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AFRIPOL: Nigeria’s Police Chief Shares Insights on Effective Policing in Africa
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented the action plans to boost effective policing in Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
Egbetokun tabled the recommendations during the ongoing AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting in Algeria.
In a statement on Thursday with the Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/268 and dated October 31 2024), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Force Headquarters, Abuja, said that the IGP laid the template for the discussion on the strategies for executing coordinated investigations and operations across regions to effectively tackle various patterns of crimes and criminality.
He emphasised the significance of training officers in all areas of policing a complex society as we have to meet up with global best practices.
He thereafter paid an official visit to the headquarters of AFRIPOL as part of his activities towards creating a concrete relationship with other African policing services.
He was received by the President, Douglas Kanja, IG National Police Service, Kenya, where both IGPs shared experiences on how to best manage violent protests in Africa.
In attendance was the Head of Legal at AU, Ambassador Mohammed, from the legal consulate of the African Union.
The IGP urged leaders and representatives of the regions to ensure policies decided upon at the meeting are leveraged to the fullest at all policing levels within their jurisdiction to ensure expertise and proficiency are exemplified in the fight against the increase in crime waves within the African region.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.
Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.
The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.
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JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.
It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.
The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.
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Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.
In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
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