drug – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:37:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png drug – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Customs Hands Over Expired Drugs Worth N3.7bn to NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:05:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465990 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja, has handed over three truckloads of expired pharmaceutical products valued at N3.7 billion to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for proper disposal. The event, which took place at the NCS office in Ikeja, Lagos, underscores the growing collaboration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/feed/ 0 Nigeria Customs Service hands over 25 containers of confiscated pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:28:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461735 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially handed over 25 containers filled with confiscated pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in what has been described as one of the largest coordinated anti-smuggling operations involving controlled and unregistered drugs in recent years. The handover ceremony took place at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/feed/ 0 NDLEA Arrests 300 Suspects, Seizes 190kg of Drugs in Akwa Ibom https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-300-suspects-seizes-190kg-of-drugs-in-akwa-ibom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-300-suspects-seizes-190kg-of-drugs-in-akwa-ibom/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381053 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 300 suspects and seized 190.419 kg of hard drugs in Akwa Ibom between July 2023 and May 2024. NDLEA Commander in Akwa Ibom, Obot Bassey, disclosed this at a news conference held in Uyo on Friday to mark the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-300-suspects-seizes-190kg-of-drugs-in-akwa-ibom/feed/ 0 NDLEA Nasarawa Seizes 7,149 Kilograms of Drugs in One Year https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nasarawa-seizes-7149-kilograms-of-drugs-in-one-year/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nasarawa-seizes-7149-kilograms-of-drugs-in-one-year/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380888 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Nasarawa State Command has announced the seizure of 7,149 kilograms of drugs between July 2023 and June 2024. Peter Onche-Odaudu, the NDLEA Commander in the state, disclosed this at a news briefing on Thursday in Lafia. The briefing was part of the week-long activities to mark the 2024 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nasarawa-seizes-7149-kilograms-of-drugs-in-one-year/feed/ 0 Diddy’s Assistant, Brendan Paul Charged With Felony Drug Possession https://www.theinfostride.com/diddys-assistant-brendan-paul-charged-with-felony-drug-possession/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diddys-assistant-brendan-paul-charged-with-felony-drug-possession/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:40:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376765 Diddy’s associate, Brendan Paul has been charged with one felony count of drug possession. Recall that Brendan who worked as Diddy’s main assistant was arrested in March at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport after feds raided the plane and found cocaine and marijuana candy. Paul has now been arrested and taken into custody at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diddys-assistant-brendan-paul-charged-with-felony-drug-possession/feed/ 0 GSK Exit Sparks 1000% Surge in Drug Prices in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/gsk-exit-sparks-1000-surge-in-drug-prices-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gsk-exit-sparks-1000-surge-in-drug-prices-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:01:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361000 Following the recent announcement of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) withdrawal from the Nigerian pharmaceutical market, there has been a substantial surge in the prices of GSK medications, with reports indicating increases as high as 1000%. The abrupt rise in costs has triggered widespread concern among Nigerians, who have taken to social media to express their frustrations. