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 EFCC Tackles Banks in N18.7billion Fraudulent  Investment,  Airline Discount Schemes   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  has raised the alarm about negligence and compromise of banks and Fintechs in two major fraudulent schemes that have cost victims a total sum of N18, 739, 999, 027.35k( Eighteen Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty Nine Million,  Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand,  Twenty Seven Naira and Thirty Five kobo).    The alarm was raised in Abuja on Thursday,  January 22, 2026  by the Director,  Public Affairs of the Commission,  Commander of the EFCC,  CE Wilson Uwujaren while addressing the media on  two separate schemes being employed by fraudsters to scam Nigerians.  According to him, one new generation bank and six Fintechs and Micro Finance Banks are aiding fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent schemes.  The first scheme involved airline discou...

 President Tinubu swears in chairman and commissioners of the Federal Character Commission, FCC Photo 1: President Tinubu congratulates the new Chairman of Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Omidiran after the President inaugurated the Chairman and Commissioners of Federal  Character Commission at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Thursday. Photo 2&3: Commissioners of the FCC at their swearing-in and inauguration on Thursday More photos below. 

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES TARGETED INCENTIVES TO UNLOCK JOBS, FX INFLOWS FROM SHELL’S BONGA SOUTHWEST PROJECT AND OTHER DEEP OFFSHORE PROJECTS   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners.   The President also directed his Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, to facilitate the gazette of the incentives in line with Nigeria’s existing legal and fiscal frameworks.   Receiving the Shell delegation led by its Global Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan, President Tinubu said the incentives are disciplined, targeted, and globally competitive, designed to attract new capital without undermining government revenues.    “These incentives are not blanket concessions,” the President stated. “They are ring-fenced and investment-linked, focused on new capital and incremental production, str...

 Speaker Abbas Charges Security Agencies To Rescue Kidnaped Kurmin Wali Worshippers ‎ ‎Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has charged the nation's security agencies to rescue more than one hundred worshippers recently abducted by suspected terrorists in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. ‎ ‎The Speaker, in a statement, condemned the attack on the churches, while expressing concern over the wave of mass kidnappings around soft targets such as schools and places of worship in recent times. ‎ ‎Speaker Abbas however expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration to tackle insecurity and called for collective efforts towards making Nigeria a safe place for people, property, and businesses. ‎ ‎The Speaker commends the courage of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for providing the needed leadership at the sub-national level at this critical time.  ‎ ‎The Speaker prayed to God for the safe return of the abductors to their fam...

 RIVERS STATE CHIEF JUDGE DECLINES HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY'S REQUEST TO PROBE GOVERNOR FUBARA AND DEPUTY The Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi has declined House of Assembly's Request to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara and deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. This is contained in a letter personally signed by him and addressed to the speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. The State chief judge in the letter acknowledged receipt of the House's resolution requesting him to set up a seven-man panel against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but stated that he is restrained by a subsisting court order. He also cited an appeal by Speaker Martin Amaewhule which has been Lodged against the said interim order at the court of appeal Port Harcourt Division, noting that he has been served with the notices. In view of the notice of appeal, the Rivers State Chief judge in the letter, stated that his hand is fettered, as there are subsisting interim orders of Injunction and appeal aga...

 NASS to Host North-West Stakeholders’ Development Summit in Kaduna The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), in collaboration with the Commission, will convene a one-day North-West Stakeholders’ Development Summit on Jan.31, in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement co-signed by the Senate Committee Chairman on NWDC, Sen. Babangida Hussaini and House Committee Chairman on NWDC, Rep. Sulaiman Abubakar respectively in Abuja on Thursday. The summit, themed “Advancing a Coordinated Regional Development Agenda for North-West Nigeria,” will take place at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna at 9:00 am. According to the two  Chairmen, the summit is designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the seven North-West states to jointly reflect on the region’s development challenges and align priorities for sustainable growth. “The North-West faces complex and interconnected ...

  Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died from abnormal heartbeat after accidental overdose    Daniel Naroditsky, a prominent American chess grandmaster and popular online figure, died from an abnormal heart rhythm triggered by an accidental overdose, according to a toxicology report released by North Carolina authorities. Naroditsky was found dead at his home in October at age 29. The report said multiple substances were present in his system, including methamphetamine and kratom, a psychoactive substance derived from a tropical plant that is sometimes marketed in supplements, gummies, and energy products. Investigators said the combination of drugs led to a fatal cardiac event. Naroditsky was last confirmed alive on Oct. 18, when he accepted a food delivery. He was discovered the following day after missing a scheduled flight. In the days leading up to his death, friends became concerned after noticing erratic behavior during online activity and visited his home, where...

 Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales acquitted on all charges A jury in Uvalde, Texas, acquitted former school police officer Adrian Gonzales of all charges related to his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in May 2022. After more than seven hours of deliberation, Gonzales was found not guilty on all 29 counts of child endangerment. Gonzales, one of the first officers to arrive during the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers, bowed his head as the verdict was read. Many in the courtroom gallery were visibly emotional, with some crying. Gonzales hugged his attorneys and appeared tearful. Prosecutors argued that he failed to follow training, putting the students at risk, while his defense maintained he was unfairly blamed for broader law enforcement failures that day. Speaking outside the courtroom, Gonzales thanked God, his family, and his lawyers. Asked about moving forward, he said, “Picking up the pieces and moving forward...

 Ford recalls over 100,000 vehicles for possible fire hazard Ford is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential fire risk linked to a faulty engine block heater. The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Jan. 15, affects certain 2013–2019 Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Lincoln models, along with 2,633 engine block heaters sold as accessories. The defective heaters can crack and leak coolant, which may cause a short circuit when plugged in and increase the risk of fire. The parts can be identified by numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA. Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until it is replaced. Dealerships will contact customers with instructions for returning the part for a full refund or for a free replacement once the updated part becomes available. Signs of the issue may include coolant spots on the ground, reduced cabin heat, overheating of the powertrain, low coolant warnings, heat damage to wiring...

 Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches satellite internet service to compete with SpaceX and Amazon  Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin announced plans to deploy 5,408 satellites to create a high-speed communications network designed to compete with SpaceX and Amazon. The new network, called TeraWave, will target enterprise, government, and data center customers, offering data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second. Satellites will operate in low Earth orbit and medium Earth orbit, ranging from about 100 miles to 21,000 miles above the planet. Blue Origin expects to begin launching the constellation in the fourth quarter of 2027. The move puts Bezos in a competitive satellite internet market currently led by SpaceX’s Starlink, which operates over 9,000 satellites and serves roughly 9 million users. Amazon is also building its own constellation, recently rebranded from Project Kuiper to Leo, with 180 satellites launched since April and plans to deploy 3,236 low Earth satellites fo...

 Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza  An Israeli air strike on Wednesday killed three journalists in Gaza, including an AFP freelancer, the territory’s civil defense agency reported. The Israeli military said the strike targeted “suspects” operating a drone. The civil defense said the journalists—Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Shaat, and Anas Ghneim—were killed in the Al-Zahra area southwest of Gaza City, and their bodies were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Shaat regularly contributed to AFP but was not on assignment at the time. The Israeli military stated that troops had identified individuals operating a drone “affiliated with Hamas” in central Gaza and struck them due to the threat posed. The military said details of the strike are under review. According to the civil defense and eyewitnesses, the journalists were accompanying a vehicle filming aid distribution by the Egyptian Relief Committee when it was targeted. Mohammed Mansour, a sp...

 Threads launches ads for all users globally Meta announced Wednesday that it is rolling out ads on Threads to all users worldwide. The rollout will begin next week and will be gradual, with the company noting that it could take several months before ads reach every user. Threads, Meta’s social app and rival to X, has grown rapidly since its July 2023 launch, now reaching over 400 million monthly active users. The app hit 200 million users by mid-2024, 320 million by January 2025, and added another 30 million users last April. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has touted Threads as a potential billion-user platform in the coming years. Ads on Threads have been in testing for some time. The platform first experimented with ads in the U.S. and Japan a year ago, then opened global advertising to brands last April. Advertisers can easily expand campaigns to Threads through Meta’s Advantage+ program or manual setups, using image and video formats, including carousel ads and the 4:5 aspect ratio....

 Mali's president tightens direct control over key mining sector Mali's military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector, strengthening the presidency's direct oversight of the critical gold industry, and appointed a former Barrick Mining executive to fill it. Legal documents governing the role show the minister will have powers to supervise mining policy implementation, monitor compliance with the mining code, and review reports submitted by title holders - responsibilities previously handled by the mines ministry. According to a January 19 presidential decree, Hilaire Bebian Diarra, an earth-science specialist who switched from Barrick to the government last year while leading negotiations for the company over control of the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, has been appointed to the role, Reuters reported. The Malian national was named special adviser to the presidency during the bitter dispute over Mali’s top industrial gold mine, as Assimi Go...

