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NYCCN Honours NCCSALW Zonal Director Eneche for Advancing Peace, Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Uthman Baba-Naseer, Minna     The National Youth Council Coalition of Nigeria (NYCCN) has honoured the Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Dr. Abdul Adamu Eneche, in recognition of his contributions to national security, peacebuilding, institutional leadership and youth protection. The recognition was presented during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NYCCN, where the Council also reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Centre in combating the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons across the…

GBB@20: Galaxy Backbone Honours Obasanjo, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Digital Future

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in recognition of his visionary role in establishing the organisation 20 years ago, reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation. The visit, which took place during week, came as part of activities marking GBB’s 20th anniversary and served as a special tribute to the former President, under whose administration the organisation was established. Led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, the Galaxy Backbone delegation reflected on the organisation’s two-decade journey, highlighting its…

IGP Disu Meets CJN, Seeks Criminal Justice Overhaul

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s criminal justice system through stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Judiciary. Disu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, where both institutions explored ways to deepen cooperation in advancing the administration of criminal justice and the rule of law. The IGP commended the Judiciary for its commitment to judicial integrity, constitutional governance and justice delivery,…

Police Secure Terrorism Conviction Over Arms Trafficking, Two Jailed 20 Years Each

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has secured the conviction of two men for terrorism-related offences following their arrest in a major arms trafficking operation in Katsina State, with the Federal High Court sentencing them to 20 years’ imprisonment. The convicts, Abdussalam Muhammad and Aminu Mamman, were arrested by operatives of the Katsina State Police Command in September 2025 along the Ingawa–Karkarku Road while allegedly transporting a cache of prohibited firearms and ammunition intended for criminal elements. Items recovered from the suspects included one PKT machine gun, 230 rounds of PKT ammunition,…

ISI Muslim Parents, MURIC Head to Supreme Court After Appeal Court Hijab Judgment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ISI Muslim Parents Forum (ISIMPF) has vowed to challenge Friday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal in Ibadan at the Supreme Court, following the appellate court’s decision in the seven-year legal battle over the use of the hijab by 11 female Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI-UI). In a split majority judgment of two to one, the Court of Appeal held that ISI-UI is a private school because it does not receive government subventions. The court also ruled that while freedom of religion is a…

Appeal Court Hijab Judgment Assault on Religious Freedom, Says MPAC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned the Court of Appeal’s judgment overturning an earlier ruling that allowed female Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), to wear the hijab, describing the decision as an assault on religious freedom. In a statement issued on Friday by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC said the split 2-1 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, undermines the constitutional rights of Muslim students and contradicts established legal precedent on freedom of religion. The appellate court had set aside…

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Depot, Recovers 11,800 Litres of Suspected AGO in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a concealed illegal fuel storage facility containing about 11,800 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State as part of its ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the discovery was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER during sustained operations against crude oil theft and illegal oil bunkering within its area of responsibility. The statement said the Base Anti-Crude…

First Lady Donates 140,000 Books to Public Schools, Education Minister Applauds Initiative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has lauded the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for donating 140,000 copies of seven educational books for distribution to public school libraries across the country. Receiving the books on behalf of the ministry, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the donation as a significant investment in literacy, values-based education and the overall development of Nigerian children. According to the minister, the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and complements the ministry’s drive to promote quality, inclusive and learner-centred…

NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Fake Vehicle Auction Scam Using Officials’ Names

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent scheme in which scammers are impersonating senior officials of the agency to deceive members of the public with fake offers of forfeited vehicles. In a statement issued on Friday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency disclosed that the fraudsters have been using the name of its Secretary, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fake letters and messages offering forfeited vehicles at cheap prices through purported private auctions. The agency described the offers…

Oluyede Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Regional Security at African Defence Chiefs Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international and regional partnerships in tackling insecurity across Africa. General Oluyede made the commitment while leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2026 African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD), held in Luanda, Angola, from June 30 to July 2. The conference was jointly hosted by the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Angolan Armed Forces. The three-day gathering brought together senior military leaders from across Africa and international partners to deliberate on critical security challenges, including terrorism,…