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Ex-international, others caught in NDLEA drug bust with 22.6kg of cocaine, meth at airports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, apprehending former international footballer, Segun George Hunkarin and...

Breaking: Timileyin Ajayi to die by hanging for dismembering corps member, Salome

Justice has been served for Salome Adaidu as the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by...

Benue Special Adviser Suspended Over Sextortion, Cyberbullying allegations

Following the arrest of Dr. Aondona Mkor, Benue State’s Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Gov. Hyacinth Alia has suspended him, effective...

Woman Busted in Lagos with 2.20kg Cocaine En Route to India for Surgery

In continuation of crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old makeup artist,...

EFCC Cracks Down on Benue Governor’s Aide for Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying

For allegedly committing sextortion and cyber bullying, the Special Adviser to Benue Governor on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, has been...

Lagos’ Most Wanted Hired Killer, Kidnapper Arrested in Ogun After Decade-Long Manhunt

After being on the loose for over a decade, the most wanted vicious and notorious hired killer in Lagos State, Wasiu Akinwande aka...

Police Crack Abuja Kidnapping Ring, Arrest Three Masterminds

Three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a series of deadly abductions in Abuja and neighbouring states have been apprehended, the Federal Capital Territory...

Cocaine in the Gut: NDLEA Intercepts Iran-Bound Traveler with 53 Wraps

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made another significant arrest in its fight against international drug trafficking. Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka, a 44-year-old...

Four Filipinos, Eight Nigerians Jailed for Cybercrime Offences

In a landmark judgment, a Federal High Court in Lagos today convicted and sentenced four Filipino nationals and eight Nigerians for their involvement...

Trial of Wema Bank Staff, Others in N8.9bIn Cyber Heist Stalled by Sallah

The N8.9 billion cyber heist perpetrated at Wema Bank Plc has hit a snag, with court proceedings involving three bank employees and four...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Substances Disguised as Green Tea

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted at least 66 parcels of...

Nigerian “Tech Queen” Arrested for Multimillion-Dollar US Government Fraud

Nigerian tech enthusiast, Sapphire Egemasi, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for her alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud...

NDLEA’s Major Blow to Drug Trade: N6.5bln Opioids Intercepted, 2 Britons Held  

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a substantial haul of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in...

Major Win for FCT Police: Notorious Robber Neutralized, 7 Arrested

In a significant win against crime, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s Scorpion Squad has led a joint tactical operation to dismantle...

NDLEA nabs two octogenarians in N3.2bln opioid bust

In a series of nationwide raids, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a surprising group, including two octogenarians – 80-year-old...

Cocaine trafficking: Court convicts 10 Thai sailors, vessel, slams $4.3m fine

In a significant victory against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured a conviction at the Federal High Court...