The NDLEA has promised top-notch persecution to drug Barons in custody. According to the NDLEA Boss, about 34 barons are currently in the custody of the Agency. The agency had in the last 14 days of 2023 taken down three major drug cartels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) … Read more
NDLEA operatives have taken down three major drug cartels in Nigeria. Marwa said one of the drug cartels has built extensive networks across the globe. The NDLEA boss warned that unrepentant drug barons and cartels will face tougher times in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly opened fire on NDLEA operatives in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen reportedly engaged officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a gun duel on Monday night. It was gathered that the daring confrontation happened along Awolowo road when officials of the federal law enforcement agency … Read more
The NDLEA has seized Colorado and cannabis juice consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking … Read more
The NDLEA has found 1.7 million opioid pills in noodles and other items at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at least 1,760,460 pills of tramadol and other opioids hidden in noodles packs and other items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos … Read more
Danbatta has been named special Ambassador of NDLEA EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta, has been named as a special ambassador for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The development was announced in a statement released by the Commander for Narcotics at the … Read more
A Brazilian returnee has been arrested with 3kg of cocaine, drugs in milk, and baby food. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, have intercepted parcels of cocaine concealed in different parts of a travel bag brought into Nigeria by … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested another notorious drug baron in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the weekend disrupted the activities of a major cocaine syndicate in Lagos following the arrest of a 56-year-old trafficker, Lawal Lateef Oyenuga, who was on a mission to deliver 400grams … Read more
NDLEA operatives have finally arrested wanted Lagos drug lord, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested fleeing Lagos socialite and owner of Adekaz Hotels, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem (a.k.a Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed) over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of illicit … Read more
A notorious Lagos drug lord, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem has been declared wanted by NDLEA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has declared a Lagos socialite and owner of Adekaz Hotels, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem (a.k.a Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed) wanted over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of … Read more
Abubakar Ibrahim, the village chief of Gidan Abba in the Bodinga local government area of Sokoto state, was detained in sting operations by agents from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) due to his alleged involvement in drug peddling. Eko Hot Blog reports that the village head was one of eleven suspects detained, … Read more
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 542 stranded Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of the Press Unit of NEMA, Manzo Ezekiel, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EDITORS PICK: Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t Return To Under-Development … 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
NDLEA Busts Another Drug House In Lagos, Uncovers 13million Tramadol Tablets EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have busted a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos State where Tramadol was stored. The Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a brief statement on Monday, said the … Read more
NDLEA Nabs Ex-footballer With Cocaine At Lagos Airport EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested an ex-footballer, Okafor Emmanuel Junior with cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed airport Lagos. Spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi in tweet on his verified twitter handle shared … 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
Ex-convict Busted With Cocaine At Lagos Airport EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday said they had arrested an ex-convict, Onyeka Charles Madukolu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, for importing 5.90 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in cans of deodorants and ladies’ lip … Read more
In Kogi State on Saturday, agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 18 pump action rifles and 2,300 cartridges. Eko Hot Blog reports that three individuals were detained in connection with the recovery of the firearms, according to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, director of media and advocacy at … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a Brazilian returnee ‘who excreted 92 wraps of cocaine’ in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for importing Ninety Two (92) … Read more
Abba Kyari finally replies Hushpuppi, makes fresh revelations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Suleiman Mohammed, a lawyer of detained Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has refuted the allegation that his client operates a killer squad. Suleiman while reacting to reports that Nigerian Internet fraud ringleader Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas told the United … Read more