Month: June 2026

FCT Police Train Personnel on Modern Forensic, Fraud Investigation Techniques

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to strengthen criminal investigations with the training of its personnel and other stakeholders on modern forensic and fraud investigation techniques. The one-day intensive training programme, held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, on June 8, 2026, was organised by the FCT Police Command in collaboration with forensic expert, Erelu Dr. Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu, through Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, with the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The programme was designed to enhance participants’ capacity…

FCT Police Launch Violent Crime Response Unit to Tackle Kidnapping, Armed Robbery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat violent crimes across Abuja and its environs. The unit was officially inaugurated on Monday at the former SARS Office located at Guzape Junction, Abuja, by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi. The launch ceremony attracted heads and representatives of sister security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, senior police officers, and other stakeholders. Among the dignitaries present were the Ona of Abaji…

NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Bags Humanitarian Excellence Award at Women of Glory Foundation’s 10th Anniversary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society and commitment to humanitarian causes. The award was presented during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Women of Glory Foundation held in Abuja on Saturday, June 6, 2026. At the event, the Foundation described Grace Ike as the “Most Active Journalistic Mobilizer,” acknowledging her leadership role in promoting journalism, national development, and social impact initiatives. The Women of…

Democracy Day: Nigeria’s Democratic Institutions Growing Stronger Despite Challenges — Deputy Speaker Kalu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions have continued to grow stronger despite the economic, security and political challenges that have confronted the country over the last 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. Kalu made the assertion on Saturday in Abuja during the 27th Democracy Day Inter-Denominational Church Service, where he reflected on Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999 and urged citizens to remain hopeful and committed to nation-building. According to the Deputy Speaker, the endurance of democracy in Nigeria is a…

FANSAN YAMMA Troops Foil Attacks, Neutralise Terrorist, Arrest Eight

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded fresh operational successes in Zamfara State, foiling terrorist attacks, neutralising a terrorist, arresting eight suspected bandits, and disrupting criminal networks across several communities.   The successes were disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, who said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West region.   According to Danja, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol…

Senate Committee, IGP Align on Strengthening Police Trust Fund Framework

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By Michael Agbaji     The Senate Committee on Police Affairs on Monday convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to deliberate on key provisions of the proposed bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, 2019. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Mador, said the engagement followed observations made during a public hearing held on June 2, 2026, where stakeholders’ submissions underscored the need for further consultations and consensus-building on critical aspects of the legislation.   He explained that the proposed bill is…

Senators Honour Oyo APC Guber Candidate Sarafadeen Alli, Unveils Development Agenda for Oyo

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By Michael Agbaji       A former Senator representing Oyo State and the APC governorship candidate, Sarafadeen Alli, has been honoured by his colleagues in the Senate during a surprise reception organized in his honour, where he expressed gratitude and also outlined his development priorities for Oyo State. Speaking at the event, Alli said he was unaware of any plans for the gathering until he began seeing colleagues and friends arrive, making him realize the occasion was specially organized for him. “I must thank you all for the kind…

Media Can Help End Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts – NUJ FCT Declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has declared that the media has a crucial role to play in ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts through ethical, accurate and child-sensitive reporting. The Council made the declaration at a workshop held in Abuja in collaboration with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security and Journalists for Human Rights. The event brought together journalists, diplomats, development partners and other stakeholders to strengthen media capacity in reporting issues affecting children in conflict situations. Representing the Chairperson of…

An agenda for Yoruba oba, leaders By Lasisi Olagunju

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On Friday, November 1, 1878, a decisive war was fought in the north-eastern corridor of Yorubaland. History remembers it as the Jalumi War. It was that one-day battle that permanently halted the southward march of the Fulani towards the sea.   One of the bitterest engagements of that war was fought in a place called Iba, a few kilometres off the Ikirun-Offa Road.   I remembered that episode of Yoruba history when the oba of the town, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Okunoye, invited me to deliver his…

Warri Delineation ; Operate Within the confines of the law, democracy; Ijaw, Urhobo Nation Pleads with President Tinubu .

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By Our Reporter     The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta state has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be influenced by external forces to act against the law and democracy in Nigeria. A statement issued on Sunday by the group on behalf of the indigenous people of Ijaw and Urhobo maintained that any attempt for external forces infiltration against the tenets of democracy, will not augur well for the peace and unity of the Warri Federal Constituency. While urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…