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Fight drug traffickers like terrorists — Zamfara cleric urges FG
The Chief Imam of the Muslim Foundation Jumu’at Mosque in Gusau, Zamfara State, Sheikh Ra’is, has urged the Federal Government to fight drug traffickers with the same intensity as terrorists, warning that the growing menace of illicit drugs poses a serious threat to the country’s security and moral values. The cleric made the call while [] Fight drug traffickers like terrorists — Zamfara cleric urges FG
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UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown
War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 24, 2026
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Tehran Times
· Jul 10, 2026
UNODC lauds Iran’s achievements in countering transnational drug trafficking networks
TEHRAN – Officials from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have lauded Iran’s achievements in seizing Afghan-origin methamphetamine consignments, highlighting that the country’s accomplishment showcases the operational capability, professionalism, and dedication of Iranian anti-narcotics police in countering transnational drug trafficking networks.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
Al-Yolawi lauds NDLEA for dismantling criminal drug networks
An Abuja-based Islamic cleric, Yahya Al-Yolawi, has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for intercepting large quantities of illicit drugs and dismantling criminal drug networks. Al-Yolawi, who is the Chief Imam of Area 10 Jumu’ah Mosque, Garki, Abuja, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday. The post Al-Yolawi lauds NDLEA for dismantling criminal drug networks appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 4, 2026
Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy: Divine retribution against terrorist America, illegitimate Zionist entity is not far off
Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy: Divine retribution against terrorist America, illegitimate Zionist entity is not far off
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
President al-Sharaa: Combating drugs is a national program and shared responsibility
Damascus, June 26 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa affirmed that combating drugs is a national program requiring the integrated efforts of state institutions and society, stressing that Syria has launched a comprehensive campaign to eliminate the threat inherited from the ousted regime and strengthen cooperation with regional and international partners. In a post on X marking []
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