Tag: Drug Abuse

NDLEA Arrests 35, Intercepts Heroin
March 13, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 35, Intercepts Heroin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 35 persons over alleged trafficking in various illicit drugs and substances. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday explained that operatives, acting on intelligence,...
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NDLEA Intercepts 778,190 Pills Of Tramadol, Others
March 6, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 778,190 Pills Of Tramadol, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Intercepted 778,190 pills of pharmaceutical opioids including tramadol from suspects in Taraba and other states. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday explained that...
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NDLEA Arrests Suspected Tramadol Dealer, Recovers 1,140 Capsules 
December 31, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Suspected Tramadol Dealer, Recovers 1,140 Capsules 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Katsina has arrested an alleged major supplier of tramadol in the state and recovered 1,140 capsules in his position.  Mr Mohammed Bashir, the NDLEA Commander in the state, made this known on...
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NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years 
December 28, 2022 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 18,940, Secures 3,324 Convictions In Two Years 

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 18,940 people for drug related offences in the last two years.  The Chairman and Chief  Executive of the agency, Brig-Gen Mohammed Buba -Marwa, made this known in Yola...
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FG Approves N580.5m For Armoured Vehicles To Fight Drug War
September 29, 2022 No Responses

FG Approves N580.5m For Armoured Vehicles To Fight Drug War

The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved N580.5 million for the procurement of four armoured vehicles to fight dangerous and illicit drugs by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).  Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federat...
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Customs Hands Over N1.4b Drugs To NDLEA
June 10, 2022 No Responses

Customs Hands Over N1.4b Drugs To NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, on Thursday, handed over tramadol, cannabis sativa and other drugs to the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Seme, Lagos State. Speaking at a press briefing, the Customs Area...
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NAFDAC Acquires 43 Toyota Hilux, 20 Camry, 4 Coaster Buses, 6 Hiace
February 28, 2022 No Responses

NAFDAC Acquires 43 Toyota Hilux, 20 Camry, 4 Coaster Buses, 6 Hiace

As part of measures to boost its operations, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken delivery of 73 new vehicles.   A statement sent to City Business News on Sunday by the agency’s resident media consultant,...
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Nigerian Navy Intercepts 32.9kg Cocaine Aboard Vessel
October 14, 2021 No Responses

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 32.9kg Cocaine Aboard Vessel

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 32.9kg of cocaine wrapped in 30 slabs aboard Motor Vessel (MV) Chayanee Naree.   Briefing Journalists on Thursday in Lagos, the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Commodore Bashir Mohammed, explained that ...
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NAFDAC DG: DRUG ABUSE POSES A REAL THREAT TO MENTAL HEALTH, NATIONAL SECURITY
August 16, 2021 No Responses

NAFDAC DG: DRUG ABUSE POSES A REAL THREAT TO MENTAL HEALTH, NATIONAL SECURITY

The future of Nigeria depends largely on the nature and quality of youth that the country produces today, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Moji Adeyeye has warned.  A statement issued by.....
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NAFDAC Tasks Stakeholders On Drug Abuse Eradication
June 23, 2021 No Responses

NAFDAC Tasks Stakeholders On Drug Abuse Eradication

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stressed the need for all stakeholders to work together towards eradicating the menace of drug abuse in the country.  Prof. Moji Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director General, made the ...
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NDLEA Intercepts 100,000 Bottles Of Codeine Syrup At Onne Port
June 13, 2021 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 100,000 Bottles Of Codeine Syrup At Onne Port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized no fewer than 100,000 bottles of codeine syrup with a total weight of 15,325 kgs at the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr...
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NAFDAC Warns Against Overdose Of Allergy Drugs
November 24, 2020 No Responses

NAFDAC Warns Against Overdose Of Allergy Drugs

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the general public to be careful of  taking more than  recommended doses of  popular over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicines.  The warning was contained in a...
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Aisha Buhari Implores Pharmacists On Drug Abuse
May 16, 2018 No Responses

Aisha Buhari Implores Pharmacists On Drug Abuse

Pharmacists have been urged to play their part in controlling the spread of drug abuse in the country.  The call was made by wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, while receiving members of Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALP)...
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Medical expert seeks ban on cough syrups
December 19, 2017 No Responses

Medical expert seeks ban on cough syrups

Dr Fatima Hassan, Pedeatric Consultant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), has called on the Federal Government to ban cough syrups in the country.  She made the call at the Senate Roundtable on Drug Abuse Epidemic in Kano on Monday....
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