Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called on officers to remain resilient in the fight against drugs and honored 274 personnel and 19 NGOs at an awards ceremony.
Security forces in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed several terrorists and wounded multiple others, destroying hideouts and recovering weapons and ammunition.
Police in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, confirmed the arrest of a bomb expert allegedly trained by slain Malaysian terrorist Zulkipli bin Hir, alias Marwan, during an operation in Mamasapano.
Elie Barnavi, former Israeli ambassador to France, has called for the release of Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti, who has been imprisoned since 2002. Barnavi argues that Barghouti is uniquely positioned to unite Palestinians around a two-state solution.
Five people were killed in a family feud shootout in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, reportedly triggered by a longstanding murder dispute between the families.
Watermelon Pictures has secured North American distribution rights for 'El Sett,' a biopic chronicling the life of legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, directed by Marwan Hamed.
A human interest story highlights Younouse, Marwa, and Juan, who have transitioned from homelessness to employment, including carpentry, with support from the "Incorpora joven" program.
A suicide attack near a mosque in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with victims transported to DHQ Tajazai for medical treatment.
At least eight policemen were injured when a group of terrorists ambushed their team in the Darga Saheedan area of Lakki Marwat district, Pakistan, within the jurisdiction of Khurrum Police Station.
Arab Barghouti, son of jailed leader Marwan Barghouti, stated that Israel does not want a Palestinian leader who believes in peace, asserting that stability in the Middle East requires freedom and self-determination for his people.
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate, requesting the confirmation of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's increasingly tenuous control is highlighted by a recent Fatah congress, seen as an attempt to promote his son, while Marwan Barghouti, described as the most popular Palestinian leader, remains imprisoned by Israel since 2002.
Estranged PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) to challenge the resignation of Gandapur, arguing it lacked 'free will' and is therefore legally invalid. He also seeks the cancellation of all actions related to Sohail Afridi's appointment as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister.
A market blast in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has killed nine people, including two police officers, and injured 33 others, as the region experiences a resurgence of terror. The Prime Minister has vowed justice.
A shepherd in Attock's Jand area laid down his life to prevent a suicide attack on a security post, potentially saving dozens of lives, according to District Police Officer Sardar Marwan Khan.
Unknown terrorists attacked the home of a police official with explosives in the Shadikhel area of Lakki Marwat district, Pakistan, causing significant damage.
UNHCR highlights Marwa's inspiring path back into the IT sector, showcasing efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals through technology.
Marwan Barghouti, often called the "Palestinian Mandela," is reportedly facing a clear pattern of escalating abuse in Israeli prisons. His lawyer has spoken out about the worsening conditions.
The family of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti claims he has been assaulted three times within the past month. These allegations raise concerns about his treatment in detention.
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have registered a first information report (FIR) against unidentified suspects following the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in the Lakki Marwat district.
Marwane O., who caused an entire village in Luxembourg to be cordoned off in November 2024 before being arrested in Paris, was found guilty by a court this week and received a mild prison sentence.
The incident occurred in the Shadi Khel Bettani area in Lakki Marwat district when a police mobile on routine patrol near the Rasool Khel check post was hit by a roadside IED.
LAKKI MARWAT: Five children were injured in a quadcopter attack in the Takhtikhel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday, officials said.
Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Akhto Jan told Dawn that the attack, which took place in the limits of the Shaheed Asmatullah Khan Khattak police station, was believed to have been carried out by terrorists.
“Explosives dropped from the quadcopter injured five minors,” he said, adding that two of the injured boys were taken to a hospital in...
A man identified as Marwane O. hid in his ex-girlfriend's house in Peppingen, Luxembourg, threatening her with a cleaver. He was later apprehended in Paris.
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained cut off from rest of the country on Sunday as activists of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf continued their protest on third consecutive day and blocked all entry and exit points of the province.
The PTI activists have blocked Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway at Swabi’s Anbar Interchange, GT Road at Khairabad Bridge, Dera Ismail Khan-Bhakkar Road, Lakki Marwat-Mianwali Road, Hazara Motorway at Abbottabad-Havelian Interchange, Kohat-Pindi Road near Khushal Garh and Upper Kohistan-Gilgit Karakoram Highway.
Protesters remained present all the time at exit and entry points and did not allow a single vehicle to enter the province, causing serious problems to passengers and motorists destined to Islamabad and other parts of the country.
Former governor Shah Farman, PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem, deputy secretary information Ikram Khattana and other leaders of the party were present at Khairabad Bridge, connecting Attock district of Punjab with KP.
Commuters, motorists face hardships
Protesters have been demanding of the government to shift PTI founder Imran Khan from jail to hospital for treatment of his eye by doctors of his choice.
