The Federal Government has appointed the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to lead its delegation to the maiden Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC) holding in Toronto, Canada.

The three-day conference, themed “Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad,” is scheduled to commence on Wednesday and is expected to bring together Nigerians in the diaspora, investors, business leaders, policymakers, and government officials to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and its citizens living abroad.

According to a statement by the Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the decision to send a high-level delegation reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to deepening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Canada.

Ministers, Governors Join Delegation

The delegation includes several senior government officials, among them:

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Also expected to participate are the governors of:

Anambra State – Charles Soludo

Borno State – Babagana Zulum

Kaduna State – Uba Sani

Plateau State – Caleb Mutfwang

Zamfara State – Dauda Lawal

Organisers say the conference is designed to encourage greater diaspora participation in Nigeria’s economic development by promoting investment opportunities across key sectors and fostering stronger partnerships between the government, private sector, and Nigerians living abroad.

The event is also expected to provide a platform for discussions on policies that can improve investment flows, strengthen business collaboration, and leverage the expertise of Nigerians in the diaspora for national development.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the killing of two police officers during a violent attack on a stop-and-search team in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

The officers were attacked on June 29, 2026, when armed assailants reportedly launched a commando-style assault, opened fire on the patrol team and fled with the officers’ AK-47 rifles.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, one of the officers suffered severe gunshot injuries that led to the amputation of one of his legs before he later died in hospital. The attack claimed the lives of two officers.

In a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Agabe said the arrests followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, ordering an intensive investigation and the deployment of operational and intelligence assets to apprehend those responsible.

She said operatives of the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) tracked the suspects to their hideout through credible intelligence and sustained tactical operations.

The arrested suspects were identified as:

Maduabuchi Emeka, alias “Doctor”, 34, from Egbata Community, Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.

Chinedu Owhor, 42, a native of Akabuka in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, resident in Aluu.

Kamachi Joe, 28, also from Egbata Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.

Police said operatives recovered three AK-47 rifles and one Scorpion rifle during the operation.

According to the command, one of the suspects has also linked members of the gang to other murder cases currently under investigation.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to arrest a fourth suspect, who remains at large.

Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju commended the officers involved in the operation, describing the arrests as evidence of the Command’s determination to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice.

He reaffirmed the Rivers State Police Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and warned that the state would not serve as a safe haven for criminals.

Adepoju also appealed to residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible and timely information to assist ongoing crime-fighting efforts.

The latest breakthrough comes amid continued efforts by security agencies to tackle violent crime and improve public safety across Rivers State.

At least four people have been killed and several others injured after suspected armed herdsmen launched a midnight attack on Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

The attack occurred on Monday night in the community, which is the hometown of former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.

According to residents, the assailants stormed the village at about midnight while many people were asleep, catching the community off guard.

Witnesses said the attackers moved from house to house, forcing open doors before attacking residents inside their homes.

A community source said the attack was unprovoked.

“They came and attacked the community without any provocation, killing people in their sleep. They forced open the doors of their victims and murdered them inside their houses,” the source said.

The source disclosed that three people were initially confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during the assault.

The injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Gbajimba, for treatment. However, one of the injured later succumbed to injuries, raising the death toll to four.

The latest attack triggered panic in the community, forcing many residents to flee their homes for safety amid fears of further violence.

As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command had not issued an official statement confirming the incident or providing details of any arrests. Similarly, state authorities had yet to comment publicly on the attack.

Guma Local Government Area has witnessed repeated attacks in recent years, with several communities affected by violent clashes and armed assaults that have resulted in loss of lives, displacement of residents, and destruction of property.

The latest incident is expected to renew calls for stronger security measures to protect vulnerable rural communities and curb the persistent violence affecting parts of Benue State.