In every generation, there are leaders whose work transcends their office, leaders who embody the struggles and hopes of their people. For Nigeria, one of such figures is Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Her role is as demanding as it is emotional, constantly pulling her into … Read more
Officers in Anambra State arrested a 75-year-old grandfather NDLEA Destroys 71.5-Hectare Cannabis Farm Drug Kingpin Arrested as NDLEA Seizes Loud The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested numerous suspects and seized large quantities of illicit substances in a series of nationwide operations. The agency intercepted drugs concealed in petrol tankers, deep freezers, and … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has sentenced four drug kingpins to a combined total of 28 years in prison with hard labour. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the kingpins were arrested two years ago with 2.1 tonnes of cocaine at a residential estate in Ikorodu. Femi Babafemi, Director … Read more
At least 14 Nigerians have been declared wanted by INTERPOL for offenses including human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, forgery, and other crimes, according to Red Notices published on the international agency’s website. The wanted individuals include Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley. Others … Read more
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear a significant case on Monday, December 16, 2024, that could determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu, who is facing a lawsuit seeking his removal from office. The case, identified as SC/CV/667/2023, challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to hold the presidential office, alleging his disqualification and unlawful assumption … Read more
The Senate on Thursday agreed with the House of Representatives’ recommendation to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment for individuals convicted of storing, transporting, or concealing illicit drugs and other controlled substances. This decision follows an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, which was considered during a plenary session presided … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 29-year-old graduate, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, for allegedly smuggling heroin valued at over ₦3.192 billion into Nigeria. According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, Simonpeter, a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State, recently returned from … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service, Niger-Kogi Command, successfully intercepted and transferred 283 wraps of cannabis sativa to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Minna. The estimated duty-paid value of the confiscated cannabis is approximately ₦5,666,000. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime … Read more
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 13.298 million opioid pills, including Tramadol, Tramaking Quick Action, Tamol-X, Royal Tapentadol, and Carisoprodol, along with 338,253 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, at the Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the seized drugs have … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared its intention to identify and eliminate the producers and distributors of Crystal Meth, known locally as Mkpuru Mmiri, in the Southeast region. In a statement on Friday, IPOB condemned the production and distribution of this harmful drug, particularly in Umuaka, Orlu Province, Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma … Read more
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights from Abuja, Nigeria, to Entebbe, Uganda, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between West and East Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new route is expected to boost trade and tourism, providing travelers with an efficient link between the two regions. At the inauguration ceremony held … Read more
Aderinoye Queen Christmas, a former beauty queen, has turned herself in to the Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after being on the run for about eight months. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, confirmed the development in a statement released on Sunday. He revealed that Aderinoye, … Read more
NDLEA has uncovered a ‘snake-guarded shrine’ storing illicit drugs in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives has bursted a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs in Edo State. The agency’s spokesperson. Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a shocking revelation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have uncovered drugs hidden within the engine compartments and tyre tubes of commercial vehicles. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, shared this alarming information via his X account on Sunday, accompanied by a video showcasing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Ajax and Netherlands left-winger, Quincy Promes, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for drug trafficking. Quincy Promes’ drug trafficking saga became official in May 2023 when he was charged with being a part of a gang that smuggled 1,350 kilograms of cocaine. The said amount of cocaine is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, commended SP Rilwan Kasumu and his team in the Area K, Marogbo of the Lagos State Police Command for rejecting a N4m bribe offered to them while investigating a case of alleged drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition against a suspected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye wanted over her alleged deals in illicit substances. According to reports, Aderinoye was declared wanted after she escaped from her Lekki, Lagos residence when NDLEA … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have repelled an attack from armed hoodlums in Opuje community, located in the Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The hoodlums were said to have blocked all roads leading to the community, aiming to thwart NDLEA operatives’ access to forest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has asked the officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to introduce novel ideas to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the 31st meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) in Abuja on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old female drug dealer, identified as Taiye Abbas, for allegedly using her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier in Lagos. According to Naija News, Taiye was arrested when her niece was found roaming the street and brought to Pen Cinema Police Division. … Read more