Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Operatives of Police Mobile Force (PMF), Birnin Kebbi, have foiled an attack by armed bandits in Zodi Village, Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, recovering stolen livestock and neutralising several members of the criminal gang. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Kotarkoshi, the armed bandits, who stormed the community in large numbers on 29 November 2025, rustled an unspecified number of animals and attempted to flee the area. Kotarkoshi stated that the PMF personnel swiftly responded to the distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing them to…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd), has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a national asset rather than a source of division. Marwa made the call while delivering the keynote address at the public presentation of Buni Boy, a book written by the late legal luminary Niyi Ayoola-Daniels, held in Abuja on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The NDLEA chief’s remarks were contained in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA. According to him, Nigeria’s multiethnic identity remains a strength that must be deliberately…

The Lagos State Government says it is adopting strategic and long-term interventions to overhaul waste disposal and management across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Olusosun and Solous 3 dumpsites over the weekend. A statement issued by Adekunle Adeshina, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, quoted Wahab as saying the administration remains committed to delivering a functional, sustainable and healthier environment to residents. According to him, the state will decommission the Olusosun and Solous 3 landfills within 18 months, transitioning them…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, says Nigeria has the potential to earn substantial foreign exchange from culture and tourism if properly developed and promoted. The governor said this at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. Abiodun noted that several countries across the world have successfully diversified their economies by leveraging culture and tourism, adding that Nigeria stands to gain immensely from its rich cultural heritage. “Festivals like this bring thousands of visitors who patronize local businesses, artisans, entertainers, food vendors, hotels and…

The Delta State Police Command has begun a manhunt for a fleeing suspect linked to the murder of retired High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwo, whose lifeless body was found in her Asaba residence on November 24, 2025. A statement issued by SP Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, said the incident was reported by the deceased’s brother, who discovered her body in the sitting room with her hands, legs and mouth tied. Bright explained that the Divisional Police Officer of ‘A’ Division, Asaba, immediately mobilised officers to the scene upon receiving the complaint. “The corpse was…

The Rivers State Police Command says it has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on car theft and vehicle-snatching syndicates operating across the state. In a statement, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, said operatives of the Command’s C4I Intelligence Unit arrested two suspects—43-year-old Abubakar Abdulsalam and 35-year-old Shagari Shehu—on November 20, 2025, at about 1800 hours. According to her, officers acted swiftly on credible and reliable intelligence, leading to the prompt arrest of the suspects, who were found in possession of two stolen vehicles. “The recovered vehicles include a white Toyota Hilux…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strongly worded response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments accusing both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plunging Nigeria into insecurity and economic hardship. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, described Atiku’s remarks as “a delusional outburst” and accused him of attempting to rewrite his own political history. Oladejo said Atiku lacked the moral authority to speak on Nigeria’s economic challenges, alleging that his role in the privatization programme under the PDP-led government contributed significantly…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State. The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on November 23 while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. The abduction caused widespread panic across the district, forcing several residents to flee to neighbouring communities for safety. Those rescued include: Fatima Shaibu (17), Fatima Umaru (15), Hauwa Abubakar (18), Saliha Muhammed (15), Sadiya Umaru (17), Amira Babel (15), Zara Adamu (17), Nana Shaibu (15), Zainab Musa (18), Zainab…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a social media–based drug distribution ring that packaged illicit substances as imported Christmas cookies and snacks, arresting two masterminds during a raid in Lekki, Lagos. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, who said the syndicate used designer cookie labels to disguise retail quantities of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis. According to the statement, operatives raided an apartment on Ojulari Street, Ikate, Lekki on November 22, 2025, following credible intelligence on the network’s operations through a WhatsApp…

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have killed four armed militia members and arrested a police officer allegedly collaborating with bandits terrorising Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, disclosed on Sunday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Brigade Spokesperson, was carried out following credible intelligence on a resurgence of long-standing land disputes between the Shomo and Wurkun communities, which had escalated into armed clashes and property destruction. “Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised four armed militia members and recovered weapons during a rapid and coordinated response to renewed communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido…