The acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed ADAMU, is set to appoint a new Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), ACP Frank Mba. Mr Mba, a graduate of law from the University of Lagos, was called to the Nigerian bar in 2002.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday 15th January 2019 launched the new ten (10) years E-passport by presenting same to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice Yemi Osinbajo.
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Peoples Republic of China, on Thursday 10th January 2019 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Chinese to assist the Armed Forces of Nigeria in strengthening its counter-insurgency capabilities.
Reports from local residents along the Damaturu-Borno State highway indicate that the Boko Haram insurgents have allegedly issued an ultimatum to the residents of Jakana and Mainok towns in Borno state, to vacate the locality or get killed.
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has urged Nigeria and other Countries in the West African sub-region holding elections in 2019, to conduct peaceful and credible elections, NAN reports. He made the statement during a security council on the activities of United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS).
Reports indicate that the Nigerian military has assembled thousands of troops and equipment in preparation for a massive operation to retake Baga and five other towns and adjoining villages in the northern part of Borno State from Boko Haram insurgents.
