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Police AIG Hails Dangote Cement Over Supports For Host Communities

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has applauded Dangote Cement Plc’s social intervention schemes as the two institutions renewed their collaboration to bolster security, promote peace, and support economic development across the country.

The partnership is designed to safeguard communities, protect critical business operations, and create a more secure environment for sustainable growth and investment.

Speaking during his visit to the Dangote Cement Plant at Obajana, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 8, Abubakar Zubairu, noted that such collaborations not only enhance law enforcement efforts but also create a stable environment where businesses can thrive and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth.

AIG Zubairu remarked that the country owes Dangote Cement Plc immense gratitude for its numerous social intervention programmes, which have continued to uplift communities and support national development.

He added that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, while also ensuring the protection of corporate institutions whose contributions are vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and social stability.

According to him, “I am really impressed by your Corporate Social Responsibility schemes. I am aware you have spent money running into billions on CSR. This is commendable.”

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He said Police accord the company a high priority because of its contribution to the economy.

“For us our business is security, and the Dangote Cement is very key. You provide jobs for Nigerians, and you have been responsible and responsive to host communities and the nation,” he said.

He added, “I want to assure you of our continued support. The valuable work you do in creating jobs and providing CSR programmes contributes to reducing crime in our society.

Speaking earlier, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Nawabuddin Azad, said he was elated by the visit of the top hierarchy of the Nigeria Police Force, adding that there was the to strengthen the partnership.
Engr. Azad said: “your presence here today is not just a routine visit; it is a powerful symbol. It is a symbol of commitment, a symbol of partnership, that the safety of key national economic assets is a top priority. We do not take this for granted.”

The Plant Director added that the mission of the company is aligned with that of the Federal Government, which is to grow the economy, create jobs for teeming youth, and contribute to the nation’s GDP.

“But let me be very frank, without security, there can be no production. Without production, there can be no prosperity. The wheels of our company turn not just on power and raw materials, but fundamentally on the oil of peace and security,” he said.

Engr. Azad therefore requested a stronger partnership in key strategic areas, which include: Intelligence sharing, empowering local division and fostering greater trust between the police, host communities and the company; among others.

Speaking at the event, General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, said the company has always enjoyed robust partnership, adding the visit will further strengthen the ties.

The Head of Human Resources and Administration, Azeez Adeniyi, said that most of the company’s employees are from Kogi State, stating that the company is doing everything it can to sustain smooth operational turf.

Officers in the entourage of the AIG include: DCP A. Eljamal, DCP Abubakar B. Ardo, ACP Umar Ibrahim Wurno, CSP Halidu Kasimu, CSP Emmanuel P. Ganya and CSP Ujah I. Francis, among others.

It will be recalled that in 2018, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) donated 150 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force at an event in Abuja.

More recently, the company also contributed an additional 25 vehicles to the Force, making it one of the largest corporate donors to the Nigeria Police in the nation’s history.

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Insecurity: US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence recommendation calling for his sack

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Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has alleged that Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to deflect the narrative of the United World Congress of Diplomats, UN-WCD, report.

The lawmaker made the claim in a viral video released on her official Facebook account on Monday.

She said Matawalle’s alleged move was to cover up the UN-WCD report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, which indicted him.

Daniels insisted that no amount of pressure can silence her stand against the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

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“A US elected official was offered money by Nigeria’s minister of state defense, Bello Matawalle, to change the narrative of the UN-WCD Christian genocide in Nigeria report,” she said in the viral video.

Recall that Daniels, who doubled as the chairperson of UN-WCD, had called for President Bola Tinubu to remove Matawalle over alleged complicity in the killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and other parts of Nigeria.

Matawalle is yet to officially reply the US lawmaker.

Daniels alleged that following her recent press statement on what she described as targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, she came under pressure from individuals she linked to the minister, including what she characterised as attempts to discredit her report and “buy support” from US-based elected officials.

According to her, an unnamed American lawmaker allegedly received an offer of financial inducement to publicly counter her position and defend the Nigerian defence leadership.

She claimed to have received evidence of a communication, including a prepared statement and promotional material, purportedly linked to the minister.

She also claimed that the bribery attempt is meant to divide America elected officials not knowing that they are united.

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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