 The Dikenafai Ancient Kingdom in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo state has celebrated the first public outing of its new traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Eze Ezekiel Uchenna Odoemena, the Eze Ebubedike II of Dikenafai. The event which held at Ezumezu Dikeoshie, marked the monarch’s official presentation and celebration of leadership, unity, and cultural heritage.  Highlights of the ceremony included a free medical outreach, showcasing the kingdom’s commitment to community welfare, peace talks with traditional rulers, emphasising unity and cooperation, the conferment of chieftaincy titles on illustrious sons who contributed to Dikenafai’s development, a visit to Orie Ukwu market, promoting local farm products and distributing goods to restore the market’s glory and traditional wrestling, "Ekere Mgba". Eze Ezekiel Odoemena said that the Ezumezu festival is meant to unite the people, just as it signifies a new beginning for the community.  He observed that th...

 Angwan Zawu IDP Camp Thanks Peter Obi, Obidient Movement For Support The leadership and residents of the Angwan Zawu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Gonin Gora, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have expressed profound gratitude to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and members of the Obidient Movement for their humanitarian support to the camp. The appreciation followed a visit by a delegation of the Obidient Movement from Kaduna State, led by Dr. Tanko Yunusa, during which relief materials and cash assistance were donated to displaced families in the camp. In a statement issued by the Camp Coordinator, the residents described the visit as a significant show of solidarity that brought relief, encouragement, and renewed hope to families who have been displaced for years due to insecurity, banditry, and communal conflicts. According to the statement, the intervention came at a critical time as many of the residents are preparing to ret...

 BENUE EXCO APPROVES YELEWATA RESETTLEMENT, UPDATES PRESS ON SECURITY, HEALTH & BUDGET  The Benue State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the resettlement of Yelewata, while also briefing journalists on key issues including security, health, and the 2026 budget. Speaking at Government House, Makurdi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Deaconess Deborah Serumun Aber, described the first EXCO briefing of 2026 as “robust” and focused on critical matters affecting the welfare of the people of Benue. Barr. Aber said EXCO has sanctioned the flag-off of resettlement construction at Yelewata, scheduled for Thursday, January 22. The project follows last year’s crisis in the area and is supported by donations totaling about ₦1.275 billion, including ₦1 billion from the First Lady of Nigeria through her Renewed Hope Initiative. A committee chaired by the SSG has been set up to ensure transparent use of the funds. The SSG explained that 62 two-bedroom housing units, co...

 GUNMEN STRIKE IWANEV COMMUNITY, TWO KILLED, THREE ABDUCTED IN BENUE 22nd January, 2026   A security alert has been raised following a deadly overnight attack on Iwanev community at Ugbema Junction in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Reports from the area indicate that a group of unidentified gunmen stormed the community under the cover of darkness, killing two residents and abducting three others to an unknown destination. The incident has thrown the community into fear, with residents calling for urgent intervention to prevent further attacks. Community sources appealed to the Benue State Government, under the leadership of Governor Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and the Chairman of Buruku Local Government Area, Hon. Raymond Zege Aondoakura, to take immediate and decisive action to restore security and safeguard lives and property in the area. Residents urged security agencies to intensify patrols and investigations to track down the perpetrators and secure the r...

 COURT REMANDS TARABA WOMAN OVER ALLEGED RAZOR ATTACK ON 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL  22nd January, 2026    A married woman, Mrs. Ramatu Abbas of Donga Local Government Area in Taraba State, has been remanded in Wukari Correctional Centre over allegations that she attacked a 17-year-old girl with a razor blade. The victim, Iwasen Terhemba, reportedly came under attack after being accused of having an affair with Mrs. Abbas’ husband. The incident has stirred widespread concern among residents of the area. The Chief Magistrate Court in Donga ordered that Mrs. Abbas remain in custody pending further investigation, with the case adjourned to a later date. Human rights groups have called for a thorough investigation and urged authorities to ensure justice for the teenager. The police are yet to release an official statement on the matter. EARLIER REPORT: 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL HOSPITALISED AFTER ALLEGED KNIFE ATTACK BY NEIGHBOUR’S WIFE  A 17-year-old girl in Taraba State has been hos...

