Day: March 10, 2026

Interior, Information Ministries deepen Collaboration to Promote Government Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to enhance public communication of government reforms and policies. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo stressed the importance of coordinated communication in promoting transparency and ensuring that Nigerians are well informed about key government initiatives. Highlighting reforms carried out under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…

Apapa Customs Seize ₦6.3bn Contraband as CGC Adeniyi Launches Data Analytics Centre, Inspects Drive-Through Scanner

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Data Analytics Centre and inspected the newly installed Drive-Through Scanner at Apapa Port, marking a significant step toward modernising customs operations and strengthening trade facilitation. Speaking during the commissioning in Lagos, the CGC emphasised the critical role of data in modern customs administration, describing it as the “real currency” of international business and a vital tool for effective communication and cooperation among global institutions. According to him, leveraging data analytics will enhance risk management, improve cargo…

IGP visits Kaiama as Police arrest 32 Suspected Bandits in Kwara Forest Raids

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 32 suspected bandits during coordinated operations targeting criminal networks operating within forest corridors in Kaiama and surrounding communities. The arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations conducted by the Kwara State Police Command in collaboration with the Intelligence Response Team. During an operational visit to Kaiama, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended officers of the command and the tactical unit for what he described as a major breakthrough against bandit networks involved in kidnapping, cattle rustling and other violent crimes. Police said the suspects…

NITDA, WiCyS train Women in Cybersecurity to bridge Gender Gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of activities marking International Women’s Day, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), organised a Cyber for Women Training themed “Empowering Women in Cybersecurity” at Novare Central Mall, Abuja. The initiative underscored NITDA’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem by equipping more women with the skills and knowledge required to participate in the fast-growing digital security sector. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Dr. Ayodele Bakare emphasised that cybersecurity remained…

NAF Pledges Stronger Support for INEC to Safeguard Nigeria’s Electoral Process

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to supporting Nigeria’s democratic process through strengthened collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Air Marshal Aneke gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of INEC, Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, where he congratulated him on his appointment in October 2025 and commended the Commission’s reforms aimed at improving transparency, inclusiveness and operational efficiency in the country’s electoral system. The CAS noted that as Africa’s…

NHRC rallies Bwari Community to defend Women’s Rights

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has organised a town hall sensitisation programme in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2026, called for stronger action to protect and advance the rights of women and girls. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, said International Women’s Day is not only a time to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women around the world but also an opportunity to reflect on the persistent challenges they continue to…

Senate raises concern over delay in N200m Compensation as injured Child risks Blindness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Tension is rising in the National Assembly as the Senate has expressed concern over the continued delay in implementing its resolution on compensation and medical support for victims of a tragic shooting incident involving the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Chairman of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance, Senator Ede Omueya Dafinone (APC, Delta Central), disclosed on Tuesday that nearly two years after the incident, key directives issued by the Senate to compensate the bereaved family and provide treatment for an injured child have yet to be fully carried…

Senator Agadaga Backs State Police, Says Decentralised Policing Key to Tackling Insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Benson Sunday Agadaga, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police in Nigeria, describing decentralised policing as long overdue and necessary to confront the country’s growing security challenges. Speaking in an interview on the ongoing debate over policing reforms, Agadaga said the current security situation clearly demonstrates that Nigeria is ripe for the creation of state police structures. According to the senator, the push for state policing is driven by the need for security personnel who understand the local terrain,…

NAF Sustains Pressure on Terrorists, Trains Personnel on Civilian Harm Mitigation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilians while intensifying operational pressure on terrorist groups across the country’s conflict zones. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, made this known on Monday during the inauguration of the Basic Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) Course 1/2026 at the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) in Abuja. Aneke said ongoing joint military operations have significantly limited the operational freedom of terrorist elements, forcing them to resort to desperate tactics. He noted that the NAF, working…

NHRC Boss Ojukwu Calls for Greater Representation of Women on the Bench as World Marks Women Judges Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for increased representation of women in the judiciary, stressing that their presence strengthens justice systems and promotes broader access to justice. Ojukwu made the call as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Women Judges observed annually on March 10. Speaking on the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Women Judges on the Bench and Beyond: Protecting Access to Justice,” the NHRC boss said the day offers an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable…