Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested the long-wanted drug suspect popularly known as ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’, ending a 12-year manhunt. The suspect, […]
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Prison Warders in Kano Arrest Suspect Smuggling Drugs Hidden in Bread
A 20-year-old suspect, Muhammad Kabir Tishama, has been arrested by prison warders in Kano for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed inside a loaf of […]
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Good morning dear esteemed readers Catch up on the major stories shaping Nigeria today, led by a heartbreaking sports result, a landmark university agreement, and […]
Two Arrested Trying to Smuggle Drugs to Kano Prison Inmates
Kano, Nigeria – Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kano State have arrested two men for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs, including Indian […]
CDA News: Nigeria Daily Brief – Top 10 Headlines
Good morning dear esteemed readers!Start your week with the major headlines from across Nigeria, covering tragic losses, security crises, and political developments. 1. Boat Mishap […]
Customs, NDLEA Seize 30.1kg of Cocaine Hidden on Ship at Lagos Port
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 30 slabs of […]
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Good morning dear esteemed readers! A roundup of major news stories shaping Nigeria today, focusing on security triumphs, festive season preparations, and significant market developments. […]
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s bedroom at her Surulere residence in Lagos. The arrest, announced on Saturday, comes 20 months after NDLEA dismantled a cocaine trafficking syndicate in Lagos and Ogun states, leading to the earlier arrest of a couple, Bolanle and Olayinka Dauda, with 57.5kg of cocaine in May 2024. Nationwide Drug Busts: In other operations, NDLEA intercepted: · A 36-year-old businessman at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed Airport with 1,020 opioid pills bound for Italy. · A Beninoise woman at the Seme border with 3,400 tramadol tablets. · Multiple suspects in Kogi, Oyo, Osun, and Kaduna with large quantities of skunk, tramadol, and other illicit drugs. Agency’s Stance: NDLEA Chairman Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged sustained vigilance during the festive season. The arrested kingpin admitted ownership of the cocaine, valued at over ₦5 billion in street value. — Disclaimer: This report is based on a statement from the NDLEA. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. © 2025 CDA News Nigeria. All rights reserved.
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine […]
NDLEA Chief Backs School Drug Test Policy, Says It Will Curb Substance Abuse
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has stated that the newly introduced drug test policy for […]
CDA News: Nigeria Daily Brief – Top 10 Headlines
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is a clear and concise summary of the major developments from Nigerian newspapers this morning, covering a firm presidential […]