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By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has unveiled a new policy that grants lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the ranks of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy marks a significant step forward in improving officer welfare across the Ministry’s agencies. Dr. Tunji-Ojo announced on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat, where he reviewed the ministry’s achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to institutional reform and performance enhancement. The announcement was detailed in a statement issued by DCF PO Abraham, National PRO, and Head of Corporate Services…

Grief swept through the Karauka community in Zaria on Wednesday after a woman and three of her children lost their lives when a neighbour’s mud wall collapsed onto their home during heavy rainfall. The victims were identified as Mallama Habiba Nuhu, her daughters Hauwa’u Nuhu and Aina’u Nuhu, and her granddaughter, Za’uma. A relative, Malam Ahmed Ibrahim, said the incident occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., describing it as devastating. “The victims died instantly as they were buried under the rubble,” he stated. The head of the household, Mallam Nuhu Dogara, survived the collapse. He was rescued and taken…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Wukari, Taraba State. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests, which were carried out by operatives from the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate. According to Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended in an area behind the Federal University, Wukari, following credible intelligence linking them to alleged cybercrime activities. Items recovered during the operation include two vehicles, 12 laptops, and 46 mobile phones. “The suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Oyewale added.

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of a police officer, Inspector O. O. Ojonogba, by suspected gunmen in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Inspector Ojonogba, popularly known as “Ade,” was attached to the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area, Hon. Dagidi Andaye. According to reports, he was murdered in his sleep by unidentified assailants who broke into the chairman’s residence while the chairman was away on official duty in Asaba. Sources said the incident occurred around 3 to 4 a.m., when the attackers entered the compound through the generator powerhouse, which was…

A woman identified as Modupe Alasin has reportedly died following a brutal beating by her husband in Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State. The incident allegedly occurred after a dispute over her lateness to the farm. According to an eyewitness who requested anonymity, the woman was heard crying and pleading as her husband repeatedly flogged her. Shortly afterward, the man allegedly instructed her to fetch water from a nearby stream. She reportedly collapsed and died at the stream, apparently due to exhaustion and injuries sustained. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, SP Sunday Abutu, stated…

More than 150 residents have been displaced following a series of bandit attacks on several villages in the Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attacks occurred on Tuesday night and affected communities in Rara ward, including Madawa, Cirib Dikko, Cirib Sabon Gari, Qaurare, Tafara, and Tukuyum. Fearing for their lives, residents fled their homes in large numbers. A security analyst, Bakatsine, disclosed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, calling for urgent government intervention. “Bandit attack in Rara ward villages, Rabah LGA, Sokoto State, last night, forced at least 150 people to flee,” the…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state, up from the previous N76,000. He announced during a meeting with labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House, Owerri. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), other wage adjustments include: Doctors: From N215,000 to N503,000 while tertiary institution lecturers: From N119,000 to N222,000 The governor acknowledged the challenges faced by the state since 2020, including insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic reforms, and disputes over minimum wage and subsidy removal. “When workers are paid well, productivity rises,…

Nigeria has been ranked 116th out of 113 countries in the 2025 edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a global benchmark that evaluates the effectiveness and capability of national governments. The report, released by the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), highlights persistent governance challenges in Nigeria and notes the country’s absence from the top five African performers. The CGGI evaluates governance across seven key pillars, and Nigeria’s results underscore deep-rooted institutional and structural weaknesses. In the 2025 rankings, Nigeria placed: 110th in Leadership and Foresight, 112th in Robust Laws and Policies, 114th in Strong Institutions, 89th in Financial…

Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested three suspected kidnappers and successfully rescued three abducted minors from their captors. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Kaduna State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred on August 25, 2025. At approximately 1:45 p.m., three children—Aslam Umar Lukman (14), Suleiman Umar Tanko (12), and Aliyu Umar Tanko (10)—were abducted, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of ₦50 million. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the children’s father reported the abduction on August 26 around 3:00 p.m., prompting immediate police action. “Upon receiving the report, operatives of the command, through…

Photo: Anambra State House of Assembly Bernard Udemezue, the member representing Ayamelum Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been suspended for three months without pay over alleged “unparliamentary conduct, inciting comments on social media, and abuse of legislative privileges.” The suspension was announced on Tuesday by the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges, following a social media post in which Udemezue alleged the marginalisation of his constituency in the distribution of constituency allowances. The disciplinary process was initiated after a motion was moved by Tony Muobike (Aguata 2) and seconded by the Chief Whip, Jude…