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Boko Haram members attached to community-based security structures supporting military operations.

Several serving personnel have argued that trust remains a significant challenge, citing fears that operational information could be compromised.

One officer said many troops remain skeptical because insurgent groups continue to demonstrate knowledge of military movements and operations.

According to security sources, these concerns have led some units to maintain strict separation between serving personnel and rehabilitated former fighters despite official efforts to promote cooperation.

Why the Issue Matters
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of a conflict that has lasted more than fifteen years and claimed thousands of lives across northeastern Nigeria.

Boko Haram and its splinter factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been responsible for deadly attacks on civilians, military installations, and critical infrastructure across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states, while also extending operations into other parts of the country.

Although authorities have repeatedly stated that the insurgency has been significantly degraded, attacks on military personnel and communities continue to occur.

For many serving officers, the prospect of former insurgents entering the military through official recruitment channels raises difficult questions about vetting standards, loyalty, and operational security.

Questions Over Recruitment Procedures
The Nigerian Army’s 91st Regular Recruits Intake exercise commenced nationwide on June 9, 2026, with applicants required to meet established eligibility criteria and provide specified documentation.

The central question emerging from the Maiduguri screening exercise is whether the former insurgents met all recruitment requirements and, if so, how their applications were assessed and approved.

At the time of filing this report, military authorities had not publicly clarified the circumstances surrounding the shortlisting of the candidates.

What remains undisputed, according to two independent military sources, is that approximately forty former Boko Haram members arrived at the military medical facility in a government-sponsored vehicle, participated in medical screening, and that a significant number reportedly advanced to subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Awaiting Official Response
Efforts to obtain official clarification were unsuccessful before publication.

Calls and text messages sent to the Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, were not answered. Similarly, officials of the Borno State Government and members of the state’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Committee had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.

If only they were wise enough to choose this profession for themselves, Nigeria will have been saved from their disaster.
- Cham Faliya Sharon

Bye bye to yeye people

Canada please don't disappoint ooo.... This delayed goal is becoming worrisome

Prayer is a vital tool not an end in itself



Always

COAS REINFORCES NIGERIAN ARMY OPERATIONAL CAPACITY WITH OVER 8,000 NEW SOLDIERS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reinforced the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army with the graduation of over 8,000 newly trained soldiers from Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, as part of the Service's deliberate efforts to strengthen manpower and enhance ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other emerging security threats across the country. The Passing Out Parade, held on Saturday, 27 June 2026, represents another significant milestone in the commitment of the Nigerian Army to building a highly professional, combat-ready and mission-oriented force capable of effectively supporting the attainment of Nigeria's national security objectives.

The COAS stated that the recruitment forms part of the Federal Government's directive, under the leadership of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the Nigerian Army to recruit 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen its force structure. He noted that the initiative is aimed at addressing existing manpower requirements, enhancing operational effectiveness and improving the Army's capacity to respond decisively to the country's evolving security challenges.

Lieutenant General Shaibu affirmed that the recruits have undergone rigorous military training designed to develop their physical endurance, tactical competence, leadership qualities and fighting spirit required for contemporary military operations. He emphasized that they are joining the Nigerian Army at a critical period when troops remain actively engaged across multiple theatres of operation in defence of Nigeria's sovereignty, territorial integrity and the protection of lives and property. He therefore charged the new soldiers to uphold the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, courage, loyalty and selfless service throughout their military careers.

The COAS further reminded the soldiers that substantial national resources had been invested in their recruitment, training and development, underscoring the confidence reposed in them by the nation. He urged them to remain steadfast, resilient and committed to duty, while conducting all operations in accordance with established military ethics, professionalism and the highest standards of respect for human rights. He expressed confidence that the newly graduated personnel would significantly reinforce ongoing operations and contribute meaningfully to improving security and restoring lasting peace across the country.

Earlier, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, congratulated the graduating soldiers on the successful completion of their training and commended their resilience, discipline and determination. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Osun State Government to supporting the Armed Forces in their efforts to preserve peace, security and national development, while urging the new soldiers to remain dedicated to the service of the nation.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
27 June 2026

​Anybody you see mocking a small business is either a civil servant or a salary earner who has no idea how a small business can grow big someday.

​The First Lady is absolutely right—small capital can start a business and change lives.

I know many Akara sellers who are sponsoring their children through school because of their trade. Two years ago, I personally empowered some Almajiri street kids with just ₦5k each to start selling biscuits instead of begging.

Today, many of them are doing incredibly well. Small beginnings matter!

