NDLEA Chairman Calls for Action to Protect Girls from Abuse and Drug Risks

NDLEA Chairman Calls for Action to Protect Girls from Abuse and Drug Risks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for stronger protection of girls against poverty, abuse and other vulnerabilities that he said expose women and young people to drug abuse and exploitation. Speaking at the launch of In The Shadow of the Neem Tree, a book by his daughter, Barrister Mariam Marwa-Abdu, in Kaduna on Saturday, […]

July 13, 2026 5

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ADC Youth Wing Petitions NJC, Seeks Justice Lifu’s Recusal From Party-Related Cases

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside leaders of civil society organisations affiliated with the party, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), seeking the removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu from all matters relating to the party. The petition, dated June 18, 2026, was addressed to the Executive Secretary of the NJC and signed by the ADC National Youth Leader, Comrade Balarabe […]

June 22, 2026 7

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Military Rescues Wife of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar From Bandits’ Den

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, from bandits' captivity after weeks in abduction. Mrs Abubakar was kidnapped alongside her husband, who was later killed by the assailants, during an attack in Katsina State. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director […]

June 17, 2026 12

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GOVERNOR ODODO VISITS FOREST GUARD TRAINING CAMP, REAFFIRMS RESOLVE TO FLUSH OUT CRIMINALS FROM KOGI FORESTS

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to reclaiming the state's forests from criminal elements, declaring that there will be no safe haven for terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals operating within Kogi State. The Governor made the declaration during a visit to the training camp of newly recruited Forest Guard Trainees, where he encouraged them to embrace the responsibility ahead with […]

June 15, 2026 15

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Zulum Hails Military Over Rescue of 360 Abductees From Borno Terrorist Enclave

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended troops of Operation Hadin Kai for rescuing 360 abductees from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. Zulum described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency and praised the military for what he called a display of courage, professionalism and effective intelligence-driven operations. In a statement issued by his Special […]

June 8, 2026 19

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Troops Rescue 360 Abductees From Terrorist Enclave in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 360 abductees from a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) stronghold in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. The rescue operation was carried out by Special Forces and troops of Sector 1 following weeks of intelligence gathering, surveillance and operational planning, according to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna […]

June 8, 2026 11

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NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Water Purifiers from Europe, Intercepts Military-Grade Ammunition in Kaduna

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered consignments of illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines imported from the Netherlands, while also intercepting military-grade ammunition and arresting multiple suspects in separate operations across the country. According to a statement by the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, operatives discovered and seized three kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA, popularly known […]

June 1, 2026 8

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Navy Celebrates 70 Years, Seeks Royal Backing from Oba of Lagos Ahead of Anniversary Festivities

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Ahead of the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration, the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Commodore A Adams-Aliu, has paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at his palace in Isale Eko, Lagos. The visit formed part of preparations for the anniversary events scheduled to hold from May 29 to June 4. During the meeting, Commodore Adams-Aliu formally invited the […]

May 16, 2026 16

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Military Relocates IDPs from Gana Ali, Stadium Camps in Monguno Over Security Concerns

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian military has commenced the relocation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno, Borno State, to a Rapid Response IDP camp, citing security concerns and intelligence reports linking the areas to insurgent activities. In a statement issued on April 15, 2026, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai/Multinational Joint Task Force, Lt. Ayodeji Abiodun, […]

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