Author: Adeniyi Daniel

In a decisive move to reshape policing strategies and deepen reform within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday,, held a strategic conference with senior officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police upwards. The meeting, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, focused on strengthening proactive policing approaches, adapting to evolving security threats, and prioritizing officers welfare. Addressing the officers, Egbetokun emphasized that modern policing must be driven by intelligence, technology, and accountability. He urged all Commands and Formations to intensify efforts in public safety operations, share success stories, and remain ahead of emerging…

A total of 260 beneficiaries across Lagos State have received financial grants and farming inputs under the 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support Programme (RHI-ASP), launched by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. The programme, an initiative of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), aims to empower citizens through agriculture and reinforce the nation’s drive for food security. At the official launch held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Dr. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that 200 beneficiaries under the Women and Youth Agricultural Support components were each awarded ₦200,000, alongside essential starter packs to enhance their farming…

The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Medical Guild to reconsider its planned three-day warning strike over alleged salary deductions, assuring that all grievances raised by the doctors are being addressed with “utmost sincerity and urgency.” In a statement today, the Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Ministry of Health, Tubosun Ogunbanwo said, “We acknowledge the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild, and we want to reassure both the Guild and the general public that negotiations are ongoing. “All issues presented are currently under review in line with existing policies and fiscal regulations.” He disclosed that a Conciliation…

The Lagos State Government has announced that a total of 210,465 pupils from public and approved private primary schools participated in the 2025 Universal Basic Education (UBE) Placement Test conducted across 592 centres statewide. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, described the exercise as a major step in ensuring equitable access to junior secondary education. Speaking during a monitoring visit to some examination centres, including Local Authority Primary Schools in Amukoko, Ajegunle/Ojo Road, and Alaba, Alli-Balogun expressed satisfaction with the smooth distribution of test materials and orderly conduct of the examination. He emphasized that the…

The Mandate Forum, a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has accused the party leadership of marginalising its members in the allocation of ward executive positions and local government political offices. The group, which threatened to boycott the 2027 elections, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in what it described as a deliberate exclusion. According to the group, the Justice Forum, led by Hon. James Faleke, alongside the APC state chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, allegedly sidelined Mandate Forum members during the distribution of local government party offices. Members of the group, who arrived in buses…

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified its crackdown on armed criminal groups, neutralizing three bandits and recovering ten AK-47 rifles during a series of intelligence-led operations across Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Nasarawa, and Niger States. Confirming the development, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the operations were carried out in July 2025 by operatives from the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT). “The criminals, upon sighting our operatives, opened fire in an attempt to evade arrest. They were subdued after a fierce gun duel, leaving three dead while others escaped with gunshot injuries,” Adejobi stated. He explained that…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a series of coordinated operations across several states, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illicit drugs, including cannabis, opioids, and methamphetamine. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed that operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, arrested a Chinese national, Liang Tak You, who allegedly attempted to smuggle 26.1kg of Canadian Loud concealed in two suitcases. The suspect reportedly arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, via Dubai, and was placed under surveillance based on actionable intelligence before being intercepted as he exited the airport. In Cross River…

The Lagos State Government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that 18 motorists arrested for driving against traffic undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation. The move is part of a broader strategy to restore order, enhance road safety, and instill discipline among motorists in the state. According to LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the psychiatric assessments are designed to evaluate the cognitive and behavioral disposition of the offenders. “The enforcement of psychiatric assessments is not intended to stigmatize or punish,” Bakare-Oki said. “Rather, it is a necessary intervention aimed at protecting the motoring public from individuals…

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced that it will commence strict enforcement against indiscriminate parking on Lagos roads starting Monday, July 28, 2025, as part of efforts to decongest traffic, improve safety, and promote an organized urban environment. Speaking during the July edition of the monthly fitness walk organized by the Office of the Head of Service, Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, revealed that the enforcement exercise would begin within the State Secretariat in Alausa and the Old Secretariat in Ikeja before expanding to other areas. He stressed that achieving a disciplined parking culture is…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), marking a renewed commitment to grassroots development and effective service delivery. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, commenced with the administration of oaths to the vice-chairmen, followed by their respective chairmen. The event was attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), cabinet members, traditional rulers, community leaders, captains of industry, youth representatives, trade union leaders, and market associations, alongside families and supporters of the…