Advertisement The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has clarified that eight agencies of the Federal Government are allowed to operate and have physical representation at the ports in the country by virtue of a 2011 presidential directive. A statement signed by Mr Ibrahim Nasiru, a Principal Manager, Public Affairs at the Authority listed the eight agencies…
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NDLEA arrests 386 persons for drug peddling in Plateau
The Plateau State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has said that 386 persons, consisting 369 males and 17 females, were arrested over drug peddling in 2016. State Commander (NDLEA), Dr. Ngozi Madubuike, made the disclosure in Jos the Plateau State Capital. According to her, “Those convicted are currently serving jail terms…
NDLEA Arrests Suspect Notorious Drug Baron
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a suspected notorious drug baron, Azubuike Odugwe, over unlawful importation of 1.025kg of cocaine. The agency’s Spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said in a statement Friday that the arrest was made during inward screening of passengers on Emirates airline flight from Dubai. It said that Odugwe…