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Saudi-bound drug lord arrested as NDLEA dismantles Clandestine Colorado Laboratory in Lagos

Daily Dispatch November 9, 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, 40, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. Azeez, who had earlier escaped from the

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5 drug kingpins bag 21 years imprisonment over Gabon, Australia-bond cocaine, opioids

Daily Dispatch November 7, 2025

Five members of some international organized criminal groups (IOCG) recently arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure of 68.9 kilogrammes cocaine and tramadol at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos have been sentenced to combined 21 years imprisonment. A statement by the spokesman of the

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Court grants interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s Lagos nightclub over alleged drug activities

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2025

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of a nightclub owned by popular socialite and entertainer, Mike Nwalie, better known as Pretty Mike, following allegations that the premises were used for drug storage and distribution. Justice Musa Kakaki issued the order on Tuesday after considering an ex parte application filed by […]

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NDLEA Warns Against Fake ‘Medicinal Cannabis’, Seizes Large Consignment and Arrests Suspect

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a public warning over the circulation of illicit substances being falsely presented as medicinal cannabis, cautioning Nigerians—particularly youths—against their consumption. The NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig-General. Buba Marwa gave the warning in a statement issued by the agency’s Director,

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NDLEA launches online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate

Daily Dispatch October 21, 2025

. System part of efforts to streamline operations, remove bottlenecks and curb drug scourge, says Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in […]

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US, UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments intercepted in frozen snails, electrical bulbs

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2025

… As NDLEA recovers 38, 270 tramadol pills in car tyre, door compartments in Adamawa; destroys 70,650kg skunk in Ekiti, Ondo forests Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National […]