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ABUJA — Thursday, August 13, 2026 The newly elected National Executive President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, on Thursday led the union’s newly constituted National Administrative Council and other senior labour leaders on a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The visit marked a significant moment in the relationship between the organised labour movement and the Federal Government, with the NUPENG leadership expressing its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the administration in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. A major highlight of the visit was the conferment of the Grand Patron Award on President Tinubu by Comrade Oladiti, in recognition of the President’s support for the union and his administration’s reforms in the petroleum sector. Speaking during the visit, Oladiti commended President Tinubu for what he described as bold and far-r...

LAGOS — CIG Motors Group has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security in Lagos State with the donation of 10 operational vehicles valued at over N300 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The vehicles, which are expected to enhance the mobility, logistics and rapid-response capabilities of security personnel across the state, were formally handed over by the Chairman of CIG Motors Group, Chief Diana Chen, to the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, at the company’s international headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos. The fleet comprises four Wuling N111 vehicles, three Wuling XC250 vehicles and three JMC Vigus pickup trucks. The vehicles will support field deployment, emergency response, logistics and other security operations, enabling personnel to respond more efficiently to emerging threats across Lagos. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ogunsan commended Chief Diana Chen and CIG Motors Group for what he describe...

Access Leads Nigeria’s CFA Talent Pipeline with 82 Candidates, CFA Society Data Shows LAGOS — Access has emerged as Nigeria’s leading employer of candidates enrolled in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme, according to new data released by CFA Society Nigeria, highlighting the Group’s growing investment in professional talent and financial expertise. The data, contained in CFA Society Nigeria’s Where Nigeria’s Finance Professionals Work series published in a national daily, shows that Access has 82 CFA candidates enrolled in the programme — more than twice the 38 candidates recorded by the next-ranked institution. The Group also ranked second nationally among employers of CFA charterholders, with 11 professionals who have successfully completed all three levels of the CFA Programme and met the required professional experience and ethical standards. CFA Society Nigeria said the rankings were compiled from its Salesforce Membership Database as of June 2026 a...

LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly linked to recent armed robbery, killings and cult-related activities in the Ajah axis of the state. The suspects, identified as Kareem Abiodun, 26; Tansiru Emmanuel, 29; Lateef Usman, 28; and Alashe Azeez, 32, were arrested during sustained follow-up operations by operatives of the Command. According to the Police, the operation was launched following investigations into a robbery case, which led operatives to the suspected gang members. Three locally made pistols, one live ammunition, two battle axes and a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigations, the Police said, revealed that the suspects are allegedly connected to robbery activities in Ajah, Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki. The Command further stated that the suspects made confessional statements allegedly linking them to armed robbery, murder and cult-re...

OSUN 2026: PSC DEPLOYS MONITORING TEAM, WARNS POLICE AGAINST ELECTORAL MISCONDUCT Commission Vows Sanctions for Officers Who Compromise August 15 Governorship Poll The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a high-powered monitoring team to Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 Governorship Election, warning police personnel against misconduct, partisanship and any action capable of undermining the credibility of the poll. The monitoring delegation, led by DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), a Board Member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, will monitor the conduct of police officers deployed for election duties across the state. According to the Commission, the deployment is aimed at ensuring that police personnel strictly comply with the rules governing election duties and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and impartiality before, during and after the election. The PSC said it was committed to strengthening pub...

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of 10 police officers who were killed in the line of duty during an encounter with a heavily armed group of suspected bandits in Kebbi State. The incident occurred at about 9:25 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026 , along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State , when police operatives intercepted suspected bandits reportedly moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the operatives engaged the armed group in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of at least 17 suspected bandits , while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were destroyed. However, the encounter came at a heavy cost to the Force, as 10 police personnel lost their lives , while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. Two civilians were also reported killed during the engagement. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Dis...

