Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned that it will initiate contempt proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, over plans to resume enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, the NBA described the planned resumption as a defiance of a subsisting court order, warning that it would pursue committal proceedings if the police authorities failed to abandon the move. The association was reacting to a press release dated December 15, 2025, signed by…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to bridge the state’s growing housing deficit, saying affordable and sustainable housing cannot be delivered by government alone. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Tuesday at the Sixth Lagos Real Estate Marketplace Conference held on Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Agency (LASRERA), was themed “Shaping the Future of Lagos Megacity: Infrastructure Investment, Innovation and Affordable Housing.” The governor said his administration remains committed to building an inclusive and sustainable housing sector but noted that achieving…

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has announced the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts following a coordinated joint security operation carried out across parts of the state. Ododo disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists in Lokoja, saying the operation was the result of more than a week of sustained, intelligence-driven surveillance by security agencies working closely with the state government. According to the governor, the renewed crackdown on criminal elements was further intensified after his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, who urged him to prioritise security outcomes over public commendation. “When I…

Five people have been injured in a crash involving a Mazda commercial bus at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on Monday, after the driver, allegedly speeding, experienced a sudden mechanical brake failure, leading to a collision with the toll gate infrastructure. The incident was confirmed in a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The statement read, “Findings indicate that the driver of the commercial bus operating at an excessive and unsafe speed experienced a sudden mechanical brake failure. This catastrophic malfunction caused the vehicle to…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that it will resume the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing heightened security concerns and the increasing use of vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass in the commission of crimes. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to the Police, the decision followed a careful review of emerging security challenges and was taken pending the final determination of the matter currently before the court. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes…

Following weeks of intelligence-led operations, the Rivers State Police Command has arrested five more suspects in connection with the robbery incidents at the Dr. Obi Wali International Cultural Centre and Tottinno Filling Station in Port Harcourt. The suspects were arrested separately at different locations, including the Diobu and Ikoku areas of the metropolis, on November 25, 26 and 28, 2025. The latest development brings the total number of suspects in police custody to nine. Those arrested include Victor Ukabi (41) from Nkpa in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State; Basil Nwagazie (65) from Eziebodo in Owerri West LGA of…

The Enugu State Police Command has sustained its offensive against criminal activities during the yuletide season with the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery of an imitation firearm and ammunition in Enugu metropolis. The suspect, Oshim Lambert Chimuanya (28), was arrested at about 11:30 p.m. on December 13, 2025, while attempting to rob members of the public around Agric Bank Bus Stop, Independence Layout, Enugu. His arrest followed a swift response to a distress call by operatives attached to the Independence Layout Police Division. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel…

The Head of Service of Lagos State, Mr. Olabode Agoro, has approved the elevation and re-designation of Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu from Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, to Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board. The re-designation confers a higher-ranking and more appropriate title on Orunsolu, reflecting the statutory authority, leadership responsibilities and strategic importance of the office in the administration of public examinations and assessments across the state. According to a statement from government, the development underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to strengthening institutional structures and promoting best practices within the education sector, particularly in the management and conduct…

The Delta State Police Command has announced major operational successes in 2025, including the recovery of 144 firearms, 6,930 rounds of ammunition, and the arrest of 627 suspects across the state, as part of its ongoing fight against crime. Speaking during a press briefing in Asaba on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda said the achievements were the result of proactive, intelligence-driven and community-centred policing strategies adopted by the Command in collaboration with sister security agencies and community stakeholders. Among the major breakthroughs highlighted was the arrest of two prime suspects in the murder of Justice Ifeoma Okogwu…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially begun preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their first training session at the main bowl of the Cairo International Stadium on Monday. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the session kicked off at 8pm local time, with 11 players already present at the team’s base, the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo. An additional 12 players are expected to join the camp before tonight’s training session. The national team officially opened camp on Sunday, with early arrivals including Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro. Other players…