Italy, Dubai-bound drugs blocked in Lagos
Fresh bids by drug cartels to export Tramadol, Ecstasy MDMA and Cannabis to Milan, Italy and Dubai, United Arab Emirates through the Murtala Muhammed International […]
drugs
NDLEA seizes 1,399kg of hard drugs in Kaduna, seals shop, 4 houses
By Muhammad Tijjani The NDLEA made a haul of 1,399kg of drugs in Kaduna in March. It sealed a shop and four houses in the […]
9.5million Tramadol tablets worth N5bn seized at Lagos airport, Abuja, Edo
. As NDLEA records largest cocaine seizure at Port Harcourt airport; arrests 7 drug dealers in Kano No less than 9.5 million tablets of pharmaceutical […]
K1 advises upcoming musicians to shun drugs
Veteran fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal , popularly known as K1 de ultimate, on Friday, advised up and coming musicians to shun drugs and […]
Breakthrough as Nigeria identifies 3 drugs for Lassa fever treatment
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for the treatment and eradication of […]
NAFDAC urges Nigerians to steer clear of unregistered drugs, consumables
By Habibu Harisu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to desist from patronising unregistered drugs and other […]
Ondo Govt. cautions students against taking energy drinks, hard drugs
Alaba-Olusola Oke The Ondo State Committee on Drug Control on Wednesday cautioned students against consuming energy drinks and other illicit substances. The News Agency of […]
NDLEA intercepts Tramadol, cash consignments from Pakistan, others at Lagos airport
. Seizes Heroin, others going to US, UK, Canada; recovers over 1,000kg in Kano, Abuja, Adamawa raids At least, 649,300 capsules of Tramadol 225mg and […]
Drugs Trafficking: NAHCON partners NDLEA to sensitise pilgrims
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has renewed its partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to sensitise intending […]
Seek counselling rather than indulge in illicit drugs– NDLEA
By Aderogba George The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised students to always seek counselling, when faced with emotional depression, rather than indulging […]
Ondo Govt cautions pregnant women on abuse of drugs
The Ondo State Committee on Drug Control has cautioned pregnant women on wrong use of drugs, saying that such act could be detrimental to their […]
NDLEA wants Abba Kyari over illicit drugs
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared DCP, Abba Kyari wanted over 25kilograms of illicit drugs. The Director, Media and […]
Reps task NAFDAC on online drug sellers
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to regulate activities of online […]
Hepatitis: Group donates N40m Drugs to Taraba Govt.
The Hepatitis Alliance Worldwide, an NGO, on Thursday, donated drugs worth over N40 million to aid the fight against hepatitis in Taraba communities. Prince Danjuma […]
Curb insecurity, drugs before 2023 polls – CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups CNG, has said for the 2023 general elections to hold successfully, Nigerian government must intensify efforts to curb the general […]
NAFDAC return to ports in 2018 curbs fake drugs importation — D-G
The return of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) personnel to the ports in 2018 has helped in reducing importation of […]
NOA urges Gombe youths to shun drugs, thuggery, social vices
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Gombe state, has urged youths to steer clear of drugs, thuggery and other social vices that can destabilise the […]
NDLEA destroys drugs worth N50b in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday destroyed drugs worth over N50 billion weighing 20,000 kilograms in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. […]
NDLEA drags man to court over alleged unlawful deal in hard drugs
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, on Thursday, preferred a three-count charge of drug trafficking before a Federal High Court, Lagos, against a 27-year-old man, […]
Ember months: FRSC says human factor responsible for crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun, says human factor contributes the highest percentage to crashes. Mr Akeem Ganiyu, FRSC Unit Commander, Sango-Ota, stated this […]
NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg heroin, other drugs in 6 states
Operatives of the NDLEA have intercepted more than 2,060 kilograms of heroin and other assorted drugs in six states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, […]
All police dogs in Lagos command Vaccinated–FAB Officer
The Force Animals Branch (FAB) of the Lagos Police command, says it Four Police Dogs currently maintained were vaccinated up to date. The Officer in […]
1-year-old baby burnt to death in Calabar
A one year old baby has been burnt to death in Calabar as a result of candle light fire in a thatched house. The incident […]
UNICEF tasks media on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, AIDS
The UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has urged the media to focus more on reportage of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and AIDS […]
Heckling Urchins in Diaspora, By Hassan Gimba
For some time now, the social media has been inundated with video clips of some Nigerians displaying to the world the attitudes of the urchins […]