By Samuel Adeola

Amid rising security threats in the North East, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State to counter fresh waves of Boko Haram attacks.

This resolution was adopted during Wednesday’s plenary following a motion by Senator Aminu Abbas representing Adamawa Central.

The motion, co-sponsored by lawmakers from the region, highlighted the growing insecurity and its devastating impact on local residents.

Senator Abbas painted a grim picture of the situation, saying entire communities have been displaced, economic activities halted, and public infrastructure destroyed.

“The unfortunate activities of the group have crippled farming and trading in the area and disrupted life across the zone,” he said.

Lawmakers also urged the National Emergency Management Agency to dispatch relief materials to affected communities without delay.

However, the call for a military base sparked debate.

Senator Seriake Dickson from Bayelsa West cautioned against the Senate appearing to encroach on presidential powers as Commander in Chief, urging instead that the federal government be advised to take necessary action.

In response, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni of Lagos Central defended the motion, citing Section 27 of the Constitution, which empowers the National Assembly to make such recommendations.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio weighed in, lamenting Nigeria’s porous borders which, according to him, allow insurgents-many of whom are non-Nigerians-to regroup and launch repeated attacks on communities.

He called for heightened vigilance and improved security strategies in border regions to prevent further bloodshed.

By Huldah Shado

The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal Abisogun II, has urged men across the country to stop treating women as possessions and start seeing them as equal partners in families and society.

Speaking at the third Men-Only Townhall Meeting held at his palace in Victoria Island, Lagos, the monarch delivered a powerful message on the need to uphold the dignity, rights, and voices of women.

“Men must stop viewing women as property. They are human beings with equal rights and dreams,” he declared.

The forum brought together community and religious leaders, as well as social development experts, to explore ways men can help build safer homes and communities, especially for women and girls.

Oba Lawal emphasized fatherhood as a sacred duty and called on men to continue educating themselves to better serve their families.

He stressed the vital role religious leaders must play in safeguarding women through advocacy and education.

Chairing the meeting, Chief Abayomi Daramola, the Balogun of Iru, spoke on the struggles of parenting and the crucial need for fathers to instill strong values at home.

Keynote speaker, Mr. Balogun Murtala, challenged fathers to raise boys who respect women and promote fairness, calling for an end to all forms of discrimination and abuse against women.

Pastor Olamilekan Adewale of the Redeemed Christian Church of God highlighted the power of love and positive male role models, while Mr. Deji Oluwalonimi, Ashipa of Odi Olowo, urged traditional rulers to speak boldly on root societal issues.

The gathering ended with a resounding consensus: protecting women and girls must be a shared responsibility of all, and men must lead the charge by being responsible, supportive, and respectful.

By Huldah Shado

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has filed eight-count charges against Sulaiman Danwawu, a notorious drug dealer in Kano, at the Federal High Court.

The charges stem from his arrest on May 10, 2025, by the Kano Police Command, which subsequently handed him over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.

Danwawu, previously arrested in 2022 for possession of 500 cartons of suspected Tramadol tablets, was re-arrested in Tudun Yola Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State.

The current charges include possession of 72 grams of Tramadol, 1.7 grams of Rohypnol, 24.1 kilograms of Pregabalin, 2.3 kilograms of codeine syrup, and 28 grams of cannabis sativa.

These offences contravene Section 19 of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

The arrest and subsequent charges are part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria.

The agency has intensified its operations, leading to significant seizures and arrests across the country.

In early 2025, over five tonnes of illegal substances, including cannabis, cocaine, codeine, and tramadol, were seized during operations nationwide.

Danwawu’s case underscores the persistent challenges posed by drug trafficking in Nigeria and the authorities’ commitment to addressing them through stringent enforcement and legal action.