Tag: Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 The Inspector‑General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a high‑level delegation from the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, underscoring the Nigeria Police Force’s renewed focus on strengthening community collaboration and grassroots security engagement. (Daily Post) During the visit, which brought together senior…

Abuja, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 The uniform of the Nigeria Police Force has undergone significant evolution over more than a century, mirroring the transformation of the Force itself from colonial origins to a modern national law‑enforcement institution. The origins of policing in what is now Nigeria trace back to early constabulary units established during…

Lagos, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 The Secretary-General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa, Paul Adalikwu, is set to participate in the 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium, a high-level gathering focused on strengthening maritime collaboration across the continent. Scheduled to hold from June 1 to June 4, 2026, in Lagos, the…

Calabar, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, conducted an inspection of facilities at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School Calabar, reaffirming the Navy’s commitment to the welfare and development of its personnel and their families. During the visit, the CNS reviewed academic, recreational, and boarding facilities, engaging…

Lagos, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 Stakeholders have commended the continued drive for infrastructural development in Lagos State following the commissioning of key projects by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented at the event by the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio. The event, held in the presence of the Governor of Lagos…

Abuja, Nigeria | April 8, 2026 The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has emphasised that effective collaboration with key stakeholders remains essential to securing Nigeria’s maritime domain. The CNS made this known in a press statement, stressing that the complexity of maritime security challenges requires a coordinated and inclusive approach involving…

Lagos, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 Lagos came alive with colour, music, and cultural pride as it hosted the 2026 edition of the Fanti Carnival, a vibrant celebration of Afro-Brazilian heritage that attracted both local and international participants. According to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the carnival transformed the city into a hub of entertainment and…

Benin City, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million fraud. According to the Commission, the suspect was apprehended through open-source intelligence after allegedly posing as a football agent on Instagram, using the…

Abuja, Nigeria | April 9, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a structured and balanced reform programme aimed at addressing longstanding financial challenges in the nation’s power sector. Central to this initiative is the introduction of a market-based settlement mechanism designed to restore financial stability across the electricity value…