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Lawal distributes N1bn drugs, medical consumables
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Thursday distributed drugs and other medical consumables worth N1billion to hospitals across the state. The drugs distribution was in line with the Governor’s policy of providing affordable healthcare services to all the citizens. Speaking while presenting the drugs and other medical consumables the governor said, ”After declaring state of emergency in healthcare, my administration…
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NCS confiscates military camouflage, illicit drugs at Onne Port
The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers has confiscated 12 containers laden with military/paramilitary equipment and illicit drugs worth N31 billion. Its Comptroller-General, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, stated this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday at Onne, Rivers. The seized items include 4,800 pairs of military/paramilitary camouflage, rain boots, various rubber footwear, chilly cutters and cough syrup with codeine. Others…
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NCS: Oyo/Osun command seizes drugs, contraband worth N713m
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted 2,448 wraps of Cannabis sativa and 2,667 used tyres in two and half months. The Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, disclosed this in Ibadan on Friday while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements between June 14 and Aug. 29. Oramalugo said other seized items include a used…
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Sultan Foundation donates drugs worth N1.7bn to Sokoto, Kebbi states
An NGO, the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD), has donated drugs and consumables worth N1.7 billion to the Sokoto and Kebbi governments. Handing over the items, SFPD Coordinator and the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Mera, said the foundation is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. ” The…
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Kebbi govt. distributes free drugs to 27,000 mentally ill patients
The Kebbi Government has distributed free drugs to about 27,000 mentally ill patients across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Zayyanu Umar-Aliero, made this known at Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua General Hospital, Zauro on Saturday. ”The distribution of drugs today marks another commencement of the fortnightly dispensation of free medical treatment to persons…
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Yusuf denies knowledge of drugs supply to 44 LGAs
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government councils of the state. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and the Director-General, Media and Publicity to Yusuf, Mr Sanusi Bature, issued in Kano…
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NDLEA seized 6,975.6kg of illicit drugs, arrests 1,720 suspects in Plateau in 2 years – Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 6,975.6kg of illicit drugs in Plateau in the last two years. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa said this when Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau visited him on Thursday in Abuja. Marwa said that the seizures also lead to the arrest of 1,720 suspects. He said the agency also secured…
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NDLEA smashes cocaine syndicates, intercepts multi-million naira illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted illicit drugs worth millions of naira during a recent nationwide intelligence-led operation. Mr Demi Babafemi, the Director, Media and Advocacy, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that 2.32kg of cocaine concealed in Ghanaian traditional fabric (Kente) en route the United Kingdom, was intercepted at a courier…
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NCS seizes illicit drugs worth N11bn in Rivers
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers, says it has confiscated seven containers of contraband drugs valued N11 billion. The Comptroller, Mr Muhammed Babandede, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Onne on Thursday. Babandede listed Codeine cough syrups, Chilly cutter, Hyergra tablets and Really Extra Diclofenac tablets as some of the items found in the containers.…
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NDLEA seizes illegal drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized consignments of Cocaine and ‘Loud’, a synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in incense candles in Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja stated that the seized drugs were also concealed in game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies’ native wears. Babafemi said that the consignments…
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Hisbah destroys N60m worth alcohol, illicit drugs in Katsina
The Katsina State Hisbah Board says it has destroyed seized alcohol and other illicit drugs worth N60 million in Funtua Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Hisbah Commander in the state, Dr Aminu Usman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Sunday. According to Umsan, no fewer than 1,750 crates of alcohol, and…
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NAFDAC seizes N12m aphrodisiacs, sex enhancing drugs in Sokoto
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized cartons of aphrodisiac products and sex enhancment drugs worth N12 million in Sokoto. NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Mr Garba Adamu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the agency’s patrol team made the seizures during routine patrol operations across markets in Sokoto and…
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Ensure no drug trafficker escapes justice—Yusuf tells Justice ministry
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed the office of the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to block legal loopholes exploited by drug traffickers to escape justice. Yusuf spoke during a visit to the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) on Sunday. He said it was unfortunate that some drug traffickers seek and obtain court orders for the release…
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Foundation laments stigmatisation against women drug users, others
Thinkers Children Foundation with support from YouthRISE Nigeria under the “We Are People” campaign, has urged people in communities to avoid stigmatising women and other ‘People Who Use Drugs (PWUD)’ in the society. The foundation, made the call in a town hall engagement with relevant stakeholders in order to increase community support for PWUD with special focus on women…
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C’River: NDLEA secures 19 convictions, seizes 525.6kg of illicit drugs
The Cross River command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it secured no fewer than 19 convictions for drug-related offences between January and June. The commander, Rachel Umebuali disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Friday. She said that a total of 142 persons were arrested for various drug-related …
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NDLEA arrests 360 suspects, prosecutes 197 for drug abuse in Anambra
Mr Daniel Onyishi, the Commander of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra, said the agency arrested 360 suspects in connection with drug related offences from June 2023 to June 2024. The commander also said that 197 persons were prosecuted for illicit drug trafficking in the state during the year under review. He made the disclosure during an event…
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NCWS advocates policies, community engagement against drug abuse
The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), has advocated the implementation of policies and programmes to end drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the country. The Acting National President of the council, Mrs Geraldine Ita-Etuk, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The News Agency…
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