Speaking on the occasion, Shah Farman said that under Article-4 of the Constitution, no authority could deny treatment of his choice to a patient. He said that the people, who were not allowing treatment of Imran Khan through doctors of his choice, would be responsible if his eye was further damaged.
PTI workers blocked Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near Swabi Interchange to all types of traffic, vowing to stay on roads till Imran Khan was shifted to hospital for medical treatment.
Vendors were seen selling various eatables while setting up stalls on motorway, converting it into a market. PTI Swabi general secretary Afsar Khan told journalists that they were not ready to go back homes under any circumstances.
“We will continue to sit here and if our demand is not accepted. This protest will continue. The federal government is responsible for the prevailing mess in the country,” he said.
Stranded commuters said that government should take action against PTI workers to open the motorway to traffic because people, especially patients, were facing difficulties.
“Where should we go, who should we beg, who should we ask and who should we request to open the motorway,” questioned Shahzad Khan, a resident of Peshawar.
Uzair Khan, a resident of Gundam who was seriously injured in a firing incident on Saturday, was not allowed to reach a hospital in Peshawar through motorway. The circumstances forced his family to pass through Swabi and Mardan but he did not reach hospital and passed away.
His relatives said that PTI workers were responsible for his death. During the last three days, it has been observed, that there is no rush at daytime at the venue of protest. In the afternoon youth start to arrive at rest area and in the evening there is a lot of crowd on motorway.
PTI workers blocked roads at four key points in Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday, suspending traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters and motorists.
The sit-ins were held on Bhakkar Road, Multan Road, Chashma Road and CPEC route, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill at these locations. As a result, long queues of vehicles were seen on major arteries.
Witnesses said that several commuters remained stranded for hours, while alternative routes also experienced heavy congestion due to diverted traffic. The protest is being held on the call of PTI central leaders, who have urged workers to demonstrate over the deteriorating health of Imran Khan and demand his immediate release.
The district administration was monitoring the situation while residents called for restoration of traffic flow to ease their hardships.
PTI activists continued protest demonstrations in Lakki Marwat and Karak districts on the second consecutive day on Sunday.
A good number of party workers led by former district nazim Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Minakhel gathered at Darra Tang Point where they closed Bannu-Mianwali road, linking KP with Punjab and Islamabad via CPEC route.
The closure of road on the second consecutive day troubled transporters and commuters as passenger and good transport vehicles queued up on both sides of the main artery.
On the occasion, the former district nazim said that denial of access to healthcare and maltreatment by federal government had led to loss of Imran’s vision. He said that PTI activists had come on roads to hold peaceful protests against the PML-N government, which was responsible for the poor health of their party leader.
In Karak, the PTI workers gathered outside Nashapa oil and gas field and staged a sit-in there. They stopped supply from the oil and gas field as oil tankers could not enter or come out of the area.
An official of district administration confirmed disruption of oil supply from the field. PTI district president Inayat Khattak said that leaders and workers of the party decided in a meeting to shut down oil and gas fields in Makori, Nashapa and Gurguri to record their protest against non-provision of treatment facilities to Imran Khan.
Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2026
The DSS has released and compensated Mustapha Marwana, an artisan who was cleared of any involvement in the Oyo school kidnapping, demonstrating a commitment to justice.
Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called on traditional rulers and parents to actively support the fight against drug abuse. He emphasized their crucial role in curbing the menace within communities.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria seized over 14.8 million kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 77,859 suspects in the last five years, according to Chairman Buba Marwa.
The family of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti claims Israeli prison guards shot him in the leg with a rubber bullet last week, an incident denied by Israeli prison authorities.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated formal induction of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operations, alongside weapons training for its officers, after 36 years.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is escalating its fight against drug trafficking by targeting the financial assets and criminal proceeds of drug barons to cripple cartel operations.
Nigeria's anti-drug agency chief, Marwa, stated that the country is no longer safe for drug cartels, following the conviction of 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for trafficking 31.5 kilograms of cocaine.
At Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti publicly called for the release of his father, Marwan Barghouti. Marwan Barghouti is a prominent Palestinian political figure currently imprisoned by Israel.
Supporters of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned for his role in deadly Second Intifada attacks, attempted to place his likeness among Britain's historic leaders in a symbolic protest in London.
Activists attempted to erect a statue of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti in London's Parliament Square, but police intervened to stop the action.
The Chairman of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has ordered a crackdown following a mob attack on NDLEA officers in Abuja. Marwa visited the injured officers and vowed to ensure justice for the incident.
An opinion piece argues against smear campaigns targeting Air Peace, drawing a parallel to a past incident involving Governor Marwa to illustrate the damage such rumors can cause.
Marwat has filed a petition with the Federal Shariat Court (FCC) to restore Gandapur as Chief Minister, arguing that the process for his removal was initiated by the convicted and disqualified Imran Khan.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa became the first head of state to sign a pledge for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades.
