Day: November 25, 2025

FCT Police relaunches “Operation Sweep FCT” to tackle crime across the Territory

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially re-activated the joint security initiative “Operation Sweep FCT” in collaboration with multiple security and emergency agencies. The relaunch, which took place on Tuesday, received strong backing from Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, who emphasized the importance of coordinated security efforts to safeguard lives and property across the Territory. Ahead of deployment, Heads of Security Agencies addressed personnel at Eagle Square, highlighted the renewed mandate for intelligence-led, proactive, and highly visible policing. The operation…

Technology is the catalyst for Nigeria’s national advancement – Tunji-Ojo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated that the strategic deployment of technology remained essential for achieving sustainable success across organisations and governance systems.   Speaking during a courtesy visit by the management team of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, led by Managing Director Chief Tony Attah, the Minister commended the delegation for embracing modern, technology-driven solutions in their operations.   Dr. Tunji-Ojo described technology as the engine that powers modern ambitions, noting that automation and digital systems are critical to improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. He…

Kebbi Schoolgirls freed as FG deploys Non-Kinetic Strategy

Emporium Reporters

The abducted female students of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have regained their freedom following a non-kinetic intervention by the Federal Government.   Their release was facilitated through coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS), relying on dialogue and confidence-building measures rather than armed force.   The abduction had sparked nationwide concern and triggered intensified search-and-rescue directives from the Chief of Army Staff.   The successful return of…

Olusanya assumes duty as Permanent Secretary, calls for stronger partnerships in humanitarian, poverty reduction efforts

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, has assumed duty with a call for strengthened collaboration among government agencies, humanitarian organisations, development partners, donors, and other stakeholders. Speaking at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Mr. Olusanya emphasized that effective coordination is essential to delivering meaningful impact to vulnerable groups across the country. He noted that the Ministry’s programmes directly affect the lives of the elderly, persons with disabilities, distressed families, internally displaced persons, refugees, migrants, and other persons of…

FCT Police Chief deepens community policing, visits Durumi IDP Camp, Mpape

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has intensified community–police collaboration with a strategic engagement tour of the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp and the Mpape community on Monday, November 24, 2025.   The visits are part of ongoing efforts by the FCT Police Command to strengthen community policing, bolster public confidence, and advance cooperative security management across the territory.   Residents of Durumi and Mpape expressed gratitude for what they described as improved police visibility and more responsive security operations. They also outlined…

Nigeria marks 65 years of Diplomatic ties with Russia, pledges deeper cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated the Russian Federation on the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. In a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa,Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended warm greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, noted that the partnership dated back to 1960, shortly after Nigeria’s independence, when the USSR was among the first countries to formalize diplomatic ties with the new nation. Ambassador Tuggar highlighted the enduring nature of the Nigeria-Russia…

Al-Usrah condemns recent killings and abductions, calls for Justice, protection of Innocent Lives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Al-Usrah Incorporated, a faith-based organization in Port Harcourt, has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of killings and abductions across Nigeria, urged the government and security agencies to take urgent action to safeguard innocent lives.   In a statement issued on Friday by Imam (Prof.) Abdulrasaq Kilani Salaudeen, Chief Imam, Al-Usrah Incorporated,Ibrahim Kolawole, Secretary General, the organization condemned the attacks at the Government Girls Comprehensive School in Magama, Kebbi State, CAC Church in Eruku, Kwara State, and St. Mary Private School in Niger State, described the incidents as “heinous…

Nigeria Customs introduces mandatory drug tests for Recruits, Serving Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that all incoming recruits and serving officers will undergo mandatory drug testing, a move aimed at ensuring operational integrity, accountability, and professionalism within the Service.   The announcement was made on Friday, 21 November 2025, during the closing session of the CGC’s 2025 Conference in Abuja. Adeniyi explained that the measure is designed to prevent personnel with substance-abuse tendencies from joining or remaining in the Service, noting that such behavior could compromise judgment, security responsibilities, and overall effectiveness.…

Nigeria charts new course for health sector as 66th National Council on Health ends in Calabar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s health sector took a major step forward as the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) concluded its week-long session at the Calabar International Convention Centre from November 17–21, 2025. The event brought together 1,243 delegates, including federal and state health officials, development partners, civil society representatives, regulatory bodies, and medical corps from the armed forces and para-military agencies.   Presided over by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Council focused on the theme, “My Health, My Right: Accelerating Universal Health Coverage Through…

US–Nigeria security deal must not sideline muslims, MURIC warns

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned the Federal Government against entering into any security cooperation with the United States that could marginalized or endanger Muslim communities in Nigeria.   The organisation issued the warning in a statement released on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   According to MURIC, the recent security pact announced on Monday, November 24, 2025 under which Nigeria and the United States agreed to strengthen collaboration on security technology and intelligence sharing appear tilted toward protecting Christian populations…