NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Lagos State Mobile Courts remand six suspects for attacking LASTMA officers during an enforcement operation at Airport Road. 56 vehicles were impounded. Read the full details.
Ghana deports 42 Nigerians for alleged involvement in prostitution and fraud. Ashanti Regional Minister praises immigration service. Read details on the crackdown.
NDLEA operatives arrest Simbiat Shodunke, a key syndicate member, with 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in her kids' room in Lagos. Agency intercepts Italy-bound opioids in nationwide crackdown.
NDLEA boss Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) defends new compulsory drug tests for students, calling it a strategic move to protect youths. Learn about the partnership with Taraba State University.
NDLEA operatives arrest a key female drug cartel member in Lagos, recovering 23.50kg of cocaine worth over N5 billion from her children's room. Read the full story of the ongoing crackdown.
Niger State NDLEA commander reveals over 100 convictions and massive drug seizures from Jan-Nov 2025. Public intelligence key to success. Read the full report.
Nigerian troops have eliminated three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara State during Operation Forest Sanity IV. Read the full report on the latest military success.
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
Mabel Hussaini files suit against IGP, EFCC, and estranged husband for unlawful arrest and detention. She demands N50m in damages and a halt to police interference in civil matters. Read the full story.
NDLEA raises alarm over Nigeria's worsening drug abuse, intercepts dangerous substances in Delta. Commander Halilu Hamidu cites UNODC data showing 14.4% of Nigerians use drugs. Read more.
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new corporate logo and destroyed pirated books worth N141.5 million seized in Ogun and Oyo states. Read more on the fight against piracy.
The Nigeria Police Force's plan to resume tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2, 2026, sparks a legal battle with the NBA, which warns of contempt. Read the full details.
US military forces killed eight people in strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific. The controversial campaign, part of 'Operation Southern Spear,' has now claimed at least 95 lives.
The Nigeria Police Force will restart enforcement of tinted glass permits on January 2, 2026, citing rising security threats. Motorists must regularise documentation.
The Nigeria Police Force announces the resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement on January 2, 2026, citing security concerns. The move sparks public debate as the case remains in court.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA operatives intercept massive drug haul across Nigeria, arresting suspects in Delta, Imo, Adamawa, and other states. Brig-Gen Marwa commands officers for their efforts.
As the Nigerian Publishers Association marks 60 years, industry leaders warn that policy instability and rampant piracy threaten the survival of Nigeria's book ecosystem. Key solutions proposed.
Nigeria's NDLEA has intercepted over 7.6 million tramadol pills and 76,273kg of cannabis in a major nationwide operation. Multiple arrests made. Read the full details of the drug bust.
The Nigeria Police Force has formed a special enforcement team to ensure compliance with President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIP duties. Monitoring in Lagos shows high compliance.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, including children, in Kaduna. The operation also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and N1.6 million ransom money. Read the full details of the successful mission.
A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.
A South African court sentences a Nigerian national and a local associate to a combined 37 years for drug trafficking. Read the full details of the methamphetamine bust and convictions.
ECOWAS Court delegation concludes a week-long study visit to European human rights institutions to improve enforcement of its own rulings. Discover the key takeaways.
NDLEA uncovers sophisticated drug network distributing Canadian Loud cannabis disguised as Christmas cookies through WhatsApp. Multiple arrests made across Nigeria in major crackdown.
NDDC partners with Blake and Harper Ltd to launch anti-drug abuse campaign across Akwa Ibom schools. Initiative targets youth substance abuse with awareness walks and educational programs.
The FCT Administration has begun enforcement on 1,095 revoked property titles in highbrow Abuja districts. Owners failed to settle ground rent and other statutory payments despite repeated notices.
Nigeria establishes joint committee to recruit 30,000 police officers, enhancing national security through transparent recruitment process. Learn about this crucial security initiative.