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President Tinubu Hails Nigerian Qur’anic Champion, Maryam Dan’Azumi

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Gombe-born teenager beats contestants from 132 countries, wins N120m prize Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi of Gombe State for emerging winner of the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Maryam for her exceptional mastery of the Holy Qur’an and outstanding performance at the prestigious international competition. Maryam reportedly defeated competitors from 132 countries to clinch the top prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about N120 million. President Tinubu described the achievement as a source of national pride, saying Maryam had placed Nigeria prominently on the global stage through her dedication to Qur’anic memorisation, recitation, Tajweed and scholarship. The President also celebrated Maryam’s elder sister, Hajara Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, who wo...
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CP Nwadiogbu urges Benue youths to reject cultism, violence, cyberbullying

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The Benue State Police Command has intensified its campaign against youth-related crimes with the launch of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) office in the state. A statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Office,  DSP Orchia Aondongu said t he initiative was unveiled during a Stakeholders’ Youth Dialogue organised as part of activities marking the 2026 National Youth Day, bringing together student unions, youth associations and other youth-focused organisations across the state. The dialogue, led by the Police Management Team, provided a platform for young people and the Police to discuss challenges affecting their safety, wellbeing and participation in building peaceful communities. Discussions focused on the need to tackle electoral thuggery, cultism, cyberbullying, drug and substance abuse, violence and other forms of criminality capable of exploiting young people and threatening peace in the state. CP Cletus Nwadiogbu The Commissioner o...
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Enugu CP, Giwa urges Nigerian youths to reject manipulation, violence, digital criminality

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The Enugu State Police Command has launched a campaign against political and digital thuggery, urging young Nigerians to reject manipulation by political actors and use their influence to promote peace, democracy and responsible citizenship. The campaign was launched by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, during a Police–Youth Dialogue held at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess, Agbani Road, Enugu, as part of activities marking the Nigeria Police Force International Youth Day 2026. Speaking during the interactive session, Giwa urged youths to resist attempts by politicians and other actors to exploit them for violent or criminal purposes, stressing that young Nigerians have a crucial role to play in strengthening democracy and national security. He warned youths against using digital platforms for incitement, intimidation, harassment and other forms of criminality, urging them instead to channel their energy and influence into constructive civic participation, innovation a...
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Don’t Rent Out Your Future, POWA President Tells Youths

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Reject political thuggery, cultism, cybercrime, violence - Disu The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Chief Mrs. Mutiat Olufunmilola Disu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject political thuggery, cultism, cybercrime, hate and violence, warning them not to allow politicians to exploit their energy and future for selfish ambitions. Mrs. Disu gave the warning at the International Youth Day 2026 – National Youth Leadership & Security Initiative organised by the Nigeria Police Force, where she challenged young Nigerians to embrace peaceful democratic participation and become responsible leaders in their communities. Speaking from the perspective of both a mother and a leader closely connected to the police family, the POWA President said she was particularly worried about youths being manipulated into believing that violence was a pathway to political relevance or power. “Your future is too valuable to be rented out. Do not allow anyone to use your yout...
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Police Arrest Five Suspected Telecom Vandals, Recover Truckload Of Iron Rods in Ibeju-Lekki

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected telecommunication vandals and recovered a truckload of suspected stolen iron rods in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. The arrests are part of the Command’s intensified operations to curb the vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure across Lagos. The suspects — Mohammed Shaibu, 26; Musa Zakari, 29; Abdullahi Bala, 22; Salisu Musa, 18; and Yahuza Bala, 20 — were allegedly caught stealing iron poles meant for the construction of telecommunication masts. According to a statement issued on Saturday by state PolicePublicRelationsOffice, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects were arrested while allegedly conveying the stolen iron rods in a truck. They are currently in police custody, while the case is being investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Yaba. The Command said discreet investigation was ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and determine the full extent of the alleged criminal activities. ...
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Atiku’s Anti-Subsidy U-Turn: A Joke Taken Too Far

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By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain There is a point at which political criticism ceases to be constructive opposition and becomes a comedy of contradictions. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have crossed that line with his latest position on fuel subsidy. Atiku has reportedly declared that if elected President, he would restore the petrol subsidy and ensure that whoever allegedly stole the money saved from subsidy removal refunds it. One cannot help but ask: is this the same Atiku Abubakar who, not too long ago, supported the removal of fuel subsidy? Indeed, Atiku had previously described subsidy removal as inevitable and supported the policy during the 2023 presidential campaign, while criticising the manner in which the Tinubu administration implemented the reform. Today, with the 2027 presidential contest taking shape, the same policy has apparently acquired a completely different meaning. This is not merely a change of mind. It raises a fundamental question about the cons...
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Of Local Government Autonomy and Allocation Boom: Let the Grassroots Feel the Impact

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Seye Oladejo By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain There is a new and important reality unfolding in Nigeria’s governance landscape: local governments are gaining greater fiscal autonomy at precisely the time when the federation’s revenue picture has improved significantly. This convergence presents both an opportunity and a test. For decades, local governments have complained that their responsibilities at the grassroots were not matched by adequate financial resources or sufficient control over their allocations. The constitutional and judicial push towards local government financial autonomy has therefore been welcomed as a potentially transformative development. At the same time, the significant increase in allocations from the Federation Account has expanded the financial space available to the three tiers of government. The question Nigerians are entitled to ask is simple: Where is the corresponding impact at the grassroots? More money must translate into more development. Autonom...
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