***Harps on Intelligence-Led Policing for Effective Crime Prevention By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in a bid to bolster the fight against violent crimes across the country and boost the intelligence gathering prowess of the Force, has acquired state-of-the-art technological devices and applications for the Technical Intelligence Unit ( TIU) to aid them in crime detection, prevention and swift arrest of criminals. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement. Similarly, the IGP has also directed the commencement of comprehensive training programs for personnel of the Force’s…
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***Reaffirms Commitment To Institutional Reform And Personnel Welfare By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on August 6th 2025, officiated the commissioning of newly constructed police barracks and accommodation facilities at Bompai and Zaria Road, in Kano State. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police said that the initiative was part of the IGP’s administration’s pivotal step towards improving the living conditions for Police personnel and boosting working morale among officers of the Nigeria Police Force. Humsimedia gathered that this was another significant step by the…
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members as they celebrate the successful completion of their mandatory service year. Your hard work and commitment to building a new Nigeria have not gone unnoticed. As you step into the future, I urge you to embrace the challenges that lie ahead. Rise to the occasion and become the leaders our nation truly needs. Be open to change, and lead with confidence and innovative ideas. Go forth and represent the NYSC as its proud ambassadors. Caroline Embu Director, Information and Public Relations
***Cautions Public To Be Wary Of Online Publicized Falsehoods The Nigeria Police Force has observed with concern the growing wave of lobbying and unofficial requests directed at the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission by certain officers seeking special promotions. This surge follows the recent approval of accelerated promotions for a number of deserving officers who have distinguished themselves through exemplary service. The Force wishes to categorically state that these accelerated promotions were not arbitrary but were part of a well-structured reward system, set up by the police leadership, aimed at recognizing officers who have…
By Miriam Humbe Africa’s biggest cement manufacturing company, the Dangote Cement Plc, for its support for the real estate sector in Africa, has added to its numerous accolades as it bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ award at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja. The Dangote Cement Plc is one of the sponsors of the four-day housing exhibition that ended last Friday where 21 countries and 40,000 exhibitors were said to have participated. Presenting the award on behalf of the organizers of the show, Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, who was represented by his…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in a bid to bolster the fight against violent crimes across the country and boost the intelligence gathering prowess of the Force, has acquired state-of-the-art technological devices and applications for the Technical Intelligence Unit ( TIU) to aid them in crime detection, prevention and swift arrest of criminals. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement. Similarly, the IGP has also directed the commencement of comprehensive training programs for personnel of the Force’s Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) in line with global intelligence…
***As Police Service Commission Conveys Approval The Nigeria Police Force is set to take a bold and historic step in the direction of motivation, meritocracy, and morale-boosting as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, prepares to decorate select officers recently approved for promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC) – officers whose conduct, courage, and character have stood out in service to the nation. These are not just promotions. They are public endorsements of excellence. A national salute to officers who, despite the odds, chose the path of integrity, went the extra mile, and reminded us…
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: The attention of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has been drawn to a fake list of successful and reserve candidates at the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) 2025. The general public is hereby advised to disregard this list as it did not emanate from the NDA. The authentic list shall be published in reputable national dailies and on the NDA website, https://nda.edu.ng/, in due course. MOHAMMED MAIDAWA Major Academy Public Relations Officer 4 August 2025
The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria on Monday protested over the delay by the Federal Government, paying for some projects executed by its members. The Vice President of the association, Mr Ode Agada, speaking during a protest at the Ministry of Finance, urged the government to pay all outstanding money for the projects executed by its members. He said that some of the members were dying as a result of the pressure from the bank. ”We are owing banks and our members are dying as a result of the pressure from the bank. “This is affecting us differently, some…
By Miriam Humbe On Monday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, held a strategic meeting with the outgoing United States of America, Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr. and the incoming U.S.A Consul-General to Nigeria, Rick Swart. Both nations discussed the importance of shared commercial goals, deepening bilateral economic ties, and reviewing key trade and investment frameworks. Dr. Oduwole said that Nigeria’s tariff on trade with the United States had moved from 14% to 15%, and clarified that despite this adjustment, Nigeria remained a favorable environment for U.S. investors. The Minister emphasized the scale of duty-free machinery,…
In response to a distress call by residents of Majesty Estate, Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, concerning the nefarious activities of internet fraudsters in their neighbourhood, operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, August 1, 2025 carried out a sting operation that yielded 37 suspected fraudsters. In the course of the operation, the apartment of one of the residents that the Commission’s intelligence flagged was visited. For some inexplicable reasons, the residents refused to open their doors even when operatives of the Commission properly introduced themselves…
Senior representatives of the Benin and Nigerian governments convened to officially endorse a Framework for Enhanced Economic Cooperation, signalling a deepened partnership and a shared commitment to regional prosperity. Both Parties reaffirm their full commitment to deepening bilateral trade, strengthening cross-border cooperation, and advancing regional integration in pursuit of shared prosperity for the peoples of Nigeria and Benin. The Nigerian delegation was led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole joined by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi; and the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of…