Year: 2026

FCT Police arrests 13 suspected armed robbers, recovers weapons , operational vehicle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major security breakthrough with the arrest of thirteen suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate linked to multiple violent attacks across Abuja. The Command disclosed that the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations conducted between January 10 and 12, 2026, by operatives of the Scorpion Squad led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the operation was launched after several complaints from victims of armed robbery incidents…

Shettima arrives Addis Ababa as Nigeria secures permanent seat on African Central Bank Board

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly scheduled for February 14–15, 2026. The summit is expected to advance Africa’s shared development priorities under the African Union Agenda 2063 framework, the continent’s long-term blueprint for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Shettima was received on arrival at Bole International Airport by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Belete Mola; State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign…

NOA, SEC partner to boost Investor Education, tackle Ponzi schemes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have strengthened collaboration to deepen public understanding and participation in Nigeria’s capital market. The renewed partnership is aimed at sensitising Nigerians on legitimate investment opportunities while curbing the spread of fraudulent schemes that continue to undermine investor confidence. Addressing a delegation from the SEC on Thursday, Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, commended the Commission’s reforms and achievements under its current leadership, particularly efforts geared towards strengthening regulatory oversight and restoring confidence in the capital market. Issa-Onilu described…

Nigeria Customs, OPHK pledge deeper collaboration to tackle border threats in North-East

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration with the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to enhance border security management in Borno and Yobe States. The pledge was made on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when the Custom Area Controller in charge of Borno and Yobe States, Controller Abdullahi Mohammed Idris, paid a courtesy visit to the OPHK Headquarters. Speaking during the visit, Controller Idris said the engagement was aimed at deepening synergy and consolidating the cordial relationship between the Armed…

NOA,NIMC inaugurate Joint Committee to drive Ward-Level NIN Enrolment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have inaugurated a joint committee to lead public awareness and grassroots mobilisation for nationwide ward-level enrolment into the National Identification Number (NIN) scheme. The committee was inaugurated at the NOA headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen identity inclusion and expand access to NIN services across communities. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who was represented by the Director of Media and Communication, Mallam Bala Musa, commended NIMC for its commitment…

FG gives Contractor One-month deadline over abandoned NHIA Office in Abeokuta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has issued a one-month ultimatum to the contractor handling the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office project in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to complete and make the facility functional. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Kunle Salako, gave the directive on Thursday, February 12, 2026, during an unscheduled inspection visit to the abandoned NHIA building in Abeokuta. The visit followed a viral video on social media highlighting the deteriorating state of the facility. During the on-the-spot assessment, Dr. Salako expressed concern over the…

Army arrests man for impersonating retired Major General, debunks OFR , NIPSS claims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Army has uncovered and apprehended a suspected impostor, Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, for allegedly parading himself as a retired Major General and falsely claiming credentials intended to command public respect and influence. In a statement issued on February 12, 2026, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said preliminary investigations confirmed that the suspect was never commissioned into the Nigerian Army and never attained the rank of General or retired from the service in any capacity. The Army also dismissed claims by the suspect that…

CDS urges Operation Delta Safe Troops to uphold professionalism, Integrity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (JTF SS OPDS) to perform their duties with utmost professionalism and integrity. Gen Oluyede made the call during the commissioning of the newly built Ultra Modern Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Accommodation and remodelled Conference Hall at the JTF SS OPDS Headquarters in Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Speaking at the ceremony, the CDS admonished troops to avoid illegal activities or compromises while executing their duties to safeguard oil infrastructure, which…

Niger State celebrates World Radio Day 2026, emphasizes human voice amid AI growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Niger State has joined the global community in commemorating World Radio Day 2026, observing this year’s UNESCO theme: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a Tool, Not a Voice.” In a statement marking the occasion, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, highlighted the enduring role of radio in Nigeria and Niger State. He noted that for over nine decades, radio has remained a trusted source of information, education, and entertainment, particularly for rural communities, while serving as a platform for public enlightenment, cultural preservation, and government communication.…

CGC Adeniyi unveils Green Channel at Lekki Port to fast-track cargo clearance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has launched the Green Channel initiative at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, aimed at simplifying cargo clearance, reducing delays, and boosting operational efficiency for port users. The unveiling, which took place on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, mark a major step in the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) ongoing drive to enhance trade facilitation through technology and stakeholder collaboration. Speaking at the event, Adeniyi explained that the Green Channel, introduced by the Lekki Deep Sea Port and approved by NCS management, was designed to address…