Sunday, July 5, 2026

retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa

November 15, 2025

My reappointment as NDLEA boss will be hell for drug dealers: Marwa

Mr Marwa was reappointed by President Bola Tinubu for a second tenure of five years on Friday.

Buba Marwa
March 17, 2024

Over three tons of cannabis destroyed in Edo forest: NDLEA

A statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said the substances were on 1.577683 hectares of farmland.

Cannabis (Credit: adf.org)
February 25, 2024

NDLEA intercepts UK-bound cocaine, tramadol concealed in shoes, headgear

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the drugs were intercepted at a courier firm in Lagos on Friday, February 23, by operatives.

NDLEA
February 12, 2024

Remi Tinubu urges state governments to prioritise fight against drug abuse

“As mothers, we understand the profound impact that drug abuse can have on our children’s lives.”

Remi Tinubu
February 7, 2024

NDLEA boss warns personnel against misconduct

“We expect our officers to be the epitome of service, selflessness and sacrifice,” he added.

Buba Marwa, NDLEA Chairman
September 19, 2023

Nigeria to host summit on combating drug abuse, trafficking

According to him, the bilateral relationships have been crucial to NDLEA’s interdiction exercises in the past year.

September 17, 2023

NDLEA seizes illicit drugs at Lagos airport, intercepts five pregnant teenagers

Mr Babafemi said 14 grammes of methamphetamine concealed in bags of semovita and soles of ladies’ high-heeled shoes were also intercepted.

NDLEA
August 23, 2023
NDLEA officials and Sowunmi Ayodeji-Kayode
March 24, 2023

NDLEA lauds Reps for rejecting cannabis bill

Mr Marwa said the 2018 drug survey figure of 10.6 million Nigerians abusing cannabis alone was enough to sound the alarm bell.

Cannabis and NDLEA