Month: November 2025

NDLEA cracks down on drug syndicates: nine kingpins arrested, tons of meth, Cocaine, Cannabis seized nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a sweeping offensive against drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled six major syndicates, seized tons of illicit drugs and arresting nine kingpins in intelligence-led operations across Nigeria. On 18th November 2025, NDLEA officers intercepted 5.40 kilograms of methamphetamine, 10.70 kilograms of Loud (high-potency cannabis), 16 grams of cocaine, and other controlled substances hidden inside pressure machine cylinders imported from South Africa. Two suspects, electrical appliances dealer Ebulue Lotanwa Uzochukwu, 30, and 51-year-old South Africa returnee Christopher Michael Ndibuisi, were arrested in Onitsha,…

CGC Conference 2025: Adeniyi urges Senior Customs Officers to deepen Institutional Discipline, strengthen Internal systems

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday, 20 November 2025, declared open the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs’ Conference in Abuja with a strategic call for senior officers to confront internal weaknesses undermining operational efficiency across the Service. The conference, held at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is designed to review performance, strengthen organisational cohesion, and chart a new strategic direction. This year’s theme, “Building Future Partnerships: Lessons from the Customs-PACT Conference,” reflect the Service’s focus on translating the success of its recent continental engagement into institutional reforms. In his opening…

Nigerian Navy strengthens commitment to national security, seeks citizens’ cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s steadfast commitment to protecting the nation, urged citizens to complement security efforts by providing timely and credible information.   Speaking on Saturday during the Navy’s fourth-quarter route march for 2025 in Abuja, Vice Admiral Abbas, represented by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman, commended personnel for their impressive turnout and high standards of physical fitness.   “Physical readiness is central to national defence. A nation cannot be defended by unwell personnel,” he…

The girls of Chibok, Maga, Papiri and our Frankenstein By Festus Adedayo

Emporium Reporters

Famous Ogbomoso, Oyo State-born bard, Ogundare Fọyanmu, had some words for evil spins and spinners. Religionists call these spinners “workers of iniquity”. They are a legion in Nigerian politics. Fọyanmu popularized this genre of oral poetry called Ìjálá Ọdẹ traditionally chanted by hunters and warriors. Though a special verbal art of worshipers of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron and war, Ìjálá is sung by hunters most times at their leisure, upon return from hunting expeditions. In an Ijala chant which he entitled Òré Òdàlè – Betrayer – Fọyanmu chanted:…

Returning Back To Allah In The Time Of Serious Insecurities! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, in times of insecurity and fear, Islam calls Muslim believers to strengthen their Iman (their faith), to practice patience, and to place their complete reliance solely on Allah, who is the ultimate source of all security and peace. True strength lies in…

Eemaan Foundation College Student, Qareebullah Olamilekan, emerges Nigeria’s 2024 WASSCE Overall Best

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An eighteen-year-old student of Eemaan Foundation College, Osogbo, Osun State, Qareebullah Olamilekan Ajisafe, has emerged as the overall best candidate in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), surpassing more than 1.8 million candidates who sat for the examination across Nigeria.   The remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to Eemaan Foundation College, the state, and the wider Muslim community nationwide. Organizations such as Little Drop Education, an educational initiative of the OAU Muslim Brothers Forum, and the Small Kindnesses Foundation (SKF) have joined in celebrating Qareebullah’s success.…

NYSC denies circulating pamphlet advising corps members to pay ransom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disowned a pamphlet circulating on social media that allegedly advised corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped, described it as fake and not representative of the Scheme’s policies.   In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC acknowledged that a similar document was once submitted by a consultant in 2021 but emphasised that it was never approved or adopted.   “The document being circulated is not an official NYSC publication and does not represent the…

DHQ disowns viral fake video on forced military recruitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video falsely portraying the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, as announcing plans to forcefully recruit Nigerians aged 18 and above into the military.   In a statement on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Samaila Uba, described the footage as a “mischievously cloned” creation aimed at defaming the CDS and misrepresenting the Armed Forces of Nigeria.   He said the fake video attributed to the CDS was designed to mislead the public and cast the military in…

FG debunks viral social media claim on nationwide school closure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed a widely circulated social media message alleging that schools across the country have been directed to close from November 24, 2025, describing it as false and misleading.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry clarified that no such directive was issued by the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education, or recognised security agency.   The ministry urged Nigerians to disregard the message, warned against the…

IGP appoints SP Orvenonne Ikwen as new National Coordinator of POCACOV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Orvenonne Ikwen as the new National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV).   POCACOV is a national initiative of the Nigeria Police Force focused on non-kinetic strategies for combating cultism, drug abuse, gender-based violence, cyber-related vulnerabilities, and other social vices through community-driven and preventive approaches.   According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the appointment is in line with…