KADUNA – In a significant move to combat the rising threat of substance abuse, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has unveiled a free, 24-hour psychosocial support helpline for Nigerians. The initiative, announced on Monday during a stakeholders’ workshop on teachers’ training in Kaduna, will provide citizens with
Abuja, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to provide alternative livelihood options for farmers engaged in the cultivation of illicit drugs. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, is aimed at curbing the production of
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a new drug smuggling technique with the interception of illicit substances hidden inside vehicle side mirrors. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed the discovery on Sunday, warning Nigerians to remain vigilant as traffickers increasingly employ unconventional concealment methods. “They’ve found another use for our vehicles’ side mirrors,”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the public auction of eight forfeited properties linked to drug-related offences across four Nigerian states, recording over N139 million in revenue from just two of the sales concluded so far. This is part of the agency’s broader drive to dispose of assets seized from convicted drug
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and its attendant security implications across the country. This was made known during a courtesy visit by Air Vice Marshal Dalhat Ladan, Chief
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intensified its crackdown on drug traffickers across the country, uncovering several sophisticated smuggling methods and making multiple arrests, including that of a notorious kingpin who had been on the run for nearly a year. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a consignment containing
In a sustained clampdown on illicit drug activities across Edo State, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended 37 individuals and seized a total of 345.421 kilogrammes of various narcotics and psychotropic substances during operations carried out in the month of June. State Commander of the NDLEA in Edo, Mr. Mitchell
July 7, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine ingeniously concealed within lipstick containers and property title documents. The illicit substances were being shipped to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom through courier and airport channels. According to a statement by the NDLEA, the drugs
July 6, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking attempt involving concealed cocaine in lipsticks and fake property title documents destined for Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed that the operation was conducted by
Ogun State, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has officially handed over a large cache of cannabis sativa valued at ₦172 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country. The contraband, comprising hundreds of
