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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

February 21, 2023

Crude oil theft, biggest threat to Nigeria’s economy: NSA Monguno

The NSA said initial concerns of oil theft in the country, dating back to the early 80s, had recently become more pronounced and disturbing.

Babagana Monguno
December 5, 2022

China’s overseas police stations supported by Nigeria, other host nations: Report

China has been accused of coercing more than 230,000 of its nationals, via the overseas police stations, to return to their country and face criminal prosecution.

Chinese overseas police stations
August 23, 2022

Abacha Loot: U.S. returns another $23 million to Nigeria for Second Niger Bridge, other projects

The United States said it had released $334.7 million so far to Nigeria as part of forfeited funds linked to the former military ruler.

Late Sani Abacha and Joe Biden
February 24, 2021

SPECIAL: Behind Abuja notorious SARS office, an illicit drug market thrives

The hilly drug market that links in Guzape District has been operating for over a decade. Always ready for any eventuality, drug dealers are armed with dangerous weapons.

A section of young men gathered to trade and use illicit drugs, including tranquillisers diazepam and tramadol, in Abuja. February 12, 2021. Photo: Idris Ibrahim for Peoples Gazette.