Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 268 senior police officers across multiple cadres, marking a significant step toward enhancing professional standards and accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. The promotion exercise, which included compulsory examinations and interviews, was conducted in line with global best practices. According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, 12 Commissioners of Police were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), while 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to full Commissioners of Police. The PSC also approved the promotion of 27 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy…

As part of its broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion and promote a structured parking culture, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has concluded plans to begin strict enforcement of parking regulations across event centres, hotels, and nightclubs operating without valid parking permits in the State. The General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, gave the hint today, emphasizing that all hospitality businesses are legally required to obtain valid parking permits in accordance with the Lagos State Parking Authority Law. She described parking compliance as a non-negotiable component of urban traffic and safety management. “Proper parking regulation is crucial to…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to constructing and upgrading resilient drainage infrastructure to mitigate the menace of flash flooding across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave this assurance on Sunday during an extensive on-site inspection of ongoing flood control and urban regeneration projects in Lagos Island, Ikoyi, and Parkview Estate. Speaking to journalists after the tour, Wahab stated that the regeneration project currently underway on Lagos Island, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and LASURA, is making…

The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has issued a stern warning to the general public over the activities of fraudsters attempting to extort money from unsuspecting individuals under the pretense of offering employment into the State’s teaching sector. In a statement released on Monday, the Permanent Secretary of TESCOM, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, cautioned members of the public against falling for scams promising teaching job placements or shortlisting opportunities in exchange for money. “The recruitment process into the Lagos State Public Service is entirely merit-based and free of any monetary involvement,” she said. She clarified that while the online application…

In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious 60-year-old drug baron, Okpara Paul Chigozie, who has been on the run since 2019. He was apprehended In Lagos at his hideout in Isheri after his courier was caught transporting cocaine and methamphetamine along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. A follow-up raid on his residence uncovered even more drugs, effectively shutting down one of the most elusive drug networks in the country. The NDLEA’s momentum didn’t stop there. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the agency intercepted 7,790 pills of Tramadol and Rohypnol from an Italy-bound…

The Lagos State Government has launched a strict enforcement operation to impound articulated vehicles violating the long-standing restriction on the Third Mainland Bridge. Over 10 heavy-duty trucks have already been seized in the initial sweep conducted by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), as part of efforts to protect public safety and preserve critical infrastructure. Speaking on the development, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, said articulated vehicles above 9 tonnes are prohibited from using the bridge due to its structural sensitivity. “This restriction is clearly established in law, and enforcement has now fully commenced.…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to retired police officers planning a nationwide protest to reconsider their approach, describing the move as “ill-timed and diversionary.” The Commission assures that the concerns over pension disparities are already receiving attention from relevant government agencies. Police Service Commission’s Head of Public Relations Department, Ikechukwu Ani, emphasized that the Commission remains firmly committed to improved welfare for both serving and retired officers. “The Commission will never deviate from its determined efforts to ensure better welfare for all officers,” Ani said, urging retirees to return to the path of dialogue rather than confrontation. Police…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has addressed the ongoing agitation by some retired officers over pension entitlements, clarifying its position while assuring that the rights of the retirees to peaceful protest will be fully protected. The Force also condemned the politicization of the matter, describing it as an attempt by some actors to exploit the legitimate concerns of ex-officers for divisive purposes. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the protest scheduled for Monday, 21st July 2025, particularly within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other notified states, will be handled with the utmost respect and professionalism. “The…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has suffered a major setback as two serving senators — Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi (Osun Central) — have formally resigned from the party, citing deepening internal crises and unresolved legal disputes at the national level. Senator Francis Fadahunsi, a two-term lawmaker and strong ally of Governor Ademola Adeleke, announced his resignation in a letter dated July 12, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Obokun Local Government Area. He attributed his decision to “irreparable and irreconcilable differences” within the party as well as protracted legal battles…

The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents, particularly prospective home buyers, to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudulent estate agents marketing non-existent housing units on social media platforms. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, in response to a recent video circulating online, falsely advertising flats at the newly commissioned Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate as available for sale or rent. He clarified that the estate has already been fully allocated, and any claims to the contrary are deceptive.“The advertised estate has been fully allocated, and its purported availability for sale or rent as…