President Muhammadu Buhari reveals he will not order the release of Nnamdi Kanu leader of the Proscribe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) because that would be interfering with the judiciary. Mr. President said this in an interview with Channels Television, broadcasted on Wednesday. “There is one institution in the country I would not interfere (with), which is the judiciary,” Mr. Buhari said. We are giving him the opportunity to defend himself in Nigeria, the president said, “not abusing us far away in Europe.” “Nigerians know that I don’t interfere with the judiciary,” “Let him be listened to. For those who are saying that we should release him, no we cannot release him.

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again insisted that the creation of state police in the country is not an option. The President expressed fear that it could be abused by State Governors and most states would be unable to fund it. He made this known during an interview with Channels TV, amidst increased calls for state police, especially after an Assistant Superintendent of Police publicly defied the directive of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu regarding the recent Magodo land dispute.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured Nigerians that delay of international passport renewal or issuance of new passports will no longer be an issue by March 2022. This was disclosed by the Acting Comptroller-General, NIS, Isa Idris during a virtual media interaction on Saturday. According to him, the launch of the enhanced e-passport with improved features would help to address this issue.

The Nigerian Navy said that it would investigate and punish naval personnel colluding with criminals involved in oil bunkering and other maritime criminals sabotaging the nation's economy. This was made known by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A.Z. Gambo on Thursday during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Navy.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Karebo Samson as the acting Comptroller General (CG) of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). Karebo is expected to replace the outgoing FFS CG, Dr. Liman Ibrahim, who is due for retirement. This was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, FFS, Ugo Huan.

The Police in Zamfara State have arrested a suspected notorious bandit kingpin called Sani Mati better known as Mai Yanmata. The wanted criminal arrested by the Tactical Operatives in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state hails from Mayasa village. Maiyammata is said to be formerly a member of the gang of bandits led by Bello Turfi, but now with another wanted kingpin, Kachalla Sani-Black. Sani-Black is said to operate along Zurmi, Shinkafi and Birnin Magaji LGAs. The Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Elkanah, said he was arrested while attempting to kidnap passengers at Koliya village. “On December 26, 2021 at about 0500 hours, police tactical operatives deployed along Zurmi axis while on confidence-building patrol acted on an intelligent operation that led to the arrest of a notorious bandit named Sani Mati also known as Mai Yanmata,” the police commissioner said.