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El-Rufai: MURIC Questions Delay in Bail Hearing, Alleges Political Undertone

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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns over the adjournment of the bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing the delay as one that lends credence to claims of political motivation. In a statement issued on April 23, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group reacted to the decision of the Kaduna State High Court to adjourn the matter to the first week of June. The case, which came up before Darius Khobo on April 21, was adjourned with the court noting that it was in the interest of justice for the defendant to remain in custody to ensure his availability for trial. While acknowledging the authority of the court, MURIC argued that the length of the adjournment in what it described as a bailable offence raises questions about fairness and due process. The group noted that El-Rufai had voluntarily honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis...
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IGP Disu Emphasises Training, Welfare as PMF Commanders Complete Course in Nasarawa

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  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to capacity building and improved welfare for officers as he attended the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme in Nasarawa State. The event, held at the Police Mobile Force Training College Ende-Hills, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen leadership capacity and operational effectiveness. During the visit, Disu inspected key training facilities, including the simulation ground and shooting range, and participated in tactical exercises, underscoring the importance of practical, scenario-based training in modern policing. Addressing cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy, the police chief urged them to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to their training, stressing that professionalism, resilience, and respect for human rights are essential to effective policing. He also commended the squadron commanders for successfully completing the in...
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CP Fatai Strengthens Military Ties in Lagos, Pushes Joint Security Operations

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The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed the importance of inter-agency collaboration during a series of strategic visits to military formations across the state. The visits, which took place on Wednesday, covered the Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade, the Nigerian Air Force’s 651 Base Service Group, and the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft in Apapa. During the engagements, CP Fatai emphasised that effective security management in Lagos requires seamless cooperation among security agencies, noting that unity of purpose remains critical in tackling evolving threats. At the 9 Brigade, Ikeja, the police commissioner met with Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Ayokunle Owolabi, where discussions focused on strengthening joint internal security operations and sustaining coordinated efforts to safeguard residents. At the Nigerian Air Force base in Ikeja, talks with Air Commodore M. A. Imam centred on enhancing professionalism, intelligence sharing, and operational cooperation be...
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IGP Disu Pledges Intelligence, Operational Support to NAPTIP in Anti-trafficking Fight

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged full operational and intelligence support to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and organised crime. Disu made the commitment on April 21, 2026, while receiving the Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, Bello commended the Nigeria Police Force for its continued support and called for enhanced collaboration, particularly in technical assistance and joint operational frameworks, to address the agency’s expanding mandate. In response, the IGP assured t hat the Force would deploy its full capabilities to support NAPTIP’s operations, with a focus on intelligence-led strategies aimed at dismantling organised crime networks. He outlined plans for strengthened joint operations, real-time intelligence sharing, and the deployment of liaison officers to improve ...
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World Earth Day: MBPP Demands Action, Targets Shell, Others over Environmental Damage

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An African environmental coalition has called on governments to take urgent action to protect ecosystems and hold major polluters accountable as the world marks Earth Day 2026. The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition (MBPP) made the call in a statement on Wednesday, warning that the climate crisis is already having severe consequences across the continent. The coalition said this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reflects the growing urgency of environmental challenges, including biodiversity loss, extreme heat, erratic rainfall, rising sea levels, and climate-induced displacement, particularly in African countries. It stressed that despite contributing the least to global emissions, Africa continues to bear a disproportionate share of the impacts. The group called for strict accountability from fossil fuel companies operating in Africa, including Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, especially in the Niger Delta, over what it described as environmental degradation and livelihood d...
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ICPC Secures 24-year Sentence for ex-NECO Staff Over Forged Certificate

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a dismissed staff member of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Abdulwahab Sule, over certificate forgery and related offences. The judgment was delivered by the Niger State High Court sitting in Minna, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Mikailu, under Charge No: NSHC/ICPC/1C/2023. Sule, who was dismissed from NECO in 2020, was found guilty on a three-count charge bordering on the use of forged documents, possession of forged documents, and making false statements. According to the ICPC, the convict fraudulently used a forged diploma certificate purportedly issued by the Modibbo Adama University (formerly Federal University of Technology, Yola) to secure employment with NECO in January 2009. Investigations revealed that the certificate did not originate from the institution, which confirmed that Sule had not completed his studies and still had outstanding courses at the ti...
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CP Ojajuni Rallies Army, DSS, Other Security Agencies in Ogun, Pushes Stronger Intelligence Sharing, Joint Operations

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The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, has reaffirmed the importance of strengthened inter-agency collaboration as he embarked on a series of strategic familiarisation visits to key security formations across the state. The visits, which took place on April 21, 2026, covered the Nigerian Army’s 35 Artillery Brigade, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State. During the engagements, Ojajuni emphasised that modern policing requires sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses among security agencies to effectively tackle evolving threats. At the 35 Artillery Brigade in Abeokuta, the police commissioner held discussions with Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Godwin Nwamba, focusing on enhancing joint operational frameworks, rapid response strategies, and intelligence-driven deployments across identified flashpoints in the state. At the DSS comm...
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