Share Adebayo Gbeja The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it achieved a major milestone in the implementation of the Service Act, 2019, with the successful release of 10 Parolees under the parole provisions of the Act. The NCoS made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday, by theContinue Reading
Share Adebayo Gbeja The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Monday renewed the appointment of the service Parole Board Members. The NCoS also unveiled the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials. The Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Nwakuche, formally declared the parole board members reappointed for a second term of threeContinue Reading
Share By Usman Aliyu The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Salman-Dogo, has warned police officers in the zone against human rights violations, extortion and unlawful detention. Salman-Dogo also declared zero tolerance for misconduct within the force. He gave the warning on Thursday in Benin, during aContinue Reading
Share By Deborah Coker The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police put in place by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Olatunji Disu, says shorter rollout timelines for state police will be too risky. The committee, in its recommendations cited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in AbujaContinue Reading
Share I-G of Police, Olatunji Disu By Deborah Coker The Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police put in place by the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has recommended a four-phase architecture transition for State Police. The recommendation, among others, is contained in the steering committee’sContinue Reading
Share By Deborah Coker ACM Cyril Mathew, has assumed duty as the 34th Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) of the zone 5 headquarters, Benin, of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The zone comprises of Edo Delta and Anambra. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, by theContinue Reading
Share By Deborah Coker The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, Benin, Mr Salma-Dogo Garba, has assured residents of adequate security measures for a peaceful Easter celebration in the zone. Garba gave the assurance in his Easter message to Christians across the zone comprises Edo andContinue Reading
Share By Deborah Coker The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, in charge of Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin, Salman-Dogo Garba, has ordered strategic deployment of Police personnel and operational assets across the zone for the yuletide. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by SP Tijani Momoh, the Zonal PoliceContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army is establishing a new training depot in Abakaliki as a strategic pivot to directly address national security demands, aiming to surge troop numbers and relieve overstretched frontline units. This expansion is a core component of a force posture strategy, ensuring standardized, high-quality training across all locations to create a seamless and unified operational reserve. Beyond military readiness, the depot’s location in the Southeast is a calculated geopolitical move to bolster federal presence, foster local recruitment, and stimulate regional stability. This investmentContinue Reading
The Nigerian government has pledged sustained financial and strategic support to the Nigerian Navy, recognizing its critical role in securing maritime resources and enabling the national “blue economy.” This commitment, aimed at enhancing technology, equipment, and inter-agency collaboration, follows acknowledged successes in reducing piracy and oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea. The government’s assurance underscores a strategic priority to transform maritime security into a direct driver of economic development and national prosperity.Continue Reading
