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Nigerian Army denies mutiny threat, reaffirms commitment to troop welfare

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports suggesting that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, described such claims as false, misleading, and designed to undermine public confidence and national security. In a statement issued today, Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, emphasized that at no point has there been any mutiny threat within the Army. She noted that mutiny is a grave offence under military law and is completely alien to the ethos, discipline, and professionalism of Nigerian Army personnel. Officers and soldiers remain loyal to…

2026 will be unbearable for human traffickers in Nigeria — NAPTIP DG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, OON, has declared that 2026 will be a very difficult year for human traffickers in Nigeria, as the Agency moved to strengthen its counter-trafficking strategies and enforcement nationwide. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the National Press Officer of the Agency, Vincent Adekoye, in which the Director-General disclosed that NAPTIP secured the conviction of 93 human traffickers in 2025, intercepted over 2,500 potential victims, and rescued more…

HallowMace Foundation, partners set to host National Legislative Awards 2026

Emporium Reporters

HallowMace Foundation Africa has announced plans to host the inaugural National Legislative Awards 2026, an initiative aimed at recognising excellence, accountability, and effective representation within Nigeria’s legislative institutions.   The awards ceremony, scheduled to hold in July 2026, will celebrate outstanding performances by Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and State Assembly Legislators who have distinguished themselves in lawmaking, oversight responsibilities, policy advocacy, and constituency service.   HallowMace Foundation Africa, a Nigerian non-profit organisation with over a decade of experience in parliamentary advocacy and governance reforms, said the initiative…

Tinubu hails Customs CG Adewale Adeniyi at 60, commends landmark reforms and global leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr. Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, praising his transformative leadership and far-reaching reforms that have repositioned the Service. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described the milestone as a testament to Dr. Adeniyi’s decades of dedicated service to the nation and his impactful stewardship of the NCS. President Tinubu noted that since assuming office, the Comptroller-General has driven landmark reforms aimed at…

NiDCOM condemns killing of Nigerian in India, seeks justice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian national, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India, described the incident as tragic and senseless. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM disclosed that the victim was allegedly beaten to death by two fellow Nigerians identified as Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, following a romantic dispute. The Commission expressed deep condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, noting that no family should be made to…

Nigeria expresses sympathy with Southern African nations over deadly floods

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe following devastating floods that have claimed over 100 lives and displaced thousands across Southern Africa. Speaking through a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said weeks of torrential rainfall had triggered the floods, leading to overflowing rivers, destruction of roads and bridges, widespread displacement, and disruption of agriculture and essential services. Ebienfa noted that the Federal Government was particularly concerned about the secondary…

Shock in Kano as Police arrest nephew as mastermind of mother, six children’s killings

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as the nephew of a murdered housewife, as the alleged mastermind behind the killing of the woman and her six children in Kano. The victims were discovered dead on Friday, January 17, 2026, at their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, sparking widespread grief and outrage across the state. According to police, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, which enabled officers to track down the suspects within 24 hours of the…

FCT Police arrests six suspected armed robbers, recovers weapons, drugs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers allegedly involved in a series of violent crimes around nightclubs and recreational centres within the Abuja metropolis.   According to the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects were arrested on Friday, January 17, 2026, at about 5:45 p.m., following actionable intelligence that prompted the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, to order an immediate operation to dismantle the criminal gang.   Adeh said the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of…

NDLEA arrests wanted drug Kingpin ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ 12 Years after killing of Three Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo,” 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers during an arrest operation. Jimoh was apprehended on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his hideout in Owode town, Ogun State, following credible intelligence and a coordinated operation by tactical teams of the agency. A search of the premises led to the recovery of 69 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. The suspect had been on the…

Corruption, Drug Abuse fuels insecurity in Nigeria —MURIC Director Prof Akintola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Founder and Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof. Ishaq Akintola, has attributed Nigeria’s rising insecurity to corruption, political mismanagement, and drug abuse, called for collective action by the Ummah, government, security agencies, and communities. Akintola made the remarks while delivering a public lecture organised by MURIC Abuja Branch on the topic “The Role of the Ummah in Addressing Insecurity and Drug Abuse in Nigeria” with the theme “Towards Changing The Narrative on Insecurity and Drug Abuse in Nigeria.” He recalled the diversion of $2.1 billion meant…