Day: June 10, 2026

Power Sector Showing Early Gains Under Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Minister Tegbe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has said the federal government is already recording measurable improvements in the electricity sector, barely weeks after his appointment, as efforts intensify to deliver reliable and affordable power to Nigerians. Speaking on the progress made since his confirmation by the Senate, Tegbe expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to serve the country with honesty, diligence, and accountability. The minister disclosed that his administration had developed a structured power sector reform strategy focused on execution,…

Reps Set to Vote on State Police Constitutional Amendment Thursday – Deputy Speaker Kalu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed confidence that Nigeria is on the verge of establishing state police, assuring citizens that the legislative framework required to actualize the initiative is nearing completion. Speaking to parliamentary correspondents after Wednesday’s plenary session, Kalu disclosed that the House of Representatives would on Thursday vote on a constitutional amendment aimed at creating state police as part of efforts to address the country’s growing security challenges. The Deputy Speaker said the responsibility of securing lives and property rests not only…

IGP Disu Charges Investigators to Embrace Data-Driven Policing, Strengthen Crime Database Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed investigators and heads of investigative units across the country to prioritise the accurate capture and management of suspects’ information to strengthen intelligence-led policing and modernise criminal investigations in Nigeria. The IGP gave the directive on Wednesday during the opening of a one-day Crime and Incident Database Impact Sensitisation Workshop organised by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The workshop focused on sensitising participants on the Suspects’ Information Capturing Process under the Nigeria…

FCT Police Rescue Five Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects in Byazhin Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in the Byazhin area of Abuja. The operation, led personally by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, was carried out in response to recent kidnapping incidents in the Paze community of Byazhin. According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the rescue mission involved operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Kubwa Area…

Troops Foil Attempted Abduction of Schoolchildren in Kogi, Neutralise Terrorist

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under the 2 Division, have successfully foiled an attempted abduction of pupils at Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence from vigilant community members who alerted troops on patrol about suspicious activities of terrorists disguised in military uniforms within the area. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, troops swiftly mobilised to the community upon receiving the information in…

Customs Honours Retiring DCG Musa Omale, Celebrates Legacy of Excellence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has paid glowing tribute to retiring Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Musa Omale, celebrating his decades of dedicated service, professionalism, and outstanding contributions to the Service. The honour was bestowed during a retirement ceremony held on June 5, 2026, at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, where the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and members of the Management Team gathered to reflect on Omale’s distinguished career and enduring legacy. Speaking at the event, CGC Adeniyi described DCG Omale as an officer renowned for his intellectual curiosity,…

Customs, Police Reaffirm Security Partnership to Strengthen National Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force have reiterated their commitment to deeper inter-agency collaboration aimed at improving national security and addressing emerging threats across the country. This was disclosed during a strategic meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Disu Olatunji, held at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Speaking at the engagement, Adeniyi congratulated the new Police chief on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership capacity. He stressed the importance of stronger synergy…

Customs Launches Special Operations to Curb Vegetable Oil Smuggling, Boost Local Production

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced intensified measures to tackle the smuggling of vegetable oil into Nigeria, unveiling plans for intelligence-driven special operations aimed at protecting local industries, safeguarding jobs, and strengthening the agricultural value chain. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday, June 5, 2026, during a stakeholder engagement with players in the vegetable oil sector at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi said the Service remains committed to combating smuggling through enhanced intelligence gathering, strategic enforcement, and stronger collaboration with private sector operators. He stressed…

FG Pushes AI-Driven Agricultural Revolution to Tackle Food Insecurity in Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has called for bold investments in artificial intelligence, scientific innovation, and agricultural research as key drivers for transforming agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa and strengthening global food security. The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Abubakar Adamu Dabban, made the call at the 24th Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) System Council Meeting held in Antalya, Türkiye. Dabban noted that Africa holds over 60 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, alongside vast biodiversity and a youthful population, yet continues to face…

TMV Backs FG’s Security Measures, Expresses Confidence in Rescue of Oyo Kidnap Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has expressed confidence in the safe return of students and teachers abducted by terrorists in two communities in Oyo State, while commending President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards as part of efforts to strengthen security in the affected areas. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group praised the Federal Government’s swift response to the incident, including the recent visit of a high-powered delegation led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila,…