Month: June 2026

Nigerian Navy Busts Fresh Illegal Refining Network, Seizes 77,000 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has thwarted a fresh attempt by crude oil theft syndicates to revive illegal refining operations in Rivers State, dismantling four illicit refining sites and confiscating an estimated 77,000 litres of stolen crude oil during a coordinated operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The operation was carried out on May 31 by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH following intelligence reports of renewed illegal refining activities around the Egboama/Ogbogolo axis of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Director…

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF 5 APC GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANTS IN OYO STATE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026. OYO APC CHAIRMAN – RESIGN NOW! … 5 Oyo APC Aspirants Pass Vote of No Confidence in Adeyemo, Demand Resignation of State Party Chairman_

Lukman Laleye Babalola

We, the undersigned five All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirants in Oyo State, met on Monday, June 1,.2026 to review the state of our party and the conduct of recent party activities under the leadership of the party Chairman, Dr. (Chief) Moses Alake Adeyemo. After extensive deliberations, we express our deep dissatisfaction with the way the party is being run in Oyo State. We believe the current leadership has failed to uphold fairness, internal democracy and unity which are the essential tools for building a good party.   We unanimously…

Navy Drone Surveillance Leads to Arrest of Suspected Terrorist Collaborator in Lake Chad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, following the arrest of a suspected terrorist collaborator during an intelligence-driven operation in the Lake Chad region. The suspect, identified as Baba Saidu Abdullahi, was apprehended on June 1, 2026, after personnel of Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC) tracked his movements using a tactical drone during an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, naval operatives observed the suspect emerging from…

NYSC Holds 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Workshop in Abuja, Reaffirms Commitment to Effective Corps Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (National Youth Service Corps) on Tuesday held its 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Workshop in Abuja, with a renewed focus on strengthening camp administration, inter-agency collaboration, and effective corps management ahead of the forthcoming orientation exercise. The workshop, held at Bolton White Hotel and Apartments, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja, brought together top management of the scheme, state coordinators, camp directors, representatives of corps-producing institutions, and key stakeholders across security and supporting agencies. Representatives of major security agencies were also in attendance. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji…

Eid El-Kabir: FRSC Commends Personnel for Strong Highway Patrols, Warns Against Dangerous Driving

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps (Federal Road Safety Corps) has commended its personnel deployed for the ongoing Eid El-Kabir Special Patrol Operations across the country, praising their dedication, professionalism, and improved enforcement outcomes on major highways. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, gave the commendation after receiving field reports from supervisory monitoring teams deployed from the National Headquarters to assess the nationwide exercise. He noted that the commitment demonstrated by officers on duty has significantly contributed to safer highways, improved traffic flow, and enhanced emergency response during the festive period. While…

FRSC Arrests 1,691 Offenders in Five Days as Operation Guduma Cracks Down on Overloading, Fake Diplomatic Plates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps has intensified its nationwide enforcement drive, recording a total of 1,691 arrests within five days under a special intervention tagged Operation Guduma, aimed at curbing dangerous driving practices and strengthening road safety compliance across the country. The operation, carried out simultaneously across major transport corridors in 11 states, targeted persistent traffic violations including overloading, mix-loading, use of fake diplomatic number plates, and other fraudulent vehicle identification practices that pose serious threats to road users and national security. According to the Corps, 683 offenders were arrested…

NITDA Calls for Stronger Digital Safeguards as AI, Data Systems Shape Consumer Rights in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for urgent strengthening of consumer protection frameworks in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrastructure are increasingly influencing behaviour, opinions, and access to essential rights. Speaking at NITDA’s Consumer Protection Forum in Abuja, the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi , who was represented by the Acting Director of Regulation and Compliance, Barrister Emmanuel Edet, stressed that technology has become deeply embedded in everyday life, from banking and credit scoring to data collection and personalised content delivery.…

Tinubu Hails Navy at 70, Commissions Three Warships

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu on Monday praised the Nigerian Navy for seven decades of safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain, describing the service as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s security and economic growth. Speaking at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos to mark the Navy’s 70th anniversary, the President also commissioned three naval vessels—NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila, and NNS Gurara. Tinubu commended the Navy’s achievements in combating piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, maritime smuggling, and other transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. He…

NUJ FCT Hails Daily Times at 100, Urges Ethical Journalism, Innovation in Media Practice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has congratulated Daily Times on its 100th anniversary, describing the milestone as a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s media history. In a statement marking the centenary celebration of the newspaper, Ike said the achievement reflected resilience, relevance, and decades of service to journalism and nation-building. According to her, the centenary is not only a moment of celebration but also a reminder of the responsibility placed on journalists to uphold truth, fairness, accuracy, and professional…

NYSC Backs Youth Agribusiness Fund, Pledges Stronger Drive for Food Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural development in Nigeria through youth-driven initiatives aimed at boosting agribusiness, job creation, and national food security. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known on Monday in Abuja during the official launch of the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF), an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. General Nafiu described the launch of the fund as a strong indication of government’s resolve to empower young Nigerians and deepen their participation in…