Day: April 25, 2025

Defence Ministers, CDS visit frontline Troops in Borno, convey President Tinubu’s appreciation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru; Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle; and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Thursday visited frontline troops engaged in counterinsurgency operations in the North East to assess the security situation and boost troop morale.   During a courtesy call at the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri, Minister Badaru emphasized that the visit was aimed at evaluating the security landscape in the state and engaging Governor Babagana Zulum on strategies to strengthen peace and stability.…

NAPTIP receives 231 Trafficking Victims from Ghana, vows crackdown on West African syndicates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 231 Nigerian victims of human trafficking rescued in Ghana, as the agency pledged to intensify efforts to dismantle cross-border trafficking syndicates operating in the West African sub-region. The victims, comprised 227 males and four females between the ages of 15 and 18, were rescued by the Ghanaian Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) in collaboration with NAPTIP and handed over to the agency at its Lagos Zonal Command Office in Ikeja. In a letter to NAPTIP, the…

NUJ applauds Army Chief over historic appointment of first Female Spokesperson

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a groundbreaking move for gender representation in Nigeria’s military, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has hailed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for appointing Lieutenant Colonel Onyechi Anele as the first female spokesperson of the Nigerian Army.   The Union described the appointment as a bold and progressive step that reflects the Army’s growing commitment to gender inclusivity and empowerment.   “This is not just about breaking barriers,” said Comrade Jide Oyekunle, Secretary of the NUJ FCT Council. “It’s about setting a…

Troops neutralize Terrorists, arrest 29 Oil Thieves ,rescue dozens in sustained nationwide operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant show of strength and coordination, the Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt another decisive blow to terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves across various regions of the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, in a weekly operational update covering the period from April 17 to 25, 2025.   According to Major General Kangye, the troops recorded several operational successes in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and economic sabotage in all theatres of operation. These included the neutralization of terrorists,…

NAPTIP seeks stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration, gets NDLEA’s backing in fight against Human Trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its renewed strategy to strengthen the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured a commitment of robust collaboration from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, led a delegation to the NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, where she met with the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd), to discuss strengthening institutional partnerships. Speaking during the visit, Bello said the engagement was part of…

Friday Sermon: Insulting The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Is A Red Line That Shouldn’t Be Crossed By Anyone! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), recently ruled that the blasphemy provisions in Kano State law violate Nigeria’s international human rights commitments. In its judgment in the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative v. Federal…

Friday Sermon: Isa Al-Masihu (Jesus) The Son Of Maryam (Mary) (PBUH) Is A Prophet Of Allah All Muslims Must Respect! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Allah sent many messengers to the humans as a mercy from Him. Allah sent them all to teach the people what is the correct and acceptable worship of Allah–their Creator and the Creator of everything. All the Prophets of Allah, the first of whom was Adam and…

NEMA,NCC expand collaboration to boost Emergency Communication and Disaster Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have reinforced their partnership to improve emergency communication systems and disaster management across the country. In a bid to strengthen this collaboration, NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, today visited Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Mrs. Umar emphasized the need to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two organizations, focusing on enhancing emergency communication networks, advancing disaster risk reduction initiatives, and ensuring the efficient dissemination of early warning…

NHRC reaffirms commitment to Rights-Based HIV Response ….. Calls for strengthened enforcement of HIV and AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu,has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting a rights-based response to HIV in Nigeria, with a strong focus on ending stigma and discrimination.   Dr. Ojukwu made this declaration in Lagos at a three-day stakeholders’ meeting dedicated to reviewing the implementation of the HIV and AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act, 2014. The meeting brought together key actors in the HIV response, including representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, and international development partners.   Despite the enactment of the landmark…