Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, the outgoing Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, has been appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
CSP Hundeyin takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to the Delta Police Command to be in charge of operations.
According to a source, police authorities described the development as a routine administrative adjustment aimed at career progression and manpower optimization, stressing that it is neither punitive nor controversial.
CSP Hundeyin brings to his new role a wealth of experience in security operations and strategic communication.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
A seasoned communicator, Hundeyin has undergone specializeod training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Nigerian Army’s leadership institute in Jaji and is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the International Public Relations Association, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).
His distinguished career includes a stint with the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), where he honed his skills in international peacekeeping and crisis communication.
Since March 2022, Hundeyin has served as the spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, earning widespread recognition for his proactive engagement with the public and the media.
He succeeded former Lagos PRO, DSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, and has been credited with improving police-community relations in the state.
As the new national spokesperson of the police, CSP Hundeyin is expected to spearhead the Force’s communications strategy, enhance transparency, and strengthen public trust through effective crisis management and strategic messaging.
The transition is expected to take effect in the coming days after an official handover ceremony at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The city of Enugu was thrown into mourning on Wednesday after two separate road crashes involving cement-laden trucks claimed 10 and left 10 others hospitalised along the busy Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.
Among the victims was an entire family whose car was crushed beyond recognition in one of the accidents that occurred at the Four Corner Junction area of Ozalla.
A video of the wreckage, now trending on the social media, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter regulation of heavy-duty trucks on Nigerian highways.
Confirming the incidents, the Enugu Police Command said the first crash occurred around 9 a.m. when a Howo truck, inscribed Visco Investment Global and carrying cement from Aba to Abuja, collided with a Toyota Corolla that was attempting to overtake another vehicle.
A Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus, both driving one-way, were also caught in the collision.
The impact caused a fire that engulfed the Corolla, killing all five occupants.
One passenger in the mini bus was also confirmed dead on the spot, the police said.
Barely hours later, around 3 p.m., tragedy struck again on the same expressway when a Sino truck belonging to Global Investment and also laden with cement rammed into a tricycle.
The truck, said to be driving against traffic, crushed the tricycle and its four occupants, who later died in hospital.
Police spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said 10 other persons injured in the two crashes were rushed to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, where they are receiving treatment.
The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, described the accidents as “avoidable,” mourning the victims and extending condolences to their families.
He directed the State Motor Traffic Department to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crashes.
“Drivers must understand that no journey is worth a single life. Recklessness and disregard for traffic rules are recipes for disaster. As we enter the Ember months, I urge motorists to exercise utmost caution,” Giwa was quoted by the PPRO to have said.
Some civil society organisations led by Independent Public Service and Accountability Watch (IPSAW) have carpeted former presidential candidate of the African Alliance Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore for attacking President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu had, a few days ago addressed investors in Brazil where he declared that his reforms and initiatives have left no room for corruption in Nigeria.
However, Omoyele Sowore on his verified Facebook account debunked President Tinubu’s statements and called him a liar for declaring Nigeria corrupt free.
Addressing a press conference, Leader of the group, Comrade Adeniran Taiwo Olugbenga denounced Sowore for attacking the president in his post.
The group also led a protest to the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Justice where it called for the immediate arrest and incarceration of the AAC presidential candidate.
“In addressing a duly elected and legitimate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria a liar, Sowore has crossed the red lines. This is beyond constructive criticism and opposition politics, this is madness and bitterness taken too far.
“Of course freedom of expression is sacred, but it is not a license for lunacy. Our constitution protects speech, not sabotage. Omoyele Sowore’s actions are not activism but a deliberate assault on Nigeria’s soul. Branding our nation as hell abroad is not dissent, it is betrayal.
“For someone who aspired to be the President of this country, Sowore doesn’t build Nigeria’s image, he defaces it. He is not aiming for a better Nigeria but an opportunity to settle scores with political rivals and mislead a few gullible Nigerians.
You don’t curse your country on the world stage and call it patriotism. This is madness and not activism.
“Sowore’s so-called activism is a toxic brew of despair, chaos, and self-promotion. He thrives on wreckage, not reform, on division, not destiny. Nigerian youth have proven that protest can spark progress. EndSARS forced police reforms; Not-Too-Young-Too-Run shattered barriers to leadership. These were movements of vision, fueled by hope and anchored in solutions.
