Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Ogun State Government has urged residents in flood-prone communities to act before the waters rise, issuing a fresh flood alert and advising vulnerable households to relocate to safer locations ahead of expected intense rainfall in September. The warning followed a forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) identifying Ogun among states expected to experience heavy rainfall during the year. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, the state government said the first phase of the rainy season, which ran from mid-March to July, witnessed intense rainfall and isolated flash floods in some parts of…

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has described his predecessor, the late IGP Solomon Arase, as a leader whose contributions to policing extended beyond his years in service, saying his legacy of service, integrity, intellect, humanity and sacrifice would continue to endure. Disu stated this on Monday at a public lecture organised to mark the one-year remembrance of Arase, who died on August 31, 2025. The lecture was themed, “Policing, Good Governance, and National Development: The Strategic Role of Police Veterans in Building a Secure Nigeria.” In his tribute, Disu said Arase understood that policing was fundamentally about protecting people’s lives,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered ₦1.233 trillion in monetary assets between October 2023 and July 2026 under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday, August 31, 2026, while presenting an account of his stewardship, saying the Commission also recovered $684.48 million, €9.34 million and £373,905.78 during the period. According to him, about ₦397.26 billion, representing 33 per cent of the naira recovery, was recovered directly for the Federal Government, while ₦836.34 billion, or 67 per cent, was recovered on behalf of ministries, departments and agencies, state revenue services, companies, individuals and…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up measures to end the cycle of dumping, evacuation and redumping at recurrent waste blackspots across Lagos through improved collection services, targeted enforcement, infrastructure upgrades and community engagement. The Authority said the approach was designed to address not only accumulated waste at blackspots but also the operational and behavioural factors responsible for their recurrence. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, PhD, the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said repeated evacuation alone could not provide a sustainable solution to the problem of recurring…

The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has clarified that only six of the 11 persons rescued after last Friday’s abduction along the Aloma–Egane Expressway were National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, while the other five were travellers caught up in the attack. Kankarofi gave the clarification on Monday in Lokoja while providing an update on the abduction of 15 NYSC members and other travellers along the highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner explained that the 11 persons earlier reported as rescued should not be regarded as members of the group of abducted…

The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has called on cinema operators and other entertainment stakeholders to strengthen security and emergency-response measures following a fatal attack at a cinema facility in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday night. The incident, which occurred at the car park of Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX, reportedly involved a man armed with a machete and a knife who attacked people, resulting in the death of two persons and injuries to others. In a statement, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the LSFVCB, Mrs Adebukola Agbaminoja, expressed deep concern over the security breach and commiserated with the families, friends…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate allegedly operating across Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory, recovering two vehicles linked to the criminal network. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) during coordinated operations conducted between August 14 and 19, 2026. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the arrests were made during operations conducted across parts of Kaduna State and Abuja. The suspects were identified as Ahmed Saidu, also known as Diamond; Alex Gabriel, also…

Four suspected members of a syndicate allegedly specialising in the hijacking and diversion of trucks along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other routes in Oyo and neighbouring states are presently in the custody of Oyo State Police Command. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence and information from members of the public about the activities of the syndicate, which allegedly diverted stolen trucks to criminal receivers in Kwara State. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday. Ayanlade said the Command received information that members of the syndicate were…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on politicians in the state to put aside their political differences and work together in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke made the call on Sunday while receiving the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, who paid him a visit. The governor also reaffirmed his commitment to delivering Osun votes to Tinubu, saying his promise was based on personal conviction and a commitment to keeping his word. Describing Tinubu as his “dear father,” Adeleke said he was serious about his pledge to…

The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after suspected bandits attacked Garun Mallam town in Garun Mallam Local Government Area and abducted the traditional title holder. The incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, when suspected bandits reportedly stormed the town and fired shots into the air. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the attack was reported to the police through a distress call. Kiyawa said the attackers abducted Nadabo during the incident and shot three other…