Category: Community

Terror Raids Leave Two Niger Communities Ghost Towns as Residents Flee.

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Thousands of residents from the Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State have recently fled to Segbana, Benin Republic, following a wave of persistent terrorist attacks. This mass exodus across the border underscores Nigeria’s escalating security and humanitarian crisis, contributing to a staggering national figure of over 3.7 million internally displaced persons as of early 2026. In a brazen act of defiance, terrorists struck a community in Borgu Local Government Area in the early hours of Tuesday—barely 24 hours after Governors Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara…

From Waste to Wealth: Bauchi CSO Distributes Eco-Friendly Bags to Pupils

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi-based civil society organisation, Community Advocate for Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with the Development Exchange Centre (DEC) and with support from Bread for the World, has donated 50 eco-friendly school bags to pupils in Bauchi State under the Promoting Opportunities for Women in Environmental Recycling (POWER) Project. The school bags were locally produced from recycled waste fabrics and polythene materials by 25 vulnerable women who recently completed a skills acquisition training organised by CARD in Gwallameji community of Bauchi Local Government Area. The initiative…

Tragedy in Kebbi: 14 Dead as Wedding Guest Boat Capsizes

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The tragic incident occurred in Gumbi village, Gumbi Ward of Yauri LGA, when a boat carrying wedding guests capsized. The victims had just accompanied a bride to her husband’s home in Gwarzo village, Ngaski LGA, and were returning home when the disaster struck, plunging over 100 passengers into the water. Sadly, 14 people—13 women and one child—lost their lives. Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the funeral prayers, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the local government, the emirate, and the people of Yauri. He called on all to accept…

NDLEA Nabs 62-Year-Old China-Bound Dealer for Ingesting 95 Cocaine Wraps; Dismantles Ibadan ‘Colos’ Factory, Intercepts Meth in Yogurt Packs

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As part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Izueke was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine, weighing approximately 1.589 kilograms, concealed within his stomach. “According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Kano airport apprehended Nwabueze on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The arrest occurred during the screening of passengers for Ethiopian Airlines…

Nigeria’s Future First: Marwa Pivots to Human-Centric War on Narcotics

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Targeting the root causes of drug trafficking, NDLEA boss Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa is calling for a unified national front to support “alternative development” in cannabis-growing regions. 1.3.4, 1.4.1 The project replaces illegal crops with lawful, high-value agriculture, designed to uplift vulnerable rural households and secure a safer future for Nigeria. 1.2.4, 1.3.8. In a statement issued Tuesday, February 3rd, by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi said NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) championed Africa’s first major drug control initiative. Following a successful…

Police Smash Bandit Gang Behind National Park Killings; 7 Arrested

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Two weeks after the fatal raid on Old Oyo National Park, the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven members of the 10-man armed gang allegedly behind the January 6, 2026 assault. The attack on forest rangers in the Oloka area tragically claimed five lives, and those currently in custody include the group’s suspected mastermind. Confirming the major breakthrough on Saturday, Police Spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka revealed that the gang’s alleged mastermind and ringleader are now behind bars. The duo was part of the 10-man squad that…

Tragedy in Kurgi: ‘Two Dead’, Several Hurt as Military Gunfire Hits Niger State Village

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Tragedy struck the Kurgi community on January 25 when a security helicopter opened fire, claiming at least two lives and leaving many more—including children—severely wounded. Eyewitnesses describe a chilling scene where the aircraft hovered over the village for several minutes before opening fire on civilians going about their daily activities. Intelligence from Aldebaran Threat Consultants suggests this lethal operation was intended to target local criminal elements, but instead resulted in devastating civilian casualties. Launched on January 20 to dismantle rising terror networks, the military’s latest wave of airstrikes has now…

UNICEF Boosts HIV Response in Bauchi with 25,000 Test Kits

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 25,000 HIV test kits to the Bauchi State Government to support efforts to curb the spread of HIV, particularly among children under the age of five. The donation, made through the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, is aimed at ensuring early testing of children to enable prompt diagnosis and commencement of treatment where necessary. Receiving the kits at the UNICEF Central Store, the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (BACATMA),…

Gen. Marwa: Why NDLEA is Empowering Cannabis Growers with Sustainable Livelihoods.

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……………National and International partners unite for crop substitution at the launch of the Ondo State Alternative Development Project.  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is turning the tide in Nigeria’s drug war by offering a new path for illicit crop growers. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) explained that the Alternative Development Project replaces the cycle of raids and arrests with sustainable economic opportunities. By transitioning cannabis farmers to legitimate high-value crops, this initiative secures stable livelihoods and strengthens food security, directly advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed…

A Legacy of Unity: HRH Emir Isa Abubakar Umar II Leads Massive Cemetery Cleanup; Advocates for Peace and Selfless Service

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AWE, January 24, 2026 – In a distinguished display of inclusive leadership and community resolve, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Awe, Alh. Dr. Isa Abubakar Umar II, personally led his subjects in a comprehensive sanitation exercise at the Awe Grand Cemetery. The Emir’s hands-on approach underscored his reputation for calm, knowledgeable, and unifying governance. However, in his Royal Appreciation and Blessingsduring the exercise , His Royal Highness expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Awe for honoring his invitation. He described the collective effort as a form of…