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IGP Disu Orders Intelligence-Driven Policing, Reveals Arrest of 1,198 Suspects Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed strategic commanders across the country to intensify intelligence-led policing, warning that evolving security threats require proactive strategies, continuous operational reviews and stronger collaboration with other security agencies. Speaking on Tuesday at the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP said the country’s security environment remains challenging despite notable successes recorded in recent months. He stressed that terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, cult-related violence,…

Nigeria, Germany Hold High-Level Talks to Deepen Strategic Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Germany are set to strengthen their longstanding diplomatic and economic ties as the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, hosts Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann David Wadephul, for high-level bilateral consultations in Abuja on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the meeting is aimed at reviewing existing bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation between both countries. The ministry said the consultations would assess progress in implementing existing agreements…

Nigerian Navy Foils Illegal Refinery Expansion, Recovers 104,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria military has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against crude oil theft as the Nigerian Navy thwarted the expansion of an illegal refining network and recovered about 104,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, followed credible intelligence that led operatives to criminal facilities hidden within the Wakama/Bolo and Aworkiri communities. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval…

Police Bust Pipeline Vandalism Syndicate, Arrest Seven, Recover 285 NNPC Pipelines in Adamawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against economic sabotage with the arrest of seven suspected pipeline vandals and the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalized Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines in Adamawa State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering in collaboration with the IGP X-Squad, following credible intelligence received on July 9, 2026. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie…

FG Urges Nigerians to Support Breastfeeding as World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Begins

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding as the country joins the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) from August 1 to 7. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said this year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” underscores the need to build on proven strategies that have improved breastfeeding practices while advancing better nutrition, food security and poverty reduction. The Ministry described breastfeeding as the foundation…

FG Records $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn Non-Oil Exports as 17th NCITI Opens in Enugu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria attracted over US$24.1 billion in capital importation and generated more than US$6.1 billion in non-oil exports under the Renewed Hope Agenda, as efforts to build a $1 trillion economy continue to gain momentum. The achievements were unveiled at the opening of the Technical Session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI), which commenced on Monday at Hotel Presidential, Enugu, brought together government officials, state representatives and key stakeholders to review progress and set the direction for Nigeria’s industrial, trade…

FCT Police Arrest Four Officers for Allegedly Extorting ICPC Chairman, Order Orderly Room Trial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four of its officers for allegedly abandoning their lawful duty posts, conducting an unauthorized traffic enforcement operation, and extorting ₦52,000 from a motorist later identified as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN. The officers—ASP Clement Ehigala, ASP Sunday Okpe, Inspector Samuel Onoja, and Sergeant Yakubu Emmanuel—reportedly left their designated duty posts on July 11, 2026, at about 3:34 p.m. and proceeded to Banex Plaza Junction in Wuse II, Abuja,…

NISWASEC Marks World Public Relations Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Communication

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Water and Sewage Corporation (NISWASEC) has commemorated the 2026 World Public Relations Day, reaffirming its commitment to strategic communication as a key driver of effective public service delivery and sustainable engagement with stakeholders. The event, held at the Corporation’s Conference Room in Minna, was organised by the Public Relations Unit under the leadership of the Public Relations Manager, Zainab Yunusa, with the theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations.” It attracted members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), management and staff of NISWASEC, communication…

IGP Disu, NPTF, POWA Launch Skills Acquisition Programme for Spouses of Junior Police Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday joined the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) to launch the maiden Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme for spouses of junior police officers. The programme, themed “Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities: Advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda Through Skills Acquisition and Economic Empowerment,” was flagged off at the M.D. Abubakar Police Barracks, Dei-Dei, Abuja, at an event hosted by the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam. The event was attended by the Executive Secretary of…

JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints Fayose, Bindawa, 24 Others into Key Federal Agencies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and management of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, named Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments were announced on Monday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said all the appointments take immediate effect. Fayose will chair the REA board alongside Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta as members and non-executive directors. The agency’s…