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The Nigerian Police Force has condemned what it described as an “unprovoked attack” by its Intelligence Response Team (IRT) agents on May 20, 2025, at Okhuimwun Community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area in Edo State.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer, said the incident occurred on May 20 when the operatives were passing through Edo State from Lagos when they ran into a mob close to the University of Benin (UNIBEN) axis, which had barricaded the road.

The mob reportedly assaulted the police with stones, sticks, and other dangerous objects and violently attacked the University of Benin (UNIBEN) axis.

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The statement read, “The mob attacked the officers with stones, sticks, and other dangerous objects, inflicting serious injuries to two personnel,” according to the statement.

Adejobi praised the officers for demonstrating restraint by abusing force, even in potentially fatal circumstances. According to reports, the injured operators are receiving medical attention and are stable.

He urged its employees to refrain from violent and lawless behavior, citing the fact that investigations have already begun and that anyone found guilty will face legal consequences.

See the following statement in its entirety:

PRESS ELEASE
NPF CONDEMNS A UNREGULATED ATTACK ON IRT OPERATORS IN EDO STATE
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The early hours of Monday, May 20th, 2025, at Okhuimwun Community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area, in Edo State, the Nigeria Police Force vehemently condemns the unprovoked attack on police officers.
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When the operatives encountered a mob that had blocked the road immediately after the University of Benin (UNIBEN) axis, the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) were traveling from Lagos through Edo State. Two police officers were seriously injured when the mob reportedly attacked them with stones, sticks, and other dangerous objects in an unlawful display of aggression.
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The officers used commendable restraint despite the provocation and threat to life by refraining from using force, which is noteworthy. The officers who were hurt are currently receiving medical attention and are stable.
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The Nigeria Police Force issues a warning about unlawful conduct and unprovoked aggression against its employees, who are dedicated to upholding international law and order, and hereby informs the public that investigations have begun and that appropriate legal action will be taken against those who are found guilty.
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The Inspector-General of Police has also mandated a thorough investigation into a tragic incident involving Oyo State Police Command and Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OSTMA), which caused the unfortunate demise of 14-year-old boy Kehinde Alade.
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The Police Inspector-General expressed regret for the incident and assured that the shooting suspect had been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation was being conducted. He also reaffirmed that the investigation will be transparent and that the findings will be made public to ensure that the deceased young man’s family receives fair treatment.
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The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to safeguarding people’s lives and property, appeals to law-abiding citizens, and uses legal and peaceful methods to file grievances.
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ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, MNIPR, MIPRA, FCAI, and
OFFICER FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS,
FORCE CENTRE
‎ABUJA

According to President Bola Tinubu, the growing population of Nigeria requires industrial solutions that will lead to “demographic dividends”.

Tinubu, who made this statement on Wednesday at the Taraba International Investment Summit, mentioned Taravest in the state capital of Jalingo.

The country cannot live off raw products and unprocessed minerals, according to the President, who was accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Instead, it requires factories that add value, clusters that encourage innovation, and industrial parks that create impact.

We are aware that the growing population calls for an industrial solution. But visionaries are essential above all. We need people who can see beyond the narrow confines of trade and into the worlds of industry.

Aliko Dangote is a must-have. Tony Elumelu is a must-have. Africa is currently facing a global growth trajectory, and Nigeria will either reverse or reverse it, he added.

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According to Tinubu, the projected rise would result in a demographic disaster if not well-harnessed, making Nigeria the third-most populous nation on earth by 2050.

440 million people will be in our country by 2050. And how will you handle the anticipated population growth? We have two options: turning the anticipated bulge into demographic dividends, or a demographic disaster that will enslave everyone.

I think we have the resources, the capacity, and the men to turn our young people into growth engines. Europe as a whole is aging. Asian tigers are getting older as well; He claimed that China is getting older.

He claimed that given the global talent gap, Nigeria could use its young, resilient population.

The President stated that during the former administration of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the oil industry generated $35 billion in 2011. India generated $ 120 billion in outsourcing in the last year. The opportunities are endless, then.

In spite of the intonation, I believe the majority of the Western audiences here could understand what I was talking about because there are more English speakers in Nigeria than India.

The Indian variety is superior to the Nigerian English, with all due respect. Is this my fault? And we benefit from being closer to Europe.

Let us unite into one, because poverty knows no ethnicity, no religion, or no tribe, regardless of our political affiliations, religious beliefs, tribal or sectional backgrounds. Let’s band as a people. ”

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More than its breathtaking mountains and other attractions, he noted that the summit was significant because Taraba contributes strategically to the country’s shared prosperity.

He asserted that the other’s parts are a gift from one another. Each one complements the other in such a way that often the sufficiency of one region is replaced by the sufficiency of the other.

