Nigeria Police Repatriate Wanted Chinese Fugitive in INTERPOL Operation.
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Dai Qisheng, to Beijing in a landmark operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja. A statement on Sunday by the Force says Qisheng, a wanted gang leader from Guizhou Province accused of orchestrating violent organized crimes, fled China in […]
Customs, Sister Agencies Deepen Collaboration on National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirm the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to deepening collaboration with agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). This is as he describes shared facilities and joint operations as critical to strengthening national security. According to a statement on Saturday, […]
FAAC Disburses N2trn to Three Tiers of Government in July
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.001 trillion as July 2025 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils. The allocation was made at the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Friday, according to a communiqué issued after the session. The N2.001 […]
IGP Creates Two Area Commands, Upgrades Five Divisions in Benue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police Stations to Divisional Headquarters in Benue State, as part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen policing in difficult terrains. The new Area Commands include Daudu, which will […]
AfCFTA, Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Product Quality, Certification for Trade Gains
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has urged Nigeria to prioritise product quality, strong branding, and certification if it must fully harness the trade opportunities offered under the agreement. The call was made in Abuja on Friday, at the NEPC Re-Energized Webinar 6.0 themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s AfCFTA Potentials.” Franca Achimugu, representative of the […]
Reps Unveil Africa’s First Legislative Barometer to Track Lawmakers’ Productivity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled Africa’s first National Assembly Deliberative Barometer, a data-driven tool designed to track parliamentary productivity, strengthen accountability, and deepen democratic governance. The initiative, developed by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with ERGAF-Africa, was launched on Thursday at the […]
FG Eyes N24bn Savings with BisonFly Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has directed the speedy implementation of the BisonFly Project, a cost-cutting initiative projected to save between N18bn and N24bn annually in official air travel expenses across the Federal Civil Service. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja during […]
IGP Egbetokun Pledges Tech-Driven Intelligence to Tackle Emerging Threats
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterate his commitment to strengthening intelligence-led policing through the adoption of cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships. Speaking during an inspection of advanced intelligence installations at Idu Community in Abuja, the IGP emphasizes that *“intelligence gathering remains the bedrock of effective policing in the […]
Experts Caution Nigeria on Risks of $2.5bn Animal Farming Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental and food sovereignty experts have raised strong objections to Nigeria’s planned $2.5 billion industrial animal farming partnership with foreign investors, warning it could unleash far-reaching environmental, health, and socio-economic consequences. At a media engagement in Abuja on Thursday, convened by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), civil society groups cautioned […]
Silicon Valley Experts to Bridge Nigeria’s Startup Mentorship Gap
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s lack of experienced startup mentors is receiving global attention as Silicon Valley professionals move to plug the gap through the newly launched Founder Dojo programme. Backed by the United States Market Access Center (US.MAC), Imo Digital City Ltd, and the Imo State Government, the initiative will provide Nigerian entrepreneurs with world-class […]