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NAPTIP rescues 21 Minors from Trafficking, hands over to Niger State Government

Emporium Reporters

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued 21 minors, aged between nine and 16, from suspected traffickers and handed them over to the Niger State government. The children were intercepted by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers at the Geidam border post in Yobe State on February 2, 2025, as they were being transported to an Islamic school in the Niger Republic. During the handover in Abuja, NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Adamu-Bello, raised concerns over the practice, highlighted the presence of numerous Islamic schools within…

NBA-HRI seeks collaboration with NHRC on Child Rights, Violence Against Women

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Bar Association-Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI) has sought collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to address critical human rights concerns, particularly those affecting children and women.   During a recent courtesy visit to the NHRC, the NBA-HRI delegation, led by the 3rd Vice President/Secretary, Zainab Aminu Garba, engaged with the Commission’s Executive Secretary to discuss pressing issues, including children in conflict with the law and in detention. The delegation emphasized the urgent need for alternative care, such as children’s homes, especially in Northern Nigeria, to provide a…

FRSC Corps Marshal charges Staff on Productivity, unveils Welfare, Capacity Development plans

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has urged personnel to sustain the productivity momentum from 2024 to enhance the Corps’ service delivery in 2025. He emphasized that staff capacity development, welfare, and regular promotion exercises will remain central to his administration’s agenda.   Speaking at the maiden 2025 Corps Marshal’s Parade held at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, February 3, 2025, Shehu Mohammed commended the sacrifices and dedication of management staff, commanding officers, and other personnel. He particularly lauded their efforts…

Niger Police arrests 19 suspected miscreants, recovers dangerous weapons

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major crackdown on criminal activities in Minna, the Niger State Police Command has arrested 19 suspected miscreants involved in phone snatching, drug abuse, and other crimes. The suspects were apprehended during a sting operation led by the Area Commander, Minna, ACP Aliyu A. Rabah, in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman.   The operation, conducted on February 2, 2025, targeted black spots across Minna, including New Market/PZ, Sauka-Kahuta, Soje, and Kpakungu. During the raid, police operatives recovered dangerous weapons and exhibits,…

IGP tenure elongation may weaken Police structure – MURIC warns

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns over the tenure extension of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, warned that the decision could undermine the structure and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force. In a press statement issued on Monday, February 3, 2025, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, cautioned that the move might breed division within the force and diminish public confidence in the police. MURIC highlighted the legal amendments that allowed the extension, noted that while Section 18(8) of the Police Act previously mandated retirement…

Edo State Govt refutes claims of unpaid salaries to Local Government Workers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has firmly dismissed circulating rumors suggesting that local government workers are being owed salaries due to an alleged crisis within the councils. In a press statement issued in Benin City, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, labeled the rumors as both false and mischievous, aimed at misleading the public. He urged citizens to disregard the falsehoods, attributing them to individuals envious of the achievements of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration since its inception in November 2024. Reiterating Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to workers’ welfare, Mr.…

Senator Barau awards 1,000 Scholarships, establishes 7 University Study Centres in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has announced a scholarship programme for 1,000 students in Kano Central and Kano South to pursue degree programmes in ICT-related fields. The initiative, facilitated through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), aims to enhance access to higher education in the state.   The scholarship beneficiaries will be the pioneer students of seven newly established study centres of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. These centres, set up in Kano Central and South Senatorial Districts, were established in collaboration with the university’s…

Aliyu Oroji’s Transformational Initiatives Boost Education, Security, and Housing in Sokoto

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Aliyu Oroji, popularly known as Ciroman Wamakko, has emerged as a key driver of socio-economic development in Sokoto State, spearheading impactful initiatives in education, security, and housing. His efforts have received strong backing from the state government under the leadership of Governor Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.   Oroji has made significant contributions to education by establishing primary and secondary schools that enhance access to quality learning. His most recent project, the Khalifa Advanced College of Studies, extends his commitment to higher education. His pioneering computer school is also helping bridge…

Edo SUBEB launches investigation as fire razes Classrooms at Okaro Primary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A fire outbreak over the weekend has destroyed a block of classrooms at Okaro Primary School, Urhonigbe, Edo State, prompting an urgent response from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred outside school hours, ensuring no students or staff were harmed. However, the inferno caused significant damage to school property. Following the incident, the Executive Chairman of Edo SUBEB, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, deployed a high-level fact-finding team to assess the destruction and recommend immediate interventions. The delegation, led by Mrs. Angela…

UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to Basic Education

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The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigeria.   A statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, said the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children   According to the…