The Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Mr. Segun Odunmbaku, recently hosted senior officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Council Secretariat to strengthen efforts against drug-related challenges in the community. The NDLEA delegation, led by ACN Olorode Pascal, Commander of the Ojodu LCDA Command and Mr. Edward Ukpong, Deputy […]
By Felix Kuyinu A case against an alleged drug dealer, Jimoh Olowoidigede, has been adjourned due to his ill-health. Justice Deinde Dipeolu, at the Federal High Court on Monday, postponed the case till Tuesday. The suspect is facing trial on a six count charge bordering on conspiracy, trafficking 704 kilograms of cannabis sativa, running a […]
By Felix Kuyinu One Ademola Oke has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment over illicit drug peddling. Oke, 49-year-old carpenter, and father to six children, was arraigned at the Lagos State High Court where he was sentenced by Justice Ayokunle Faji. The sentencing was held after the convict pleaded guilty to the offence. During his […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos High Court in Ikeja has convicted three persons for being involved in drug peddling. 40-year old Bolanle Dauda was apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA operatives at Ibiye, Badagry Expressway. NDLEA disclosed that Dauda, on Saturday 25th May 2024, was caught with 42 blocks of cocaine weighing […]
By Felix Kuyinu Justice Dipeolu Deinde of the Federal High Court in Ikeja Lagos has convicted a man to 25 years imprisonment following his arraignement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA for drug peddling. NDLEA prosecuted the offender, Freeman Ogbonna, after his arrest at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja. The NDLEA’s Director […]
By Felix Kuyinu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged teenage boys in the state to be of proper conduct and flee from any form of related sexual abuse act in order to ensure a meaningful societal change in the society. The Governor alongside his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, gave the admonition during a three-day residential […]
By Felix Kuyinu A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Tapha Mustapha, has been jailed for drug trafficking. The 45-year-old driver was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Ikeja Lagos by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, alongside other two violators: Andrew Ukelere and Antony Chiemerem. During the […]
By Felix Kuyinu A drug dealer, Taiwo Anuoluwapo, has been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for smuggling an illicit drug. Anuoluwapo was arrested on February 17, 2024, at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos by the drug law agency. On Tuesday, At the Federal High Court in Lagos where the offender was arrainged […]
Kehinde Adeleye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Odiolowo Ojuwoye Chapter youth gathered for their 4th breakfast session focusing on combatting drug abuse with the theme “Menace of Substance Abuse.” The event took place at Olateju/Ogunmokun Junction, under the new Ogunmokun/Kayode flyover bridge Mushin. Attendees included religious and community leaders, secondary school students, youth […]
Kehinde Adeleye The National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Branch ably led by an ever inspiring youth leader & advocate, Engr. Adigun Olalekan Ibrahim, together with team, paid an advocacy visit to the Lagos State Command of NDLEA on Friday 2nd February, 2024, ahead their imminent 4th Breakfast Session targeted at addressing the […]
