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From Beauty to Bust: NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Meant for UK, Saudi Arabia Hidden in Everyday Items
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple drug consignments concealed in everyday items and arrested several suspects across Nigeria as part of its intensified crackdown on narcotics trafficking.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation uncovered two cocaine-laced shipments at a logistics firm in Lagos on July 3, 2025.
One of the consignments contained 420 grams of cocaine ingeniously hidden in 84 pieces of factory-packaged female lipsticks en route to the United Kingdom. In the second case, 280 grams of cocaine were concealed inside a Certificate of Occupancy being shipped to Saudi Arabia.
In a separate operation on June 28, the agency arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as “Warri Kinsman,” following a three-day surveillance in Ikeja. The bust led to the seizure of 681 pouches of ‘Canadian Loud’ cannabis weighing 414.2kg, packed in 24 jumbo bags. Three of his associates were also arrested.
Babafemi further revealed the takedown of a drug trafficking family network. Ajah Johnson Uchenna, his wife Rosemary, daughters Stella and Ngozi, and their family friend Okoro Elijah were arrested after a major haul of 277.5kg of cannabis by the DSS in Ojo, Lagos. A follow-up NDLEA raid on July 1 recovered an additional 231kg of skunk from their home, while the daughters and Elijah were found to have continued the illicit trade.
At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, on July 2, NDLEA operatives arrested Aburemi Hysent, a frequent traveller, with 7,660 Tramadol pills hidden in food items destined for Italy. He reportedly confessed that he was promised €800 to deliver the drugs.
On July 4, another interdiction at the Lagos airport led to the discovery of 52 counterfeit travellers’ cheques worth AU$17.7 million, concealed in children’s books and bound for Malaysia via Istanbul. Freight agent Bolarinwa Saheed was arrested and handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.
Additional operations recorded multiple seizures across Nigeria:
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Seme border, Lagos (July 5): 359kg of cannabis recovered from Baba-Pupa area.
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Okene-Lokoja highway: 10,000 Tramadol pills and 1.05kg of Colorado intercepted; follow-up arrests made in Jabi Park, Abuja.
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Osun State (July 1–3): Over 62,000 opioid pills seized in Osogbo and Ile-Ife; a 9.67-hectare cannabis farm destroyed in Oke-Ila with seven suspects arrested.
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Borno: 167kg of skunk recovered in Gamboru-Ngala.
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Zaria-Kano Road: 452kg of cannabis seized, two suspects arrested.
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Kaduna: 11,000 Tramadol pills found on a 30-year-old suspect.
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Sokoto: 62-year-old suspect caught with 4,800 pills of Tramadol.
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Kebbi: 312kg of cannabis and 10,000 Diazepam tablets seized at Bakin Kasuwa, Yauri.
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Taraba: Two suspects arrested with nearly 50,000 Tramadol capsules.
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Edo: 115kg of skunk seized from wanted trafficker Alaba Monday; three others arrested on a 2-hectare cannabis farm.
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Cross River: 78-year-old suspect and accomplices arrested in Obubra LGA with quantities of skunk and Tramadol.
Babafemi praised NDLEA operatives for their coordination, vigilance, and alignment with the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), reiterated the agency’s balanced strategy of both supply reduction and public education, promising sustained action across all
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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