 Israeli president meets leader of the breakaway Somaliland region in Davos Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with the leader of Somalia’s breakaway Somaliland region on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a post on the US social media company X, Herzog said he was “pleased” to meet Somaliland’s self-declared president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi during the annual gathering. He said he welcomed the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides and expressed hope for expanding bilateral cooperation “for the benefit of both peoples,” Anadolu Agency reported. On December 26, Israel announced that it had officially recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the only country to do so. The move drew sharp criticism across the globe. Somalia reaffirmed its firm and non-negotiable commitment to its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting the Israeli move. Somaliland has operated as...

 Police arrests officers for harassing content creator along Lagos airport road The Airport Police Command  says it has taken note of a video currently circulating on social media involving police personnel of the Command and an Instagram content creator, teaserprank2, following a routine stop-and-search operation. In a video making the rounds, the content creator said he had gone to pick up a friend from the airport and while returning home, he was stopped by some officers along the airport road. He alleged that the officers searched the trunk of his car and after finding nothing implicating, went on to accuse him and his friends of being thieves. He said the incident escalated when he resisted going to their office with them. He said that the officers treated him badly as if he was a criminal. A video he recorded showed when his phone was hit by one of the officers when he tried recording and also where one of the officers could be seen holding him by the trouser and draggin...

 Scholar Transport Driver Abandons Bail in Court After Fatal Crash That Killed 14 Learners  A 22-year-old scholar transport driver, Ayanda Dludla, appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court, where he abandoned his bail application. Dludla is facing 14 counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and additional charges of operating a motor vehicle without a certificate of fitness, driving without a professional driving permit, and operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. It is alleged that on 19 January 2026, Dludla was driving a scholar transport vehicle along the R553 Golden Highway while transporting 16 learners when the vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming truck. Fourteen learners died as a result of the crash, while two learners and the truck driver sustained injuries. During his court appearance, the accused chose not to apply for bail. The case was postponed to 05 March 2026 for further investigations.

 SUPREME COURT DISMISSES TRIAL OF MAJOR HAMZA AL-MUSTAPHA IN KUDIRAT ABIOLA'S MURDER.  The supreme court has dismissed the trial of the former chief security officer to the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, Hamza Al-Mustapha in the murder of the wife of the  late politician,MKO Abiola, late  Kudirat Abiola. Kudirat Abiola was the wife of the late businessman and  politician, MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the june 12, 1993 presidential election that was annulled by former president Ibrahim Babangida.   Kudirat Abiola was murdered in Lagos in the nationwide crisis that followed the annulment and in the course of her persistent struggle to get the annulment reversed by the military.  The trial of Al-Mustapha in the murder charge brought against him by the Lagos state government was  however, put to rest with the verdict of a 5-man panel of justices of the supreme court headed by justice Uwani Aba-Aji.  The supreme court in a...

 PRESERVE OBA AKRAN'S LEGACY, SANWO-OLU URGES BADAGRY RESIDENTS •Governor, deputy, others attend 9th Day Special Prayers for late monarch The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the people of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late Badagry monarch, Oba Babatunde Akran, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during the ninth day of spiritual prayers in honour of the late monarch, held at the Akran’s palace in Badagry, Lagos, on Wednesday.  The event was attended by Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, members of the Lagos State Executive Council members, serving and former public office holders, religious, traditional and political leaders, deceased family and the people of Badagry. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the late monarch, saying that his 49 years on the throne were well spent. He said Oba Akran stood for togetherness,...

 Uganda police detain opposition lawmaker after at least seven killed Uganda police said on Thursday they had detained a legislator and senior official of the country's biggest opposition party for his alleged role in election-related violence in which at least seven people were killed. The lawmaker, Muwanga Kivumbi, is vice president of the opposition National Unity Platform party headed by pop star-turned-politician, Bobi Wine, who has been in hiding since last week. Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, said he fled a military raid on his house hours before veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of the January 15 presidential election. Police confirmed Kivumbi's arrest in a post on the X platform and said he would "be arraigned before court in due course." "His arrest is in connection with recent incidents of political violence," police said, Reuters reported. Police and Kivumbi have shared differing accounts of the cla...

