NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

NIGER STATE @ 50: RENEWING HOPE FOR A STRONGER FUTURE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


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Niger State @ 50: Renewing Hope for a Stronger Future


Fifty years is more than a milestone. It is a testament to resilience, shared sacrifice, and the enduring hope of a people committed to progress. As Niger State marks its golden jubilee, we celebrate not just the passage of time but the collective journey of our people, our achievements, our struggles, and the promise that lies ahead.


Created in 1976 alongside Imo, Benue, Ogun, Ondo and Osun states, Niger state, proudly known as The Power State, occupies a unique place in Nigeria’s story. As the largest state in Nigeria by landmass, contributing a large portion of the geography that constitutes the present Federal Capital Territory, Niger State is blessed with vast arable land. It is home to critical hydroelectric assets, such as the Kainji, Jebba, and Shiroro Dams, which are tied to our national development, powering industries, supporting agriculture, and sustaining livelihoods across the country.


Like many states in Nigeria, Niger State has sustained democratic governance through changing times. Yet, today is not merely a moment to look back at how far we have come. It is a call to chart a more straightforward, more deliberate path toward inclusive growth and sustainable transformation. The political redefinition into Niger East, Niger North, and Niger South reminds us that our strength lies in unity, anchored on responsible leadership, cultural integration, coherent policies, and strategic alignment of capital and value chains that can unlock the state’s full economic potential.


The journey toward a truly united and prosperous Niger State is ongoing. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, deliberate efforts are being made to revitalise the economy across the federation, and Niger State continues to benefit from this national vision for growth, infrastructure renewal, and institutional reform.


As we look forward, we must also confront the realities of our present, strengthen our institutions, and recommit to governance that delivers real value to the people. At the same time, this celebration is incomplete without honouring the founding fathers of Niger State and the patriots who laid the foundations of constitutional democracy and stability five decades ago.


At 50, Niger State stands at a defining moment. By embracing this shared narrative of hope, responsibility, and unity, let us renew our commitment to the future we seek to build, so that when we gather again to celebrate a century, we will do so as a state that fulfilled its promise to its people.


I urge fellow Nigerlites to support the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Umaru Mohammed Bago, for the growth and development of Niger State. 


Mohammed Idris, fnipr

(Kakakin Nupe)

Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.


Tuesday, January 3, 2026

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