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Army Launches Probe Over Claims Officers Are Protecting Drug Dealers In Lagos.
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced plans to investigate claims that some military officers are shielding drug traffickers in the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The statement follows allegations by the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Jimoh Saliu, who accused certain senior military personnel of protecting criminals involved in drug trafficking within the area.
In a Sunday statement, Saliu said a location called Gidan Drama in the Marine Beach community, near Tego Army Barracks, had become a hotspot for illicit drug activities. He described it as a hideout for criminals, where the sale of drugs and stolen goods is rampant.
While speaking at the 70th anniversary of the Corona Schools Trust Council at St Theresa Nursery and Primary School, Marine Beach, Saliu urged the state government and stakeholders to acquire the area for a secondary school, citing severe security challenges.
“The security situation in the LCDA is so porous that even here in Marine Beach, Gidan Drama has become a nightmare,” he said. “Criminals frequently operate here, and attempts to arrest them are often blocked by top military and police officers.”
He added that suspects often flee into the area after committing crimes, making enforcement difficult. Saliu also revealed that local government officials sometimes face threats or detention while trying to enforce the law.
“I recall three of our staff were arrested two weeks ago and taken to the Naval Dockyard during an intelligence visit to Gidan Drama. I had to intervene for their release,” he said.
Expressing concern over the worsening security situation, Saliu warned about the impact on local youth, saying, “At night, you can see people spending large sums of money to buy illicit drugs in Gidan Drama. The future of our children is uncertain.”
Responding to the allegations, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, spokesperson for the 81 Division, said Saliu must clarify which branch of the military he was referring to—Army, Navy, or Air Force—to enable a proper investigation.
“When you say ‘military,’ it could mean Army, Navy, or Air Force. The military is a large organization,” Yahaya said. “Issues like this require thorough investigation before any response. I cannot speak on it for now, but inquiries will be made.”
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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