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Senator Lawan visits Minister of Police Affairs

Senator Lawan visits Minister of Police Affairs
By: Yahaya Wakili
The former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, CON, the head of the All Progressives Congress (APC) family in Yobe State, the Minister of Police Affairs, and the former Governor of Yobe State.
During the visit of the former Senate president, they discussed a wide range of issues. His Excellency has worked tirelessly to strengthen our national security apparatus since assuming office.
“His strategic initiatives have enhanced the capacity and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force, leading to a significant reduction in crime rates across the country.” Senator Lawan said.
According to him, Senator Gaidam has consistently placed the interests of the nation above personal gain, setting a shining example for all political leaders.
The president of the 9th Senate maintained that he is indeed a true role model for aspiring politicians, demonstrating that leadership is about selflessness, dedication, and service to the people.
He prayed, May God continue to bless and guide our worthy police affairs minister as he continues to discharge his duties with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
Senator Lawan visits Minister of Police Affairs
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Police arrest man for attempted suicide in Ogun church premises

Police arrest man for attempted suicide in Ogun church premises
By: Zagazola Makama
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Victor Kalu, for attempted suicide at the premises of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) in Ibafo.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred late Friday night at about 10:45 p.m., when the suspect was caught trying to hang himself from an electric pole.
Police sources said that the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the church apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the police at about 10:10 a.m. on Saturday.
Kalu, a resident of Plot 7, Oluwa Sesan Street, Ejigbo Road, Ikotun, Lagos State, confessed during interrogation that he attempted to end his life due to mounting financial pressure from a loan he obtained from an online bank.
“He said the lender had threatened him to repay the loan, and with no hope of getting the money, he decided to hang himself on the electric pole at the church premises,” the police sources said.
Police detectives visited the scene, recorded statements from the complainant and the suspect, and took photographs for documentation.
The command said the suspect is in custody and the case is under investigation.
Police arrest man for attempted suicide in Ogun church premises
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VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit

VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit
** Nigeria gifts Ethiopia 2,000 cashew seedlings
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit being held from July 27 to 29.
The Vice President’s aircraft touched the ground around 4:26 p.m. local time at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
On arrival, he was received by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy, Ethiopia, Amb. Nasir Aminu, Dr. Suleiman Dauda, Finance Attaché, Wing Commander Gabriel Batubo, Deputy Defence Attaché (Air Force) to Ethiopia, the Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Macy Ogbede, First Secretary, Mr. Jangado Ishaku, and other top officials of the embassy.

Immediately after his arrival, the Vice President met with members of the Nigerian delegation, including the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy to Ethiopia, Amb. Nasir Aminu, and the Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture and Executive Secretary of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Marion Moon, among others. During the meeting, he was briefed on Nigeria’s expected deliverables at the summit.
VP Shettima will join global leaders at the high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain, roundtables and meetings aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s food security drive. #UNFSS2025
The summit will bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and accelerate commitments towards building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
The Vice President will also participate in other events on the sidelines of the summit, designed to spotlight real-world examples of food systems transformation, promote knowledge exchange and partnership.
One of the events on the sidelines of the summit is a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate the transition, field trips, and networking sessions.
At a recent briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit, VP Shettima had outlined three key objectives for Nigeria’s delegation: positioning Nigeria as a leader of thought on African food systems reform, leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities, and advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has presented Ethiopia with 2,000 cashew seedlings and 100,000 cashew seeds.
The donation, sufficient to cultivate approximately 600 hectares of land, was received by Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Efa Muleta Boru, as part of a shared commitment between both nations to sustainable agricultural development across Africa.
The exchange builds on Ethiopia’s earlier donation of 2,000 Haas avocado seedlings and 2,000 coffee seedlings to Nigeria in June 2025.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural transformation agenda and highlights Nigeria’s commitment to “Green Revolution Diplomacy” as a tool for strengthening diplomatic ties while addressing food security challenges.
VP Shettima Arrives In Addis Ababa For UN Food Systems Summit
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Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun

Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
A 44-year-old suspect, Ogunyemi Opeyemi, who was in police custody for a case of conspiracy and stealing, has died after developing breathing difficulties while in detention at a divisional police station in Akute, Ogun State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, during a routine duty tour by ASP Itodo Andrew, the Conflict Resolution Officer attached to the division.
According to police sources, at about 3:25 a.m., the officer visited the divisional cell and found the suspect gasping for breath.
He immediately alerted other personnel at the charge room, and the suspect was rushed to Tamara Hospital along Ajuwon Road, Akute, for medical attention.
However, the suspect was confirmed dead while receiving treatment.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) visited the hospital, and photographs were taken for documentation. The body was later deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital morgue in Sagamu for preservation and autopsy,” the police said.
The command said the complainant in the case was informed, and efforts were ongoing to trace the relatives of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta, for discreet investigation.
Suspect dies in custody after health complication in Ogun
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