By ContiNews The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has commenced moves to expand its security intervention model through international partnerships, with the United Kingdom emerging as a key potential partner in efforts to strengthen security capacity and preventive policing across Lagos State. The Executive Secretary/CEO of the LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan , led a delegation of the Fund on a courtesy visit to the British High Commission in Lagos, where he sought stronger collaboration in the areas of security training, technical support, equipment and preventive security interventions. The delegation included the Director of Administration, Mr. Adegbola Lewis , and Executive Assistant, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo , among others. Receiving the delegation, the Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission in Lagos and Chief Operating Officer, Simon Field , expressed appreciation for the visit and indicated the Commission’s willingness to explore areas of mutual inte...

By C ontiNews The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun, CON, for his support and proactive intervention in strengthening the state’s security architecture. The Commissioner specifically appreciated the Governor’s prompt engagement with the Inspector-General of Police, which facilitated the deployment of the Police helicopter that complemented the ground operation and contributed to the successful rescue of the seven kidnap victims. CP Ojajuni also commended officers and men of the Command, particularly the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and other tactical and investigative teams, for their professionalism, courage and prompt response to security challenges. He equally praised the DSS, Nigerian Army and other sister security agencies for their intelligence sharing, collaboration and operational support. The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive policing, intellig...

By ContiNews The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a 9mm live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Mushin. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected cult groups operating in the Mushin area of Lagos State. According to the Command, the operation led to the arrest of Irawo Moshod , who allegedly admitted to being a former chairman of the Aiye Confraternity cult group. During interrogation, the suspect reportedly provided useful information on the activities of the group, including alleged involvement in several killings within Mushin and other parts of Lagos State. Acting on the information provided, VCRU operatives proceeded to Idi-Oro, Mushin , where they recovered one locally made Beretta pistol and one 9mm live am...

By ContiNews The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and national unity. CP Ojajuni made the call while joining Catholic faithful, senior police officers and members of the Police community at St. Martin’s Police Catholic Church, Ogun State, for a ceremony marking three significant milestones in the spiritual development of the Catholic community. The occasion was presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, and witnessed by senior officers including ACP Gloria Otonko, ACP X-Squad, alongside other officers and members of the Catholic community. A major highlight of the event was the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 65 candidates by Bishop Odetoyinbo. The ceremony brought together the candidates, their families and members of the Catholic faithful in an...

Ondo Police Arrest Suspected Visa Fraudster Over Alleged ₦42.3 Million Travel Scam The Ondo State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained fight against financial crimes with the arrest of a suspected visa fraudster accused of defrauding more than 90 prospective travellers of ₦42.326 million under the pretext of facilitating travel visas to Europe. The suspect, identified as Adejoke Ayomide, 33, of Adesoye Street, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was arrested following an intensive intelligence-led investigation by detectives of the Command. According to the Police, the case originated from a petition dated July 17, 2026, submitted by Barrister Akindayomi Oluwa Tobi & Associates on behalf of the victims. The petition alleged that the suspect fraudulently obtained large sums of money from numerous individuals between October 2024 and April 5, 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that Adejoke allegedly presented herself as a professional trave...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the state's forthcoming governorship election. The directive is understood to have followed concerns that the account restriction could disrupt government activities, delay the payment of workers' salaries and pensions, and create unnecessary political tension in the lead-up to the August 15 governorship poll. According to sources familiar with the development, the President emphasized that while anti-corruption agencies must continue to carry out their constitutional responsibilities without interference, such actions should not undermine democratic processes or impede the delivery of essential government services. The directive is expected to enable the Osun State Government regain access to its accounts and continue the dischar...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents of the state to vote wisely in the August 15 governorship election, warning against what he described as a return to the era when civil servants received half salaries. Adeleke made the appeal while addressing supporters during his campaign, urging the electorate to protect the gains achieved under his administration by rejecting any attempt to reverse the progress recorded in workers' welfare and governance. According to the governor, his administration has prioritised the payment of workers' salaries, pensions and other welfare packages, stressing that public servants deserve to receive their full entitlements without delay. He maintained that the forthcoming election presents an opportunity for the people of Osun State to choose between sustaining the current developmental strides and returning to policies that, according to him, negatively affected the livelihoods of many workers and ret...

