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NDLEA Pushes for Drug Tests on NYSC Members

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), said the agency is tackling drug abuse by promoting…

NDLEA: 1 million People in Oyo State Abuse Illicit Drugs

  THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than one million people in Oyo State are involved in illicit drug consumption. The NDLEA State Commander, Olayinka Joe-Fadile, disclosed this on Wednesday during a campaign rally against drug abuse in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign…

14m Nigerians Abuse Drugs – NDLEA

  THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to abuse harmful drugs. The Deputy Commander, Ondo State Command, NDLEA, Mrs Yetunde Joyifous, made the disclosure at a drug abuse awareness programme,…

FRSC, NDLEA Partner to Curb Drugged Driving

  THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other stakeholders in a campaign against illicit drug use by motorists across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The…

NDLEA Seeks Collaboration With Western Naval Command

THE Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. MG Oamen, has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Tincan Island Port Strategic Command of collaboration in combating illicit drug trafficking. This  is according to a statement by…

NDLEA Chairman Advocates Severe Penalties To Drug Traffickers

    National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has emphasised the need for prompt conviction and severe sentencing of drug traffickers to deter foreigners from bringing illicit substances into Nigeria. Marwa’s statement comes after a…