Ahmed Baba Dikwa

Baddooo

Drforsuiciders:
Drop ur kidney mak i help u sell am for black market

Ghana needs to play safe, reserve it's strength and legs for the next round. A draw isn't bad

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B.Ed. /B.Sc. Mathematics, Statistics or related fields with TRCN
Send CV to: Hroffice@atlantic-hall.net

If you don't need it try to share it round someone may need it

Matters arising... Waiting for the pros and cons.. the for and against this humble submission

His cup of malfeasance and malevolence has been full for long. Ozekhome's conduct was unbecoming of a senior silk for the fact that his name has been in the forefront of defending corrupt politicians and people of questionable character. His incursion into the case of Nnamdi Kanu messed up the case despite all the efforts Kanu Agabi made to get a soft landing for Nnamdi Kanu.
The matter that got Ozekhome into trouble now is the attempt he made to convert a house in west London into his own perhaps he wants to own the house now that the original owner was no more. There is also an apartment next to where I once lived in London that this same Ozekhome tried to collect from the owner under some kind of strange arrangement. Perhaps this matter will teach him some sense.


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BREAKING: LPPC Suspends Mike Ozekhome From SAN Rank


The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

He was suspended pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him.

In a statement issued on Thursday night by Kabir Akanbi, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, the decision was taken at the LPPC’s 173rd general meeting held on Tuesday, June 23.

Our correspondent reports that the action was a temporary measure pending the final conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him before the LPPC’s disciplinary and ethics sub-committee.

The LPPC barred Ozekhome from parading himself or holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria to protect the integrity of the rank.


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Another Nigeria drama against 2027 vs the Nigeria's idle youths

Title: Your NHF Money Is Waiting. Here’s How to Collect It

For all the years in Service, 2.5% of your basic salary was deducted Monthly.
It was labeled “NHF” on your payslip.

Most officers retire and never ask about it.
But that money didn’t disappear. It’s with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), and you can claim it with interest.

Here’s how:

1. The Money Is Yours by Law

The National Housing Fund Act says every public servant contributes 2.5% of basic salary.
When you retire, resign, or turn 50, you’re entitled to a refund of all contributions + 2% interest per year.

It’s not a loan. It’s your savings.
But FMBN won’t pay you automatically. You have to apply.

2. Check If You Have Contributed First before applying, confirm if FMBN has your records.

*Do this:*
- Go to the nearest FMBN office with your ID and service number.
- Ask for your “NHF Statement of Account”.
- Or try the FMBN portal at http://fmbn.gov.ng under “NHF Contributors”.

If your records are missing or wrong, fix it now. Wrong name, wrong IPPIS number, or missing deductions will delay your refund.

3. Documents Needed for Application.

Get these ready:

1. *NHF Form 1* – “Application for Refund of NHF Contributions”. Get it free at any FMBN office.
2. *Retirement Letter* from NSCDC.
3. *IPPIS Stoppage Letter* – Proof you’re no longer on payroll.
4. *Valid ID* – National ID, Driver’s License, or Passport.
5. *BVN Printout & Bank Statement* – account must be in your name.
6. *2 Passport Photos*
7. *NSCDC ID Card*

4. Where to Submit

Take the completed form and documents to any FMBN State Office.
If you’re in the North, there’s one in Kano, Kaduna, Maiduguri, etc.
If you’re in the South, check Enugu, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Benin.

You don’t need to travel to Abuja unless your case is complex.

5. How Much Will You Get?

It depends on your basic salary and years of service.

Example: A Corporal who contributed for 25 years on ₦35,000 basic will get roughly ₦380k – ₦420k with interest.
A senior officer with higher basic and 30+ years could get ₦800k to ₦1.5m.

If you took an NHF loan, your contributions were used to offset it first. So check your statement to know your balance.

6. How Long Does It Take?

If your records are clean, FMBN processes refunds in 30–90 days.
Delays happen when names don’t match, or deductions were never remitted.

If they delay beyond 90 days, write to FMBN Customer Care and copy the CBN Consumer Protection Department.

7. Important Warnings

- *Application is free.* Don’t pay anyone “to fast-track” it.
- *If you death in Service* next of kin can apply with a Letter of Administration.
- *Start now, even if you retired years ago.* There’s no time limit for claiming it.

*The Problem:* The Service never educates officers on this. You retire, walk away, and lose money that’s rightfully yours.

*The Solution:* Share this post. Inform retired Officers.

Check your NHF status today. Don’t leave money on the table.

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Long over due... Much awaited and expected... Well deserved... Time, they say, heals all

The song Cry Me a River clears comes to mind

In 1992, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was serving as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Nigeria. During that period, he brought along a 29-year-old young man who had worked under him in the Water Resources Department during the 1980s, and appointed him as his Personal Assistant (P.A).
In 1999, after Kwankwaso had continued his political struggle since 1992, that same young man had returned to work in the Water Resources sector. Unexpectedly, Kwankwaso won the governorship election in Kano State, and once again he sought out the young man and reappointed him as his P.A, this time as the Personal Assistant to the Governor.

