Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has deepened its partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) ahead of a major welfare outreach targeting police families in Lagos. POWA President, Mrs Olufunmilola Disu, received a delegation from the nursing association at the POWA office in Abuja, in a move aimed at firming up collaboration on healthcare delivery for police communities. The delegation was led by NANNM National President, Haruna Mamman, alongside senior executives of the association, with discussions focused on supporting the upcoming POWA Cares Initiative in Lagos. The outreach, which marks the second phase of the…

The Federal Government has approved a far-reaching upward review of peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a decisive move to boost take-home pay and reinvigorate morale across the public service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed the development on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, detailing a suite of reforms ratified by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). She explained that the review covers employees under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring that the benefits cut across all…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has announced the sudden death of a medical student, Oreoluwa Emmanuel Adewole, a Part IV student in the institution’s College of Health Sciences.‎‎In a statement issued on Thursday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, disclosed that the incident occurred during a clinical viva examination when the student reportedly complained of chest pain.‎‎According to the statement, the student was immediately attended to by lecturers and fellow medical students present at the venue. Despite prompt intervention and efforts to revive him, he was confirmed dead.‎‎“The tragic loss has sent shockwaves through the university community,” the…

As worries spread among Lagosians about solar panel installation procedures in government estates, authorities have stressed that the policy is designed to prevent fire hazards and preserve the integrity of shared building structures. The Lagos State Ministry of Housing clarified that allottees in state-owned housing estates are required to obtain prior approval before embarking on any external alterations, including the installation of solar panels. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, made this known while reacting to concerns raised by a resident on social media over the activities of the Ministry’s Monitoring and Compliance Team at the Lagos…

No fewer than 24 terrorists have been neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai following a failed overnight assault on Kukareta in Yobe State, in what military authorities describe as a major battlefield victory. The attack, which began shortly after midnight on Thursday, was met with a swift and coordinated response by troops of Sector 2, who engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle that lasted until about 3:00 a.m. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the vigilant troops executed a deliberate…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has emphasized the importance of continuous training and leadership development in modern policing at the conclusion of a high-level PMF training programme. The IGP made this known on April 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme held at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. The event formed part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance operational effectiveness within its tactical units. During his visit, the Inspector-General conducted an inspection of key training facilities, including the…

A police inspector attached to the Isiala Mbano Division has lost his life after being knocked down by a truck during a routine stop-and-search operation in Imo State. The deceased officer, identified as Inspector Habila Mangai, met his untimely death on April 18, 2026, while carrying out lawful duties along the Owerri–Okigwe Road at Amaraku. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the tragic incident occurred when a Mack truck, driven by one Chisom Ajah, rammed into the officer at the checkpoint. “The late Inspector Habila Mangai was on lawful stop-and-search duty at Amaraku when he was tragically knocked down by…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from the Federal Executive Council to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, marking a significant political shift ahead of the next electoral cycle. In a letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu announced that his resignation will take effect on April 30, 2026, to ensure a seamless transition in the ministry. The former minister said the decision was taken with a sense of duty and appreciation for the opportunity to serve. “I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender…

The Nigeria Police Force has begun a transition to green energy with the acquisition of three specialised buses powered by alternative energy, signaling a major shift toward cost efficiency and environmentally friendly mobility. The milestone was recorded on Tuesday as the Force received the vehicles from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPF-TF) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) at a ceremony held in Abuja. The event marked the formal commencement of the Nigeria Police Force’s gradual transition from conventional fuel-powered vehicles to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions in line with global…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has outlined a renewed strategy anchored on intelligence-led policing and inter-agency synergy to strengthen Nigeria’s response to human trafficking. The IGP made this known on Tuesday while receiving the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting, which brought together top officials from both institutions, focused on enhancing collaboration to tackle the evolving threats posed by human trafficking and related transnational crimes. Speaking during the engagement, the NAPTIP Director-General commended the leadership of the…