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Amidst Rising Insecurity, FG Reduces the Proposed Police Budget By N92.9 Billion.

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The Federal Government has lowered the Nigeria Police Force’s projected budget by over N93 billion, a condition that the security outfit has warned will stymie its efforts to properly combat the country’s growing insecurity.
The police blamed the reduction mostly on the government’s envelope budgeting system and urged the National Assembly to exclude the NPF from it.
In a presentation to the National Assembly, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, decried the Budget Office of the Federation’s slashing of the outfit’s proposed budget from N889,681,595,517.74 to N796,785,034,379.56, warning of the impact on the security outfit and its consequences for the country.
The IG made this known to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Police Affairs on Tuesday behind closed doors while defending the proposed budget of the NPF in the 2023 Appropriation Bill.

While the police are statutorily in charge of internal security, the Armed Forces are to protect the territorial integrity of the country, against external aggression.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

However, several security committees of the National Assembly and Service Chief have on different occasions expressed dissatisfaction that the military was now involved in internal operations in almost all the 36 states of the federation.

For example, the Chairman of the House Committee on Defense, Babajimi Benson, stated on November 9, 2021, following a 2022 budget defense session with the Defense Space Administration, that the Armed Forces were carrying out their obligations despite their limited resources.
“When there is kidnapping or banditry in Nigeria, everyone phones the Armed Forces.”
Our Armed Forces are taking on roles that have historically been entrusted to the police,” he remarked in part.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces have received nearly N1.248 trillion in budgetary support.
The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, and Nigerian Navy would receive the greatest share of the record military budget, totaling N638,108,156,198, N174,423,669,604 and N158,790,615,183, respectively , out of the 18 military and defense organizations awarded the whole figure.The police boss also criticised the N35,705,675,512 allocation to capital expenditure of the NPF in 2023.

“This figure is also grossly inadequate to meet the capital cost of the force in relation to acquisition of critical operational assets including patrol vehicles, arms and ammunition, aircraft, intelligence/surveillance equipment as well as infrastructural items to optimally meet our policing mandate, particularly in the face of current complex security and criminal threats that the Force is dealing with across the country,” Baba stated.

 

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Saudi Millions Ignored: Trabzonspor Turns Down €11M Offer For Nigerian Talisman.

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Trabzonspor have rebuffed an €11 million approach from a Saudi club for Paul Onuachu, deeming the offer significantly lower than their valuation of the Nigerian star. This marks the second time this year the Turkish side has fended off Saudi interest, following a failed January bid from Al-Ahli. Despite his stellar season—where he secured a share of the Golden Boot with 22 goals and led the club to Turkish Cup success—the striker’s future remains a talking point. While Trabzonspor are holding out for a better fee, head coach Fatih Tekke is reportedly looking for a more mobile forward to suit his preferred high-pressing tactical system, potentially opening the door for a move.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite a historic campaign that saw Paul Onuachu claim the Süper Lig Golden Boot and a Turkish Cup winner’s medal, his future at Trabzonspor hangs in the balance. The club has rejected an €11 million bid from Saudi Arabia, insisting the amount does not reflect the value of the 32-year-old. Although Onuachu remains a clinical force in the box, he may not align with manager Fatih Tekke’s vision of a forward who excels in aggressive defensive pressing. With the club president confirming that multiple players are attracting interest, it remains to be seen if a suitor will meet Trabzonspor’s asking price before the window shuts.

Option 3: Short & Direct (Best for social media/briefs) Trabzonspor continue to play hardball with Saudi suitors, rejecting a new €11 million bid for Paul Onuachu. The Turkish club considers the offer far too low for their prolific Nigerian striker, who finished last season as the league’s joint-top scorer with 22 goals. While Onuachu’s goal-scoring form is undeniable, reports suggest head coach Fatih Tekke may be looking for a different tactical profile up front, casting a shadow over the striker’s long-term future at the club.

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No Place To Hide: Police Unleash Massive Crackdown On Tinted Vehicles Nationwide!.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a rigorous enforcement campaign across Abuja to curb criminal activity, specifically targeting “one-chance” gangs. FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, announced that the initiative responds to intelligence reports showing that criminals frequently use vehicles with tinted windows, obscured or missing license plates, and improper registration to evade detection. Following directives from Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, the command is cracking down on these violations, though Commissioner Sanusi clarified that the operation does not apply to motorists with legally authorized tinted glass permits. To date, over 30 vehicles have been impounded, and their owners will face prosecution under federal law and the FCT Road Transport Regulations 2023. The command intends to maintain this operation to bolster public safety throughout the capital.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

To combat rising crime in Abuja, the FCT Police Command is actively enforcing a ban on unauthorized tinted windows and concealed vehicle registrations. Commissioner Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi emphasized that these measures are essential to hindering criminals who rely on anonymity to carry out unlawful activities. While legitimate permit holders are exempt, the police have already seized more than 30 non-compliant vehicles. According to the Commissioner, all offenders will be prosecuted in accordance with the FCT Road Transport Regulations 2023, as the police continue their efforts to secure the nation’s capital.

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Purified Deception: NDLEA Uncovers Massive Drug Haul Concealed In Water Purifiers!.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has executed a series of successful operations across Nigeria to disrupt drug supply chains and combat trafficking.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lagos Drug Interception

  • NDLEA operatives intercepted a shipment of high-potency illicit drugs, including three kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA, concealed within water purifier machines imported from the Netherlands.

  • The discovery took place at a Lagos courier facility on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after traffickers attempted to bypass security screenings.

Kaduna and Niger State Operations

  • In Kaduna, officers arrested a couple, Musa and Mercy Sunday, and 38-year-old Salomi Ezekiel on May 24, 2026, following the recovery of 1,246 kilograms of skunk from their home in Gonin Gora.

  • Separately in Kaduna, 30-year-old Sunusi Musa was intercepted on the Abuja-Kaduna highway with 380 rounds of military-grade ammunition intended for transport to Katsina State.

  • In Niger State, a raid on a warehouse in the Bosso Local Government Area on May 27, 2026, led to the recovery of 457 kilograms of skunk, resulting in the arrest of 46-year-old Godwin Zakka.

Enugu Seizure

  • On May 28, 2026, NDLEA officers patrolling the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway searched a commercial vehicle heading to Taraba State.

  • The search resulted in the seizure of 22,000 tramadol pills, 100 ampoules of pentazocine, and 200 grams of bromazepam, leading to the arrest of suspect James Maigari Wisdom.

Public Awareness and Leadership Commendation

  • Beyond enforcement, the agency has actively continued its “War Against Drug Abuse” (WADA) campaign through sensitization programs in schools, workplaces, and places of worship across the nation.

  • NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), praised the command personnel for their diligence in balancing enforcement with public education.

  • Marwa urged officers nationwide to maintain their commitment to the ongoing fight against illicit substances.

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