In 2003, after Kwankwaso lost his re-election bid, the Federal Government appointed him as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence. Kwankwaso still did not abandon the young man; instead, he took him along to Abuja and appointed him as his Special Assistant (S.A).
In 2007, after Kwankwaso left the Ministry of Defence, Olusegun Obasanjo appointed him as Special Envoy to Somalia and Darfur. Again, Kwankwaso continued to move with the young man as his close aide and trusted right-hand man.
In 2009, under the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Umaru Musa Yar'Adua appointed Kwankwaso as the representative of the North-West region. Kwankwaso once again continued working closely with the young man as his right-hand man. In that same year, Kwankwaso secured a federal appointment for him, and fortunately, the late Yar’Adua appointed him as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State.

In 2011, Kwankwaso returned and became Governor of Kano State for the second time. Once again, he brought back the young man and handed him the position of Commissioner in one of the major ministries.
In 2019, after Kwankwaso completed his tenure as governor in 2015, the young man had stepped back from politics until 2018, when Kwankwaso brought him forward again and declared that he would contest for governor under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). This decision caused Kwankwaso to lose some allies and supporters, as many believed he had chosen someone who was not experienced or capable enough. The election was conducted, victory was initially declared, then it was announced as inconclusive, and eventually Abdullahi Umar Ganduje retained his seat.

In 2023, Kwankwaso once again brought forward the same young man and insisted that he would be the candidate. Due to the lack of a solid political structure within the PDP to support him, Kwankwaso left the party and joined a relatively small and lesser-known party called the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), together with his supporters. He once again ensured that the young man secured the ticket. The election was held, victory was achieved, and the young man eventually became the Governor of Kano State.
History can be inspiring to hear. However, sadly, after this young man became governor, within just two years the story began to take a different and unpleasant turn from the end of 2025 into 2026.
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Tragedy in Abuja: Multi-Billionaire Business Tycoon Chief Lucky Adimike Killed by His 19-Year-Old Son

Prominent multi-billionaire and well-known business tycoon, Chief Lucky Adimike, was allegedly murdered by his own 19-year-old son inside his residence in Abuja.

Chief Adimike, a native of Awka Etiti in Anambra State, was a major figure in Nigeria’s electronics and import business, renowned for his strong presence and influence at Alaba International Market in Lagos.

He built a vast business empire over the decades and was widely respected as one of the leading merchants in the market.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations are ongoing, but sources close to the family confirm that the 19-year-old son allegedly carried out the killing at the family home in the Federal Capital Territory. The motive behind the incident is yet to be established by the police. Wetin this generation carry for mind no just pure

BREAKING: Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has reportedly acquired a luxurious 10-bedroom mansion in London worth £53 million.

From dominating the business world to expanding his global real estate portfolio, Otedola continues to prove that strategic investment and wealth creation have no limits. Nigeria has no shortage of individuals making global financial statements.

Congratulations to him on another landmark acquisition.

WHEN A SOCIETY CELEBRATES WEALTH WITHOUT QUESTIONING PROCESS, FR@UD BECOMES INEVITABLE
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I was facilitating a session for the compliance officers of a bank yesterday, and one of the discussions we had was both uncomfortable and necessary:
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Why do people commit fr@ud?
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Not the emotional answer
Not the social media answer
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The real answer.
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One of the most respected explanations came from criminologist Donald Cressey through what is called the Fr@ud Triangle.
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According to him, most fraud happens when these 3 things come together:
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1. PRESSURE
2. OPPORTUNITY
3. RATIONALIZATION
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And honestly, if you deeply study Nigeria today, you will see this triangle playing out everywhere, from some government institutions to many of the strvggles affecting young people.
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First is PRESSURE.
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The pressure to look successful
The pressure to “blow.”
The pressure to maintain appearances
The pressure created by social media
The pressure to belong
The pressure from family expectations
The pressure to avoid looking “broke” or “unsuccessful.”
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Many young people today are growing up in an environment where appearance is rewarded faster than competence.
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Luxury. Trips. Cars. Expensive lifestyles. Designer wear. Online packaging.
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Every day, social media quietly tells millions of young people:
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“If you are not visibly successful, you are failing.”
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Very few people pause to ask:
“What legitimate system is funding this lifestyle?”
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So pressure quietly builds psychologically
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A young person earning little or nothing but trying to maintain a lifestyle far above their financial reality is already entering d@nger0us territory mentally.
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Then comes OPPORTUNITY
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This is where systems f@il.
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Weak institutions
Weak accountability
P00r enforcement
C0rruption
Political protection
People bypassing systems because they “know someone.”
Fravdsters escaping consequences repeatedly
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This is one reason fr@ud keeps expanding in Nigeria.
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When people continuously see others manipulate systems and still become celebrated, the mind slowly starts seeing fr@ud as strategy instead of wr0ngdoing.
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Even in government
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Some public officials divert public resources because the same triangle exists there too:
Pressure for power and wealth
Opportunity through weak systems
Then rationalization.
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Which brings us to the most d@nger0us part:
RATIONALIZATION.
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This is where the mind justifies wr0ngdoing.
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And this is the part many Nigerians no longer want to talk about honestly.
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Young people now openly defend Yahoo fr@ud
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Some even glamorize it.
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You hear things like:
“Government is ste@ling too.”
“Na survival.”
“Everybody is hustling.”
“Foreigners are rich already.”
“Na format.”
“Man must survive.”
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The same thing is happening with pr0stitution and other forms of unethical survival patterns.
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What used to trigger sh@me is gradually becoming normalized socially because the mind keeps finding ways to justify it.
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That is how conscience slowly weakens.
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And one d@nger0us thing I mentioned during the session is this:
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There is ONLY A TINY LINK BETWEEN NEED AND GREED!
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Many people start by saying they are trying to survive
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But over time, survival quietly transforms into excessive lifestyle hunger, comparison, ego validation, and endless consumption.
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That is where rationalization becomes extremely d@nger0us
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Because once the mind can justify wr0ngdoing, almost anything can become acceptable internally.
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This was why Mahatma Gandhi listed “Wealth Without Work” as one of the moral s!ns that can destr0y a society.
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And honestly, Nigeria is already showing many signs of that d@nger.
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Most fr@ud does not start big.
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It usually starts small
A small lie
A small manipulation
A small unauthorized transfer
A small sc@m
A small compromise
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Then over time, the behaviour expands.
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One thing I explained during the session yesterday is this:
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Fr@ud prevention is NOT MAINLY about catching b@d people
It is about reducing the conditions that make fr@ud easier to justify and easier to execute.
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Because once pressure, opportunity, and rationalization combine, fr@ud stops becoming a possibility.
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It starts becoming a probability!
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Sadly, Nigeria is gradually normalizing abnormal things.
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We now celebrate visibility more than value
Packaging more than competence
Quick wealth more than sustainable value creation
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Many people no longer ask:
“How was the money made?”
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The focus now is:
“Did the person make it?”
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That mentality is d@nger0us for any society.
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Because when a society stops respecting process, integrity, competence, discipline, and legitimate value creation, ethical c0llapse quietly begins beneath the surface.
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Sometimes, the greatest fr@ud r!sk in a country is NOT technology
It is unmanaged human behaviour operating inside weak systems.
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And until more Nigerians begin to honestly examine both the systems around us and the values inside us, the conversation about fr@ud will never truly end.
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500 VACANCIES, NO QUALIFIED NIGERIANS?” I THINK THE REAL STORY IS DIFFERENT
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Recently, Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint, reportedly stated that the company has over 500 vacancies but strvggles to find qualified candidates in Nigeria.
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The statement has generated serious debate.
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Yes, Nigeria has real pr0blems:
weak educational systems, skill gaps, p00r practical exposure, and massive brain drain.
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But let us be careful not to create the f@lse impression that Nigerians are not talented or globally competitive.
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That would be INACCURATE.
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Nigerians today work in some of the most demanding organisations in the world:
Google
Microsoft
Meta
Amazon
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They are also leading teams in global consulting firms, investment banks, AI companies, engineering firms, healthcare systems, and research institutions across the world.
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These are not environments where incompetence survives for long.
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Interestingly, Strive Masiyiwa once spoke about the impressive quality of Nigerian talent they encountered while building Econet in Nigeria.
One of the widely shared stories from the Zimbabwean billionaire entrepreneur, founder of Econet Wireless, and one of Africa’s most respected business leaders, was that when Econet Wireless Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria) launched, they received an overwhelming number of highly qualified Nigerian applicants and were impressed by the talent pool available. He described Nigerians as intelligent, ambitious, energetic, and highly capable people.
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So perhaps the real conversation is not:
“Nigerians are not qualified.”
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Maybe it is:
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• skill mismatch
• changing industry needs
• brain drain
• unrealistic hiring expectations
• compensation issues
• or perhaps even some level of exaggeration to emphasise the seriousness of the hiring challenge
• and the widening gap between academic learning and practical capability.
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Nigeria still has exceptional talent.
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The bigger question is whether the system is developing enough of them, retaining enough of them, and positioning them properly for modern industry demands.
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- Abiodun Adetula

🇳🇬 NIGERIA SECURITY AGENCIES AND THEIR CORE FUNCTIONS

Nigeria’s security system consists of several statutory agencies, each assigned specific responsibilities to ensure national security, law enforcement, and public safety.

