Category: Security
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KEYAMO CALLS FOR STRONG JUDICIARY-REGULATOR TEAMWORK TO BOOST AVIATION SAFETY
Aviation safety gets a major push! Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urges judges and regulators to unite for consistent, trustworthy air travel in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Conference in Abuja, Keyamo highlighted the need for judges to understand aviation’s technical and international law aspects to deliver fair justice that builds passenger…
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EFCC CHAIRMAN OLA OLUKOYEDE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WEST AFRICA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK
Leading the fight against corruption! Mr Ola Olukoyede secures another term as NACIWA President, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in battling economic crime across West Africa. At the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held in Abuja, all ECOWAS member states unanimously re-elected Olukoyede. The move recognized his outstanding…
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FORGIVENESS OVER VENGEANCE: BILYAMINU’S FATHER BACKS TINUBU’S PARDON FOR MARYAM SANDA
In a powerful act of compassion and faith, Ahmed Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu’s pardon of Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted of murdering his son. Speaking from Abuja, Isa said forgiveness, not vengeance, is the path to peace and healing for his family and the nation.…
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WIDESPREAD CORRUPTION BELIEF HITS 97% AMONG FILIPINOS, SURVEY FINDS
A staggering 97% of Filipinos believe corruption in government is widespread, reveals a recent nationwide Pulse Asia survey. Most have noticed an increase in corruption over the past year, with 59% accepting it as a normal part of politics. The survey of 1,200 adults highlights that bribery, misuse of public funds, and kickbacks are widely…
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ICPC CHAIRMAN URGES SPEED AND CONSISTENCY IN CORRUPTION CASES
Dr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has called for faster and consistent handling of corruption cases to ensure justice is served. Speaking at a judicial workshop in Abuja, he stressed the judiciary’s key role in making sure corruption does not pay and wrongdoers don’t benefit from…
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WFP SOUNDS ALARM: 673 MILLION PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY WORLDWIDE
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that about 673 million people around 8% of the global population aren’t getting enough to eat. Export restrictions, tariffs, and unstable commodity prices are making food markets unpredictable and food less affordable, especially in hungry nations like Nigeria, which is among eight countries facing severe food insecurity. WFP highlights…
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PROF ADENIRAN URGES REBRAND OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY
Prof. Adeniran from Obafemi Awolowo University calls for a major revamp of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to better reflect its full role in border security, migration management, policy implementation, and advisory services. Speaking at his inaugural lecture titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture”, he stressed the need for clearer structure, proposing the…
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JTF-OPEP NABS NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNER COUPLE IN KADUNA
The Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), teamed up with Operation Fansan Yamma to arrest a suspected gunrunner and his wife in Saminaka, Kaduna State. Maj. Samson Zhakom confirmed the duo, aged 40 and 18, were caught on October 8 at a checkpoint. Over 1,200 rounds of 7.62 mm ammo meant for armed groups…
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TINUBU AND ABDULRAZAQ PRAISED FOR PEACE AND UNITY IN KWARA
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Kwara applauds President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for their strong commitment to peace and inclusive governance. Alhaji Shehu Garba says their leadership is building unity and progress for all, especially the Fulani community. “The governor’s efforts in schools, health, and water in Fulani areas show real care,” Garba…
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ISRAEL FACES SHOCK, FRUSTRATION AS ONLY FEW DEAD HOSTAGES RETURNED FROM GAZA
Tensions are high in Israel following the release of only a handful of deceased hostages after 20 survivors were freed from Gaza. While 28 bodies were expected to be handed over under the Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday, only four coffins arrived, sparking shock and frustration among Israeli officials and families. Hamas has yet to…
