In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on March 10th, 2025, formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP charged the FMT with aligning the vision and operations of the Nigeria Police Force with the Federal Government’s agenda, reiterating his vision for a professionally competent, service-driven, and people-friendly Police Force, well-positioned to address contemporary crime. The FMT’s efforts will focus on…
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***Commits To Sustained Rescue Efforts, Robust Crackdown On Criminal Elements By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force continues to demonstrate determined commitment to combating organized crime, particularly kidnapping, through intensified operational efforts and strategic interventions across the country. Recent successful rescue operations in Bayelsa and Adamawa States underscore the Force’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday On March 7th, 2025, at approximately 3:03 PM, a distress call was received reporting the kidnapping of Mr. Loveday Akari, SA to the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the ban on the public parade of suspects by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations, Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The commitment by the IGP aims to uphold the fundamental human rights of every citizen and adhere to global best practices in policing by reiterating the standing directive prohibiting the public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed in a court of law. This directive, previously communicated to all commands and zones…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has inaugurated an 8-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on African Global Festival Nigeria (AGLOFEST). Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia gathered that this was in a bid to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage and economic diversification drive in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated that the Committee was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the aim of diversifying Nigeria’s economy from…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, (TRADOC NA) , Major General Kevin Aligbe, has declared open the 2025 Department of Training In-House Study Period, emphasizing the critical role of capacity building and sound training in enhancing joint military operations. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The event, which held in the TRADOC NA Auditorium Minna, on Tuesday,11 March 2025, brought together top military officers, resource persons, and stakeholders to discuss contemporary security challenges and strategies for improving…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA under 1 Brigade Mobile Strike Teams have successfully conducted offensive operations against identified terrorist enclaves west of Kaura Namoda (Daji Yamma) in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State on 10 March 2025. Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists at the hideout of notorious kingpin Dan Sa’adia, where many terrorists were neutralized through coordinated air and ground assaults. Among those neutralised was a key kingpin identified as…
Following the recent decoration of the six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered their respective postings to key departments and formations within the Nigeria Police Force. These strategic postings are designed to leverage the officers’ wealth of experience and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and further strengthen the Force’s capacity to address evolving security challenges. DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar, mni., has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), while DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, fdc., will now head the…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, March 7, 2025 heard further testimony from prosecution witness Nicholas Ojehomon, an internal auditor at the American International School Abuja, AISA, in the ongoing trial of a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Ojehomon testified that all payments made for school fees at AISA, including those from international companies, were exclusively for the benefit of Bello’s children. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, Ojehomon detailed…
By Miriam Humbe To continue his nationwide tour of facilities of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), to ascertain firsthand the state of equipment and facilities and interact with agency staff, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, began a tour of the Northwest zonal headquarters. On arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Zonal Headquarters of the agency, Prof. Anosike and his team were met by the Meteorological Manager, Adewara Hassan, Mr Banky Jonathan, the State Meteorological Inspector (SMI), and other members of staff. Prof. Anosike a a…
By Miriam Humbe A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Dennis Adeniran Adetoye to one year imprisonment for visa fraud, following his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Demola Bakare, Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The defendant was arrested at the British Deputy High Commission’s office in Lagos after presenting forged documents, including an invitation letter from Clarivate Analytics dated April 20, 2018, an introduction letter from the same company dated May 16, 2018, and a falsified…
…Promises Seamless Roll Out In Apapa, Tincan Area Commands The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to expand its modernisation initiative with the nationwide rollout of the B’Odogwu platform following its pilot implementation at the Port Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Area Command. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, during the pre-launch high-level stakeholders’ engagement at Apapa Area Command on Monday, 3 March 2025, reaffirmed the service’s commitment to a seamless transition despite initial challenges. He noted that the launch at PTML command experienced a number of hitches, but the implementation team was on hand to address some of…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, calling it an unconstitutional move that undermines democracy and legislative independence. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC condemned the Senate’s action, stating that “it directly violates the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and sets a dangerous precedent for legislative governance.” CISLAC argued that the suspension of an elected senator contradicts Sections 68 and 69 of the 1999 Constitution, which clearly outline the lawful processes…