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BREAKING: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Arrests Ex-Lagos Councillor, Seizes Drugs Hidden In Diapers, Explosives.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, after illicit drugs were discovered in his residence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The arrest was part of a series of nationwide operations by the anti-narcotics agency, which also resulted in the interception of drugs hidden inside baby diapers and the recovery of hundreds of components used for improvised explosive devices in different parts of the country.
The development was disclosed on Sunday in a statement issued by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi.
According to the agency, the 45-year-old suspect, who previously served two terms as councillor representing the Orimedu community, was arrested on March 2, 2026, at his residence in Ilado, Ibeju-Lekki.
During a search of the property, NDLEA officers recovered 40 kilograms of skunk, a strong strain of cannabis, from one of the rooms in the house.
The agency stated that the suspect, who currently works as a legislative aide, admitted that the drugs belonged to him and confirmed ownership of the house where they were found.
In a separate operation in the Federal Capital Territory, NDLEA officers arrested a 32-year-old businessman, Emeka Hyginus Okwor, on March 3.
Okwor was apprehended in a vehicle travelling from Obollo-Afor in Enugu State to Zuba in Abuja. A search of his luggage uncovered 1,000 pills of tapentadol (250mg) concealed inside baby diapers.
Investigators said the suspect confessed that the drugs were meant to be delivered to Guduwa village in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, where he runs a provision store.
Also on the same day, NDLEA operatives along the Kabba–Obajana highway in Kogi State intercepted Mey Ali Muhamat, a 36-year-old Cameroonian national.
Muhamat, who is from Maroua in Cameroon, was found in possession of 1.55 kilograms of Colorado, a synthetic form of cannabis, hidden inside a standing fan carton.
He was reportedly travelling in a commercial bus from Lagos to Cameroon through Lokoja, Kano and Maiduguri.
In Niger State, NDLEA officers intercepted a commercial bus along the Mokwa–Jebba road carrying 500 components used for improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The items were hidden inside a white sack and were allegedly meant for delivery to a recipient in Pelegi community.
A follow-up operation led to the arrest of the suspected recipient, Osama Abdullahi, 21, in Mashegu Local Government Area.
Meanwhile, in Adamawa State, NDLEA operatives intercepted a truck transporting 2,000 cartons of locally made drinks. A search of the vehicle revealed 122,000 pills of tramadol and 700 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside a secret compartment.
Further operations across several states also resulted in more arrests and seizures:
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In Kano State, Muhammed Ali, 20, was arrested with 11,283 tramadol pills.
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In Ogun State, Nazifi Mudansir and Kabiru Musa were apprehended in Ogere with 46 kilograms of skunk.
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In Delta State, Joy Chukwuma, 25, and Eugene Felix, 22, were arrested in Ogwashi-Uku with 18.63kg of skunk, 10.8 litres of codeine syrup, and 4,268 pills of tramadol and swinol.
In Edo State, NDLEA officers destroyed 1,910.25 kilograms of skunk discovered on two farms in Egbisi forest in Uhunmwonde LGA. Two suspects, Eke London, 48, and Austin Isusi, 49, were arrested during the operation.
Another suspect, Alaba Adeboye, 47, was also apprehended in Ikhin town, Owan East LGA, with 176.5 kilograms of skunk.
Beyond enforcement activities, the NDLEA intensified its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) awareness campaign in schools and communities nationwide.
The campaign featured sensitisation lectures delivered to students and staff in institutions across states including Oyo, Niger, Zamfara, Lagos, Sokoto, Ebonyi and Anambra.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa, commended officers in the Lagos, FCT, Kano, Niger, Kogi, Edo, Ogun, Delta and Adamawa commands for the successful operations.
Marwa urged personnel across the country to remain committed to the agency’s strategy of combining enforcement with public awareness in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
The agency was recently in the spotlight after a court discharged and acquitted suspended police officer Abba Kyari over allegations of false asset declaration, citing insufficient evidence from the NDLEA.
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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