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gsk-exit-sparks-1000-surge-in-drug-prices-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 I Feel Bad For The Fact That Lamar Odom Will Forever Be Remembered As A Drug User – Khloe Kardashian https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-bad-for-the-fact-that-lamar-odom-will-forever-be-remembered-as-a-drug-user-khloe-kardashian/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-bad-for-the-fact-that-lamar-odom-will-forever-be-remembered-as-a-drug-user-khloe-kardashian/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:41:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350285 Popular celebrity, Khloe Kardashian has come out to admit that she still feels bad for her exes, Lamar Odom and Tristan Thompson every single day. She recently had her say during the recent episode of KURTW, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she feels bad for the fact that Lamar Odom is forever [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-bad-for-the-fact-that-lamar-odom-will-forever-be-remembered-as-a-drug-user-khloe-kardashian/feed/ 0 Atiku may compromise presidency – APC defends Tinubu over drug allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-may-compromise-presidency-apc-defends-tinubu-over-drug-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-may-compromise-presidency-apc-defends-tinubu-over-drug-allegations/#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340233 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has said Atiku Abubakar lacks the character to lead Nigeria. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Media and Publicity Director, said the former Vice President may be used against national interest. Onanuga reacted to the demand made on Sunday by the campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-may-compromise-presidency-apc-defends-tinubu-over-drug-allegations/feed/ 0 How Nigeria can bring down drug importation from 70% to 30% by 2025 says NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:06:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315802 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed how Nigeria can reduce the importation of drugs from its current 70% to 30% by 2025. The food and drug regulator who is pushing towards making it possible said that this could be achieved through increased local manufacturing of drugs. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/feed/ 0 43 Drug Dealers, Users Arrested by NDLEA In Ondo, Nasarawa, Benue Raids https://www.theinfostride.com/43-drug-dealers-users-arrested-by-ndlea-in-ondo-nasarawa-benue-raids/ https://www.theinfostride.com/43-drug-dealers-users-arrested-by-ndlea-in-ondo-nasarawa-benue-raids/#respond Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:25:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303594 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested no fewer than 43 dealers and consumers of illicit substances in Nasarawa, Benue, and Ondo States. Following a series of raids tagged ‘offensive action’ in the states, the agency revealed that operatives recovered 137.55 kilograms of assorted drugs. In Nasarawa State, NDLEA operatives backed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/43-drug-dealers-users-arrested-by-ndlea-in-ondo-nasarawa-benue-raids/feed/ 0 NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Going To Italy And Turkey, Arrests Suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-drugs-going-to-italy-and-turkey-arrests-suspects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-drugs-going-to-italy-and-turkey-arrests-suspects/#respond Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:13:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302846 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Saturday 31st July 2021 intercepted drugs headed from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA in Ikeja, Lagos, to various destinations in Italy and Turkey . First, a male passenger, Egbon Osarodion going to Milan, Italy was arrested at the airport’s Gate A departure hall during outward clearance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-drugs-going-to-italy-and-turkey-arrests-suspects/feed/ 0 The Drug Situation In Nigeria Is A Public Health Crisis — Dr Osagie Ehanire https://www.theinfostride.com/the-drug-situation-in-nigeria-is-a-public-health-crisis-dr-osagie-ehanire/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:55:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241628 The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has come out to say that the present drug situation in Nigeria is a public health crisis. Dr. Osagie revealed this during the 2-day 22nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFON) in Abuja on Friday. Ehanire said the 2018 [...]

