Day: March 27, 2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted a total of 120 senior officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional leadership and enhance operational efficiency. The promotion, approved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and effective from January 1, 2026, underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding professionalism, diligence, and years of meritorious service within the Corps. A breakdown of the exercise shows that 19 officers were elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 55 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) were promoted to…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat vehicle-related crimes, recovering a Toyota Camry that was reported stolen 11 years ago. The vehicle was intercepted during a routine verification exercise at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Desk Office in Ebonyi State on March 24, 2026. The process began when an official of the Motor Licensing Authority (MLA) from the Board of Internal Revenue presented documents for registration. According to the FRSC, a standard verification carried out by the NVIS Desk…

A renewed push to strengthen the role of the media in Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight took centre stage at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop convened to assess the progress of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022–2026. The workshop, organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, brought together key actors from anti-corruption agencies, civil society organisations, and the media across the federation. Deliberations focused on redefining the role of the Fourth Estate as a proactive partner in preventing corruption rather than…

Thirteen Nigerians have been deported from Mozambique following their arrest alongside 29 others, in what authorities described as an immigration-related action. The deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, where they were received by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Speaking on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Mr. Dipo Odebowale expressed concern over the treatment meted out to the Nigerians by Mozambican authorities. He noted that although the authorities cited lack of proper documentation, most of the deportees presented valid documents, with…

Nigeria and China have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral economic relations with the signing of a new Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Development. The agreement was formalized in Yaoundé by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao. Described as a non-binding and flexible arrangement, the framework is designed to guide future negotiations and deepen cooperation between both countries. It outlines four key priority areas: trade facilitation, inclusive and green growth, resilient supply chains, and the digital economy.…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a lineup of activities to mark the 2026 National Police Day, with a strong focus on community engagement and public trust. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the celebration, themed “Community Partnership: Building Trust,” will feature a series of events designed to foster collaboration between the police and residents of the FCT. According to the statement, activities will commence on Monday, March 30, with an environmental sanitation exercise across communities in Abuja.…