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President Tinubu renews Ahmed Audi’s Tenure As NSCDC Commandant-General
President Tinubu renews Ahmed Audi’s Tenure As NSCDC Commandant-General
President Tinubu renews Ahmed Audi’s tenure as NSCDC commandant-general. Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Ahmed Audi as the commandant-general of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term.
The reappointment, which took effect from Friday, was announced on Saturday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy.
Audi was first appointed to head the NSCDC in 2021 by former president Muhammadu Buhari.
His initial five-year tenure ended last Friday while he participated in activities marking the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC national headquarters in Abuja.
According to the presidency, Audi will resume duties on Monday with a renewed mandate.
Tinubu charged the NSCDC boss to reposition the corps to play a more significant role in Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly as the police refocus on their core responsibility of protecting citizens from banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.
Born on September 30, 1967, in Laminga town, Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa state, Audi began his educational journey at Teachers’ College, Jengre, Plateau state, where he obtained a teachers’ grade II certificate in 1987.
President Tinubu renews Ahmed Audi’s Tenure
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He later earned a Nigeria certificate in education from the College of Education, Akwanga, in 1992, before proceeding to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education in 1995.
Audi obtained a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Calabar in 2001.
He subsequently earned a PhD in public administration from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in 2014, and a master’s in law enforcement and criminal justice from Ahmadu Bello University in 2019.
He joined the NSCDC in November 1996 as a volunteer and, after completing his basic officer training in 1997, was deployed as a divisional officer in Obi LGA of Nasarawa.
In 2007, he was promoted to the rank of commandant of the corps and posted to the office of the commandant-general at the national headquarters in Abuja, where he later rose to become the head of the paramilitary agency.
2026: JAMB Releases 632,788 UTME Results, Warns Against Score Manipulation
JAMB releases 632,788 UTME results. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the results of candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, are now available for viewing.
“The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing,” Mr Benjamin said.
According to the board, candidates can check their results by sending UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
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“At this stage, candidates may view their results only; printing is not yet available. Candidates are strongly cautioned against manipulating the SMS received from the official platform (55019/66019) to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to mislead others, including parents. Such actions constitute a serious criminal offence,” the statement added.
Mr Benjamin further added the board treats misconduct with the utmost gravity, explaining that two candidates and a parent are under custody of the board for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means.
“Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law.The examination is ongoing, and results will continue to be released as they become available,” he concluded.
Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrests Five Suspects In Delta
Police rescue kidnap victims. The police command in Delta has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the rescue of abducted victims following the bust of a criminal hideout along Warri–Sapele Road in Adeje Community.
This was disclosed on Friday by the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, who added that fabricated Beretta pistols, three rounds of live ammunition, and locally made guns were recovered during the raid.
“The Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a kidnapping incident that occurred on 1 February 2026 at about 2000hrs, along the Warri–Sapele Road by Adeje Community, culminating in the rescue of victims, arrest of key members of a notorious syndicate, and recovery of firearms.
“The incident was reported on 4 February 2026 at about 1700hrs, following the abduction of a group of travellers who were ambushed by armed hoodlums,” Mr Edafe said, adding that the criminals armed with guns and other weapons forcefully took the victims into the bush.
“Two of the victims managed to escape and promptly raised an alarm, triggering a coordinated response involving the Police, the Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes. Sustained pressure from the joint security team forced the kidnappers to abandon the remaining victims, who were subsequently rescued unhurt.
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“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, operatives of Orerokpe Division arrested one Dafiaga Timothy (male) on the same day, 4 February 2026, while attempting to withdraw money using one of the victim’s ATM cards at a POS point in Adeje Community,” he added.
However, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Orerokpe Division, was directed to transfer the case to the CP-Special Assignment Team for further investigation.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Airspace: NAF, NAMA Build Next-Generation Air Traffic, Radar Expertise
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC), has reinforced its strategic role in enhancing Nigeria’s airspace safety and security with the graduation of the Maiden Air Traffic Control and Surveillance Radar Course (ACSR 1/2024) for 20 Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) ATCO cadets, alongside 29 Non-Commissioned Officers on Air Traffic Control Assistant/Base Operations Upgrading Course 9/2026.
The graduation ceremony, held on 17 April 2026 at the ATSTC Parade Ground, was attended by senior military officers and civil aviation stakeholders. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Training, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Yusuf Dari, emphasized the critical importance of sustained collaboration between the NAF and NAMA. Similarly, the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Ahmed Umar, represented by Alhaji Sa’id Musa, highlighted the value of the partnership in addressing capacity gaps in air traffic control within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The comprehensive training, which spanned 65 weeks for the ACSR course and 4 weeks for the upgrading course, covered key operational areas including aerodrome control, approach procedural control, and advanced surveillance radar systems.
These competencies are vital not only for ensuring safe and efficient civil aviation operations but also for strengthening national airspace management in support of ongoing counter-insurgency and internal security operations. Enhanced radar surveillance and air traffic control capabilities significantly improve situational awareness, coordination, and response effectiveness in complex operational environments. The Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command, Air Vice Marshal EP Efanga, further underscored the importance of sustained training excellence in building operational capacity for both military and civil aviation sectors.
In his remarks, the Commandant ATSTC, Air Vice Marshal NB Folaji, commended the graduates for their discipline and resilience, while reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to excellence in training.
The NAF’s continued accreditation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as an Approved Training Organization further underscores its dedication to delivering world-class, standardized aviation training. In line with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Service remains committed to building a highly skilled, technologically proficient force capable of meeting evolving airpower demands.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Airspace:
The vote of thanks was delivered by the Deputy Commandant, Group Captain US Maibuhu, marking yet another milestone in the NAF’s enduring contribution to national security, airspace governance, and sustainable development.
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