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]]> We Need Stiffer Punishment For Drug Traffickers – NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-need-stiffer-punishment-for-drug-traffickers-nafdac/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:21:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240766 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has asked for meaner punishment for drug traffickers and importers of illegal drugs into Nigeria. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the agency revealed this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. According to her, the sentences being given to peddlers of Tramadol [...]

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]]> We Don’t Want More Youths Dying Because Of Drug Overdose – Bow Wow https://www.theinfostride.com/we-dont-want-more-youths-dying-because-of-drug-overdose-bow-wow/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:09:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216515 Bow Wow is sending a huge message to kids and young people on the reasons they should stay away from drugs. If you are a 90s baby, then the name Bow Wow rings a bell because he certainly was one of the biggest child celebrities in the early 2000s. Well even though it looked all [...]

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]]> Demi Lovato Is Awake And With Her Family – Rep https://www.theinfostride.com/demi-lovato-is-awake-and-with-her-family-rep/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:43:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211852 Demi Lovato has suffered a drug overdose which has landed her in the hospital. According to reports, Demi was transported by ambulance from a home in the Hollywood Hills just before noon on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, where she received treatment. Law enforcement sources, according to reports, tell says Demi was treated with Narcan, an [...]

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]]> Our Youths Must Curb Drug Abuse – Solomon Dalung https://www.theinfostride.com/our-youths-must-curb-drug-abuse-solomon-dalung/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:18:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209344 Mr Solomon Dalung on Wednesday called for the reorientation and change in psyche of youths to curb drug abuse and all forms of crimes. Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems including academic difficulties, health related problems, poor peer relationships and consequences for family members, community and society. “The negative [...]

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]]> Churches Should Join In The Fight Against Drug Abuse – Sule Momodu https://www.theinfostride.com/churches-should-join-in-the-fight-against-drug-abuse-sule-momodu/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:26:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201858 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anambra Command, says 22 persons were convicted for drug offences between January 2017 and February 2018. Mr Sule Momodu, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. He said 19 convictions were secured in 2017 while three were secured in February 2018. “The agency [...]

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]]> Our Children Need Drug Rehabilitation Centres – Remi Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/our-children-need-drug-rehabilitation-centres-remi-tinubu/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:11:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185045 Remi Tinubu has told Nigerian men to be more responsible for their households as their irresponsibility could be a pivotal cause of the drug abuse problem in the country. She said, “Nigerian men need to do a lot in taking care of their wives and showing care. Who is supposed to take care of the [...]

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]]> I Am Worried About The Drug Menace In The North – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-worried-about-the-drug-menace-in-the-north-bukola-saraki/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:27:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183681 Bukola Saraki has shown his concern with the widespread abuse of drug by youths in the northern region of the country. He promised that to solve the problem, he’ll ensure that the National Assembly reviews all of the country’s relevant laws on abuse. He urged Nigerians to notice the impact that the drug abuse problem [...]

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]]> Abuja Pharmacists Want Meaner Penalties For Drug Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-pharmacists-want-meaner-penalties-for-drug-trafficking/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:00:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169905 Mr Jelili Kilani, Chairman of PSN FCT Branch, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday to mark International day of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The day is marked on June 26 annually by the United Nations and the 2017 theme is ‘Listen first’. Kilani [...]

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]]> UNITAID Set To Release Latest AIDS Drug In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/unitaid-set-to-release-latest-aids-drug-in-nigeria/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:51:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169892 Unitaid is to roll out a generic version of the latest AIDS drug that can improve and prolong the lives of tens of thousands of people who suffer severe side effects and resistance to other treatments in Nigeria. Unitaid, a global health initiative said a generic of Dolutegravir (DTG), first approved in the U.S. in [...]

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]]> Chris Brown Addresses Drug Addiction Reports https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-brown-addresses-drug-addiction-reports/ Sat, 04 Mar 2017 23:28:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158136 Rumors of drug addiction have continually trailed Chris Brown and a new investigative report published on Thursday, March 2, 2017, by Billboard on the America star’s struggle with substance abuse further buttresses this point. The father-of-one has now shared his opinion on the reports via his Instagram stories on Friday, March 3, 2017, and contrary [...]

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]]> Diamond Platnumz Probed Over Drug Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/diamond-platnumz-probed-over-drug-trafficking/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:17:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157734 Diamond Platnumz was on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, summoned by the Tanzania Revenue Authority over drug trafficking links. The Tanzanian sweetheart was asked to hand in a report on his source of wealth and a statement on his tax returns over drug trafficking links in the country. The singer who recently welcomed a baby boy [...]

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]]> Gov Ifeanyi Uwguanyi To Partner NDLEA To Fight Drug Abuse https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-ifeanyi-uwguanyi-to-partner-ndlea-to-fight-drug-abuse/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:17:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134089 Gov. Ifeanyi Uwguanyi of Enugu State says his administration would partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against drug abuse and trafficking. Ugwuanyi said this in Enugu on Monday while marking this year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a theme: “Listen to Children and Youths First”. [...]

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]]> We Must End Drug Abuse – Aisha Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-end-drug-abuse-aisha-buhari/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:10:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134083 The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Monday in Abuja, called on government and relevant stakeholders to intensify effort to end drug abuse in the country. The call is contained in a statement signed by Malam Zakariyau Nadabo, the Director Media to the wife of the President, to mark the International Day against [...]

