Month: June 2026

Police Bust Deadly Kidnapping Syndicate, Recover AK-47, Ammunition, Livestock in FCT–Nasarawa Raid

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against violent crime with the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping syndicate linked to a series of abductions and killings along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)–Nasarawa border. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) between June 24 and 26, 2026, led to the arrest of two suspected members of the gang during coordinated intelligence-led raids in Gbagalape (FCT), Mararaba in Nasarawa State, and Abuja. The suspects, identified as Buhari Adamu, 25,…

CDS Oluyede Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Stronger Defence Ties with France

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation with France following the successful conclusion of the Fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks held in Abuja. The two-day strategic engagement, which took place from June 29 to 30, 2026, brought together senior military officials from both countries to strengthen bilateral defence relations and enhance collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Representing the CDS at the closing session, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, Chief of Defence Training, described the talks as a significant platform…

COAS Commissions New Training Facilities to Boost Nigerian Army’s Operational Readiness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Army has reinforced its commitment to enhancing operational readiness and combat effectiveness with the commissioning of new training facilities at the 3 Division Training School and Shooting Range, Miango, Plateau State. The facilities, comprising newly constructed hostel blocks, were inaugurated on Tuesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Army’s training infrastructure in line with national security objectives. Speaking during the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Shaibu said the new accommodation would significantly improve the quality of training…

FG Seeks Stronger Partnership with Faith-Based Organisations to Boost Security, National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with faith-based organisations as part of efforts to enhance national security, promote peaceful coexistence and drive sustainable development. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria led by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah during a courtesy visit to his office. Tunji-Ojo said the administration remained committed to nation-building through inclusive governance, strategic reforms and improved internal security, noting that Nigeria had made significant progress over the…

Audi Highlights NSCDC’s Frontline Role in Protecting Nigeria’s Critical National Assets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has reaffirmed the Corps’ pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), describing the responsibility as central to national security, economic stability, and crisis management. Speaking during a lecture at the National Defence College in Abuja titled, “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure During Crisis Management: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Perspective,” Audi said the NSCDC has evolved into a proactive, intelligence-driven security agency committed to protecting strategic…

Navy Dismantles Extortion Syndicate, Frees Fishermen, Commuters from Criminal Network in Bonny Creeks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy said it has disrupted an extortion syndicate operating along the Bonny Creek axis of Rivers State, restoring freedom of movement for fishermen, commuters and residents who had been subjected to persistent intimidation and illegal levies. In a statement on Tuesday, Navy spokesperson, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminals operating from a hideout in Asaramatoru Community. According to the…

Remain Steadfast and Embrace Agriculture, Anglican Bishop Urges Nigerians

Emporium Reporters

The Rt. Revd. Isaac Oluyamo, Bishop of the Ijesa North Diocese (Anglican Communion), has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith and urged the nation’s youth to embrace mechanized agriculture and modern animal husbandry as vital pathways to self-reliance and national food security.   The Bishop made these remarks while delivering his Presidential Address at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Session of the 5th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Esa-Oke.   The three-day event, which ran from Friday, June 26 to…

First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils IT Academy, Dialysis Centre, Rolls Out Food Bank in Jigawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday unveiled the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, a modern clinic and dialysis centre in Hadejia, Jigawa State, and launched the North-West phase of the National Community Food Bank Programme aimed at tackling food insecurity and malnutrition. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu described the projects as clear evidence of the commitment of the federal and Jigawa State governments to improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality healthcare and investing in education and the future of young Nigerians. She said the state-of-the-art clinic and…

Nigeria, UNDP Reaffirm Partnership on Africa’s Development, Women’s Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on Africa’s development, democratic governance, women’s leadership, youth empowerment and regional economic integration. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the UNDP Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Minister congratulated Eziakonwa on her appointment as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, describing the elevation as a source of pride for…

IGP Commissions Two Modern Police Divisional Headquarters in Abuja to Boost Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday commissioned two newly constructed modern divisional headquarters in Durumi and Galadimawa in the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to strengthen policing infrastructure and improve security. The commissioning was carried out on the IGP’s behalf by Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone7,AIG Victor Olaiya, who described the projects as a major step towards enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and improving service delivery to residents of the FCT. Speaking at the ceremonies, AIG Olaiya said the…