By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Maigari Uba Ahmadu, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The visit was aimed at fostering mutual understanding and strengthening civil-military cooperation for national development. During the visit, General Musa emphasized the strong link between peace and development, stating, “Communities with more development often enjoy more peace.” He reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN)…
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By Miriam Humbe Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State emerged victorious against Zangon Kataf with a lone goal, at the grand finale of the Maiden Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Peace and Unity Cup 2025 was held in Kaduna State. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The competition drew enthusiastic support and showcased the unifying power of sports among local communities, with Sabon Gari securing the prestigious title in the spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie. The football tournament, initiated under the leadership of the CDS, General Christopher Gwabin…
As part of proactive measures to enhance emergency response and save lives during the 2025 flood season, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances to some of its Operation Offices across the country. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, approved the deployment following an assessment that revealed critical equipment gaps in some of the field offices. The decision aligns with the Agency’s ongoing efforts to optimize resource allocation and improve disaster response capabilities at the sub-national level. Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the deployment is a strategic step towards strengthening the operational…
***As IGP Declares Training Open In Lagos By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has partnered with the CLEEN Foundation to conduct a specialized training on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and Gender Based Violence Preventive Strategies for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) across the country. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The second phase of the initiative, aimed at strengthening strategic communication capacities within the Force, commenced today, Monday, July 8, 2025, to…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has again charged Nigerian youths to channel their creative energy to legitimate and resourceful ventures rather than internet fraud. Dele Oyewale EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The EFCC Chairman gave the charge on Friday, July 4, 2025 at an event organised by Delta Youth Parliament, tagged “Regional Youth Convergence on Internal Security and Digital Innovation,” held at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Delta State. The EFCC Chairman who spoke through the Acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander…
By Miriam Humbe Justice D. E.Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 7, 2025, convicted and sentenced nine Chinese to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The convicts are Qin Xiao Yong, Luo Mao Yang, Liu Ni Ni, Liu Gang, Sun Qi (a.k.a Wan Jin Ping), Zhang Juan, Li de Wen, Fun Min, Tan Ming. They are among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a sting…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 7, 2025 arraigned Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The suspects were arraigned on a three-count amended charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, inducement and misleading the public into a fraudulent investment scam. One of the count reads: “That you, Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, sometimes between January 2024 and May 2025, within the jurisdiction of this honorable Didi invite…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Monday, July 7, 2025, arraigned Abel Egerton Sokari, Nkiruka Chukwuma, and a company, Zakah Global Investment Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents, and forgery to the tune of Forty-Nine Million Euros (€49,000,000). One of the counts reads: “That you, Abel Egerton Sokari, Nkiruka Chukwuma, Zakah Global Investment Limited, Cheryl Austin Adanti (at large), Husain Abid (at large), Shazad Muhammed (at large), and Ismail…
***As IGP Attends 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting In Algiers, Algeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is currently in Algiers, Algeria, where he is participating in the 13th Meeting of the AFRIPOL Steering Committee, taking place from July 7 to 8, 2025. The summit gathers Police Chiefs, senior law enforcement executives, and continental security stakeholders to address the growing complexities of terrorism, organized crime and violent extremism across Africa. The IGP is attending in his dual capacity as Nigeria’s Chief of Police and the current Chairperson of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO), reaffirming Nigeria’s…
***As IGP Reaffirms Commitment To Intelligence-Led Policing The Nigeria Police Force, in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations, has again recorded significant successes in the fight against cultism, violent crimes, gunrunning, and kidnapping across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo states. In Edo State, on 26th June 2025, two individuals; Godday Irieude and Wisdom Emeka were abducted from their farm in Ewatto area at about 1:00 AM. Police operatives in synergy with local vigilante groups, trailed the abductors to their hideout and launched a coordinated rescue operation. The kidnappers upon sighting police operatives, engaged them in a fierce gun duel. However,…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Liman Shettima, who passed away on 5th July, 2025 at his residence in Jos, Plateau State. AIG Liman Shettima, a distinguished and accomplished officer, served the Nigeria Police Force with honour and dedication until his retirement on 4th June, 1999. During his years in service, he served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, he…
***As Borno, Cross-River, Jigawa, Osun, Ondo Commands Gets New CPs Following the recent approval of postings for Commissioners of Police to Commands and Formations across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged them to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality leadership towards ensuring their various states are rid of criminal elements who threaten national security. These postings, which takes immediate effect, are in furtherance of the IGP’s vision to ensure professional leadership in critical areas and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Force. The newly posted senior police officers include CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid,…