Category: Community

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…

Stabilisation Is Not Enough: Okonjo-Iweala Pushes FG for Job Growth

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), stated on Wednesday, January 22, that Nigeria must pivot its economic strategy from stabilization toward job creation and the aggressive pursuit of global investments. She shared these insights during a fireside chat at Nigeria House on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. As you said, some good reforms are being pursued right now. I think they need to yield into job creation,” she said. “This is what I also said to His Excellency, Mr President, that…

Longest-Serving Chief Imam of Ilorin Passes Away at 75.

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An era comes to an end in Kwara State as the longest-serving Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75. After more than four decades of spiritual leadership, the beloved cleric died on Monday morning in Abuja following a brief illness. He will be remembered as a pillar of wisdom and a unifying force for the Muslim Ummah. The Ilorin Emirate has confirmed the passing of its longest-serving Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, in a statement released by Abdulazeez Arowona, spokesman…

IGP Kayode Egbetokun Felicitates With Retired CP Fatai Owoseni On His Conferment As Atunlushe -Ilu Adini of Oyo State

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The Nigeria Police Force joins the people of Oyo State in celebrating CP Fatai A. Owoseni (Rtd) following his installation as the Atunluse-Ilu Adini. Conferred by the highest Islamic authorities in the state, this honour recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service to national security and community development. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo State. For the NPF, this title serves as a proud confirmation of CP Owoseni’s legacy of excellence, further solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s security…

Back On The Water: Ikorodu Ferry Terminal Resumes Service Monday 19 After Hyacinth-Related Hiatus

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The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal officially announced its reopening for Monday, January 19, 2026, following a temporary closure due to water hyacinth infestation. In an official update on Friday, January 16, LASWA management announced: ”This is to inform all ferry operators and terminal users that the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal will reopen for passenger ferry operations with effect from Monday, 19 January 2026.” It is worth noting that the terminal was ‘closed on Monday, 20 October 2025 due to navigational concerns caused by water hyacinth infestation,’ with services ‘temporarily diverted to Ibeshe…

Disaster Averted: Lagos Classroom Crumples, But Lives Are Spared

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A structural failure at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, sent shockwaves through the community on Thursday when a classroom block collapsed while school was in session. Despite the chaos captured in viral social media footage, authorities confirmed all students and staff are safe.Emergency teams from LASEMA and LASBCA have since cordoned off the site for assessment. The Lagos State Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) announced Friday that the collapsed classroom block at Odokekere High School had been marked for demolition before Thursday’s incident, and confirmed that all students…