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Immigration blocks 14 ‘Persons of Interest’ from entering into Nigeria

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Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Immigration blocks 14 ‘Persons of Interest’ from entering into Nigeria

The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has blocked about 14 persons of interest who had been flagged internationally, and prevented them from entering into the country.

Interior minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Friday at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja when he unveiled the NIS Career Progression and Training Policy Framework CPTF and Gender Mainstreaming Policy.

Both documents deal with career plan, e-learning and gender mainstreaming.

The framework was sponsored by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development ICMPD under the Modernizing Nigeria Immigration Service MoNIS project.

The minister who commended the Comptroller General of Immigration Service CGIS, Kemi Nandap, for leading the service to greater heights, said the state must always be ahead of criminals in order to avoid anarchy.

While he did not give details of the 14 persons who were nabbed, the minister said the feat was made possible through the recently launched Advanced Passenger Information API system.

He said; ” The state must be ahead of criminals, not behind. Otherwise there will be anarchy.

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“Today, if you go to the Command and Control Centre you will see what is happening. The people who are working there are doing shifts of 8 hours each day and they are NIS personnel. No external hands. They have been doing a fantastic job. Just yesterday, I got a report about some persons of interest that were nabbed. About 14 of them. Weeks ago, these people would have just entered quietly into Nigeria without us knowing but today because we have the Advanced Passenger Information API system, we can view people’s records, pre-profile them before they come. In a space of two days, about six or such persons were prevented from coming in and these are people flagged internationally. The new NIS is business unusual.

“Finally we are beginning to institutionalize change as I believe in long-term solutions to long term problems. Irregular migration is a long-term problem. MoNIS is not an option but a necessity”.

Earlier, the CGIS, Kemi Nandap said the NIS personnel are most valuable resources and the two policy documents that were unveiled, speak directly to the efficient management of personnel.

She said; “The CPTF will provide guidance for training activities and career progression in the Service forthwith. Training and retraining will entrench professionalism and the Service core values into the daily routine of officers and men of the Service. As a result, the importance placed on the Entrepreneur as one of the factors of production makes this project apt to the Service. It will help empower our personnel to drive reforms and policies in a more pragmatic manner that will build a formidable institution to drive the Service mandate.

“While adequate manpower and planned Staffing enhances any organization’s growth and competencies, the Service is again positioned to ensure that the recruitment processes are rigorous and transparent to employ the right candidates. The CPTF would guide the Service in conducting such recruitment exercises.

“Furthermore, the NIS Gender Policy would help ensure the mainstreaming of Gender considerations into the core operations of the Service, creating an environment that allows both genders to thrive and contribute their quota to excellent service delivery.

 

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‘We’re not hiring,’ NNPC denies viral recruitment adverts

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‘We’re not hiring,’ NNPC denies viral recruitment adverts

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, (NNPC) Limited has warned the public to beware of fraudulent recruitment advertisements circulating online, stating that it is not conducting any hiring process at the moment.

In a statement issued on its official X handle on Friday, the state-owned oil company cautioned job seekers against falling victim to fake recruitment schemes, emphasizing that all legitimate job openings would only be announced through its official channels.

“The general public is hereby informed that NNPC Limited is not recruiting.

“Official recruitment announcements will only be made through our website and verified social media platforms,” the statement read.

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The company reiterated that its recruitment process is “transparent, merit-based, and requires no external assistance.”

The company urged Nigerians to disregard any unofficial job advertisements that claim to be from NNPC Ltd., as they could be attempts to defraud unsuspecting applicants.

The management further assured the public that it remains committed to upholding the integrity of its hiring process and would notify Nigerians whenever recruitment officially commences.

“We advise the public to always verify information directly from our official platforms to avoid being misled by scammers,” the company stated.

The company urged individuals to report any suspicious recruitment advertisements falsely linked to NNPC Ltd. to the appropriate authorities.

 

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Communal Clash: Gov Adeleke imposes new curfew on Ifon, Ilobu communities

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March 21, 2025

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Governor Ademola Adeleke

Communal Clash: Gov Adeleke imposes new curfew on Ifon, Ilobu communities

In response to the resurgence of hostilities between Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas, respectively.

Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, announced the new directive in a statement issued in Osogbo on Friday, emphasizing the government’s determination to prevent further escalation of the crisis.

“Following a resurgence of the crisis between Ifon and Ilobu communities, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, in a move to curb its further spread, has announced a new curfew time frame from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, until lasting peace is restored,” he said.

Expressing deep concern over the renewed violence, the governor condemned the fresh outbreak of communal clashes.

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“Gov. Ademola expressed unhappiness and dissatisfaction with the breakout of fresh communal crises in Ilobu and Ifon.

“To this end, the governor has directed that the initial 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. curfew on the communities now be extended to 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., effective today, Friday, March 21, until further notice,” Alimi stated.

The commissioner further revealed that a joint security team, comprising the Nigerian Army, Police, and Civil Defence, had been instructed to sustain 24-hour surveillance in the affected areas to uphold law and order.

“In addition, the governor directed that an immediate stakeholders’ meeting, including the Olufon of Ifon, the Olobu of Ilobu, and other stakeholders from both communities, be held tomorrow, Saturday, to discuss further resolutions of the conflict,” he added.

Governor Adeleke called on residents, traditional rulers, and all stakeholders to embrace peace.

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BREAKING: IGP redeploys 38 police commissioners

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Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun

BREAKING: IGP redeploys 38 police commissioners

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting of 38 Commissioners of Police to various State Commands and Police Formations.

The deployment comprises 9 commissioners of police to key state commands and an additional 29 CPs to various police formations across the country.

A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, said the commissioners of Police deployed to state commands include CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba to Zamfara State, CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon to Taraba State, CP Christopher Ado Emmanuel to Yobe State, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin to Cross-River State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman to Niger State, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu to Bauchi State, CP Bello Shehu to Katsina State, CP Saka Adewale Ajao as Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and CP Ojo Adekimi to Kwara State.

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“In addition to these State Command appointments, the deployment also includes the posting of 29 CPs to various police formations as part of a broader effort to address rising security challenges and ensure effective policing that is responsive to community needs. Each CP will be tasked with implementing tailored strategies that reflect the unique requirements of their respective formations, ensuring that policing is both proactive and effective.

“The IGP charges the newly deployed CPs to prioritize their responsibilities in curbing insecurity and misconduct, reinforcing the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold law and order through robust intelligence-led policing. This deployment reflects the dedication of the new Police leadership to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force is well-equipped to address the challenges of maintaining peace and security in the country,” the statement said.

 

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