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]]> Katsina State To Check Illicit Drug Consumption, Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-state-to-check-illicit-drug-consumption-trafficking/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:00:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123193 The Katsina State Government says it is taking stiffer measures, including the declaration of a “state emergency”, toward halting the consumption and trafficking on illicit drugs. Its Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hajiya Badiya Hassan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Monday, that the measure was to rescue young girls and women [...]

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]]> Snoop Dogg Loses $200K To Italian Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/snoop-dogg-loses-200k-to-italian-customs/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:16:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122680 Barely one week after he was arrested by the Swedish police for suspected drug use, legendary rapper, Snoop Dogg have lost an estimated $200K to Italian Customs. According to reports, the Gin and Juice rapper got into trouble with Italian Customs agents after he was stopped for entering the country with more cash than usual. [...]

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]]> 149 Drug Dealers Jailed Last Year https://www.theinfostride.com/149-drug-dealers-jailed-last-year/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:24:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117283 The Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, Jan. 4, disclosed that no less than 149 drug dealers were convicted in 2015. As contained in a statement, the anti-graft agency said three of the offenders were jailed for life. “One of the convicts will spend 25 years behind bars [...]

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]]> Wenger Demands Drug Cheats Rule Change https://www.theinfostride.com/wenger-demands-drug-cheats-rule-change/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:13:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108468 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ordered Uefa change their rules on doping because he claims the current regulations don’t do enough to cancel out drug cheats. Wenger has been vocal against doping and questioned why Uefa rulings means there is no way of disqualifying a team from continental competition unless more than two players fail [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > NDLEA Redeploys Lagos Airport Commander, Hamza, To Kano https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ndlea-redeploys-lagos-airport-commander-hamza-to-kano/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:31:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ndlea-redeploys-lagos-airport-commander-hamza-to-kano/ The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade has approved the redeployment of the commander at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Commander of Narcotics (CN), Hamza Umar to Kano State Command. According to a press statement released by the Agency on Monday, Hamza takes over as Kano State commander [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > NDLEA Nabs Mother Of Three For Drug Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ndlea-nabs-mother-of-three-for-drug-trafficking/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:30:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ndlea-nabs-mother-of-three-for-drug-trafficking/ Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos are currently trying to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged involvement of a thirty-eight year old mother of three over attempt to export 2.04kg of cannabis to South Africa. The dried weed that tested positive for cannabis was [...]

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]]> NDLEA Intercepts 57m Naira Worth Of Cocaine Concealed In Tins At Lagos Airport | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-n57m-worth-of-cocaine-concealed-in-tins-at-lagos-airport-news/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:30:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/ndlea-intercepts-n57m-worth-of-cocaine-concealed-in-tins-at-lagos-airport-news/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recorded another major success in its war against drug trafficking following its interception of 7.576kg of white cocaine and 3.885kg of crack cocaine being smuggled from Brazil. The total weight of the drugs, 11.461kg has an estimated street value of N57 million. The NDLEA also announced that its [...]

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]]> Arik Staff Lived An Ostentatious Lifestyle Far Beyond His Salary – NDLEA | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/arik-staff-lived-an-ostentatious-lifestyle-far-beyond-his-salary-ndlea-news/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:30:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/arik-staff-lived-an-ostentatious-lifestyle-far-beyond-his-salary-ndlea-news/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Saturday, said it had obtained footage from a closed-circuit television showing the Arik Air crew member, Ikechukwu Oliver, the main accomplice, who works as a catering loader, smuggling three bags of cocaine among food supplies. The agency had also invited a 32-year-old younger brother of the main suspect, [...]

