 kilos of amphetamines stashed between the 52 identical Lego boxes.

The two Dutch women are being investigated for violations of the narcotics act.…

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