by George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of one Deputy Inspector-General, two Assistant Inspector-Generals, and more than twenty-six thousand Inspectors following its 3rd Plenary Meeting held on Thursday, 29 January 2026.Assistant Inspector-General of Police Funsho Adegboye, mni, has been elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Commissioners […]
Smugglers’ Mob Attacks Ogun Customs Officers, One Dead, Rice Seized
by George Ozalla Nigeria Customs Service officers in Ogun State were violently attacked by suspected smugglers during an anti‑smuggling patrol on Saturday, January 31, 2026, resulting in one assailant’s death and the seizure of a large consignment of foreign rice, the service has confirmed. Officers of the Ogun 1 Area Command intercepted a convoy of motorcycles transporting […]
Soludo Lauds Community-Led Development, Commissions 1.2km Umueri Road
by George Ozalla Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commissioned the 1.2-kilometre Nzegwu Okoye Road in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, a project entirely funded and executed by the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka, under the state’s Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) initiative.The commissioning ceremony drew community leaders, residents, and state officials, highlighting a growing […]
ICPC appoints Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as resident consultant, strategy and communications
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has appointed Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant, Strategy and Communications, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional alignment, organisational effectiveness and public engagement across the Commission’s operations.The appointment marks the first time strategy has been formally incorporated into a resident consultant […]
NCC Unveils Q4 2025 Network Performance Report, Reports Steady Gains and Flags Remaining Gaps
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday 28th. January, 2026 released its Quarter Four 2025 Network Performance Report, presenting fresh data showing steady improvement in network quality across the country while acknowledging persistent gaps in coverage, upload speeds and the rollout of fifth generation services.The report was formally presented at the Commission’s […]
Benue to Set Up Energy Commission, Signs MoU with REA
by George Ozalla The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish a State Energy Commission as part of efforts to reposition the power sector, attract private investment and expand access to reliable electricity across the state.Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed this in Abuja during a strategic engagement with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, where the […]
NHRC Condemns Forced Evictions in Lagos, Flags Sit-at-Home Enforcement in Anambra
by George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concern over recent demolitions and evictions in Lagos and Anambra States, warning that the actions raise serious human rights implications.Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, Executive Secretary of the Commission, described the ongoing demolitions of waterfront and informal settlements in Makoko, Lagos, as alarming, […]
Failed Coup Plot Leader and Co‑Accused Officers to Face Trial in Nigeria
by George Ozalla Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq of the Nigerian Army has been identified by the Defence Headquarters as the senior officer at the centre of a failed coup attempt against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. Military authorities said he and 15 other officers are to be arraigned before a military court following the […]
Military Submits Probe Report on Alleged Coup Plot
by George Ozalla The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that the Nigerian military has concluded its internal investigation into allegations of a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and has formally submitted its findings to the President in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.Military authorities disclosed that the probe, handled through established intelligence […]
NCS Boss Adeniyi Urges Young Customs Officers to Build Global PCA Expertise
by George Ozalla The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has charged younger officers of the Nigeria Customs Service to deliberately build global competence in Post Clearance Audit, describing it as a critical pillar of modern customs administration and a key pathway for professional growth within the Service.Adeniyi gave the charge in Abuja at the […]