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]]> NDLEA To Probe Arik Air Over Staff Arrested With 105m Naira Cocaine At Heathrow Airport | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-to-probe-arik-air-over-staff-arrested-with-n105m-cocaine-at-heathrow-airport-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ndlea-to-probe-arik-air-over-staff-arrested-with-n105m-cocaine-at-heathrow-airport-nigeria/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has commenced an investigation into the operations of Arik Airlines after a member of its staff was arrested with cocaine in London. In a statement Tuesday, the NDLEA said a “full scale”‎ investigation would unmask those behind the criminal act. Chika Egwu Udensi, an air steward with Arik Airline, [...]

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]]> NDLEA Arrests Two Artisans For Cocaine Trafficking | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nabs-two-artisans-for-cocaine-trafficking-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nabs-two-artisans-for-cocaine-trafficking-nigeria/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:30:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ndlea-nabs-two-artisans-for-cocaine-trafficking-nigeria/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Nabbed two artisans at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos for cocaine trafficking. The suspects, Emeka Emehelu (39) an automotive technician and Aduaka Christopher (38), a baker, were arrested by the agency as they returned from Brazil. The Lagos Airport NDLEA Commander, Mr. Hamzar Umar, stated that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-nabs-two-artisans-for-cocaine-trafficking-nigeria/feed/ 1 NDLEA Intercepts Traveler With N48m Cash Along Abaji-Abuja Expressway | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-traveler-with-n48m-cash-along-abaji-abuja-expressway-nigeria/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:42:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ndlea-intercepts-traveler-with-n48m-cash-along-abaji-abuja-expressway-nigeria/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abuja has arrested a 25-five-year old man, John Okafor, with N48,450,000 during a routine surveillance on the Abaji-Abuja Expressway. The anti-narcotics agency also arrested a cannabis dealer, Chukwuka Ugbai, with 79 bags of dried weeds weighing 817kg, which tested positive for cannabis. The agency’s Federal Capital Territory [...]

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]]> Davido Talks About His Encounter With A Homeless Man That Changed His Thoughts About Life https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-talks-about-his-encounter-with-a-homeless-man-that-changed-his-thoughts-about-life/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:30:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/davido-talks-about-his-encounter-with-a-homeless-man-that-changed-his-thoughts-about-life/ The Omo Baba Olowo of Nigerian music, Davido is currently in the States. He revealed how he recently met a man who changed his perception on life. Davido posted a photo on his Instagram page with a touching caption. He wrote: – It hurts me that this man was homeless… He spoke to me yesterday for [...]

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]]> Ebola: S/West Governors Meet, Strategize On How To Curb Spread https://www.theinfostride.com/ebola-swest-governors-meet-strategize-on-how-to-curb-spread/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:15:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/ebola-swest-governors-meet-strategize-on-how-to-curb-spread/ Southwest Governors met yesterday in Lagos State on how to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the death of a nurse, the first Nigerian victim, on Tuesday. The meeting, which held at the Ikeja Office of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), was attended by Governors Olusegun Mimiko [...]

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]]> NDLEA Arrest 104 Suspects, Seize 1,000kg Of Cannabis In Taraba https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrest-104-suspects-seize-1000kg-of-cannabis-in-taraba/ Sun, 29 Jun 2014 23:15:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/ndlea-arrest-104-suspects-seize-1000kg-of-cannabis-in-taraba/ The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it arrested 104 suspects involved in various drug related offenses in Taraba between January and June. Mr Yusuf Kwajafa, the agency commandant in the state, told newsmen in Jalingo that the suspects were arrested with assorted illicit drugs at various locations across the state. Kwajafa [...]

