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Adebayo Adelabu has resigned his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, signaling a major political move ahead of the next electoral cycle. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth and orderly transition. He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as both an honour and a privilege to contribute to reforms in Nigeria’s power sector. Adelabu explained that his resignation is…

The National Human Rights Commission has urged a major shift toward human rights-based policing in the Federal Capital Territory, as it convened a strategic town hall for Divisional Police Officers to strengthen accountability and professional conduct. The forum brought together senior officials from the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the NHRC to address frontline policing challenges amid growing calls for accountable security operations. Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, represented by the Director of Civil and Political Rights, described DPOs as frontline commanders and a vital…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, securing 974 convictions between January and March 2026, including 11 high-profile drug kingpins sentenced to a combined 254 years in prison. According to a statement issued on Friday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the convictions reflect an intensified crackdown on drug traffickers and their collaborators across the country. Of the total convictions, 899 were male offenders while 75 were female. A monthly breakdown shows 265 convictions in…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and stability in Sudan while advancing stronger diplomatic and bilateral relations between both countries. This position was restated by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, during a courtesy visit by the Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Abdelaal, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Ahmed highlighted the longstanding historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Sudan, noting that both nations share deep-rooted connections shaped by centuries of interaction, migration, and cooperation. He stressed that…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a vehicle stolen during a kidnapping incident in 2023, in what officials described as a major breakthrough enabled by the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS). The Toyota Corolla was intercepted at the NVIS Desk Office in Nnewi, Anambra State, on April 4, 2026, during a routine verification process. The recovery was triggered when an applicant attempted to process proof of ownership documents on the NVIS portal, but discrepancies in the chassis number raised suspicion. According to the Corps, further scrutiny by the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration against drug trafficking and its links to terrorism, as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa, formally declared a bilateral counter-narcotics workshop open in Abuja. The high-level workshop, held at NDLEA headquarters on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, brought together top law enforcement officials from Nigeria and the United States to align strategies against emerging drug threats and strengthen joint operational frameworks. Declaring the session open, General Marwa…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of Operation UDO KA for their resilience, gallantry, and sustained offensive operations against criminal elements linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, in Nigeria’s South East. The commendation was delivered during the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Luncheon held at Mother Valley in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, a location previously identified as a major stronghold of insurgent elements. Represented by the Chief of Training…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited victims of the recent improvised explosive device (IED) explosions currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, as part of ongoing efforts to respond to the tragic incidents in Maiduguri. During the visit, the IGP also proceeded to the scene of the explosion at the Maiduguri Monday Market for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation. In continuation of his engagements, the police chief paid visits to the Borno State Government House and the Borno State Police Command Headquarters,…