Buba Marwa
24 Dec
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in Kogi State by arresting 284 suspects between January and December 2024. During this period, the agency also seized 5,232,575kg of illicit drugs and counterfeit currency worth 2 million U.S. dollars and N20.4 million in various denominations. Mr Mustapha Yahuza, the NDLEA Commander for…
9 Oct
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. General Buba Marwa (retd), has appointed Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, former spokesperson for the agency, as Commander of the Tincan Island Port Strategic Command, Lagos. Commander Mitchell is a seasoned and astute officer with a wealth of experience in media relations, drug law…
9 Sep
By Femi Babafemi The name Marwa resonates with most Nigerians. In modern times, it is a name that is remembered for good reasons: a recurring decimal in the Nigerian military over the past 100 years; a reference point for excellent public administration in the past 30 years. Among Nigeria’s humongous population of about 220 million,…
5 Sep
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has declared that it will collaborate with international touring bikers group, Jeje Riders Nigeria to fight drug abuse among youths and children of age across the country.
30 Aug 2024
One of the insightful takeaways from the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests is our involuntary recognition of the baleful utility of thugs or of persons with intimidating appearance or mannerisms in our public affairs.
25 Aug 2024
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N2.2 billion worth of codeine bottles at the Lagos port. The agency also smashed a five-member female drug trafficking gang and arrested two individuals for selling drug-laced cookies and cakes online in Edo State. The arrests were revealed in a statement by NDLEA’s Director of Media…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) detox centre have strengthened partnership on the campaign against drug abuse, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users.
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