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Prominent personalities from across Nigeria on Friday converged on Katsina State for the Wedding Fatiha of Ahmed Sharafadeen Sanusi, son of the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi. The solemnisation, held at about 10:00 a.m. at the GRA Central Mosque, Katsina, attracted family members, friends, traditional rulers, religious leaders, senior government officials, security chiefs, police officers and well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate with the Sanusi family. Conducted in accordance with Islamic rites, the Wedding Fatiha featured special prayers by Islamic clerics for a peaceful,…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to improve Hajj administration, consular services and the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, gave the assurance while receiving the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. During the meeting, Ambassador Yusuf congratulated the minister on his appointment and stressed the importance of diplomacy in…

By Bon Peters, Port Harcourt     The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced its 2026 Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as part of efforts to enhance transparency, public trust and institutional effectiveness. The conference, themed “Realigning Corporate Communication as a Strategic Driver of Institutional Effectiveness and Public Trust,” began with a media parley that brought together Public Relations Officers from Customs Commands across the country and journalists from the South-South and South-East regions. Speaking on behalf…

Presidential Spokesperson, Sunday Dare, has said that sustainable nation building requires strong institutions, ethical leadership and responsible citizenship, stressing that governments alone cannot build a prosperous nation. Dare stated this on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 National Civil Leadership Summit organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention at Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, on the theme, “Challenges in Nation Building.” Addressing religious leaders, academics and other stakeholders, Dare argued that Nigeria’s future would be shaped more by the strength of its institutions and the values of its…

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya,has congratulated Commissioner of Police Oluyemi Ajayi on his promotion, describing the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding service to the Nigeria Police Force. In a goodwill message accompanying a photo release, AIG Olaiya said the promotion reflected CP Ajayi’s professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to duty over the years. He noted that the officer’s elevation is a testament to his exemplary leadership, diligence, and selfless service to the nation, adding that the recognition…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Nigerians living abroad should be regarded as strategic assets for national development rather than as consular burdens, underscoring the critical role of the diaspora in advancing the country’s economic growth and global image. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the Commission’s top management team during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters. The Minister…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded its two-day Executive Leadership Training Programme for Commissioners of Police with the formal induction of participants into the Institute of Conflict Management and Negotiation Analysts (ICMNA) as Certified Conflict Management and Negotiation Professionals (CPs). The training programme, organised by the Department of Training and Development, was themed: “Enhancing Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Thought Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Public Relations and Excellence in the Nigeria Police Force.” The initiative was designed to strengthen the strategic leadership capacity of Commissioners of Police by equipping them with…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. The convicts, Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (also known as Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (also known as Abu Itisar), were found guilty of terrorism-related offences linked to the school kidnapping. The trio were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) following months of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and coordinated…