“In clear contrast, Sowore’s brand of activism doesn’t inspire, it poisons minds. He is obsessed with chaos and every national challenge becomes his spotlight, every crisis his megaphone, every pain his performance. This is not activism, its social sabotage and must be stopped by all means.
“Sowore’s kind of reckless rhetoric is a spark that ignites extremism, empowers opportunists, and fractures our fragile security. His words are not just noise, they are a direct danger to the Nigerian state. His latest outburst proves it and we must not allow him to infect our youth with this noise and chaos” the text stated.
The group affirmed its support for President Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda which it said was already having monumental impacts in the lives of Nigerians, vowing to oppose any crisis entrepreneur who might want to jeopardise the reforms of the current administration for their selfish interests.
The Chairman of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), Mr. Udeme Ufot, has called for fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward an inclusive society.
He made the call while delivering his welcome address at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025 (GS-25), held on September 3–4 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.
Ufot expressed gratitude to government officials, lawmakers, development partners, civil society, the private sector, and participants for supporting the summit, noting that their collective voices are essential in shaping inclusive policies.
He described the summit—now in its fourth edition—as a critical platform where research meets practice, evidence informs policy, and citizens’ experiences influence national dialogue.
Past summits, he said, had produced the “Purple Book,” a policy advocacy tool that documents recommendations and serves as a roadmap for reforms.
Highlighting this year’s theme, “New Voices and New Approaches for Accelerating an Inclusive Society,” Ufot stressed the need to go beyond “business as usual” by:
Amplifying excluded voices: including rural women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups.
Innovating approaches: deploying technology for inclusion, building responsive social protection systems, and expanding financing for women entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Fostering collaboration: stressing that no single sector can deliver inclusion alone.
He warned that although some progress has been made, social inequalities remain stark in Nigeria, with women and vulnerable groups disproportionately affected.
He pointed to the market woman denied credit, the girl child excluded from education, women dying from poor healthcare access, and persons with disabilities facing exclusion as urgent calls to action.
“The summit challenges us to think differently, act boldly, and accelerate inclusivity as a national priority,” he said.
Ufot further noted that GS-25 will not end with dialogue, as all ideas and solutions will be compiled into the Purple Book to guide policy advocacy and accountability.
He concluded by urging participants to engage with courage and creativity, adding, “Inclusion is not just a policy agenda; it is a moral imperative. It is about ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of gender, age, ability, or background, has the opportunity to live with dignity and benefit from national progress.”
The Chairman and Group Managing Director of the conglomerate, Stanel Group and ‘The Delborough Lagos’, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday. The African young entrepreneurs’ model lauded the humility of the Vice President in his birthday message on behalf of the management and staff of the Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos on Wednesday. Uzochukwu celebrated VP Shettima’s contributions to nation building and asked Allah to strengthen and empower him to do more for humanity even as he enjoys many more years in good health ahead.
According to him: ”From all of us at Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, I congratulate you on the occasion of your 59th birthday. ”Your humility, impacts, kindness and other positive contributions in public service are evident in the love Nigerians have for you and I am particularly happy to identify with you, my leader. ”On this special day, I wish you more strength in good health, long life and prosperity. May Allah empower you for greater achievements and may this new year bring to pass all that you desired for. ”Congratulations and happy birthday my great leader, Your Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima”
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and social inclusion, stressing that Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy cannot be achieved without fully harnessing the potential of women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
Delivering her special remarks at the High-Level Ministerial Panel of the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025 (GS-25) in Abuja, themed “New Voices and New Approaches for Accelerating an Inclusive Society”, the Minister said that gatherings such as the summit are crucial for shaping national development conversations, driving gender perspectives into decision-making, and amplifying marginalised voices.
She assured participants that the insights generated from the summit would not remain in “meeting rooms” but would directly influence frameworks, policies, and programmes under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Hajia Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted the critical role of women in economic development, noting that while women own 43% of MSMEs in Nigeria, only 9% have access to formal credit. She also pointed out persistent barriers, including low female representation in leadership and the higher likelihood of rural girls being out of secondary school compared to boys.
