The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student for allegedly attempting to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in cartons of Orijin Bitters destined for Malaysia. Additionally, a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman was apprehended with 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed as plantains, according to Vanguard.

The NDLEA has intercepted 43,980 capsules of tramadol that were concealed in vehicle fuel tanks, successfully preventing a sophisticated drug trafficking attempt, according to Punch. A video of the operation is available for viewing.

The NDLEA Anambra State Command has reported securing 128 convictions and making 559 arrests over the past 11 months as part of its efforts to combat illicit drug activities in the region.

In Taraba State, NDLEA operatives arrested a 67-year-old grandmother who was allegedly transporting cocaine concealed within fake plantains. This incident follows the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke, who was apprehended along the Zaki-Biam Road in the Wukari Local Government Area with 43,980 capsules of tramadol hidden in vehicle fuel tanks, according to Channels TV.

The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) destroyed illicit drugs valued at ₦50 million and arrested several suspects in Awka. This action underscores the agency's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug-related offenses, according to Punch.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended Abdulhameed Yushau, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for leading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about the risks of substance abuse. This awareness campaign took place at Parliament International School and Government Secondary School in Abuja.