🔰 NA – NIGERIAN ARMY

Defends Nigeria’s territorial integrity on land
Conducts counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations
Supports civil authorities during emergencies
Participates in international peacekeeping missions

⚓ NN – NIGERIAN NAVY

Secures Nigeria’s maritime domain
Prevents piracy and illegal activities at sea
Protects offshore oil and gas installations
Conducts maritime surveillance and rescue operations

✈️ NAF – NIGERIAN AIR FORCE

Defends Nigeria’s airspace
Provides air support for military operations
Conducts intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Supports logistics and troop movement

👮 NPF – NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

Maintains law and order
Prevents and investigates crimes
Apprehends and prosecutes offenders
Ensures public safety and security

🕵️ DSS – DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES

Conducts internal intelligence and counterintelligence operations
Identifies and prevents threats to national security
Protects senior government officials and institutions
Monitors terrorism and subversive activities

🛡️ NSCDC – NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS

Protects critical national assets and infrastructure
Prevents vandalism and sabotage
Assists in disaster management
Supports other security agencies in operations

🚦 FRSC – FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS

Enforces traffic laws and regulations
Prevents road traffic accidents
Conducts rescue operations
Promotes road safety education

🛂 NIS – NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE

Controls entry and exit across Nigeria’s borders
Issues passports and travel documents
Regulates foreign nationals in Nigeria
Ensures border security management

📦 NCS – NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE

Collects import and export duties
Prevents smuggling and illegal trade
Inspects goods at border points
Enforces customs and trade regulations

💊 NDLEA – NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

Combats drug trafficking and abuse
Arrests and prosecutes drug offenders
Dismantles drug trafficking networks
Conducts public awareness campaigns

💰 EFCC – ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION

Investigates financial and economic crimes
Fights corruption and money laundering
Recovers stolen public funds
Prosecutes offenders

⚖️ ICPC – INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES COMMISSION

Prevents and investigates corruption in public service
Enforces compliance with anti-corruption laws
Promotes transparency and accountability

🔒 NCOS – NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICe

Manages custodial centres nationwide
Ensures safe custody of inmates
Rehabilitates and reintegrates offenders into society


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PRESS RELEASE

APC EXTENDS ASPIRANTS’ FORMS SALE AND SUBMISSION DEADLINES, ADJUSTS SCREENING DATES FOR 2027 ELECTIONS

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a further extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of completed aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the screening process for the 2027 General Elections.

Key Extensions:

• Sale of Forms: Extended to midnight, Wednesday, 6th May 2026

• Submission of Forms: Extended to midnight, Thursday, 7th May 2026

• Screening of Aspirants: Friday, 8th May 2026 – Tuesday, 12th May 2026

• Publication of Screened Aspirants: Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Signed:

*Felix Morka, CON*
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES JOSEPH OLASUNKANMI TEGBE AS MINISTER OF POWER

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution.

The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue elective office.

Mr Tegbe, from Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors.

He is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led wide-ranging initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance. He has also advised key government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.

He is at present the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he is responsible for strengthening bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.

The NCSP also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to advance economic and social development in line with FOCAC objectives.

Mr Tegbe’s experience includes significant engagements within the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reform involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).

His nomination is expected to strengthen further ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The President expects the Minister-Designate, upon confirmation, to bring his extensive expertise to bear to advance critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
April 30, 2026

The Nigerian Drone King Just Chose Ghana Over Nigeria. Here's Why You Should Be Terrified, and Thrilled.

Let me tell you something that should keep every Nigerian leader awake at night.

A 24-year-old founder from Nigeria just broke ground on Africa's largest drone factory. 34,000 square feet. 50,000 units a year. 120 engineering jobs.

He built his first factory in Abuja. His second, bigger, better, faster, is going up in Accra.

Not Lagos. Not Port Harcourt. Not the special economic zone in Lekki that took ten years to approve.

Accra.

The name is Terra Industries. The founder is Nathan Nwachuku. And he is quietly building the most important defence company you have never heard of, right under our noses.

Here is what is actually happening.

The Sahel is burning. Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates conducted at least 89 drone operations between 2023 and 2025. In January 2026, suicide drones hit Niamey International Airport. Not a military base. A commercial airport.

African militaries have spent billions on Turkish drones, Bayraktars, Akıncıs, beautiful machines, to hit back. But here is the dirty secret no one tells you, they have almost no counter-drone defence.

You can buy a $500 commercial drone, attach an explosive, and fly it into a hydropower dam. Nigeria has dams. Ghana has dams. The entire continent is sitting on critical infrastructure that is basically naked.

Nathan looked at this problem and decided to build the solution himself.

The Archer VTOL. Long-range surveillance and strike. The Iroko UAV. Rapid tactical deployment. And then the Kama, the interceptor drone that does 300 kilometers per hour, designed specifically to hunt and kill other drones.

