PHOTO NEWS: IGP Disu Tours EIB Group Facilities to Deepen Police Technological Capacity

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, during a working visit to EIB Group led by its Chairman, Bright Echefu, where he toured key facilities including EIB Stratoc Limited, Idu; Poctova; Briech UAS, Kuje; and Giga Forensics, Idu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the technological and operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force. The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to leveraging innovation, forensic advancement, surveillance systems, and strategic private-sector partnerships to enhance policing and national security.

IGP Disu Pledges Transparent, Accountable Police Force Amid Ongoing Reforms

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more transparent, accountable and people-centred Nigeria Police Force, declared that institutional integrity and openness will remain at the heart of ongoing reforms within the Force. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday following an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the media at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre. Addressing senior police officers and journalists, the IGP said transparency must remain the foundation of…

Nigeria Celebrates Dr Taoheed Elias’ Election to UN International Law Commission

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias on his election as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC), describing the development as a major recognition of Nigeria’s enduring contributions to international law and multilateral diplomacy. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said Dr. Elias was elected during the 77th Session of the Commission held in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 5, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of…

NHRC, Stakeholders Demand Cultural Shift to End Harmful Practices Against Women, Children

The National Human Rights Commission has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, traditional authorities, development partners and communities to tackle harmful cultural practices, promote women’s rights and strengthen child protection across Nigeria. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said ending child marriage, promoting girl-child education and addressing violence, healthcare gaps, labour-related inequalities and other harmful practices affecting women and girls are critical to national development. Ojukwu, who was represented by the Director of Women and Children at the Commission, Mrs.…

Nigeria Pushes New Health Workforce Mobility Pact at Africa Forum

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum Charter, while calling for a new global compact on health workforce mobility to address the growing migration of healthcare professionals from developing countries. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the declaration during the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum held between May 6 and 8, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel. Speaking at the forum, Salako said Nigeria was ready to demonstrate its commitment to the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter…

Customs, Yakubu Gowon University Renew Partnership to Boost Research, Student Development

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, have renewed efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration aimed at advancing research, improving infrastructure, and enhancing student development. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, while receiving the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Hakeem Fawehinmi, and other principal officers during a courtesy visit. Adeniyi said the Nigeria Customs Service remained committed to revitalising its long-standing relationship with the institution formerly known as the University of Abuja, noting that previous attempts had…

Nigerian Navy Seizes 1,800 Litres of Suspected Illegal Diesel in Lagos Raid

The Nigerian Navy has confiscated about 1,800 litres of suspected illegally acquired Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an intelligence-led operation in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noted that the operation was conducted by personnel of the Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki at about 10:30 p.m. on May 6, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected oil thieves and illegal petroleum product dealers operating within the area. According to Folorunsho, the patrol team swiftly…

NDLEA, US-DEA Smash Transnational Drug Network, Arrest Billionaire Kingpin and Two Female Accomplices

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), working in close collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) and other international law enforcement agencies, has dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking and money laundering syndicate operating across Europe and Nigeria. The operation, described as a coordinated multi-country sting, led to the arrest of alleged billionaire drug baron, Amadi Simon, in Switzerland, alongside two female accomplices identified as 34-year-old Jecinta Amara Ikechi and 28-year-old Blessing Ngozi Amadi. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Jecinta was…

Humanitarian Ministry, Correctional Service Launch Joint Committee on Rehabilitation, Reintegration

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee on Strategic Collaboration with the Nigeria Correctional Service as part of efforts to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration programmes across the country. Speaking during the inauguration held at the ministry’s conference room in Abuja on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olubunmi Olusanya, said the initiative is designed to deepen inter-agency cooperation and promote sustainable reintegration efforts within the nation’s correctional system. Olusanya noted that the collaboration would help improve rehabilitation programmes for inmates and…

Education Ministry Inaugurates Boards, University Principal Officers, Polytechnic Rector

The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated chairmen and members of governing boards of key education agencies, principal officers of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama, as well as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic N’Yak-Shendam, in a move aimed at deepening reforms and strengthening governance in the education sector. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the TETFund Auditorium, Maitama, Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the appointments reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to repositioning education as a critical driver of national…