Day: December 7, 2025

Ex IGP Alkali Baba launches dual Biographies, says documenting experience will strengthen policing knowledge

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has officially launched two extensive biographies chronicling his life, policing journey and leadership experience, saying the publications were conceived to enrich national security discourse and provide strategic guidance for serving and future law enforcement leaders.   Speaking at the launch event held on Saturday at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja, the former Police Chief said he initially resisted attempts by biographers to document his story, fearing it could be misinterpreted as self-glorification while still in office. He eventually agreed, he explained, after…

NDLEA seizes 7.6m Tramadol pills, 76,273kg Cannabis in nationwide raids, destroys major forest Warehouses

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded one of its biggest breakthroughs in recent months, seizing more than 7.6 million tramadol pills and over 76,273 kilograms of various cannabis strains in a series of coordinated, intelligence-driven operations across several states. The raids, conducted between December 1 and 6, also led to the discovery and destruction of expansive drug warehouses hidden inside forests in Ekiti and Ondo States, as well as the arrest of multiple members of drug trafficking syndicates. A significant portion of the opioids haul came from…

FCT Police smashes kidnappers’ hideouts, rescues 7 victims in joint Abuja–Kaduna operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims and dismantled multiple kidnappers’ camps in a joint operation conducted with the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS).   Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a release said the operation followed a distress report received on 5th December 2025 indicating that armed men had invaded a community in Ushafa and abducted several residents. She noted that a combined team of operatives from the FCT Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Army,…

Ending With Joy, Honour and Gladness: A Divine Reversal at the Heart of Christian Hope

Emporium Reporters

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, ushered worshippers into a profoundly uplifting and mission-focused atmosphere during its Sunday service themed “Ending With Joy, Honour and Gladness.” The service, rich in worship, reflection, and biblical conviction, became a vivid reminder of God’s unchanging ability to rewrite human stories for His glory.   Under the ministry of Rev. M. C. Adebisi, the congregation encountered a stirring and theologically grounded sermon anchored on Esther 8:1–8, 15–18, among other relevant passages of Scripture. His message illuminated…

CGC Adeniyi chairs first WCO policy session, strengthens Nigeria’s global Customs profile

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance.   The session, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at the historic Hotel Soleil, drew Heads of Customs Administrations and senior delegates from across the WCO’s six regions.   Opening the proceedings, CGC Adeniyi welcomed participants to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua Guatemala, paying tribute to customs…