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Customs, NDLEA intercept 1,187kg of Canadian loud at Apapa Port

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Barely five days after uncovering 25.5kg of cocaine on a Brazilian-flagged vessel, operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded another major interception at the Apapa Port this time seizing 1,187kg of Canadian Loud, a high-grade strain of cannabis. Acting on credible intelligence from the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered 2,374 packages of the illicit drug concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1x20ft container (FCIU 6369526) carrying two vehicles. Each package was compressed into 500g sachets. The discovery was made during…

NHRC, LEDAP convene consultative forum to end harmful practices against women in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with the Legal Defence and Advocacy Project (LEDAP), organized a high-level consultative forum aimed at eliminating harmful traditional and religious practices that undermined the rights of women and gender equality in Nigeria. The event took place at the Bukhari Bello Auditorium, NHRC Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja. Dr. Tony Ojukwu Executive Secretary of NHRC, welcomed participants, noted that gender-based violence and harmful practices ranging from female genital mutilation and child marriage to discriminatory inheritance laws and dehumanizing widowhood rites remained a serious threat to…

Ondo Govt sets up Diaspora Focal desks in all 18 LGAs to deepen global engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ondo State Government has approved the establishment of Diaspora Focal Desks across all 18 Local Government Areas of the state in a strategic push to strengthen inclusive engagement with its citizens worldwide.   Announcing the initiative in a statement, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the newly created desks will decentralise diaspora engagement and ensure that every local government directly benefits from global partnerships, development support, and community-driven interventions.   According to the statement, the Focal Desks…

TGF proposes new ministry to unify Nigeria’s internal security agencies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Transformative Governance Forum (TGF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a far-reaching restructuring of Nigeria’s internal security architecture through the establishment of a Ministry of Internal Security and Public Safety (MISPS).   The recommendation is contained in TGF’s maiden policy advisory submitted to the President in December 2025. The group warned that Nigeria’s current security framework suffers from “dangerous fragmentation, institutional rivalry, and wasteful duplication,” which undermine national safety and weaken the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and organised crime.   Under the proposed reform, key internal…

Nigeria reaffirms regional security commitment at ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Meeting in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria joined other West African nations on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level, where leaders and representatives convened in Abuja to review the region’s increasingly fragile political and security landscape.   The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, set the tone of the meeting in his opening remarks, highlighting the urgency for stronger collective action amid rising military interventions, declining electoral standards, escalating terrorist activities, and worsening humanitarian conditions across West…

CGC Adeniyi honoured with Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at NEAPS 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been presented with the Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said Adeniyi was selected from a pool of 44 distinguished honourees drawn from public institutions nationwide. He noted that the selection followed a rigorous performance assessment aimed at recognising individuals who demonstrate exceptional…

NHRC reaffirms strong commitment to Human Rights as Commission marks 30th Anniversary, honours Journalists, Development Partners

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights as it celebrated its 30th anniversary in Abuja. The milestone coincided with the 2025 International Human Rights Day and featured a symbolic Health and Fitness Walk for Human Rights that brought together Commission staff, journalists, civil society actors and development partners. The early-morning walk, led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief (Dr.) Tony Ojukwu, alongside top management officials, commenced at the Eagle Square, moved through the Federal Secretariat,…

TYLF FCT chapter opens registration for 2025 December Children’s Camp

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Treasure Young Leaders’ Foundation (TYLF), FCT Chapter, has announced the commencement of registration for its 2025 December Children’s Camp, themed “Muslims Today: Guidance and Counseling.” The annual programme, targeted at children aged 5 to 13, will take place from December 23 to 27, 2025. According to the organisers, parents and guardians are to complete registration through the official link: https://forms.gle/urfiQE4RWaoxzrKp9 To validate registration, a fee of N6,000 per child is required. TYLF stressed that registrations without payment will not be processed, as payment confirmation is necessary for proper planning.…

NHRC condemns killing of protesting women in Adamawa, demands independent probe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the killing of unarmed women who were protesting in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, describing the incident as a gross violation of fundamental human rights and a stain on Nigeria’s democratic values.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu , expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and extended condolences to the affected families. He described the act as “heinous and unacceptable,” especially occurring during the global 16 Days of Activism…

Tinubu hails Akpabio at 63, praises his decades of exceptional leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, describing him as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people.”   In a statement on Tuesday, President Tinubu said Senator Akpabio has demonstrated unwavering commitment to nation-building throughout his public service career.   The President noted that Akpabio’s tenure as the “uncommon governor” of Akwa Ibom State marked a major transformation of the state, citing his investments in infrastructure and the development of one…