“These are stark reminders of the barriers we must continue to confront. But they are also signals of where the greatest opportunities lie,” she stated.
The minister cited a World Bank study showing that closing the gender gap in labour force participation could add as much as $229 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030, emphasising that women’s empowerment is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity.
Programmes under the Renewed Hope Agenda
She announced that the Ministry is implementing large-scale initiatives such as the Renewed Hope Social Impact Interventions – 774 (RH-SII774), already been rolled out in 18 states.
The programme supports women’s participation in agriculture, clean cooking, skill acquisition, empowerment, and market linkages, while also strengthening families through the Families First Initiative.
Plans are also underway to establish a National Care Economy Framework, which she described as key to unlocking the productive potential of millions of women and vulnerable households.
The Minister celebrated significant policy wins and societal shifts across the country, saying, “In Adamawa State, women can now own and inherit property, take part in traditional council decision-making, and cases of early child marriage are being addressed by a dedicated local court in Yola. Women also hold 100% of vice-chair positions across all 21 local governments, surpassing the 35% affirmative action benchmark.
“In Niger State, all local government vice-chairmanship seats are now reserved for women. In Rivers State, a 19-year-old recently won a councillorship seat, marking the rise of a new generation of female leaders.
“In the private sector, women now hold an estimated 22% of executive leadership positions, above the global average of 20%, and head over 40% of Nigeria’s key commercial banks.
“In sports, the Super Falcons won their 10th WAFCON title, while the women’s national basketball team secured a historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship.
“These examples demonstrate not only resilience but also the transformative contributions of women when given the space to thrive,” she said.
Reinforcing the need for institutional change, the Minister advocated support for the Special Seats Bill for Women, which seeks to guarantee women’s representation in legislative chambers.
She stressed that women’s presence in decision-making shifts priorities toward education, health, and social protection.
She also underscored the importance of professionalising gender work, by building a cadre of certified gender experts to anchor institutions and ensure gender remains a central pillar in national planning, budgeting, and service delivery.
The Minister shared the story of a mother of four, a beneficiary of the Nigeria for Women Project, who previously relied on informal lenders at crippling 30% interest rates. Through the Women’s Affinity Group, she now accesses credit at 5% and earns enough to support her children’s education and wellbeing.
“That, Your Excellencies, is the true meaning of inclusion — not abstract theory, but the difference between hunger and hope, between survival and dignity,” she remarked.
As the summit continues, Hajia Sulaiman-Ibrahim urged stakeholders to hold themselves accountable to three key questions: “How can inclusion move from meeting rooms to measurable action across public and private institutions?
“What innovative mechanisms can guarantee that women, youth, children, and vulnerable groups are not left behind?
“How can government, civil society, the private sector, and development partners scale and embed proven models sustainably in national frameworks?
She praised the Policy Innovation Centre of the NESG and other partners for building what she described as Africa’s foremost marketplace of ideas for inclusion.
She emphasised that insights from GS-25 are invaluable for shaping frameworks and sharpening delivery within the Ministry of Women Affairs.
“As we look forward, our task is simple but urgent: to ensure that the energy and ideas from GS-25 are translated into measurable change,” she concluded, quoting Kofi Annan’s words: “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that Nigerian youths have what it takes to rule the world, only if the relevant government agencies encourage them to achieve their potential.
Akpabio stated this while receiving 11-year-old Miss Cara Victor Antai, who won Bronze at the Prestigious Global Final 2, held at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, in his country home, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
According to Akpabio, in a statement by his media aide, Jackson Udom in Abuja, “I congratulate you, my daughter, on this great feat. It shows that Nigerians, given the opportunities and encouragement by the relevant agencies of government, can achieve whatever they are out to achieve.
“This award bestowed on you is a demand for more hard work. I also congratulate your parents, Dr and Mrs Antai, for ensuring that you achieve this great feat.”
The competition brought together over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, which began with an online round and culminated in the prestigious Global Final 2, held from 27th July to 3rd August at the University of Surrey, UK.
Among the proud representatives of Nigeria were eight students—five from NTIC Abuja and three from NTIC Yobe.
Competing in the TeenEagle 1 category, which tested both receptive skills (reading & listening) and productive skills (writing & speaking), Cara delivered an outstanding performance.
