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Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, with recovered arms and ammunition The Delta State Police Command says it has recorded fresh breakthroughs in its ongoing operations against kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal arms proliferation across the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the command disclosed that operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team arrested a suspected kidnapper, Shehu Malami, in Ogor Market, Ughelli, following credible intelligence. The suspect was said to have led operatives to his hideout in Agbarha-Otor, where one AK-47 rifle and 63 rounds of live ammunition were recovered. Preliminary investigations, according to the police, revealed that the suspect is a member of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Ughelli, Agbarho, Sapele, Warri, and other parts of Delta State. The command added that efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the gang. In a related development, operatives led by the Assistan...

CAPPA Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi As Nigeria marks the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government to move beyond symbolic gestures and implement people-centred reforms to address the country’s worsening economic realities. In a statement issued on Thursday, CAPPA said this year’s May Day commemoration comes at a time when workers are grappling with rising living costs, stagnant wages, and weakening social protections. Executive Director of CAPPA, Akinbode Oluwafemi, described the situation as critical, noting that survival has become increasingly difficult for millions of Nigerians. He said soaring inflation, high rents, and shrinking incomes are eroding workers’ dignity, productivity, and overall quality of life. The organisation highlighted a deepening housing crisis in major urban centres such as Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers State, where accommodation costs have surged beyond the ...

The Board, Management and Staff of NPF Pensions Limited have commended officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force for their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to national security as the country marks the Workers’ Day celebration. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, the pension firm paid tribute to the dedication of police personnel in safeguarding lives and maintaining law and order across the country. “On this significant day, we pay tribute to your unwavering courage, resilience, discipline, and steadfast dedication to duty. Your tireless commitment to safeguarding lives, upholding law and order, and preserving the peace across our nation stands as a beacon of service and patriotism,” the organisation stated. The company acknowledged the sacrifices made daily by police officers, often under difficult and risky conditions, noting that their contributions remain critical to national stability and development. “We deeply acknowledge the sacrifices you make daily, of...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he presided over the passing-out ceremony of 1,068 retrained police constables. During the visit on April 30, 2026, the IGP paid a courtesy call on the state governor, Umo Eno, in Uyo, with discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between the state government and the Nigeria Police Force in advancing ongoing policing reforms. Disu reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to building a modern, service-oriented institution anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations. In his remarks, Governor Eno commended the Police for reforms aimed at improving discipline and service delivery, while assuring continued support for security agencies to ensure the safety of residents. The IGP later presided over the passing-out parade of the retrained constables at the Police Mobile Force Base, 26 PMF, Uyo, where he charged the officers to uphold professi...

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu                Sola Enikanolaiye President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, now assumes full leadership of the ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements. In the same development, the President nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly. Until his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations.  He is a seasoned diplomat with over three decades of experience in Nigeria’s foreign se...

The Ogun State Police Command has successfully rescued five students of Gateway Polytechnic who were abducted in the Sapade area of the state. Briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said the incident occurred on April 27, 2026, when the Ipara Division received a distress call reporting a suspected kidnapping. He explained that a patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene, where an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota vehicle riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood was discovered. Mobile phones and other personal belongings were also recovered from the vehicle. Ojajuni added that an identity card found at the scene confirmed that the victims were students of Gateway Polytechnic, prompting the swift escalation of the case and activation of a full-scale rescue operation. According to him, tactical units of the Command, including operatives from Isara Area Command, Ipara Division, SWAT, Anti-Kidnapping Unit...