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FCT Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Suspected Cultist, Seize Firearms in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has recorded major operational successes with the recovery of a stolen vehicle, the arrest of a suspected armed robber and cult member, and the seizure of firearms and ammunition in separate operations across Abuja. According to the Command’s spokesperson,SP Josephine Adeh, the stolen vehicle was recovered on March 9, 2026, following a report by a resident of Galadimawa who informed police at the Mabushi Division that his dark grey Toyota Corolla S with registration number KAB 83 BF had been stolen…

Navy destroys illegal Refinery, arrests 37 illegal Miners in Niger Delta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and other illicit economic activities in the Niger Delta, destroying an illegal refinery site and arresting 37 suspected illegal miners in separate operations in Rivers and Bayelsa states. The operations were carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel, the Navy’s ongoing campaign aimed at curbing crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and related crimes across Nigeria’s maritime environment. In Rivers State, personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder, discovered an illegal refinery site during an Anti-Crude Oil Theft patrol around…

NDLEA arrests 74-Year-Old Man With 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport, Intercepts 339,800 Bottles of Codeine in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after discovering 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in his luggage as he prepared to travel to the United Kingdom. The suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, was apprehended at the airport’s departure hall on Saturday while attempting to board a British Airways flight BA082 to Heathrow, London. According to the NDLEA, a search of his luggage revealed blocks of cocaine hidden inside food items, including ground dry pepper, carefully…

Navy destroys reactivated illegal Refinery in Rivers, seizes 3,000 Litres of suspected AGO

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has destroyed a reactivated illegal refinery site in Okolomade Community, Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of ongoing operations to curb crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. The operation was carried out on Saturday by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, a task unit under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following credible intelligence that a previously deactivated illegal refining site in the area had been reactivated. In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, the Navy said an…

COAS Hosts Interfaith Iftar, Praises Troops’ Sacrifice in Fight Against Insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their bravery, resilience and dedication in combating terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across the country. He gave the commendation on Saturday during a combined interfaith breaking of fast hosted for soldiers serving within Abuja at the TA Lagbaja Banquet Hall. Speaking at the event, the Army Chief paid tribute to frontline troops deployed across the North-East, North-West, North-Central and other operational theatres, acknowledged their sacrifices and steadfast commitment to defending the nation.…

NUJ FCT Raises Alarm Over Fuel Hike, Water Scarcity, ‘One Chance’ attacks in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised concern over rising fuel prices, persistent water scarcity, and the growing activities of “one chance” robbery syndicates in Abuja, urged government authorities to take urgent steps to address the challenges affecting residents. The concerns were contained in a communiqué issued at the NUJ FCT Council Congress held on Saturday in Abuja, where members deliberated extensively on issues affecting the welfare of citizens and the general state of affairs in the territory and the country. The…

IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Police–Media Partnership, Commends FCT Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their role in informing the public and contributing to national development. Speaking during the congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja on Saturday, the IGP described his relationship with the media as one built on mutual respect and professionalism. Disu emphasised that journalists should be regarded as respected professionals rather than beggars, noting that the media plays a critical role in society. “I have always had a respectful…

TGF Felicitates Ex-Army Chief Dambazau on Birthday, Hails His Service to Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Transformative Governance Forum (TGF) has congratulated former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of the Federal Republic, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a statesman whose life reflects dedication to national service, principled leadership and institutional integrity. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairperson of the forum, Mojeed Olujinmi Alabi, and the Vice-Chairperson, Maryamu Laka Madami, the Board, leadership and members of the organisation paid glowing tribute to the retired Lieutenant General, who also serves as a Trustee of the forum. The…

Fasawe, NUJ President Seek Support for Journalists’ Health Insurance as FCT Council Launches Scheme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

More than 150 journalists in the nation’s capital have been enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), marking a major step toward improving healthcare access for media professionals in Abuja. The development came as the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Adedolapo Fasawe, and the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya, called on philanthropists, political office holders, religious leaders and business leaders to support journalists by sponsoring health insurance coverage for them. The initiative, championed by the Chairman…

NUJ FCT Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme for Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has flagged off a health insurance scheme for its members as part of efforts to improve the welfare and healthcare access of journalists in the territory. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Chairperson of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, described the initiative as a historic milestone, noting that it is the first time the council is introducing a health insurance programme specifically designed for journalists. She said the initiative represents a new chapter in protecting the wellbeing…