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Security Alert: NCCSALW Urges Corps Members To Avoid Armed Confrontations.
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North Central Zone, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to avoid engaging armed individuals or involving themselves in community disputes, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and curb the spread of illegal weapons.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Centre advised corps members to maintain neutrality and report any security threats through proper channels, including security agencies and NYSC Local Government Inspectors.
This warning was given during a sensitisation and advocacy programme held for 2,484 corps members of Batch ‘A’ Stream II at the Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State.
The programme, led by the Zonal Assistant Director of Support Services, Lt. Col. O.K. Olagunju, educated corps members from Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the dangers posed by the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs), as well as their responsibility in promoting peace and national security.
Lt. Col. Olagunju explained that small arms refer to weapons operated by a single individual, such as pistols, rifles and AK-47s, while light weapons are used by small groups and include machine guns and grenade launchers.
He noted that the widespread availability of illegal weapons continues to drive terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and communal clashes across the country.
According to him, the spread of SALWs is fueled by factors such as illegal cross-border trafficking, theft of arms from security operatives, local fabrication, and ongoing conflicts within and outside Nigeria.
He warned that the unchecked proliferation of illicit weapons threatens national unity, economic stability, and sustainable development, especially as young people are increasingly targeted for recruitment into violent groups.
Lt. Col. Olagunju encouraged corps members to act as peace ambassadors in their host communities by promoting harmony, engaging in public awareness campaigns, and reporting suspicious activities to security authorities.
He also revealed that the Federal Government established the NCCSALW in 2021 through a Presidential Order to strengthen arms control efforts, with legal backing later reinforced in 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He added that the Centre, operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser and led by DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, is responsible for coordinating arms control policies, sensitisation campaigns, and the recovery and destruction of illegal weapons.
The programme also included an interactive session where corps members asked questions on weapon classification and proper reporting procedures.
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AMVCA 2026: Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo Honoured With Prestigious Industry Merit Awards.
Veteran Nollywood actors, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale, have been honoured with the Industry Merit Award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The recognition was presented on Saturday night during the 12th edition of the AMVCA ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.
The award celebrates their decades of outstanding contributions to the Nigerian film industry, as well as their lasting impact as two of Nollywood’s most respected screen legends.
While receiving her award, Sola Sobowale expressed gratitude to God, the organisers, her colleagues, fans, and most especially her children, whom she credited for making her journey through motherhood and career easier.
“I want to specially thank God Almighty for keeping me till this day to have this. I thank my children. Thank you to all my colleagues. I thank my fans because without you ‘Ko si Shola’ (there’s no Shola). It truly is an honour,” she said.
On his part, Kanayo O. Kanayo used his moment on stage to speak out against xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Nigerian record producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has named alternative rock artiste Johnny Drille as his best musician.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Mavin Records boss described Johnny Drille’s sound as exceptional, adding that he considers him a complete and highly skilled musician.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy said Johnny Drille stands out uniquely in the Nigerian music industry and, in his view, has no close rival.
He praised the singer’s versatility, noting that he is involved in mixing, songwriting, and vocal performance.
“If you look at the Nigerian music industry right now, there is nobody like Johnny Drille. He is in a world of his own. He is like the best musician – the complete musician that I know. He is versatile. He mixes, writes, sings. He does everything,” Don Jazzy said.
He further commended Johnny Drille’s consistency in performance, stating that his live performances match his studio quality.
“He is also an amazing performer — the way he sounds in the studio is the same way he sounds in live shows,” he added.
The spokesperson for the eight Kano Central Senatorial District aspirants, Usman Bala, has explained that their withdrawal in favour of former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, was influenced by the intervention of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and their collective respect for him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bala said all the aspirants unanimously accepted the governor’s peace initiative, describing it as timely, strategic, and instrumental in uniting all parties behind a common objective.
Governor Yusuf had successfully mediated in the long-standing dispute over the Kano Central senatorial ticket, a development that eventually produced Shekarau as the consensus candidate.
The resolution followed a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by the governor in Abuja, where all aspirants and key stakeholders agreed to set aside personal ambitions in the interest of unity, progress, and Kano State’s political future.
As a result of the agreement, the eight aspirants voluntarily stepped down and endorsed Shekarau as the consensus flagbearer for Kano Central under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Kano Central, which is Nigeria’s largest senatorial district, covers 15 local government areas with an estimated population of over 10 million people, making the consensus decision a significant political development with wide implications.
Governor Yusuf praised the aspirants for prioritising collective interest over individual ambition, describing their action as a show of maturity, sacrifice, and commitment to democratic values.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to dialogue, inclusion, and consensus-building as key tools for political stability and sustainable development, expressing confidence that the agreement would strengthen unity and enhance Kano’s influence nationally.
In his reaction, Shekarau commended the governor’s role in fostering peace among the aspirants and expressed gratitude to those who stepped down in his favour, as well as their support for APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
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