Thursday, July 9, 2026

War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)

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 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
October 27, 2023

NDLEA seized over 6,668 tonnes of illicit substances in two years: Buba Marwa

Mr Marwa also said that over 36,096 suspects had been arrested and more than 6,043 already prosecuted and convicted within the same period.

Buba Marwa
October 16, 2023

134 nabbed for cocaine trafficking; multimillion-naira worth of drugs seized in Abuja: NDLEA

NDLEA says it seized 3,988.74kg of assorted drugs with a monetary value of N80 million and arrested over 100 people for drug trafficking in Abuja.

Cocaine and Hemp used to illustrate the story
September 10, 2023

NDLEA intercepts meth, skunk consignments concealed in tomato paste at Lagos airport

The hard drugs were meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
August 2, 2023

NDLEA warns medicine vendors against controlled drugs

Mr Mamuda said that teaching the youths the effect and consequences of drug abuse would help promote a drug-free society.

NDLEA
June 24, 2023

NDLEA convicts 79 drug traffickers, arrests 136 others in Anambra

She urged the youths to shun drugs as the habit has no advantage.

NDLEA Officers
April 17, 2023

2,265kg of drugs seized, 123 suspects nabbed in Abuja: NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT command, seized 2,265.677g of drugs between January and March in the territory.

NDLEA
November 29, 2022

Drug War: NDLEA collaborates with traditional, religious leaders

The anti-narcotic agency said the collaboration would prevent remote communities from turning into an illicit drug den.

NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa
October 10, 2022

15 million Nigerians hooked on hard drugs, NDLEA boss Marwa laments

“The drug scourge is biting hard with 15 million Nigerians