The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to impose a death penalty on those convicted of drug trafficking for third reading. This followed the presentation of a report on behalf of the joint committees on judiciary and drugs and narcotics by Borno North Senator, Tahir Monguno. In his presentation, Monguno said there is a […]
I was never arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia – Sola Sobowale
Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has debunked rumours surrounding her alleged arrest and death sentence for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. While appearing on the ‘Deep Drive’ podcast hosted by Teju Babyface, the ‘King Of Boys’ star recalled that when she left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, lots of negative reports were published about her, […]
NDLEA arrests traffickers bound for India, Oman
Drug Trafficking: United Nations assures NDLEA of support
The United Nations has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of support to succeed in its onerous task of curbing the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The Deputy Secretary General of the UN, Amina J Mohammed gave the assurance when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief […]
Drug trafficking: Dutch football star Quincy Promes sentenced to 6 years in prison
Former Netherlands international, Quincy Promes has been sentenced to six years in prison for smuggling more than 1,350kg of cocaine. The 32-year-old, who currently plays for Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow, was charged last May over his alleged involvement in smuggling more than 1,350kg of cocaine with a value of £65 million. However, two […]
NDLEA declares ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye wanted over drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the suspect, who was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of Queen Christmas Foundation, […]