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Police Hand Over 161kg of Seized Drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

The Nigeria Police Force in Bauchi State has handed over 161 kilograms of seized illicit drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

95News•12/5/2025

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NDLEA Seizes Over 1,000kg of Cannabis in Edo, Arrests Two Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant bust in Edo State, seizing an astounding 1,046 kilograms of cannabis and apprehending two suspects. This strategic operation dealt a major blow to a drug supply chain that had been under surveillance, disrupting plans for distribution across neighboring states. The NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug networks and prosecuting all involved.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/27/2025

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NDLEA Seizes N6.7bn Opioids, Arrests Drug Kingpin and Five Others in Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug cartel in Lagos, arresting an alleged baron and five accomplices while seizing opioids valued at over N6.7 billion from a secret warehouse in a residential estate.

95News•11/26/2025

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Cross River Teacher, Wife Arrested with 360 Bags of Marijuana

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a secondary school teacher and his wife in Cross River State after discovering 360 bags of marijuana in their possession.

95News•11/20/2025

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NDLEA seizes 396,000 tramadol capsules at Yola airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced the interception of 396,000 tramadol capsules at Yola airport on Friday, November 14, 2025. The operation forms part of ongoing nationwide raids targeting drug syndicates and illicit pharmaceutical shipments.

95News•11/17/2025

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NDLEA partners with US and UK agencies to investigate ₦338bn cocaine seizure at Lagos port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a joint investigation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to uncover the cartel behind a massive ₦338 billion cocaine haul intercepted at Tincan Island Port, Lagos.

95News•11/11/2025

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Five Drug Traffickers Jailed in Lagos, Assets Forfeited to Federal Government

Five drug traffickers have been jailed in Lagos, and properties including a Range Rover and a Lekki apartment have been forfeited to the Federal Government following NDLEA’s crackdown on international drug syndicates.

95News•11/7/2025

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Abba Kyari Defends Asset Declaration, Says Undeclared Properties Belonged to Late Father

The properties in question belonged to my late father, not me.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/5/2025

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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s Nightclub

A Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s Proxy Lagos Night Club over allegations of drug trafficking, following a raid that uncovered large quantities of nitrous oxide.

95News•11/5/2025

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NDLEA arrests musician and busts Lagos drug lab producing synthetic cannabis “Colos” in major crackdown

This operation confirms that synthetic cannabis production has moved from importation to local labs, posing new challenges for drug enforcement in Nigeria," said NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi.

95News•11/3/2025