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Fake drugs, poisonous cosmetics: Inside Nigeria’s growing counterfeit trade

Fake drugs, poisonous cosmetics: Inside Nigeria’s growing counterfeit trade

By Olusegun Odunewu Nigeria’s counterfeit goods trade has evolved from the sale of imitation fashion accessories into a dangerous underground economy threatening public health, undermining legitimate...

NDLEA seizes ₦6.98bn tramadol shipment, arrests 85-year-old woman in nationwide raids

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NDLEA seizes ₦6.98bn tramadol shipment, arrests 85-year-old woman in nationwide raids

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 8,725 kilogrammes of tramadol powder valued at more than ₦6.98 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos and...

Nigerian Army vows to cush violence, protect farmers in Southern Kaduna By Kingsley Chukwuka The Nigerian Army has vowed to intensify operations against criminal networks and instigators of communal violence in Southern Kaduna, with a focus on preventing attacks during the harvest season and strengthening peaceful coexistence among communities. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Maxwell Dangana, gave the assurance during the fourth edition of a one-day security stakeholder seminar in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Dangana said the military would adopt a proactive operational strategy to identify, track and neutralise violent elements before they could attack innocent residents. He also warned against the exploitation of religious and ethnic differences to trigger communal conflicts, stressing that individuals and groups responsible for instigating violence would face appropriate military action. The seminar, themed “Bridging the Divide: Uniting Farmers, Herders, and Youths for a Prosperous Community,” brought together traditional rulers, community representatives, youth leaders, security experts and other stakeholders to discuss the causes of communal tensions and develop strategies for lasting peace. Participants examined the underlying drivers of conflicts involving farmers, herders and youths, with emphasis on strengthening community relations and establishing mechanisms for peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the event, the Sector Commander of Sub-Sector 71 Sanga, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Galadima, described the seminar as an important component of the military’s non-kinetic approach to security management. He explained that although combat operations remained necessary against armed groups that continued to threaten communities, dialogue and community engagement were equally important in addressing longstanding grievances. According to Galadima, non-kinetic interventions would help prevent conflicts from escalating, resolve disputes at the grassroots level and promote sustainable peace across the Joint Operations Area. He called for regular interfaith and cross-cultural engagements to bridge historical divisions, improve mutual understanding and build trust among communities. The military’s approach combines security operations with dialogue and reconciliation efforts intended to address both the immediate threats posed by armed groups and the underlying factors contributing to communal violence. Dangana also underscored the importance of restoring stability across Southern Kaduna, Plateau State and neighbouring communities in Bauchi State. He noted that sustained security was essential for agricultural productivity, rural economic development and broader national economic stability. The focus on farmers and herders comes amid persistent concerns about communal tensions and insecurity in parts of the region, where violence can disrupt farming activities, threaten livelihoods and undermine food production. The Army said continued collaboration among security agencies, traditional institutions, youths and local communities would be crucial to preventing violence and consolidating peace. The stakeholder engagement forms part of efforts by Operation ENDURING PEACE to complement military operations with community-based initiatives aimed at addressing grievances and improving security across affected areas.

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NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound Cannabis hidden in palm oil, seizes N7bn Tramadol at Lagos Port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cannabis concealed in a gallon of palm oil at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport,...

Mexican Court sentences three men to 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers

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Mexican Court sentences three men to 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers

The three men were convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Baja California...

DSS, Police, military arrest five suspects over abduction of 20 NYSC members

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DSS, Police, military arrest five suspects over abduction of 20 NYSC members

Security operatives have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in...

Court of Appeal upholds ₦12m damages against EFCC over Monday Ubani’s detention

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EFCC reveals one Bank account decision that could land you in prison

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerian girls and young women against allowing internet fraudsters to use their bank accounts to...

Boko Haram convict gets 30 years: Inside the charges, confession and arrest

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Boko Haram convict gets 30 years: Inside the charges, confession and arrest

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Abubakar Goni, a self-confessed member of Boko Haram, to 30 years’ imprisonment for his involvement with...

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest Along Benue Road, Police Launch Rescue Effort

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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest along Benue Road, Police launch rescue effort

By Anuoluwa Amao Gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest, Reverend Father John Inalegwu, along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of...

Six men jailed two years for assaulting KAI officers in Lagos

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Six men jailed two years for assaulting KAI officers in Lagos

By Anuoluwa Amao A magistrate court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, has sentenced six men to two years’ imprisonment each for attacking officers of the Lagos...

Zaria Councillor, two sons abducted in midnight raid as Kaduna kidnap fears deepen

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Zaria Councillor, two sons abducted in midnight raid as Kaduna kidnap fears deepen

Residents raise fresh concerns over insecurity after armed assailants reportedly stormed the official’s home; family awaits contact from abductors A Supervisory Councillor for Special...