Category: NATIONAL NEWS - Page 17

Jun

2025

BENUE KILLINGS: NSCDC Boss charges Operatives on upscaled intelligence in combating criminality

NATIONAL NEWS#AhmedAbubakarAudi, #Benuekillings, #NSCDC

BENUE KILLINGS: NSCDC Boss charges Operatives on upscaled intelligence in combating criminality The Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has condemned the gruesome massacre of unarmed civilians and charged his operatives on the need to upscale and expand their Intelligence gathering network to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The CG made this statement during a scheduled visit to the state for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation alongside other security chiefs. He commiserated with the Governor and people of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area…

Jun

2025

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BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest

NATIONAL NEWS#2025BenueMassacre, #AhmedBolaTinubu, #Benuekillings, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest of perpetrators President Bola Tinubu has expressed dismay over the failure of security operatives to apprehend suspects linked to the recent bloodbath in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. No fewer than 200 people were killed when assailants suspected to be herders invaded the community on Friday, June 13, 2025, and carried out the dastardly act. The incident, another episode in the recent wave of violent killings in the North-Central state, triggered national outrage, forcing the President to make a condolence visit on Wednesday, June…

Jun

2025

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Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#CyberIntelligence, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), has successfully uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate responsible for hijacking several WhatsApp accounts of citizens, particularly prominent figures, and subsequent attempts to defraud contacts within its network. This was disclosed in a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, The operation followed an official complaint lodged on April 14, 2025. A swift and strategic response by the NPF-NCCC’s cyber…

Jun

2025

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AIG FCID, AIG Ochalla Hosts Media Icons, CMC Group Delegates

NATIONAL NEWS#AIGMagretAgebeOchalla, #Dr.ChampionOnyekwelu

AIG FCID, AIG Ochalla Hosts Media Icons, CMC Group Delegates The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, has hosted a distinguished delegation comprising notable figures from across the media and entertainment industries. The delegation was led by Ambassador Cornel Udofia, Publisher of The Gladiators Magazine and Founder of Kick Against Crime in Our Society. Among the CMC delegates were Lady Adaobi Enekwa, Publisher of Blissful Affairs Magazine, movie producer, and convener of the Blissful Affairs Awards for Excellence; Queen Campbell, veteran music icon and member of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN);…

Jun

2025

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JUNE 12: FRSC Be Safety ConsciousCorps Marshal Shehu Urges Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#2025DemocracyDay, #FRSC, #ShehuMohammed, #Traffic

JUNE 12: FRSC Be Safety ConsciousCorps Marshal Shehu Urges Nigerians As Nigeria observes the 2025 edition of the democracy day today Thursday, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has admonished Nigerians to be conscious of their safety by showing moderation and care for others while using the roads. The Corps Marshal gave the admonition in his press statement e-signed and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) by the Corps' Spokesperson, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, where he noted that the public holiday was another period with increased human and vehicular…

Jun

2025

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Culture Minister Boosts Creative Sector, Inaugurates 4,000-seat Mefa Arena

NATIONAL NEWS#Entertainment, #MEFA, #NationalCouncilforArtsandCulture, #Tourism

Culture Minister Boosts Creative Sector, Inaugurates 4,000-seat Mefa Arena Abuja, Nigeria— In a historic step forward for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq, in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and MEFA, officially broke ground on Nigeria’s first purpose-built creative and entertainment arena located at Arts Village, Abuja. The event marked the formal signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry, NCAC, and MEFA, a visionary infrastructure project led by Yinka Obebe, Founder…

Jun

2025

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FG, Ogun State Sign Landmark MoU for Renewed Hope Cultural, Creative Projects

NATIONAL NEWS#GovernorDapoAbiodun, #Hannatu Musa Musawa, #RenewedHopeCulturalVillage

FG, Ogun State Sign Landmark MoU for Renewed Hope Cultural, Creative Projects Abeokuta, Ogun State — In a major step towards the revival and promotion of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and creative economy, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ogun State Government for the execution of the Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects in the state. The signing ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Sunday, was attended by key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo; Ogun…

Jun

2025

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Gaidam honours IGP Egbetokun’s leadership, commends his excellence, bravity

NATIONAL NEWS#AhmedBolaTinubu, #IbrahimGaidam, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #PoliceAffairs

Gaidam honours IGP Egbetokun's leadership, commends his excellence, bravity The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has commended the dedication of awardees at the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony, describing them as shining examples for others to follow. Speaking during the second edition of the award ceremony held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, the Minister said the honourees’ actions embody the highest ideals of policing—protecting lives, upholding justice, and maintaining peace, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) reports. Senator Gaidam noted that their commitment not only ensures the safety of citizens but…

Jun

2025

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IGP Egbetokun Commissions 31 Police Combat GunBoats

NATIONAL NEWS#Gunboats, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #security, #Waterways

IGP Egbetokun Commissions 31 Police Combat GunBoats In a bid to reinforce safety, security on waterways, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commissioned 31 newly acquired operational gun boats for the Nigeria Police Marine The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun today June 5 2025, commissioned 31 newly acquired operational gun boats for the Nigeria Police Marine Unit marking, thus a significant investment in maritime security. This spectacular effort of the Inpector-general of Police is geared towards enhancing the Unit's capacity to combat crime, protect waterways, and ensure the safety and security of citizens…

Jun

2025

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IGP Assures More Security To Boost Marine, Blue Economy In Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#Dr.Akutah Pius Ukeyima, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #theNigerianShippers’Council, security

IGP Assures More Security To Boost Marine, Blue Economy In Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has again reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to provide adequate security to boost economic activities in the marine and blue economy sector of Nigeria. He made this known today Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, when he played host to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON and his delegation at the IGP Smart Conference Room, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit also had in attendance the Force…