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crime with the arrest of five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state. The operation was carried out on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, as part of sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. Operatives attached to the Oyigbo Divisional Police Headquarters arrested the five suspects identified as Ezekiel Emmanuel, 44, from Benue State; Chukwuma Mbanefor, 51, from Anambra State; Nicholas Diala, 65, from Imo State; Ndubuisi Uwakwe, 49, from Abia State; and Ifeanyi Nwakwo, 51, from Imo State. According to the Police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects confessed to their involvement in kidnapping activities and admitted participating in several abduction opera...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sanctioned 79 personnel for various acts of professional misconduct while arresting 12 suspects in separate operations targeting illegal arms dealing and the vandalism of critical national infrastructure. The Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, said the actions demonstrate the NSCDC's unwavering commitment to professionalism, institutional transparency, accountability, and the protection of lives and critical national assets. According to the Corps, disciplinary investigations conducted in line with the Public Service Rules and the NSCDC Conditions of Service led to the conclusion of cases involving 75 personnel. Those sanctioned include one Assistant Commandant General (ACG), two Deputy Commandants (DCs), 35 other senior officers, and 37 junior officers. The offences established during the investigations include job racketeering, financial misconduct, theft, a...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has clarified that the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, was not implicated in the recent disciplinary measures taken against 79 personnel of the Corps. In a statement announcing the disciplinary actions, the NSCDC disclosed that 79 officers were sanctioned for various acts of misconduct, while 12 suspects were arrested over offences including employment racketeering, certificate forgery and other criminal activities. The Corps made no reference to ACC John Onoja Attah or the operations of the Mining Marshals in connection with the disciplinary exercise. The clarification comes amid sustained public interest in the death of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) Agada Levi Agada, a Mining Marshals operative, whose killing has remained the subject of ongoing investigations. Earlier reports had sought to associate the Commander of the Mining Marshals and some officers u...

Police Commissioner assures residents of adequate security, vows to ensure peaceful and credible polls. As preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, the Commissioner of Police in charge of election security, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to ensuring a peaceful, free and credible electoral process. CP Erale made this known during a courtesy visit to the Osun State Government House, where he met with state officials and other key stakeholders ahead of the election. During the visit, the Police Commissioner issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning to frustrate or disrupt the electoral process, stressing that security agencies would not tolerate any act capable of undermining the will of the people. He assured residents that the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, had put adequate measures in place to safeguard lives, property and all electoral material...

Osogbo, Osun State – Award-winning Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to the people of Osun State to maintain peace, unity, and participate freely in the forthcoming governorship election. In a heartfelt message shared ahead of the poll, the singer encouraged eligible voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights without fear or intimidation. "A message from my heart to the people of Osun. Stay peaceful. Stay united. Come out, vote freely and never allow anyone to intimidate you. Osun belongs to all of us," Davido stated. The message has attracted widespread attention on social media, with many Nigerians commending the entertainer for encouraging peaceful participation in the electoral process. As Osun State prepares for the governorship election, political stakeholders, security agencies, civil society organisations, and election observers have continued to urge residents to conduct themselves peacefully and uphold the pri...

As Customs surpasses revenue targets, CGC says technology, transparency and the Customs Act 2023 are transforming Nigeria's trade administration. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that the Service's impressive revenue performance is the product of deliberate institutional reforms and technology-driven systems rather than favourable economic conditions, urging the Senate Committee on Customs to strengthen legislative support for the ongoing modernisation of the Service. Speaking at the opening of a two-day retreat for members of the Senate Committee on Customs in Abuja on Wednesday, themed "Legislative Oversight in the Context of Nigeria Customs Service Modernisation and Reforms," Adeniyi said effective oversight in a modern Customs administration must move beyond scrutinising individual transactions to evaluating the systems that drive efficiency, transparency and accountability. Welcoming member...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM , has called for a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training. The IGP made the proposal during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute, where he was received by the Administrator of the Institute, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR , alongside the Institute's Secretary, Mr. Olumo Abdulazeez, Esq. , and members of the management team. Speaking during the visit, IGP Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to upholding the rule of law and enhancing the administration of criminal justice. He stressed the need for a structured collaboration with the Institute to provide continuous professional development for police lawyers, prosecutors, Investigating Police Officers (IPOs), and other...