Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring public trust and deepen professionalism in policing nationwide.‎‎The police chief made the pledge on Saturday during a state banquet held in his honour at the Lagos State House, Marina, following his appointment as the 23rd indigenous and 33rd‎ Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria.‎‎The event, hosted by the Lagos State Government and led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, brought together top government officials, security stakeholders and members of the public to celebrate the new police boss.‎‎Speaking at the event, Disu described the honour as a homecoming and expressed appreciation to…

The Lagos State Government has commended residents for the widespread participation recorded during the return of the monthly environmental sanitation day.‎‎The exercise, held across the state on Saturday, saw residents from Ikorodu to Badagry, and from Lagos Island to Lagos Mainland, turn out in large numbers to clean their surroundings in a renewed commitment to environmental hygiene.‎‎In a statement personally signed on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, conveyed the appreciation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to residents for embracing the initiative.‎‎“The Governor wishes to put on record the enthusiasm of Lagosians who woke up early to obey…

The All Progressives Congress has condemned remarks by Seyi Makinde, describing them as inciting and a threat to national security.‎‎In a statement issued on Sunday, the party said the comments allegedly made by the Oyo State governor at a politicoal gathering in Ibadan were “reckless” and capable of undermining peace and democratic stability in the country.‎‎The statement, signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the party, expressed concern over what it described as the invocation of violent historical references.‎‎“It is particularly disturbing for a sitting Governor, who bears constitutional responsibility as the Chief Security Officer of his state to…

Lagos has moved to strengthen power supply to essential services with the signing of three revised power purchase agreements focused on efficiency and accountability.‎‎Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his social media page on Sunday after witnessing the signing ceremony at Lagos House, Marina.‎‎According to the governor, the agreements are designed to build on existing capacity while addressingm longstanding inefficiencies in electricity supply to critical public.e.‎‎“Today at Lagos House, Marina, I witnessed the signing of three power purchase agreements designed to build on existing capacity and address what has not been working,” he stated.‎‎He explained that the agreements involve key…

The need to deepen trust between Nigeria Police Force and the public took centre stage as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Túnjí Disu, visited Lagos on Saturday on a working engagement that included a stop at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja.‎‎Disu visited the centre after inspecting the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) headquarters nearby, where he once served as Commander.‎‎Speaking with members of the Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents, LAGOCO, the IGP expressed delight at returning to a familiar environment, recalling the strong professional relationship he maintained with journalists during his time at the RRS.‎‎He noted that the…

The Nigerian Army has recorded a dual breakthrough in Imo State, dismantling an IPOB/ESN camp and recovering suspected remains of abducted personnel during a high-risk clearance operation. The operation, conducted by troops of 82 Division in collaboration with other security agencies, took place on April 24, 2026, along the Ubaha Orsu axis of Orsu Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence on the location of a notorious hideout linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The mission, according to military sources, formed part of ongoing clearance operations aimed at dismantling…

The Nigeria Police Force has cracked down on a deadly “one chance” robbery ring with the arrest of two suspects linked to a string of violent attacks, including cases where victims were reportedly killed. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued on Friday, the breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), who apprehended the suspects: David Francis (22) and Emmanuel Ibenni, also known as “Markfish” (36), on March 8, 2026, at Sambec Hotel in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, following actionable intelligence. Police investigations revealed that the suspects…

With compliance levels exceeding 98 percent, Lagos State authorities on Saturday commended residents for their active participation in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, signaling a strong return of the culture of communal cleanliness. The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who monitored the exercise across parts of Ikoyi and Obalende, described the turnout and level of participation as encouraging, noting that the initiative would gain stronger acceptance over time. “It is a gradual process, but what we have seen today is very commendable. Residents came out, they participated, and there was visible compliance. People are becoming more aware…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a dismissed soldier who allegedly led an armed robbery syndicate while impersonating a serving military officer, alongside two accomplices, and recovered ten stolen vehicles in Kaduna State. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), led to the arrest of the suspects: Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20), on March 16, 2026, following coordinated intelligence-driven efforts. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, preliminary investigations revealed that the principal suspect, Abubakar Musa, is a dismissed Corporal of…

Ahead of the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to implement a controlled enforcement across the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at his office. He explained that while there will be a temporary restriction of movement for persons and vehicles, individuals on essential duties, including health workers, journalists, and students sitting for examinations, will be allowed to move freely. Wahab stated that the restriction will be in effect between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The commissioner…