No region of this country can thrive in isolation, so we must first realize that this is where we must be as a nation. We are here because of this; that’s why this summit is significant. ”

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Tinubu claimed that the world was experiencing a new wave of the industrial revolution, which would require that Nigeria’s productivity grow to reflect the size of its population.

It requires that farmers in our area switch to tractors and harvesters instead of horses and cutlasses. It requires that our energy suppliers move beyond domestic and household energy to energizing large-scale industries.

Our mining industry must also change in line with international standards and requirements. In this way do we compete with the rest of the world. He continued, “This is how we maintain our relevance.”

However, he claimed that the Federal Government’s reforms were deliberate steps in creating an environment where business thrives, while investors’ competence is not a guarantee but rather a gamble.

The President continued, “We seek collaborators and partners in progress.” Following this gathering, the government will support you in every way possible. We don’t observe things from a distance. We are here to support you and offer the institutional support needed to realize your goals. ”

A bill that seeks to regulate informal employment and authorize private job agency licensing to protect the rights of informal workers has been moved for second reading in the Senate.

Senator Mohammed Sani Musa is the sponsor of the proposed legislation, known as the Informal Sector Private Employment Agencies (Regulation) Bill 2025.

The bill also grants the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) regulatory authority, giving it the same authority as it does for domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other unregulated jobs.

Senator Musa, who was the subject of the debate on the Senate floor, stated that the bill was intended to address “the informal sector’s widespread labor rights violations, abuse, and lack of regulation,” which he characterized as a crucial but fragile component of the workforce in Nigeria.

He noted that the informal sector suffers from unfair working conditions, low wages, and poor social protections despite its economic importance.

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The bill would give the NDE authority to grant licenses to private employment agencies and make sure their operations adhere to “standardized, transparent, and fair practices” according to the senator.

He added that authorized organizations would be required to keep a database of employees in the informal sector, safeguard their rights, and ensure that hiring only takes place under fair conditions and by employees who are employed by legitimate businesses.

Additionally, the bill recommends that licensing officers be appointed across the country to monitor and enforce the proposed regulations.

Youths from FCT-based indigenous communities protested at the National Assembly’s offices on Wednesday over what they claimed is the FCT’s ongoing marginalization of its citizens.

The demonstrators are opposed to Solomon Adodo’s nomination to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Board under the banner of the FCT Youth Stakeholders Forum.

Zakari Gambo Babale, Adodo, a group leader, claims that the Benue State commission already has several members. He believes that FCT’s indigenous people are underrepresented in his nomination to the NDDC board.

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Security personnel forced the closure of the national assembly complex’s main gate as a result of the protest’s tense turn.

The entrance to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) was redirected for staff and visitors.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to Africa’s richest man and Founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, describing him as the “greatest black man in the past 300 years”.

Shettima stated this while speaking at the Taraba International Investment Summit, tagged ‘ Taravest, ‘ in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Wednesday.

Dangote was on Tuesday named on TIME Magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, recognising the world’s most influential individuals shaping the future of charitable giving.

He is the only Nigerian featured on the prestigious 2025 list, which honours 100 philanthropists from 28 countries under four categories—Titans, Leaders, Trailblazers, and Innovators.

The Vice President, said, “I want to celebrate the greatest black man in the last 300 years, who single-handedly established the largest single train refinery in the world with the capacity to refine 650, 000 barrels of oil per day, 67 percent of Nigeria’s refining capacity, occupying 2, 635 hectares, larger that Victoria Island, employing 135, 000 Nigerians and training 900 engineers abroad”.

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Shettima also commended the businessman for demonstrating patriotism by establishing the refinery.

“He started this project in 2007, 2008. If he had invested the $19 billion that it took him to set up the Dangote Refinery in Microsoft, in Amazon, in Google, he is going to be worth $120 billion now.

” But he decided to invest in his own country. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, we are mightily proud of you, “he added. &nbsp,

Dangote earned a spot among the 23 global figures recognised as Titans as he joined the ranks of Michael Bloomberg, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, and Melinda Gates.

TIME Honour

TIME commended him for his business success and robust philanthropic impact.

It said”, Business magnate Aliko Dangote, founder, president, and CEO of the Dangote Group, built a net worth of $23.9 billion through cement, agriculture, and oil refining operations in Nigeria.

“His Aliko Dangote Foundation, which he endowed with $1.25 billion in 2014, aims to give back to the continent that facilitated his success, spending an average of $35 million a year on programmes across Africa”.

Speaking on his foundation’s focus, Dangote said, “Health, education, economic empowerment, disaster relief, and food—these are the five main things that any African nation needs.

” We need to create the next generation of African leaders. Investing in nutrition, health, education, and economic empowerment is our contribution to setting Africans up for success. “