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Borno Police Arrest 42-Year-Old Man, Recover Stolen Vehicle, Valuables Worth Millions

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The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Muhammed Bukar, over the alleged theft of a Toyota Corolla containing cash, pharmaceutical products and other valuables worth millions of naira in Maiduguri. The police said the vehicle was stolen on October 16, 2026, after its owner, a pharmacist, Abdulwahab Muhammed, parked it along Muna Road to observe prayers at about 1:25 p.m. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the vehicle contained a Redmi tablet, ₦230,000, $200, pharmaceutical products valued at approximately ₦3.3 million and an ATM card. The owner reportedly discovered that the vehicle had been taken away upon returning from prayers and subsequently reported the incident to the police. The statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, directed operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit, also known as the Crack Squad, to investigate the theft. It added that the investigation...
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Beyond Worship: Stakeholders Seek Better Management of Mosques

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At MGDLI’s third anniversary, Islamic leaders and professionals call for proper land documentation, financial accountability, improved hygiene and institutional support to safeguard mosques. Mosques are more than places of worship. They are centres of spiritual development, education, community engagement and social welfare. Yet, their ability to fulfil these responsibilities can be undermined by disputed ownership, poor administration, financial mismanagement and inadequate hygiene. These concerns formed the focus of discussions at the third anniversary of the Mosque Guidance and Development Lagos Initiative (MGDLI), where Islamic leaders, legal practitioners and other professionals called for stronger institutional structures to protect mosque properties and ensure sustainable management. The three-day programme, held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas Central Mosque, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, examined challenges confronting mosque administration and proposed pra...
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WHY LAGOS IS TRULY BLESSED: THE HAMZAT YEARS BECKON

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By Seye Oladejo Lagos is a land of aquatic splendour, a gateway to Nigeria, an investors’ first choice, a melting pot of rich cultural heritage and the undisputed economic nerve centre of the country. It is a state whose identity is defined by enterprise, resilience, ambition and an extraordinary capacity for reinvention. From its strategic coastal advantage to its vibrant commercial landscape, Lagos occupies a place of distinction in Nigeria and across the African continent. But beyond its natural endowments and economic advantages, there is another compelling reason Lagos stands out: its remarkable leadership trajectory and the continuity of purposeful governance that have consistently shaped its development. And now, the Hamzat years beckon! Why is Lagos so blessed? Perhaps the answer lies in the rare combination of visionary leadership, institutional continuity, an enterprising population and a political culture that recognises development as a relay race rather than a solitary spr...
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Troops Kill ISWAP Shura Council Member, Commander, Others in Borno

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have reportedly neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a member of the group's Shura Council, Abu Hajara, and a senior commander, Abul Walid, during an encounter in Kukawa, Borno State. The military said two other high-ranking Arab fighters were also killed during the engagement on October 31, 2026, following an attack by ISWAP terrorists on troops' positions in the area. A statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the troops, supported by air assets, repelled the attack. It identified Abul Walid as a prominent ISWAP commander and close associate of Ba Shuwa, described in the statement as the group's overall Wali. The troops also recovered several weapons, ammunition and communication devices following the engagement. The military described the oper...
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Disu Seeks Mental Health Support for Police Officers, Families

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... POWA President urges integration of counselling into police welfare programmes The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Chief Mrs. Olufunmilola Mutiat Disu, has called for the integration of mental healthcare into police welfare programmes, warning that the psychological demands of policing often affect officers and their families. She made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the Mental Health Conference Nigeria 2026, organised by Safehaven Wellness Centre, with the theme, “From Awareness to Action: Transforming Mental Health Care in Nigeria.” Disu noted that police officers routinely encounter violence, loss, uncertainty and life-threatening situations in the course of their duties, experiences that could leave lasting psychological effects long after they return home. She said the impact often extends to their families, as spouses and children may struggle to understand or cope with emotional changes arising from the pressures of police...
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Lagos Police Strengthen Election Security Capacity Ahead of 2027 Polls

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The Lagos State Police Command says it is strengthening its operational readiness and personnel capacity ahead of the 2027 general elections following a five-day Election Security Management Training organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The training, held from October 26 to 30, 2026, was facilitated by 3Streams Synergy and brought together police personnel from the Lagos State Command, FCID Annex Lagos, Zone 2 Headquarters, Special Fraud Unit and Special Protection Unit. The programme focused on enhancing officers’ capacity for effective election security management, with sessions covering professionalism, political neutrality, impartiality, respect for human rights, crowd management, inter-agency collaboration and adherence to the rule of law. In a statement issued and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Saturday, the Command said the training was part of efforts to prepare its personnel for the security challenges associated with...
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MGDLI Mobilises Lagos Muslims for Three-Day Mosque Development Programme

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The Mosque Guidance and Development Lagos Initiative (MGDLI) has urged Muslims across Lagos State to participate in its forthcoming three-day anniversary programme aimed at strengthening mosque administration and improving community welfare. The programme, scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2026, will hold at the Lagos State First Secretariat Mosque Hall (Olanike Hall), Shamsi Adisa Thomas Central Mosque, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. MGDLI said the event would bring together Imams, mosque administrators, Islamic scholars, youth groups, Muslim professionals, community leaders and other members of the Ummah to discuss practical ways of building stronger, cleaner, safer and better-managed mosques. “The responsibility of developing our mosques does not rest solely on Imams and mosque committees. Every Muslim has a role to play in building institutions that reflect the values of Islam, accountability, cleanliness and service to humanity,” the organisation stated. Activities lined up for the anniv...
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