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DIG Frank Mba Retires from Nigeria Police Force After 34 Years of Meritorious Service

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Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, who headed Training and Development at Force Headquarters, has voluntarily retired from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) after a distinguished 34-year career.

Mba’s retirement, announced amid a leadership transition in the force, aligns with the recent resignation of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and the appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the 23rd head of the NPF by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Disu assumed office in early March 2026 following Police Council endorsement and his swearing-in.

Several other senior officers are also retiring as part of the routine restructuring that often accompanies a change in IGP, sources familiar with police hierarchy matters indicate.

In a related development, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has invited seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) for promotion interviews to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). The officers—Margareth Ochalla, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Ishiaku Mohammed, Zacharia Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, and Umar Shehu Nadada—are scheduled to appear at the PSC office on Friday.

Successful candidates are expected to join the Force Management Team under the new IGP.

DIG Mba joined the NPF in May 1992 as a cadet officer and quickly distinguished himself by graduating as the best cadet academically at the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano.

A trained legal professional, Mba earned a law degree from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002 after completing studies at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Law with distinction from the University of Dundee, Scotland.

His international exposure includes programs at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, United States, as well as leadership courses at Harvard University and the University of Oxford.

Mba served in various high-profile roles, including as Force Public Relations Officer (on multiple occasions) and spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command. He also participated in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia from 2006 to 2007.

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Streams Of Joy International Reverses Erroneous Transaction Following Viral Video

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SOJ has confirmed the successful reversal of an erroneous transaction involving a woman whose complaint was recently shared in a viral video.

In a statement, the Streams of Joy International said its direct-message channels and official contact lines remain open to members of the public for reporting transaction-related concerns.

SOJ explained that it routinely receives, investigates and resolves reports of erroneous transactions through an established verification process.

According to the statement, no call, email, direct message or formal complaint had been received from the woman before the video was published.

However, upon becoming aware of the video, streams of Joy international said it immediately attempted to contact her using the phone number provided and through direct message.

The woman has since responded, and following the necessary investigation and confirmation, the transaction was successfully reversed.

SOJ reaffirmed its commitment to addressing genuine complaints promptly, transparently and responsibly through its official communication channels.

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Controlling Roaming Cows in Abuja Not Our Responsibility – Police

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The Nigeria Police Force has said it is not responsible for controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stating that its intervention would only become necessary when the animals are linked to an offence.

The police spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, made this known on Tuesday during a joint security spokespersons’ briefing while responding to concerns over the increasing presence of cows on Abuja roads and other public spaces.

According to Iniedu, the responsibility for controlling animals, including cattle, lies with the relevant environmental authorities.

“The responsibility for the control of animals is the Ministry or Department of the Environment. Where we come in is if the cow has committed an offence or the cow is involved in the destruction of your property or trespassing your property.

“If that is the case, it is reported to the nearest police station,” he said.

He added that the police would investigate any formal complaint involving offences allegedly committed by roaming cattle.

“We will commence investigation immediately. That is if a complaint was made. If it is going out to look for cows, it is not one of our responsibilities,” Iniedu stated.

The clarification followed growing concerns over cattle roaming freely on major roads and in other parts of Abuja, with residents raising fears about traffic disruptions, public safety and possible damage to property.

Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had earlier declined to comment extensively on the issue, saying it was connected to national security.

Wike said, “I have the capacity to deal with cow grazing in Abuja, but I won’t talk about it because it’s national security. Go to the NSA and the DSS DG. You know why I can’t touch it.”

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Vice-Chancellor Not Involved In Recruitment Process, MOUAU Clarifies

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The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has issued a clarification stating that its newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, played no role in the institution’s recent staff recruitment exercise.

In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Anyaso Anyaso, the university explained that the recruitment process, including the capture of successful applicants for payroll, had already been concluded before March 1, 2026, when Prof. Akanwa assumed office as the university’s 7th Vice-Chancellor.

According to the statement, the Federal Government approved a waiver for the recruitment of 426 staff, a figure also endorsed by the University’s Governing Council. However, appointment letters were reportedly issued to 618 persons, while 553 names were captured on the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). The statement added that the system ultimately uploaded only the 426 positions approved by the Federal Government and the Governing Council.

The university further stressed that the Vice-Chancellor has no access to the GIFMIS platform and therefore cannot add, remove, or alter any names on the payroll.

MOUAU urged members of the public and stakeholders to disregard what it described as misleading insinuations regarding the Vice-Chancellor’s involvement in the recruitment, advising the public to rely only on official university communication channels for verified information.

The statement reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to transparency and called on the public to refrain from circulating unverified reports.

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