Day: March 7, 2026

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended the leadership and personnel of agencies under the Ministry for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to improving service delivery and strengthening national security across the country. Speaking at the end of a three-day strategic engagement with heads of agencies and senior officials, the Minister described the Ministry of Interior as a united institution working towards a common goal of protecting Nigerians and strengthening national institutions. He emphasised the importance of teamwork and collaboration among the Ministry and its agencies, stressing that…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide integrity and professionalism drive under the leadership of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, aimed at strengthening operational discipline and ethical service delivery across all formations. The initiative, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to sanitize the Corps’ operational culture, enhance accountability, and restore public confidence in the institution. During the engagements on 3 March 2026, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, stated that members of the Corps Management delivered a clear and…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised serious concerns over reports that former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, allegedly suffered a bleeding nose while in the custody of a Nigerian security agency. The group questioned whether this incident contributed to his absence from court during his scheduled arraignment. In a statement circulated to the press on Saturday, MURIC Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola said: “El-Rufai’s bleeding nose may be as a result of brutalisation in custody or due to denial of access to his medicine. To date, there has…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi (Rtd), following his retirement after decades of service to the nation.   The colourful ceremony held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together members of the NCS management team, senior officers, family members and well-wishers to celebrate the retiring officer’s impactful career. The occasion was particularly symbolic as it coincided with Nnadi’s 60th birthday. Leading the tributes, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described Nnadi as…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project as part of its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s trade modernisation and digital transformation agenda. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement with airline and shipping line operators in Abuja on March 4, 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs emphasised the need for strong collaboration among stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout of the initiative. He noted that support from critical partners has been instrumental in the progress recorded in the Service’s modernisation drive.…

A professor based in Oyo State has demanded the immediate refund of ₦9.98 million allegedly withdrawn from his account with Guaranty Trust Bank under circumstances he described as suspicious and unauthorised. The lecturer, who teaches at Kola Daisi University, lodged the complaint through his solicitors in a petition to the bank’s management, insisting that the transactions were carried out without his consent. According to the petition dated February 21, 2026, the withdrawals were made through two separate transfers executed within two minutes. Transaction records reportedly show that ₦4,990,000 was transferred…