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…

IGP Disu Assures Power Ministry of Renewed Offensive Against Energy Crimes

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has assured the Federal Ministry of Power of a renewed nationwide offensive against energy crimes, including the vandalism of electricity infrastructure and rampant energy theft. The assurance came when the Minister of Power, Hon. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, led a delegation from the ministry on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation included the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Mahmud Mamman; Director of Distribution, Engr. Mustapha Baba-Umara; Director of Energy Resources, Engr. Kingsley Eneh; and the Minister’s Special Assistant, Mr. Martins Olajide.…

FG, UNESCO, Japan Launch Digital Teacher Training for 2,000 Educators, Empower Female School Leaders

The Federal Government has commenced a three-day Master Training Workshop aimed at strengthening teacher professional development through mobile-based learning, with a target of training at least 2,000 teachers and school leaders across Nigeria while prioritising the empowerment of female educators. The programme, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the Government of Japan, UNESCO-International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA), the Pan-African University (PAU) and Castalia Co. Ltd. under the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative, is designed to equip master trainers with digital skills…

Nigeria’s High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Trinidad and Tobago President

Nigeria’s High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Rt. Hon. Jerrymon Samuel Manwe, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, officially commencing his diplomatic assignment in the Caribbean nation. The credential presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. The ministry explained that the presentation of Letters of…