Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has issued fresh operational directives to strengthen internal security across the country, ordering an expanded nationwide deployment of police personnel ahead of the yuletide season. This followed a high-level strategic conference held on Thursday at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where the IGP met with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP commended senior officers for their resilience and sacrifices in ensuring public safety, while directing them to “reinforce intelligence-gathering mechanisms and deepen community policing through sustained citizen engagement.”…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the military takeover in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order after soldiers announced they had seized power and suspended the electoral process. In an official statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria described the development as “an unconstitutional change of government” and expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the crisis. Nigeria said the military intervention, which came just days after Guinea-Bissau held presidential and legislative elections, undermines democratic norms and threatens stability in the West African region. The statement stressed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died on Thursday at the age of 101. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late cleric as an extraordinary spiritual guide whose life was devoted to teaching, preaching, and promoting peace. “The President received the news of the death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss,” Onanuga stated, quoting the President. He noted…

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has safely departed Guinea-Bissau following Wednesday’s military coup that overthrew the country’s government, the Federal Government confirmed on Thursday. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, told journalists in Abuja that Jonathan left the country in a special flight alongside members of his delegation.“Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau. He left with a special flight with members of his delegation, including Mohamed Chambas,” Ebienfa said. Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, had been in Guinea-Bissau monitoring last Sunday’s presidential and legislative…

The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the administrative and medical screening of intending pilgrims to Israel and Jordan as preparations intensify for the forthcoming pilgrimage exercise. In a statement by Ebunoluwa Olagoke, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of the Board, the exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) and other relevant government agencies to ensure that all pilgrims meet required travel and health standards. According to the Board Secretary, Okudero Omoniyi, the screening involves detailed verification of travel documents and comprehensive medical assessments aimed at determining the physical and medical…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have set up a joint Ad-hoc Committee to commence the recruitment of 30,000 police personnel, in line with the presidential directive to increase the strength of the Force. The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday at the PSC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, by the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), represented by DIG (Bar) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd). In a statement made public and signed by Njoku Kalu, on behalf of the Chairman of the Nigeria Police Service Commission, said the committee will work to ensure a transparent and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency in response to escalating attacks across several states, directing large-scale recruitment into the Armed Forces, Police, and Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement personally signed by him, the President said the decision followed “emerging security situations” requiring urgent and decisive action. He authorised the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, bringing the total number of new intakes to 50,000, and approved the temporary use of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as police training depots. Tinubu further ordered the withdrawal of officers from VIP…

President Bola Tinubu has submitted three nominees for ambassadorial positions to the Senate for confirmation. The nominees are : Ayo Oke – Former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Commonwealth Secretariat, London. Amin Muhammad Dalhatu – Career diplomat and former Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea (2017–2023), with extensive experience in bilateral diplomacy and trade promotion. Lateef Kayode Are – Retired Army Colonel and longest-serving Director General of the State Security Service (1999–2007); also served briefly as Acting National Security Adviser. The Senate is expected to review and confirm the appointments Since taking office…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday met with the Lagos State Security Council in a high-level review session aimed at strengthening the state’s preparedness amid growing security challenges across the country. The closed-door meeting, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, brought together heads of the military, police, intelligence agencies, and paramilitary formations to reassess threat indicators and refine joint response strategies. In a message posted on his official social-media handle shortly after the meeting, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that the security and stability of Lagos remain his administration’s utmost priority. “Today, I met with the State Security Council to take…

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has successfully repatriated a 61-year-old Turkish national, Acar Huseyin, to Turkey to begin serving his outstanding prison sentence for fraud. Huseyin, who was convicted by the Istanbul Anadolu High Criminal Court earlier in the year, fled Turkey shortly after judgment was delivered, attempting to evade a sentence of 14 years, 8 months, and 10 days. He reportedly travelled through parts of the Middle East before entering Nigeria, where he sought refuge. A Red Notice was issued by INTERPOL NCB Ankara in July 2025, prompting member countries to locate…