He raised $34 million in 2026. Two rounds. From 8VC. From Lux Capital. From Flutterwave's own CEO. The most-funded defence-tech startup in African history.

And then he did something that should embarrass every Nigerian policymaker.

He went to Ghana.

Because Ghana had the talent pool. Ghana had the political will to become a serious defence exporter. Those are his words, not mine.

Nigeria has the biggest economy in Africa. Nigeria has the most brilliant hackers, engineers, and tinkerers on the continent. Nigeria has a founder who wanted to build here.

But he is building his flagship factory in Accra.

Think about that. A Nigerian company. Nigerian technology. Nigerian ownership. Manufacturing in Ghana. Not because the capital left. Not because the engineers left. Because the enabling environment left.

The factory will create 120 engineering jobs. In Accra. The assembly lines will roll 50,000 drones by 2028. In Accra. The export hub for African defence, the continent's answer to Anduril and Palantir, will be in Accra.

And we will be here, in Lagos, waiting for the next fuel subsidy debate.

Here is the part that should scare you.

Terra already protects roughly $11 billion in assets across eight African countries. Hydropower plants. Lithium mines. Oil facilities. They are not a startup, they are a sovereign defence partner.

They signed a deal with DICON, Nigeria's defence corporation, to set up a joint venture. They appointed a counter-insurgency specialist as VP of Military Relations. They are doing everything right.

But their biggest factory is in Ghana.

Because Ghana made it easy. Because Ghana wanted it. Because Ghana understands that the 21st-century arms race is not about tanks and fighter jets. It is about software-defined drones, autonomous interceptors, and who can manufacture at scale.

Ghana wants to be a defence exporter. Nigeria is still debating whether to let Flutterwave list on the NGX.

The gap is not technology. The gap is imagination.

Nathan Nwachuku is 24 years old. He has raised $34 million. He has built a drone that can intercept another drone at 300 kilometers per hour. He is protecting $11 billion in assets.

And he is building his biggest factory in Accra.

Not because he loves Ghana more. Because Ghana loved him first.

The question is not whether Terra will succeed. They already are. The question is whether Nigeria will wake up before the next Nathan chooses Rwanda, Kenya, or Côte d'Ivoire.

Because they are watching. And they are taking notes.

The Sahel is burning. The drones are coming. The engineers are ready. The capital is waiting.

The only thing missing is the will.

And Accra just proved it has it.

Nigeria, the ball is in your court. The factory is in Accra. The clock is ticking.

Terrified yet? You should be. Thrilled? Also yes. Because somewhere in Lagos, a 24-year-old is sketching the next great African defence company. The question is whether he will build it here or somewhere else.

That is not a threat. That is a forecast.

Nigeria in need of divine and dire help

FG Moves To Shake Up Security System: Police, DSS, NSCDC Face Fresh Probe Over Overlapping Roles, Inefficiencies

The Federal Government has launched a major review of Nigeria’s security structure, setting up a high-level committee to examine the roles and operations of key agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The committee, inaugurated in Abuja by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, is tasked with addressing growing concerns over duplication of duties, operational inefficiencies, and overlapping mandates among Nigeria’s expanding list of security and para-military outfits.

Represented by Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, Akume noted that the unchecked rise of federal, state, and quasi-security bodies has complicated coordination and weakened effectiveness in tackling insecurity nationwide.

According to officials, the panel will compile a comprehensive inventory of all security agencies, scrutinise their legal frameworks, and assess their operational relevance. It is also expected to identify areas of conflict and recommend reforms, including possible mergers, restructuring, or outright dissolution of redundant bodies.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to align Nigeria’s security architecture with global best practices while improving accountability and efficiency across agencies.

Membership of the committee cuts across major security institutions, including representatives from defence, police affairs, interior ministry, and the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The committee is expected to submit a detailed report with actionable recommendations within a stipulated timeframe—findings that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s security landscape.

I WILL NOT LET NIGERIANS DOWN, SAYS PRESIDENT TINUBU TO RENEWED HOPE AMBASSADORS

President Tinubu delivers a rousing speech at the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led Renewed Hope Ambassadors meeting in Abuja. He explains his vision of Renewed Hope Agenda and sends some message to the doubting opposition. pic.twitter.com/GcDiKIgafY

— Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON (@aonanuga1956) April 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, reaffirmed his commitment to building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation, assuring that the well-being of Nigerians remains his top priority.

He stated that the political and economic structures that have long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity are being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full participation.

Receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State at the State House, President Tinubu pledged to sustain reforms aimed at creating more opportunities for poor and vulnerable citizens.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, also attended the event, alongside many governors: Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Mohammed Inuwa (Gombe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Uba Sani (Kaduna), who also serves as deputy director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors..