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]]> US restauranteur Christian Berdouare buys Pablo Escobar’s Miami house https://www.theinfostride.com/us-restauranteur-christian-berdouare-buys-pablo-escobars-miami-house/ Fri, 09 May 2014 21:45:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41560 The owner of a Miami restaurant chain has paid nearly $10 million for a luxurious beach-front home in the US city once owned by famous Colombian drug trafficker Pablo Escobar. Christian Berdouare, owner of the Chicken Kitchen restaurants and one of…

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]]> Thai security forces shoot dead seven drug suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/thai-security-forces-shoot-dead-seven-drug-suspects/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 04:44:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35105 Thai security forces shot dead seven suspected drug smugglers and seized hundreds of thousands of methamphetamine pills after a firefight in the Golden Triangle border region, an official said Saturday. The clash broke out late Friday in the mountains…

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]]> Top Mexican cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia cooperating with US https://www.theinfostride.com/top-mexican-cartel-leader-ismael-el-mayo-zambada-garcia-cooperating-with-us/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 03:57:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34822 A son of fugitive Mexican cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and is cooperating with the American government, US authorities revealed. Arrested in Mexico in 2009 and extradited to the United…

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]]> Brazil: Soldiers occupy notorious Rio slum ahead of World Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil-soldiers-occupy-notorious-rio-slum-ahead-of-world-cup/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:08:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33572 Thousands of soldiers in armored vehicles, trucks and on foot fanned out across Rio de Janeiro's most notorious slum on Saturday to shore up security before the World Cup. The move is the latest attempt to drive drug gangs out of the notorious Mare…

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]]> Novartis replaces top Japan executives over drug trial scandal https://www.theinfostride.com/novartis-replaces-top-japan-executives-over-drug-trial-scandal/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:38:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32722 Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said on Thursday it was replacing the top executives at its Japanese unit over allegations the division hid serious potential side effects of leukaemia treatments from regulators. David Epstein, the head of the firm…

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]]> Customs Arrest Nigerien Drug Kingpin In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-arrest-nigerien-drug-kingpin-in-katsina-state/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:23:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=22558 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have arrested a notorious Nigerien drug kingpin, Abubakar Woru, 45, with a car loaded with 681 rolls of tramadol capsules in Katsina State. . The Customs Area controller, Alhaji Yerima Abubakar said at a press conference on Wednesday in Katsina, that the suspect had been on the customs watch list [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s drug agency warns on funding, overstretch https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-drug-agency-warns-on-funding-overstretch/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:53:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=20920 From heroin stashed in human hair to drugs concealed in tins of sardines, Nigeria's anti-narcotics agency is used to having to deal with increasingly ingenious attempts at smuggling. But where once the west African nation was only a key staging post…

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]]> 40,000 Petitioners Want President Obama To Kick Justin Bieber Out Of US https://www.theinfostride.com/40000-petitioners-want-president-obama-to-kick-justin-bieber-out-of-us/ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:02:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=14878 Many people in America (Non- Belieber) are not happy with Justin Bieber’s behavior especially with his marijuana and alcohol use. They want President Obama to kick him out of US back to Canada.. Sadly it takes about 100 000 petitioners for President Obama to address the issue and they have only 40 0000 petitioners. Many [...]

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]]> ‘I’m Not Wanted In The US’, Kashamu Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-wanted-in-the-us-kashamu-insists/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:23:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13840 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP chieftain, Buruji Kashamu has insisted that he’s not the same as the person wanted in the United States of America over drug related offences. . Buruji in a statement by his media advisor, Austin Oniyokor yesterday stated that he was making the clarification as a result of “yet another obviously twisted [...]

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]]> ‘I’m Not Wanted In US’, Kashamu Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-wanted-in-us-kashamu-insists/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:03:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13828 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP chieftain, Buruji Kashamu has insisted that he’s not the same as the person wanted in the United States of America over drug related offences. . Buruji in a statement by his media advisor, Austin Oniyokor yesterday stated that he was making the clarification as a result of “yet another obviously twisted [...]

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]]> Japan’s health ministry to file criminal complaint against Novartis https://www.theinfostride.com/japans-health-ministry-to-file-criminal-complaint-against-novartis/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:36:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8925 Japan's health ministry will Wednesday file a criminal complaint against the local arm of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis over alleged exaggerated advertising for a popular blood-pressure drug, Kyodo News agency reported. Novartis Pharma KK has…

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