Her achievements at the global rounds included 3rd Place (Bronze) – TeenEagle 1 Category and a Special Award – Best in Charisma
For the first time in Nigeria’s history, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has partnered with government institutions to jointly fulfill a global human rights obligation on behalf of the country.
The Ability Life Initiative (TALI), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), and other stakeholders, has set a new precedent for disability rights enforcement in Nigeria.
At a one-day stakeholders’ forum on Inclusive Transport and Accessible Housing at the NHRC Auditorium in Abuja, TALI convened policymakers, regulators, and advocates to address the 16 thematic questions outlined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). These submissions will contribute to OHCHR’s annual thematic study on disability-inclusive infrastructure worldwide.
Addressing participants, Dr. Prada Uzodimma,Esq Co-Founder of TALI, called on leaders to confront the gap between legislation and lived reality for the country’s estimated 35.5 million persons with disabilities (PWDs). “The 2018 Disability Act is not a decoration — it is a promise. We must ensure persons with disabilities are not passive subjects of policy but the authors of meaningful change in housing and transport accessibility,” she said.
Echoing this urgency, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, reminded stakeholders that inclusive housing and transport are “fundamental rights, not privileges,” enshrined both in Nigeria’s constitution and in binding international human rights instruments.
Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the NCPWD, praised TALI’s initiative as “a bold step in the right direction,” stressing the importance of enforcing Section 9 of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018, which guarantees equal access to goods, services, and facilities.
On the housing front, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), represented by senior officials, pledged to prioritize affordable and accessible housing for PWDs in line with Nigeria’s obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
The forum set a clear road map for enforcement: aligning domestic laws with international commitments, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and placing persons with disabilities at the center of planning, implementation, and monitoring processes.
Closing the forum, Ms. Uzodimma reaffirmed TALI’s mission: “This is more than infrastructure. This is about dignity, freedom, and justice. Nigeria is at a historic crossroads — and history will judge us not by the promises we made, but by the barriers we broke.”
With this unprecedented NGO–government partnership, Nigeria takes a bold step toward transforming disability rights from paper laws into irreversible realities, ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind.
The Police in Anambra State have rescued a 28-year old man who attempted suicide on a high tension pole in Awada, Idemli North local government area of the state.
Command Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Wednesday said the incident took place Tuesday evening.
He said Okwudili David was rescued by Police Operatives attached to Awada Division while on the pole located behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA road.
Ikenga said it took several minutes of persuasion by Police and some concerned residents to convince the adamant victim to climb down the pole.
He however said he had since been taken into protective custody at the station.
According to him: “Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Awada Division, in the evening of September 2, 2025, successfully rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole situated behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada.
“Upon receiving the distress information, the operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene, cordoned off the area to prevent danger, and controlled the large crowd that had gathered.
“After several minutes of persuasion by the Police and some concerned members of the public, the man eventually climbed down safely.
“He was immediately taken into protective custody at the station, where he identified himself as Mr. Okwudili David Onyiba aged 28 years.
“In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu has directed that the victim should undergo proper medical and mental health evaluation.
“He further assured that the Command will provide the necessary support to ensure the victim’s well-being.
“The Command appeals to members of the public to always seek lawful and peaceful solutions to personal challenges, and to reach out to family, friends, or relevant support groups in times of distress.”
Gunmen have kidnapped a traditional ruler, David Wada, who is the District Head of Bagaji Odo, in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi State.
Residents said the monarch was kidnapped on Monday evening while returning from a traditional council meeting held at Abejukolo, headquarters of the Omala Local Government Area.
The paramount ruler of the Local Government traditional council, Boniface Musa, who is the Onu Ife, confirmed the incident to reporters.
He appealed to security agencies to ensure the traditional ruler’s safe rescue.
It was learnt that Wada was abducted at a spot known as Ojuwo Ugweche around 5 p.m on Monday.
The commercial cyclist conveying him on a motorcycle when the gunmen waylaid them reportedly escaped by whiskers.
The spokesman for the state Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Williams Aya, said the command had mobilised operatives to ensure the rescue of the traditional ruler.
The gunmen were yet to contact the family or any member of the traditional council as at press time.