A host of former governors, including Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), and Tanko Almakura (Nasarawa), attended, as well as former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, the APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru, zonal coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, directors and the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ibrahim Masari.

President Tinubu emphasised that the more citizens participate in shaping their lives and future, the better society will be for generations to come.

He urged the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to continue sensitising and mobilising citizens, especially at the grassroots, on the government's efforts to improve their livelihoods through economic reforms.

“You represent the conscience of a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty and hopelessness,’’ he said.

President Tinubu assured that the administration will uphold the tenets of democracy, including the rule of law, the separation of powers and the rights of all citizens.

“We cannot submit to disobedience of a lawful order of the court; we must embrace the judiciary, whether it favours us or not. We submit to this principle of democracy, separation of powers, and understanding of the dynamics of it, and the nationhood that Nigeria is, that we must build one country.  That's what Renewed Hope is all about. You must give them that hope.

“There's no other path for us to attain national greatness other than to build one common vision for the progress and prosperity of our people. That is what we must do,’' he added.

He reiterated that his government is guided by a clear vision to foster inclusive growth, create opportunities for youth, and ensure that every Nigerian—regardless of background or region—has a stake in the country’s future.

He encouraged citizens not to be discouraged by the misinformation championed by the opposition elements in the country.

He said the great accomplishments witnessed in modern times were achieved through visionary leadership, assuring that Nigeria is in safe hands.

To the opposition, he said: "They want to scare me off? It's a lie. I've been through this path before. And if I have to come back over and over and over again, I'll do the same thing. There is no better place than your own country. And no one can build it except you. We saw great things, skyscrapers. We wonder how the plane takes off and flies us from one destination to another. There was no magic of yesterday. It is the thinker of tomorrow and the future that can elevate life, that can reform us all.

"And being the transformative leaders that you are, you are in good company. Don't be afraid. I've listened to you.  I didn't have to look back on the economy because the truth is, I took over from myself. The late Buhari was me. He was my partner.  And if I took over from him. Is that not from me? So, if something is wrong, fine.

Live with it, correct it, move on. The life voyage is not going to be easy. I can only stand before you and say you will not regret it. That is why we ask you to renew their hope. If they don't want to see the hope and the roads and bridges, and the children we raise, the economy we are growing, we shall lend them Jigi-Bola, eyeglasses. One thing that you need from me is a promise that I won't run away from the affair. With you, the deal is done".

Turning to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, President Tinubu promised to be their greatest champion.

"We act as one family. You represent a conscience, a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty, ignorance, and hopelessness. You are in a good company. That's all I can say. And all I can promise is I won't give up".

Earlier, the Director–General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA)and Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, said they were at the State House to update the President on the progress made so far.

"Our purpose in coming is to brief Mr President on how far we have gone with this national assignment, to present the substance of the work already done, and to reaffirm that the structure you graciously created is not only alive but active, coordinated, and already creating measurable political and civic dividends across the nation.

“At the regional level, activities have begun in earnest. All the structures of all the local governments have been inaugurated, as in the electoral wards.

“We have kick – started the process of enumeration up to the polling unit level. We are continuously harvesting data during enrolment, taking the messages to the markets, schools and professional groups, women's platforms and faith-based and grassroots political structures,” Governor Uzodinma said.

He lauded President Tinubu for his purposeful leadership and assured him of their loyalty and commitment to the success of the assignment.

The North-West Zonal Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, commended the courage and political sagacity of the President, describing him as a dogged reformer despite the teething difficulties being experienced.

"We know very well that reformers are always finding it extremely difficult at the beginning. More especially, if you are reforming in a society that is very difficult to understand, and some are willing to make people not understand," Masari said.

Masari commended the President for taking hard but necessary reforms that leaders before him could not, saying that Nigeria has become better for it.

He assured the President that most political heavyweights in the North-West geopolitical zone are solidly behind the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the struggle for a better Nigeria is for all to undertake.

He said the North West leaders have agreed to tour the federal projects in the zone to raise awareness among citizens.

" You have done so much, Mr President, but don't allow noise makers to distract you. Your bashings are not for you alone. Even your detractors know that you have done well.

"Will anyone come tomorrow and say he will reverse the removal of the fuel subsidy or return the nation to multiple foreign exchange rates?" Masari said.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, lauded President Tinubu for the infrastructural revolution across the nation, enabled by the several reform programmes of his administration, as attested to by state governors.

Former Governor Okowa, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, Governors Uba Sani and Biodun Oyebanji also delivered goodwill messages at the meeting.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

April 16, 2026

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*The official campaigns for the 2027 elections* *will soon kick off nationwide.*
*Take 1 minute and ponder on these hard facts!*

1. No face cap 🧢 can cover your hunger for 4 years.

2. No T-Shirt can protect you from insecurity for 4 years.

3. 5kg rice cannot help your belly for 4 years.

