DIG Adebowale Williams with IGP Kayode Egbetokun The Nigeria Police wrote: Today, we honour a distinguished leader, DIG Adebowale Williams, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of ICT, as he officially retires after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation. Throughout his career, DIG Williams has been a pillar of innovation and dedication. His visionary leadership in the ICT Department at Force Headquarters has left an indelible mark on the Nigeria Police Force. The entire Force family salutes his commitment and wishes him a peaceful, joyful retirement and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
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The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a video circulating on social media making a number of claims and insinuations regarding the welfare of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wounded in action. In particular, the video suggested neglect, lack of care and institutional indifference to the welfare of military personnel wounded in action. While the AFN respects the right of citizens to express concerns, it is important to correct misleading impressions and place verifiable facts on record. The welfare of Nigerian military personnel, especially those wounded in action remains a top moral priority of…
The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has once again demonstrated its commitment to people-centric operations by successfully facilitating the safe, dignified, and orderly return of Nigerian refugees from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State. On 27 January 2026, troops of Sector 1 in close synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilante groups, provided robust security cover for the cross-border movement of Nigerian refugees from the Kirawa border crossing into Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area. Many of the returnees had spent over 11 years in exile due to insurgency-related…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated two state-of-the-art mobile clinics to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to help strengthen its rural health programme. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The mobile clinics, donated under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Health Support Programme, were formally presented at a ceremony, which took place, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Customs Service in Maitama, Abuja. The Taraba State Government also received one mobile clinic at the event. Speaking on the occasion, Senator Tinubu commended successive batches of Corps Members…
As the National Assembly resumes legislative duties for the 2026 session, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the 10th National Assembly to refocus on governance, accountability, and critical reforms, warning against the dangers of early electioneering ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), described 2026 as a defining year for both the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and the current legislature, stressing that Nigerians now expect tangible outcomes from policies and programmes introduced since 2023. “While citizens have shown patience in the early…
It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations. The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel. The findings have identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has confirmed a violent attack on some of its officers by suspected armed drug traffickers during an anti-smuggling operation at Akokoro area of Iwoye, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at about 1600 hours. The incident occurred while officers of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected to be conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. Before reinforcement teams could arrive, the suspects mobilised a large number of armed hoodlums and launched a coordinated attack on the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance the recovery of failed banks’ assets and debts as well as the investigation and prosecution of persons who contribute to the failure of banks. Hawwau Gambo, NDIC’s Head, Communication & Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Management of the Corporation to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr.…
…As Nigeria Customs Concludes 5-Day WCO Trade Facilitation In-country Mission By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged younger officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to aspire toward global expertise in Post Clearance Audit (PCA). Adeniyi described the tool as a cornerstone for modern customs careers and the future of Nigerian trade facilitation. The Customs boss was speaking at the conclusion of the 5-day WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme on January 23, 2026, at NCS Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi emphasised that mastering these emerging audit techniques is the most effective way for new recruits to…
By Miriam Humbe There is an intangible value to the work of the Police Band; whenever it performs, it evokes a sense of inspiration and collective pride among officers and members of the public alike. The IGP said this during the weekend at the commissioning of the Lagos State Police Command Band. IGP Egbetokun said that through the years, the Nigeria Police Band has, remained a source of pride to the Force. He said: “Through consistency, musical excellence, and professional conduct, it has projected the Nigeria Police Force positively at both official and social engagements across the country. “Its performances…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) (North East) , Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the military’s resolve to intensify operations aimed at decisively ending insurgency in the North-East region. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Major General Abubakar made this known on Saturday, January, 24, 2026, during the combined West African Social Activity (WASA) of the year 2025, co-hosted by Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK and Headquarters 7 Division, Nigerian Army, at the 212…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have recorded another significant success in efforts to degrade terrorist logistics and criminal support networks in the North East. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January 2026, troops arrested a suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, aged 65, in Askira Uba LGA of Borno State. The suspect is alleged to be one of the suppliers of cannabis…