A terrorist attack on a security forces camp in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulted in the martyrdom of two individuals after a two-hour gunfight.
The Chairman of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, explained that the Federal Government introduced a Drug Integrity Test Policy for students as a preventive measure.
Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.
Arab Barghouti, son of Marwan Barghouti, is calling on human rights organizations to intensify their efforts to address and stop the abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel.
Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the NDLEA, emphasized the need to bridge fundamental gaps in intelligence sharing to effectively address Nigeria’s security challenges.
Hassan Ali Marwan was previously responsible for the division’s operations, commanding the launch of missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward the State of Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon.
Six terrorists involved in the martyrdom of seven police personnel were killed during a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The president and prime minister lauded the security forces for their actions.
PESHAWAR: An attack on a police vehicle martyred seven policemen, including an officer, in the Bettani subdivision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Friday.
The spokesman of the district police officer, Qudratullah, said that a squad of the Shadikhel police station was on routine patrol duty in the area when the terrorist attack occurred. The vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED).
The official said that terrorists had planted an IED along the Shahdikhel...
A civilian was killed, and a police constable was injured when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, officials said.
A police official confirmed that the attack occurred in the Serai Naurang town, adding that “a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack.”
The official said the bodies of the civilian and the injured cop were taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in the Serai Naurang town...
An on-duty police constable was martyred and another injured in an attack in Lakki Marwat. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Buba Marwa, Chairman of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), called on traditional rulers to screen land buyers in rural communities to prevent drug cartels from establishing clandestine laboratories.
Austrian author Ana Marwan answers 19 discrete questions, revealing insights into her life, including what her parents did well and her personal remedy for sleeplessness.
Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), called for stronger protection of the girl-child and sought support from traditional rulers against drug abuse.
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Fatah leader currently serving five life sentences, reportedly intends to run in the next Palestinian presidential elections from his prison cell.
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a ban on motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as 'okada' and 'keke marwa,' from operating on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This decision aims to regulate traffic and improve safety on the newly developed route.
Suicide and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, Pakistan, have resulted in three deaths. In one incident, an attacker detonated a bike-mounted bomb after locals attempted to intercept him in Lakki Marwat.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the organization against visa issues in the U.S. ahead of the World Cup, while Iranian-Americans called for Iran's expulsion from the tournament. Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, are underway, with discussions around its economic impact and fan experience.
The head of the UK Green Party, Polanski, was seen wearing a shirt with the colors of the Palestinian flag and the slogan 'Free Marwan,' referring to Marwan Barghouti, a convicted Palestinian terrorist and former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.
President Tinubu of Nigeria has nominated Ms. Marwa as a new board member for the NDDC. This appointment aims to ensure continuity in the board's activities and maintain representation for the North-east zone.
The Italian Ambassador to Riyadh, Carlo Baldocci, met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance, Marwan Bin Ghanem, to discuss the centralization of public revenues and the modernization of digital infrastructure.
Abhijit Dipke, founder of the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' has reported receiving death threats following the ban of his X (formerly Twitter) account. He stated that he is being hounded for his opinions and fears for his family's safety.
Speculation is rising about whether Marwan Barghouti, an imprisoned Fatah leader, could become the next Palestinian president. This discussion highlights his continued political relevance despite his incarceration.
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A bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a market in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, killing at least seven to nine people and injuring dozens. Authorities suspect it was a terrorist attack.
A police official was martyred in a gun attack near his home in the Kaichi Kamar area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Sunday, with authorities confirming terrorists targeted the officer.
Experts, including the NDLEA, are urging the Nigerian government to declare a national emergency to combat a severe youth drug crisis through prevention and support initiatives.
The lawyer for prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti claims his client was severely beaten on three occasions by Israeli guards and attacked by a dog in his cell, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is reportedly facing escalating abuse and violent assaults while imprisoned in Israeli jails. Concerns have been raised about his safety and well-being amidst these reports.
At least five policemen, including an officer, were injured in an explosion targeting a police patrol in the Shahbazkhel town of Lakki Marwat district, Pakistan.
In an exclusive interview with Le Figaro, negotiation expert Marwan Mery, author of "L’élégance de la manipulation," shares insights on the omnipresent role of manipulation in human existence.
Harry Hardwick reportedly suffered a severe broken jaw during a UFC Vegas 114 MMA event, earning a $100,000 'Fight of the Night' bonus for his performance against Marwan Rahiki.
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat, resulting in the killing of six terrorists.
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu felicitated Anil Marwah, a dedicated enthusiast of the Delhi Metro, for his personal milestone of riding the first train on the…
Marwane O. caused a large police operation in Peppingen, fled to Paris, and is now facing a long prison sentence for burglary at his ex-partner's home and threatening her with a cleaver.