By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. Humsimedia Online gathered that the move was in line with the IGP’s vision for far-reaching Police reforms and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. The historic elevation emphasizes the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency. By establishing the Directorate, the Nigeria Police Force…
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***Clarification on USSD Codes The Nigeria Police Force wishes to clarify that the recent message circulating about using USSD codes #61# and ##002# to detect and remove phone hackers is NOT an official communication from the Force. The Nigeria Police Force urges members of the public to verify information through official channels and be cautious of misinformation. We also encourage the public to take necessary precautions to stay safe online.
***As IGP Reiterates Commitment to Proactiveness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in furtherance of his commitment to strengthening internal security architecture across the country, has approved the creation of two (2) new Area Commands and the upgrade of five (5) Police Stations to Divisional status in Benue State. This strategic adjustment follows a comprehensive appraisal of the security realities within the State, particularly in troubled Local Government Areas where additional deployments and police presence become highly imperative. The new strategic move is geared towards bridging identified operational gaps, enhancing Police visibility, and ensuring more effective policing of…
***As Minister Commends Police For Excellence, Professionalism By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on 19th August 2025, received the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. The partnership is for the establishment of a National Task Force drawn from relevant ministries and agencies, in collaboration with the Police, to safeguard federal assets in line with the directive of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister who was…
***As NPF Arrests Three for Cyberstalking, Identity Theft, Fraud By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, in partnership with Radio Tactics Group Limited, has just concluded a nationwide specialized capacity training program on the Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution (AFIS). DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. The training which held from July 9 to August 15, 2025 comprised 192 officers of the Force, drawn from the 36 State Commands, including the Federal Capital Territory and 10 specialized formation, aimed at strengthening the digital, forensic and intelligence gathering of officers in efforts to…
By Miriam Humbe The Chairman House Adhoc Committee on Baro Inland Port, Rt. Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, Gwarzon Nupe, has solicited the support of the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum to to ensure the operationalization of the Baro Inland Port, in Niger State. Speaking during an advocacy visit to the Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, Ajiyan Yauri, in Abuja, Hon Abdullahi said the role of the media in public sensitization, advocacy and awareness creation on the importance of the Baro Inland Port project to the Nigerian economy cannot be over estimated. He said his Committee was created by…
By Miriam Humbe The joint response team has confirmed the rescue of 41 persons and four deaths from the recent boat mishap in Goronyo, Sokoto State. The increase in fatalities followed the recovery of an additional body earlier today. A funeral prayer was observed in line with Islamic rites, and the body was immediately laid to rest. As part of the Thursday 21st August, 2025 rescue operations, the response team visited four villages: Takuske, Kwakwazu, Bari and Gamiha, where many of the passengers of the ill-fated boat were said to have resided. The visits provided an opportunity to verify the…
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has directed all NEMA offices covering communities along the River Niger to intensify advocacy and mobilization for flood preparedness following alerts of rising water levels in the upstream of the river in the Republic of Benin. In an urgent directive conveyed to the operations offices, Mrs. Zubaida Umar instructed them to sensitize communities to remain vigilant and advise residents in high-risk flood plains to evacuate to safer, higher grounds, especially those in Kebbi, Niger and Kwara states that share borders with Benin Republic. She further urged the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has noted with concern deliberate attempts to misrepresent comments by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, during a Channels Television interview on Thursday evening 20 August 2025. In that interview, the CDS encouraged Nigerians to develop basic survival and self‑protection skills—likening such training to widely accepted life skills such as driving, taekwondo, judo and swimming, boxing amongst others. For the avoidance of doubt, the CDS did not call for citizens to bear arms or to engage in unlawful possession of firearms. He is fully aware of Nigerian laws prohibiting the unauthorized carrying of…
By Miriam Humbe The Force Commander, Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Godwin Mutkut and the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, have conducted a joint operational assessment visit to Sector 3 of OPHK in Baga, Borno State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The visit, held on Wednesday, was aimed at appraising ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad waterways and ensuring optimal use of platforms and equipment deployed in the theatre. During the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Director-General and other members of the Management Team for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The details of the new appointees are as follows: •Director-General: Rotimi Pedro (South-West) •Executive Director, Marketing: Karimah Bello (North-West) •Executive Director, News: Stella Din Jacob (North-Central) •Managing Director, NTA Enterprises Limited: Sophia Essahmed (North-East) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tasks the new appointees to work as a team in repositioning and revitalizing the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) by infusing new innovations into the Agency for effective service delivery. *Segun Imohiosen* Director, Information & Public Relations August 22, 2025
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the welfare of the Niger Delta region, saying his administration is poised to address some of the challenges facing the region. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Publicity in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The SGF gave the assurance when a delegation from the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, led by its Chairman and President of Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri paid him a courtesy visit…