The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Egbetokun, has reiterated her commitment to improving the lives of police widows and orphans in 2025. Nigeria Police Force Seeks Budgetary Overhaul for Enhanced Efficiency She made this pledge during a strategic meeting with senior police officers at the POWA Secretariat in Abuja. Key Initiatives: Expanded Welfare Programs: POWA will enhance existing initiatives to provide sustainable support to families of fallen officers and indigent children of police personnel. Police Launches New Investigation Policy to Boost Professionalism New Empowerment Programs: The association will launch new initiatives to alleviate…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has made a strong case for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the envelope budgetary regime. Police Launches New Investigation Policy to Boost Professionalism This proposal, presented during the 2025 budget defense session at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, aims to ensure accurate funding projections and grant the Force greater financial flexibility. Key Highlights of the IGP’s Proposal: Removal from Envelope Budgetary Regime: To enable more precise budgeting and allocation of resources. Police Crack Down on Crime: Illegal Weapons Factory Raided Dedicated Special Operations Account: To address national…
The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a new policy directive aimed at enhancing professionalism and standardizing criminal investigations across the country. Police Crack Down on Crime: Illegal Weapons Factory Raided The move is part of efforts to improve the quality of investigations and ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, introduced the policy directive following a recent conference with heads of police investigation units nationwide. The new policy outlines several key components, including: Kano Police Arrest 6 Suspected Phone Snatchers,Recover Items Specialized Detective Training: All investigative personnel will undergo mandatory training…
The Nigeria Police Force has made significant breakthroughs in its efforts to combat crime and ensure national safety. In a series of coordinated operations, the police raided an illegal weapons manufacturing factory in Benue State, arrested a notorious cultist in Delta State, and apprehended two murder suspects in Kebbi State. Kano Police Arrest 6 Suspected Phone Snatchers,Recover Items Illegal Weapons Factory Raided On January 11, 2025, police operatives raided an illegal weapons manufacturing factory in Tse Akamabe Area of Kwande LGA, Benue State. Nigeria Police Force Re-Strategizes to Combat Kidnapping The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Friday…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. EFCC Arrests 5 Katsina Officials for Alleged Diversion of N1.294B The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet- related fraud. Sagagi Drags EFCC, Police to Court Over APC Alleged Diversion Items recovered from them include one Lexus car, laptops and phones. EFCC Declares Former Governor Of Kogi Yahaya Bello Wanted The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Ahmad Muhammad The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Kano Command has been working tirelessly to provide security and protect the lives and properties of the general populace. Their presence in communities has been instrumental in settling disputes and enhancing community security. NSCDC Kano Deploys over 3,000 Personnel to Cover Eid-ul-kabir Despite their efforts, the NSCDC Kano Command faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of logistics and equipment. The command lacks adequate vehicles, well-furnished offices, and other morale-boosting resources, hindering their ability to perform optimally. Human Trafficking: NSCDC Kano Command Rescues 13 Victims Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, known…
In a strategic move to enhance communication and collaboration among key departments, the Ministry of Education convened a high-level meeting at the HME Common Room, led by Bukola Bayo Philip, Knowledge Management and Communications Manager of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE). KNSG PLANE Organizes 3 Day Education Sector Review meeting The meeting, attended by directors and representatives from the Press, ICT, and Education Support departments, focused on addressing communication challenges and improving project delivery across the ministry. According to Kabiru Haruna, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, the session provided an opportunity to critically analyze the…
A year after an eyewatering slide against the dollar, the naira is enjoying a rare run of stability, and analysts expect it to last. Nigeria’s battered currency has lost 70% against the greenback since foreign exchange controls were relaxed in 2023, including a steep depreciation 12 months ago. Batagari Sun Yashe Asusun Ajiyar Kudin Wani Dan Kasuwa A Kano But its performance since December tells a different story, with the naira holding in a narrow range roughly between 1,550 and 1,520 per dollar. “We’re actually quite bullish on the naira, and we think that the naira can stabilise at 1,500,…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, has announced the restoration of 85% of the responsibilities taken away from the Ministry of Information. Kano Commissioner of Information Vows to Prioritize Staff Welfare This move aims to revitalize the ministry and enhance its effectiveness in the state. According to Waiya, the restoration of responsibilities is a significant step towards strengthening the ministry and improving its service delivery. Commissioner Tasks Officers on Community Challenges Reportage He noted that the ministry has already commenced the introduction of modern strategies to enhance information dissemination in Kano State. Some of…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to six Nigerian scientists and engineers who have been recognized with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. Tinubu Hails Nigerian Recipients of Prestigious US Science Award The awardees, announced by US President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, are among 400 exceptional scientists and engineers honored for their outstanding contributions to their fields. The Nigerian recipients are: Azeez Butali, Gilbert Lilly Endowed Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa Ijeoma Opara, Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences), Yale…