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84-Year-Old Pensioner, 75-Year-Old Patent Medicine Dealer Arrested in Nationwide NDLEA Drug Busts

84-Year-Old Pensioner, 75-Year-Old Patent Medicine Dealer Arrested in Nationwide NDLEA Drug Busts

An 84-year-old pensioner and a 75-year-old patent medicine dealer are among suspects arrested in a series of nationwide drug operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The raids and seizures were recorded across multiple states in Nigeria.
Nigeria's Organised Crime Crackdown Gets a Boost as Experts Emphasise Need for Consistent Monitoring

Nigeria's Organised Crime Crackdown Gets a Boost as Experts Emphasise Need for Consistent Monitoring
NDLEA shifts strategy to liquidate drug cartels' financial empires, says Marwa

NDLEA shifts strategy to liquidate drug cartels' financial empires, says Marwa
23-year-old nursing student found dead in Anambra hostel; landlord arrested
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23-year-old nursing student found dead in Anambra hostel; landlord arrested
13-Year-Old Boarding Student Dies in Kano, Family Alleges Flogging by Seniors
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13-Year-Old Boarding Student Dies in Kano, Family Alleges Flogging by Seniors
Nine suspects arrested for armed robbery, murder of motorcyclist in Niger
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Nine suspects arrested for armed robbery, murder of motorcyclist in Niger
William Opoku Arrested: Suspect Led Police to Deadly Shootout That Killed Two Car-Snatch Gang Members
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William Opoku Arrested: Suspect Led Police to Deadly Shootout That Killed Two Car-Snatch Gang Members
Court Dismisses ABC Transport Founder's Daughter's Bid to Halt Arrest Over Cyberstalking
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Court Dismisses ABC Transport Founder's Daughter's Bid to Halt Arrest Over Cyberstalking
Peet Viljoen appears in court in designer tracksuit, facing 400 charges including fraud and corruption
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Peet Viljoen appears in court in designer tracksuit, facing 400 charges including fraud and corruption
Security guard arrested for allegedly assaulting 10-year-old girl at Kebbi Islamiyya school
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Security guard arrested for allegedly assaulting 10-year-old girl at Kebbi Islamiyya school
Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Boko Haram, Lakurawa Members, Rescue Kidnap Victim
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Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Boko Haram, Lakurawa Members, Rescue Kidnap Victim
Lagos Doctor Delivers Baby, Then Helps Sell Him for ₦2.5 Million
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Lagos Doctor Delivers Baby, Then Helps Sell Him for ₦2.5 Million
Ateneo drowning probe: More players appear before CIDG as hazing investigation deepens
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Ateneo drowning probe: More players appear before CIDG as hazing investigation deepens
Oyo govt demolishes Ibadan building used as arms depot for kidnappers
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Oyo govt demolishes Ibadan building used as arms depot for kidnappers
16-year-old girl says she was forced to sleep with 30 men daily in Lagos brothel
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16-year-old girl says she was forced to sleep with 30 men daily in Lagos brothel
Ex-Governor Ishaku's N27bn trial: Witness tells court how LG funds flowed into his company account
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Ex-Governor Ishaku's N27bn trial: Witness tells court how LG funds flowed into his company account
FG begins mass trial of over 600 terrorism suspects in Abuja
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FG begins mass trial of over 600 terrorism suspects in Abuja
Jailed construction boss George Alex living in community for almost a year while appealing $10m fraud conviction
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Jailed construction boss George Alex living in community for almost a year while appealing $10m fraud conviction
Mother and Infant Detained at Airport After Repatriation from South Africa, Bail Denied
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Mother and Infant Detained at Airport After Repatriation from South Africa, Bail Denied
Kwara police begin statewide crackdown on covered, missing number plates
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Kwara police begin statewide crackdown on covered, missing number plates
Jub Jub arrested after allegedly kidnapping Uber driver in jealous rampage
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Jub Jub arrested after allegedly kidnapping Uber driver in jealous rampage
NDLEA intercepts cocaine-soaked shirts from Brazil, arrests disabled suspects in separate raids
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NDLEA intercepts cocaine-soaked shirts from Brazil, arrests disabled suspects in separate raids
Khana traditional rulers back police probe of king's attempted assassination, reject 'sponsored protests'
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Khana traditional rulers back police probe of king's attempted assassination, reject 'sponsored protests'
Benue Police Kill 3 Bandits, Recover AK-47 in Weeklong Crackdown
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Benue Police Kill 3 Bandits, Recover AK-47 in Weeklong Crackdown