Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has set ablaze a large warehouse containing 231 jumbo bags of skunk weighing 3,003 kilograms (over 3 tonnes), located in Iwe forest in Iwe community, Owan West local government area of Edo state. The agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, made the … Read more
In recent months, the NDLEA often seized illegal drugs from suspects without rancour. However, that was not the case during the last week as members of a drug cartel engaged the agency’s operatives in a gunfight. The gunfight, which went on for about 30 minutes, ended with NDLEA operatives seizing nearly 9,000 kilograms of Canadian … Read more
The NDLEA has revealed its drug offence-related arrests in the past week. The agency said its operatives uncovered hidden drug consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. It also busted an Akuskura factory supplying Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic in Adamawa. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have … Read more
The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
The NDLEA has released the list of arrests it made in the past week. The agency caught a businessman with more than 30 parcels of cocaine at the Lagos airport on his way to Southeast Asia. The NDLEA also nabbed another suspect with 2.10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The NDLEA crusade against illicit drug dealers gained momentum last week as the agency made various arrests. The agency intercepted drugs that were bound for Europe. The intercepted drugs ranged from cocaine to methamphetamine. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and meth … Read more
The NDLEA released the weekly report of its activities on Sunday. The agency disclosed arrests of various suspects with drugs in Lagos, Bauchi, Ogun, Kano, Niger, and three other states. Many of them were arrested at the airport in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested … Read more
The NDLEA has seized over 1.7 million Tramadol Pills in Lagos. The Agency on January 18, also discovered 110.75kgs of cannabis Indica concealed in a 2011 Toyota Sienna and a 2011 Honda Pilot SUV. According to the NDLEA, another 60,000 pills of Tramadol 250mg were equally recovered from a wanted drug dealer, Diugwu Alphonsus in … Read more
NDLEA says nine Ghanaians have gotten eight years in jail for smuggling cannabis into Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between Tinubu And Obi – Ngige … Read more
Our liver does a hectic job of filtering every substance in our body, from the sodas we drink to the alcohol and even the drugs we take. While the liver is trying to get rid of any toxic substance that might harm the body, toxins are formed with inflames and damages this organ. An … Read more
CAN asks Christians to reject candidates with links to terrorists, drugs, corruption ….the body urged members to look out for certain qualities in the presidential candidates. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Woman with drugs in fetish bowls intercepted at Lagos airport …Ernest Ojieh, was arrested in connection with the seizure on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that the NDLEA operatives have detained … Read more
National Institute for Cultural Orientation has launched a campaign in Imo state secondary schools to combat drug abuse, cultism, indecent dressing, and all forms of social vices. Yahuza, who was represented by Mrs. Chioma Duru, Director, NICO South East Zonal Office, stated that the FG believes that establishing cultural clubs in secondary schools will … Read more
The agency had declared Abba Kyari wanted over alleged links to a drugs cartel earlier on Monday The Agency believes strongly that DCP Kyari is a member of a drug cartel that operates the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria illicit drug pipeline The agency also claims to have a trove of intelligence, hard facts, from chats to photos and … Read more
In an effort to make comprehensive medical care accessible to people especially from the less privileged families, Odumehaje Christian Medical Mission (OCMM )in partnership with Raymond Akor Memorial Foundation( RAMF), carried out a four-day free medical outreach covering over ten communities in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi state-Nigeria, from 28th November to 2nd December … Read more
Nigerian man nabbed with drugs worth $1.34M in India A team of crime branch authorities set up a trap in the region after receiving information that a Nigerian national was planning to sell the contraband EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anthony Akueche, a Nigerian national, has been arrested in Mumbai, India, for reportedly carrying commercial … Read more
Nigerian National Arrested with Drugs Worth N331m In India The 36-year-old defendant was captured with nearly 2 kg of recreational drug methaqualone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Inusa Godwin alias John, a Nigerian national, was apprehended by the Mumbai criminal branch’s Anti Narcotics Call (ANC) with a contraband drug valued 6.04 crore (N331,357,767.84) The 36-year-old … Read more
…a suspected fake Assistant Superintendent of Police, Joshua Yusuf who claimed to be serving in Kano was arrested along Gwagwalada expressway. EKO HOT BLOG the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a fake police officer, soldier and 663 other drug traffickers and users when its operatives raided notorious drug joints in Lagos, Abuja, Benue … Read more
Customs operatives have intercept drugs, rice, others worth N1.2bn in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command in Lagos, have seized contraband consisting of hard drugs, foreign rice and petrol worth N1.2bn. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Western Marine Command, Deputy Controller, Enonche Ochiba, … Read more
…the agency received intelligence from its international partners on the shipment of illicit narcotics to Nigeria Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa on Wednesday said ₦6 billion worth of drugs meant for insurgents were intercepted by the agency. Marwa, who spoke at a media briefing to update … Read more