The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted hard drugs worth N2.2 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the drugs were hidden inside a container imported from Montreal, Canada, and destined for a bonded terminal at the port. Two suspects linked to the shipment, … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has confiscated tons of illicit drugs in Lagos, FCT, Taraba, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, and Ondo states respectively. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Mr Femi Babafemi made this revelation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that NDLEA operatives in Apapa seaport … Read more
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA, visited Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, His Highness Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, to offer condolences following a devastating flood in Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the flood resulted in numerous deaths, widespread displacement, and extensive property damage. … Read more
The ongoing feud between Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), was evident on Friday as they deliberately avoided eye contact at the wedding of Laila Abubakar, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, held in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested some intending pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments. The agency disclosed the shocking development in a statement issued on Thursday by Femi Babafemi, its Director of Media and Advocacy. According to Babafemi, NDLEA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joqt at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta state, where unfortunately a young person was hit by a stray bullet as a result of which he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has directed all commands and formations of the Agency to begin an immediate clampdown on illegal sale and use of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas following its abuse by people who use it for … Read more
Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, on Tuesday said it is time for the Muhammadu Buhari administration to “promote” the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence. Eko Hot Blog reports how the NDLEA … Read more
NDLEA Ransacks Cocaine Warehouse In Lagos, Seizes Drugs Worth N193bn EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a cocaine warehouse in Lagos State, seizing N193 billion worth of crack. NDLEA’s spokesman Femi Babafemi described the development as one of “the biggest singular cocaine seizures” … Read more
17647 Drug Offenders, 10 Barons Arrested In 17 Months – NDLEA …more than 2,369 convicted and jailed within the same period, while 154,667.339kg drugs have been seized in the first five months of this year alone EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Another Notorious ‘Drug lord’ [PHOTO] NDLEA Nab Notorious Drug Baron, ‘O Lord Have Mercy’ … Read more
NDLEA Chairman has lost his first wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), has lost his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Marwa. A statement by the family on Saturday said Zainab Marwa died in the early hours of the day at the … Read more
NDLEA Boss, Buba Marwa bags traditional title as Aare Atunluse of Yorubaland. Chieftaincy appointment in yorubalandhas never been arbitrary or random to say the least. Rather, it is based on meticulous selection based on integrity and patriotism without regard to any ethnic cultural bias. As the only monarch that can confer chieftaincy title to a … Read more
… NDLEA Storms Edo Forests, Destroys Hectares Of Drug Farms, Intercepts Cocaine, Heroin Going To Canada, Australia The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a pregnant woman, a fake soldier and an Italy-bound lady for drug offenses. NDLEA Director, Media, and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a press statement … Read more
…Nigeria is the highest user of cannabis globally, a trend which has contributed to the insecurity in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday suggested that the effects of drug abuse in the country was worse than acts of insecurity and banditry. The President made the comment at the launch of War Against Drug Abuse … Read more
The NDLEA has so far under Marwa’s administration seized ₦90 million worth of drugs… The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa has lamented over the pervasive abuse of (cannabis) substance in the country, revealing that about 10.6 million Nigerians are actively abusing the substance. Marwa disclosed this on Saturday at … Read more
“In the nearest future, anyone seeking employment into any government industry or ministry, parastatal or agency or seeking admission into tertiary institution or even getting married must first have to do drug test.” Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has said anyone intending to get married would have … Read more
Marwa asked the government to lead the way with the integrity drug test for students in the state Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd.) has called for integrity drug tests for students and politicians, especially those contesting for public offices in the country. The NDLEA chief … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd) as the New Director-General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Marwa’s appointment was announced on Friday. Recall that ALEDEH had reported that the tenure of Col. Muhammad Abdallah (rtd), who was appointed on January 12, 2016, had expired on Monday, January 11, 2021. Read … Read more