4. 1 litre of groundnut oil cannot sustain your kitchen for 4 years.

5. 4 yards of Ankara cannot cover poverty for 4 years.

6. If someone offers you 10k for campaign or voting, ask yourself this question.
How much do they give to their children as pocket money per month?

7. Remember, your 10k is for 4 years, and it is once and for all.

8. Think about your value,
Think about your voice,
Think about your future,
You are also human, you must not die on the crumbs table!

9. Politicians are not more Nigerian than you are.
The power is in your hands.

10. If the best candidate does not have the chance to win, waste your vote on him without a second thought.

11. It is better to live a fulfilled life, than voting for your own problems.
It is the best thing to do.
You have a chance to speak in the future.

12. Remember you are not suffering as a Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo,Igala ,Tiv or Jukun, but as a Nigerian.
Reject all ethnical cards that are unfavourable to your future.

13. They will visit you during campaign, but you will never see them again until the next campaign.

14. Work for an accountable candidate.

15. Election is local, but politics is international.
The outcome of election will not only affect you, it affects all Nigerians irrespective of where they are.

16. Think about the character and integrity of your candidate.

17. Don't submit yourself as campaign thug, the children of politicians are enjoying winter abroad.
They don't go out with knife 🔪, gun 🔫, or charms.
Their lives are very important to their parents.

Be wise,
Be smart,
Be thoughtful,
Be focused.

God bless Nigeria.
🇳🇬✍️

*The official campaigns for the 2027 elections* *will soon kick off nationwide.*
*Take 1 minute and ponder on these hard facts!*

1. No face cap 🧢 can cover your hunger for 4 years.

2. No T-Shirt can protect you from insecurity for 4 years.

3. 5kg rice cannot help your belly for 4 years.

4. 1 litre of groundnut oil cannot sustain your kitchen for 4 years.

5. 4 yards of Ankara cannot cover poverty for 4 years.

6. If someone offers you 10k for campaign or voting, ask yourself this question.
How much do they give to their children as pocket money per month?

7. Remember, your 10k is for 4 years, and it is once and for all.

8. Think about your value,
Think about your voice,
Think about your future,
You are also human, you must not die on the crumbs table!

9. Politicians are not more Nigerian than you are.
The power is in your hands.

10. If the best candidate does not have the chance to win, waste your vote on him without a second thought.

11. It is better to live a fulfilled life, than voting for your own problems.
It is the best thing to do.
You have a chance to speak in the future.

12. Remember you are not suffering as a Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo,Igala ,Tiv or Jukun, but as a Nigerian.
Reject all ethnical cards that are unfavourable to your future.

13. They will visit you during campaign, but you will never see them again until the next campaign.

14. Work for an accountable candidate.

15. Election is local, but politics is international.
The outcome of election will not only affect you, it affects all Nigerians irrespective of where they are.

16. Think about the character and integrity of your candidate.

17. Don't submit yourself as campaign thug, the children of politicians are enjoying winter abroad.
They don't go out with knife 🔪, gun 🔫, or charms.
Their lives are very important to their parents.

Be wise,
Be smart,
Be thoughtful,
Be focused.

God bless Nigeria.
🇳🇬

WANTED: ESCAPED INMATE

OFFICIAL NOTICE FROM THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE YOBE STATE

Notice is hereby given to the general public regarding the escape of an inmate under the custody of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) Potiskum.

In the morning of April 13, 2026, a transport vehicle conveying inmates from MSCC Potiskum to Damaturu was involved in a road traffic accident. During the resulting recovery efforts at the scene, the individual whose picture is attached above, managed to flee the custody of the escorting officers.

Name:-DAHIRU MOHAMMED
Age: 30
Description:- Convicted
Prison number:- J/1539/24
Date of admission:-29/11/24
Case number:- ybs/dt/hc/27/24
Address:- Askiwari village via tarmuwa.
Tribe:- Fulani
Last Seen Along:- Potiskum - Damaturu Road

*Public Instructions*
The escaped individual is considered *Dangerous* , and members of the public are advised not to approach or attempt to apprehend the suspect personally.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this individual, or if you spotted anyone suspicious near the site of the accident on the Potiskum-Damaturu road, please take immediate action:
1. Report to the nearest Police Station or Correctional Facility.
2. Contact the emergency hotlines listed below.

*Contact Channels*
Emergency Line 1: 07038397460
Emergency Line 2: 07063348987
MSCC Potiskum Duty Office: 08062211873
Yobe State Command HQ: +2348038452982

*Note*: Harbouring a fugitive is a serious criminal offense punishable by law. We appreciate the cooperation of the public in ensuring the swift return of the inmate to custody.

SIGN
DSC Abdullahi Adamu
Commabd Public Relation officer
Nigerian Correctional Service
Yobe State Command