The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis plantations and arrested 281 suspects linked to drug trafficking, peddling and substance abuse across Ekiti State over the past year.

The Ekiti State Commander of the NDLEA, Rufus Aina, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti during activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day, observed annually on June 26.

This year’s theme is “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses.”

According to Aina, the command also secured the conviction of 50 suspects, while several other cases are still pending before the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti.

He described the widespread cultivation of cannabis in several communities across the state as a major concern, warning that illegal drug production, trafficking and abuse contribute to criminal activities, insecurity, school dropouts, substance addiction and the destruction of communities and forest reserves.

Aina also highlighted emerging threats, including the abuse of synthetic drugs, misuse of prescription medications and the use of digital platforms for drug trafficking, stressing that tackling these challenges requires collective action beyond law enforcement.

He said:

“Drug abuse still remains a major public health and security concern. It destroys lives, weakens families, fuels crime, and undermines national development.”

The NDLEA commander revealed that over the past year, the command carried out 76 advocacy rallies and awareness campaigns, hosted 15 radio and television enlightenment programmes, and successfully counselled 87 drug users.

He added that the command recovered various illicit drugs weighing a total of 6,337.517 kilograms.

Aina also disclosed that the command secured a 20-year prison sentence against one Osho Akindele, who was arrested with different illicit substances.

He further revealed the arrest of two elderly suspects—78-year-old Ogunjobi Samuel from Ilupeju-Ekiti and 80-year-old Oke Samuel from Efon-Alaaye-Ekiti—for allegedly possessing and dealing in illicit drugs.

The commander commended Biodun Oyebanji for supporting the agency’s anti-drug campaign and praised the governor’s wife, Olayemi Oyebanji, for her contributions to public awareness and community sensitisation.

He also appreciated other security agencies, non-governmental organisations, members of the National Youth Service Corps Drug Free Community Development Service, students and the Kayode Adamolekun Foundation for supporting the fight against drug abuse.

Aina urged residents of the state to work together in addressing drug-related challenges and adopt innovative approaches to build a safer and healthier society.

Popular financial commentator and social media personality GehGeh has urged streamer and content creator Peller to apologise to Nigerian rapper YCee following their recent online clash.

The controversy began after YCee criticized what he described as the “Peller culture” in Nigeria. The rapper lamented that academic excellence is no longer celebrated, claiming many young people now believe they can achieve success by creating “dumb things” online because such content attracts views, engagement and money.

Reacting to the criticism, Peller dismissed YCee’s remarks and questioned why musicians criticize content creators despite depending on them to promote their music.

Peller said:

“Some OGs don’t deserve respect. This kind Ycee man, now see wetin elderly man dey talk. You people bring music promotion to the so-called olodo, na the same people una dey promote and beg with small money.”

He further argued that online creators have become a vital part of the entertainment industry.

“Na online una sabi give money. When una wan promote music, na still these same people una dey run come meet.”

However, GehGeh disagreed with Peller’s response, saying the exchange had exposed the streamer’s shortcomings.

Calling on Peller to apologize, GehGeh said:

“Peller, I want you to go apologise to YCee. You brought this public disgrace to yourself. You’ve made money, all you need right now isn’t marriage or love. You need education for you to go places as a streamer.”

Eyiyemi Afolayan, daughter of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has explained why she would rather marry a poor man than a wealthy one.

Speaking during an interview with the BBC, the young actress shared her views on relationships, marriage, money and family life.

According to Eyiyemi, she believes wealth can sometimes influence people’s behavior in relationships. She said she prefers a man who is hardworking and independent rather than someone whose financial status could affect his commitment.

She also made it clear that she is not interested in building a man from scratch financially.

She said:

“I can’t build with a man. Why can’t I build with a man? You know men; they are ingrates.”

She added that although she would not want to be solely responsible for taking care of her husband, she has no problem supporting a man who is already working hard.

“If I marry a man who doesn’t have money and see money, if I marry him, he will stay with me, not because he loves me, but because he doesn’t have the money to flirt around.”

Eyiyemi noted that she was raised in a wealthy family and expects any man who wants to marry her to already have something meaningful doing.

“I was born into wealth. Any man who wants to marry me must be doing something for himself. I can’t be feeding him, but I can support him.”

The actress also ruled out becoming a second or third wife, saying she does not believe in polygamy because it often comes with unnecessary problems.

“I can’t be a second or third wife for any man. It is not because I am jealous or anything. A polygamous home comes with a lot of troubles.”

Despite her personal opinions, Eyiyemi said she respects whatever choices her father makes in his own life and believes he should be free to live as he wishes. She added that she and her siblings will continue to support him regardless of his decisions.