 Comprehensive Science And Technical College Nawfia Set To Launch Historic Exhibition Day By Michael Ezenwata  The Principal, Comprehensive Science and Technical College Nawfia, Venerable Dr. Nnamdi Emendu has announced scheduled programme by the institution to stage an unprecedented Exhibition day slated for February 16. In a press statement in Nawfia ,Venerable Emendu said that activities expected to feature during the day include exhibitions on the science and technical disciplines, showcasing of individual talents by students, goodwill support by the Old boys of the college, the diocese, friends and well wishers. He commended the Old boys of the college for equipping the science laboratories with state- of- the art facilities, and for their massive support in providing some technical assistance to the college. The Principal further acknowledged the support of the Awka Diocesan Anglican communion through the instrumentality of the Archbishop on the Niger and the Anglican Bi...

 We officially declared that the ‘sit@home’ culture must end in Anambra, and it must be enforced seriously. I know it won’t be easy to enforce, and yes, some may resist, but I feel strongly that this is a step toward progress- Dr Law Mefor, (Anambra commissioner for Information ) ENFORCING THE “END TO SIT AT HOME” POLICY I have to be honest , making this decision was not easy.  We officially declared that the ‘sit at home’ culture must end, and it must be enforced seriously.  I felt a surge of determination when I spoke these words because I know how much this affects ordinary citizens.  Families, workers and traders people whose lives are disrupted every time activity stops. Sitting there, announcing this policy, I thought about the frustration of those who want to go about their daily lives but can’t.  I imagined the mothers, fathers, and young people trying to earn a living, only to find the streets empty and businesses closed.  That feeling of empathy m...

 How God rescued me after 44 minutes in Kidnapper's Den in Anambra- Rev fr Lawrence Nwankwo(Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia) Lawrence Nwankwo, Reverend Father and Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, has celebrated his survival of a 44- minute ordeal in the hands of gunmen. Nwankwo invited friends and locals recently to join him in a Thanksgiving Mass conducted by His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, in his Igweakpu village, Ndiowu in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State. Narrating his ordeal and survival by God’s grace in the hands of the gunmen at Ekwulobia roundabout on July 9, 2025, he exclusively revealed that the incident lasted from 7:30am to 8:14am, while on his way to Awka, the State capital. “I was heading to Awka. The traffic light was red and I stopped waiting for it to turn green. But before this happened, there were gun shots in all directions...

 A Nigerian teacher Kolawole Ajayi, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that he left his career as a nursery and primary school teacher in Nigeria to become a full-time suya seller in London. Ajayi’s story gained attention following a viral interview on TikTok by @Onijekujelondon, where he was seen preparing suya while recounting his transition from the classroom to entrepreneurship abroad. In the interview, Ajayi disclosed that he spent 13 years working as a teacher in Nigeria while running a suya business as a side hustle, as well as exploring other income streams, including YouTube content creation, catering and barbecue services. According to him, financial realities ultimately influenced his decision to quit teaching. "I was doing it for like 13 years as a side hustle. I was cooking, doing YouTube videos, catering for people, and doing barbecues. When my passive income became about half of my salary, I decided to leave my nursery job and focus on ...

 Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the prolonged detention of medical doctor and Abia State University lecturer, Dr Okechukwu Kenneth Nwafor, describing it as a flagrant violation of the Constitution and Nigeria’s criminal justice laws. Falana disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit organised by the Uturu Development Association of Nigeria (UDAN) Worldwide to thank him for securing Nwafor’s release after more than three years in detention. He said the circumstances of the doctor’s incarceration represented a disturbing abuse of state power and a failure of due process. According to Falana, no citizen should be arrested or detained without being informed of the reasons for the arrest, granted access to family members and legal counsel, or brought before a court within the time prescribed by law. He said, “For the benefit of the media, this doctor was detained for over three years following his unlawful arrest. Under Nigerian law, you cannot keep a ci...

 Anambra State command of NSCDC Commends Collaborations With Army in strengthening security across Anambra State  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has commended the Nigerian Army for its sustained support and collaboration in strengthening security and public safety across the state. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Maku Olatunde, gave the commendation while receiving the Commander of the 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha Cantonment, Colonel Butrus Yakubu, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the NSCDC State Command Headquarters in Awka. According to the NSCDC Head, Media and Tactical Operations Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo, the visit was aimed at familiarisation and at reinforcing cooperation between both security agencies, particularly in intelligence and information sharing, operational access, and joint responses to security challenges. Colonel Yakubu emphasised that effective security management depend...