***As IGP Appreciates AGF, INTERPOL, Assures of Diligent Prosecution By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, male, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO. The fugitive, who had been on the run for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of Saturday, 19th April 2025, through the coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB),…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured of its commitment to the age-long partnership with National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as one of the Scheme’s collaborating agencies charged with ensuring the safety of lives and property of Corps Members across the country. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. This assurance was given by the Commandant-General of NSCDC, Dr Abubakar Ahmed Audi, while playing host to the NYSC Director General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu when he received the NYSC Chief Executive in his office. Dr Audi stated…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered relief materials in support of the Federal Government’s De-radicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme for repentant ex-insurgents. The initiative, which is being implemented under Operation Safe Corridor, is part of a non-kinetic approach to addressing the country’s security challenges by providing psychological support, vocational training, and societal reintegration for former combatants. The relief materials delivered by NEMA comprised of both food and non-food items, including bags of rice and maize, gallons of vegetable oil, cartons of seasoning, bath towels, guinea brocade fabrics, and men’s clothing, among other essential supplies.…
The Nigeria Police Force in its quest to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, has again recorded significant successes across the country. The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state arrested one Abubakar Usman AKA Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly kidnapping gang. Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to multiple crimes including the kidnapping of a medical doctor at Issele-uku, Delta State, the kidnapping of the wife and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has emerged as the Best Corporate Spokesperson Team at the 5th National Spokespersons Awards 2025, held at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Abuja Continental Hotel. The award ceremony, which followed a two-day Nigeria Spokespersons Summit, brought together past and present Ministers of Information, including Frank Nweke Jr., Lai Mohammed, Jerry Gana, and Labaran Maku. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, was also in attendance. The summit featured a series of high-level discussions led by notable speakers such as former Ogun State Governor and media veteran, Chief Segun Osoba; Chairman of the Presidential…
By Nana Musa The Director-General (D-G) of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has reiterated the bcommi’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and accountability in public procurement. Adedokun stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a national stakeholders interactive workshop with professional bodies in Nigeria on the current trends in procurement practices and their roles in procurement reforms. He said public procurement played critical functions of government, and was a mechanism through which public resources were utilised to deliver goods, works, and services that met the needs of citizens. “We are all aware that public procurement systems are…
***Harps on Professionalism, proactive and intelligence led policing, felicitates with Christians on Easter Celebration… The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, comprising Delta and Edo State Police Command, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, held a security conference on 15th April, 2025 with Commissioners of Police, Delta and Edo State Police Command, also in attendance were the Deputy Commissioners of Police, Operations and Criminal Investigations Department from both Commands, and the Zonal Management Team. The meeting was to brainstorm and re-strategize on how to successfully reduce crime rate to the barest minimum. During the meeting, the AIG commended the efforts…
By Miriam Humbe In line with his people centric leadership style, the Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday joined members of the Armed Forces to break the Christian fast. Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christians and Muslims personnel to dine together in order to encourage unity of purpose and germane concept of jointness in the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). Speaking at the event, the CDS stressed the need for sustenance of the initiative as it…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), felicitates with Nigerians, particularly, the Christian faithful on the solemn occasion of Easter celebration in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. SGF describes the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ to humanity as exemplified by his death and resurrection as a beacon of hope, salvation and liberation for the Christendom. He urged Christians to imitate the sterling lifestyle of Jesus Christ as well as his teachings on love, forbearance, selflessness and forgiveness in all aspects of their endeavours. Sen.…
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, a Deputy Commander of the EFCC, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year, 2025. The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Abuja Continental Hotel was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication.” Oyewale emerged winner in a highly competitive category that included Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Josephine Adokuru Mudasiru of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA. The Chairman of the award’s Adjudication Committee, Dr.…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa joined well-wishers in felicitating with Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of Esther Celebration. He said: “As we mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you, those at home, on duty, and in various theatres of operations across the country and beyond. General Musa also said, Easter is a season of reflection and renewal. It reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ, and His resurrection which brings hope to all of humanity. This he added is…
By Miriam Humbe The Army headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes (DSSP) successfully concluded the third edition of its Capacity Building Workshop on Protocol and Liaison Duties. The event, which took place from April 8th to April 10th, 2025, at TY Buratai Hall, Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Asokoro, Abuja, attracted key stakeholders and personnel involved in protocol, liaison, and multi-agency coordination. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills of personnel involved in these critical roles, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge required to effectively manage complex security situations. The Chief of Special Services and Programmes (Army), Major…