Nigeria Customs Debunks Fake Recruitment Update, Warns Public Against Scam

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed as fake a purported recruitment update circulating on some social media platforms, urging Nigerians to disregard the misleading publication. In a public notice, the Service clarified that the recruitment information did not originate from the NCS and should not be relied upon. The Service advised members of the public to obtain only verified information through its official communication channels to avoid falling victim to misinformation or recruitment scams. According to the NCS, its official social media handles are: Facebook: Nigeria Customs Service; Instagram:…

Police Record Major Anti-Crime Breakthroughs Nationwide, Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant operational successes across 10 states in the last 24 hours, with the arrest of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists, drug dealers and cattle rustlers, as well as the rescue of kidnapped victims and recovery of firearms, ammunition and stolen property. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, the operations were driven by credible intelligence and coordinated security efforts aimed at combating violent crimes across the country. In Adamawa State, police operatives working with the Civilian…

Enikanolaiye Seeks Stronger MFA-NIDCOM Partnership to Boost Diaspora Investment, Remittances

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to deepen diaspora engagement, formalise remittance flows, and tackle challenges confronting Nigerians living abroad. Speaking while receiving the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja, Enikanolaiye said the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 4D Foreign Policy, which prioritised Development alongside Democracy, Demography and Diaspora. The Minister explained that development remains…

IGP Disu Unveils CNG Buses Donated by Sterling Oil to Boost Police Mobility

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has unveiled two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to the Nigeria Police Force by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The donation is aimed at enhancing the operational mobility and welfare logistics of police personnel while supporting the Federal Government’s drive towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior police officers and top officials of SEEPCO, including the company’s Managing Director, Mr. Mohit Barot, Director of Business Development,…

IGP Disu Charges Police Commissioners to Dominate Media Space, Strengthen Public Trust

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged Commissioners of Police (CPs) across the country to take charge of the media space and strengthen public confidence in policing through proactive communication and strategic engagement with the public. Disu gave the charge on Wednesday while declaring open a two-day workshop on “Enhancing Strategic Communication and Media Relations” for Commissioners of Police at the Nigeria Police Public Relations School (NPPRS), Abuja Centre. The workshop brought together Commissioners of Police from commands nationwide, members of the Force Management Team, resource persons…

MURIC Rejects Life Sentence for Convicted Terrorists, Demands Death Penalty

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the life sentence handed to two convicted terrorists, describing the punishment as too lenient and calling for the death penalty for anyone found guilty of terrorism. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group argued that terrorists should receive capital punishment to serve as a deterrent and prevent them from continuing to pose security threats from prison. MURIC was reacting to the conviction and life sentence imposed by Justice Emeka Nwite on Abubakar Abba,…

FG Unveils Brain Health Desk, Begins Work on Nigeria’s First National Brain Health Agenda

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Brain Health Desk under the National Mental Health Programme and commence the development of Nigeria’s first National Brain Health Agenda as part of efforts to strengthen the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of neurological disorders across the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Daju Kachollom, made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during the commemoration of World Brain Day 2026, themed “Brain Health: Access for All.” Kachollom described brain health as a…

Julius Berger Backs Green Building Revolution, Calls for Low-Carbon Construction

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reiterated its commitment to sustainable urban development, calling for the adoption of low-carbon construction practices and stronger collaboration among industry stakeholders to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to greener and more resilient cities. The construction giant made the call during the Future Cities Summit 2026, organised by the Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) in Lagos under the theme, “Building the Future: Scaling Sustainability for Greener Cities.” The summit brought together key players in the built environment to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable construction, urban resilience and environmentally…

Insecurity Will Soon Be History in Nigeria, Says Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is committed to ending the country’s security challenges, expressing confidence that insecurity will soon become a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, led by its National President, Dr. Lima Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media,…

MISSING PERSON

The FCT Police Command requests members of the public to assist with any useful information that will help locate and reunite Emmanuel Terfa, popularly known as “Stoner,” with his family.   Emmanuel Terfa is twenty-five (25) years old, an indigene of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, and a graduate of Benue State University. He resides at Guzape Village, Abuja. He is over six (6) feet tall, has a chocolate complexion, a slightly heavy build, dreadlocks, and speaks both English and Hausa fluently.   Emmanuel was last seen at…