Category: News

FCT Police Probe Man’s Mysterious Death, Arrest Five Suspects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of one Mr. Adimike Godwin of Guzape, Abuja, following a distress call over concerns that he could not be reached or accessed. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the victim was discovered injured and lying in a pool of his own blood before he was rushed to Karu General Hospital, where doctors on duty confirmed him dead. The Police Public Relations Officer said the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, immediately ordered a discreet investigation…

NYSC to Mobilise Only Graduates with NERD Compliance Certificate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that only graduates who present a compliance certificate from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) will henceforth be mobilised for national service as part of efforts to curb certificate fraud and strengthen the integrity of the mobilisation process. The Director-General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held in Abuja with the theme: “Strengthening Institutional Accountability and Compliance in the NYSC Mobilization Process for Effective Service Delivery.” Speaking at the workshop, the NYSC boss…

IGP Disu Honours 17 Fallen PMF Officers Killed in Yobe Terror Attack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday led a solemn memorial parade at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to honour 17 fallen officers of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) who lost their lives during a terrorist attack in Yobe State. The officers were killed in the early hours of May 8, 2026, during an attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Speaking during the memorial ceremony held on May 19, 2026, the IGP described the slain officers…

Police Bust Human Trafficking, Fraud Syndicate in Abuja, Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities, rescued 30 foreign nationals and arrested13 suspects linked to the criminal network. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), followed intelligence reports on the disappearance of several foreign nationals within Nigeria under suspicious circumstances. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, investigations revealed that the syndicate specialised in luring vulnerable youths from West African countries, particularly Mali and Gabon,…

IGP Disu Storms Oriire Communities, Deploys More Tactical Teams for Abducted Victims’ Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to families of victims who lost their lives during the attack, assuring residents that the Nigeria Police Force was fully committed to rescuing all abducted persons and restoring peace to the affected communities. Disu was accompanied by the Commissioner of…

2027: MURIC Rejects Makinde’s Alleged Christian Successor Plan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected what it described as an alleged attempt by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to install a Christian successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, accused the governor of pursuing what he called a religious agenda aimed at sidelining Muslims in the political affairs of Oyo State. Akintola argued that after Makinde’s eight-year tenure as a Christian governor, power should naturally shift to a Muslim in the interest…

Customs Launches Smart Declaration Platform to End Airport Delays

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, boosting compliance and enhancing Customs operations across Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, unveiled on Monday, is designed to simplify baggage declaration for inbound international passengers by enabling advance declarations before arrival. Customs authorities say the initiative will reduce manual bottlenecks, improve transparency in revenue assessment and speed up passenger processing at airports. Speaking during the official launch, the…

NUJ FCT Chairman Urges Journalists to Prioritise Mental Health Amid Rising Workplace Pressure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has urged journalists in the Federal Capital Territory to pay closer attention to their mental health amid the increasing pressure associated with media practice. Ike made the call on Monday during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week Health Walk held in Abuja, where she noted that the theme of the exercise, “Mental Health and Stress Management in High-Pressure Work Environments,” reflects the everyday challenges faced by journalists. According to her, media professionals in Abuja operate under…

APC Governorship Aspirant Bakare Condemns Abduction of Students, Teachers in Oyo, Demands Swift Rescue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ololade Usman Bakare, has strongly condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire Local Government Area of the state. Bakare described the attack on the school as “barbaric, unacceptable and intolerable,” urged security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the victims from captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC chieftain expressed sympathy with the affected families and the host community, calling for calm amid the growing tension surrounding…

Jonathan to Headline Abuja Anti-Disinformation Summit, Receive DICAN Statesmanship Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has confirmed his participation in the forthcoming Diplomatic, Security, Trade and Investment International Conference in Abuja, where he will also receive the prestigious DICAN International Award for Statesmanship and Global Peace. The high-level conference, themed “Information Warfare (FIMI): Strengthening Global Security, Trade and Investment Through Collaborative Truth: Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence and Media,” is scheduled to hold on May 20, 2026, at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Organisers said the former president accepted the honour in recognition of…