Ibironke Ariyo

Abuja

Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Broadcaster. Voiceover Artiste. Journalist. Speechwriter. Rapporteur. MC. Media/Public/Communication Relations Consultant, content developer. Strategist, Singer

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NDLEA intercepts N9.3bn worth of opioids in Rivers

6 days ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |1st Jun 2025 | 9Suspected drug trafficker arrested by NDLEA operativesSuspected drug trafficker arrested by NDLEA operativesBy IBIRONKE ARIYOThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted seven watch-listed containers with N9.3 billion worth of opioids and codeine based syrup at the Port Harcourt Port Complex (PHPC) in Onne. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja.
May 29: Tinubu backs FRSC night patrol, tech upgrades - Corps Marshal

1 week ago | newsverge.com | Ibironke Ariyo

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, says President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has given the corps a major lift in funding, technology and operational reach, including approval for nationwide night patrols. Mohammed said this in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate the President Tinubu’s two years in office on May 29.
2 British citizens arrested in Lagos for drug trafficking

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |25th May 2025 | 8By IBIRONKE ARIYOThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two British nationals, Mhizha Alexander and Ayedipe Andrew, for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja.
Group identifies major contributors to recurring jailbreaks

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |24th May 2025 | 8By IBIRONKE ARIYOAn NGO, Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has identified overcrowding and delayed justice as major contributors to recurring jailbreaks in the country. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by Mr Obinna Ejiogu, Senior Communications Officer of the organisation.
NDLEA, US-DEA to strengthen collaboration on drug war

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ibironke Ariyo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States (DEA) have stressed the need to strengthen current collaborationBy Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States (DEA) have stressed the need to strengthen current collaboration between the two agencies on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
Jail break in Osun, inmates on the run

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |21st May 2025 | 8By IBIRONKE ARIYOThe Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun, following damage to the facility’s perimeter wall caused by heavy rainfall. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
7 inmates escape from Ilesa custodial centre - Official

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Ibironke Ariyo

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun, following damage to the facility’s perimeter wall caused by heavy rainfall. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
SGF approves promotion of 18 FRSC senior officers

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |20th May 2025 | 3By IBIRONKE ARIYOThe Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). In a statement by the FRSC’s spokesman, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Monday in Abuja, Akume said that the promotion was another critical move towards enhancing the management capacity of the FRSC.
Zero deaths, 3 injured in multiple crash on Karu Bridge - FRSC

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ibironke Ariyo

News Express |20th May 2025 | 5Multiple crash scene on Karu Bridge, Abuja MondayMultiple crash scene on Karu Bridge, Abuja MondayBy IBIRONKE ARIYOThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed zero deaths while three persons sustained injuries in a multiple Road Traffic Crash (RTC) at Karu Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Decongestion: PRAWA trains NCoS officers on non-custodial measures

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ibironke Ariyo

By Ibironke Ariyo/ Kennedy SheyinThe Prisoners' Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) on Monday trained officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Non Custodial Measures to addressthe persistent issue of prison congestion across the country.