Author: Adeniyi Daniel

In a renewed push to address long-standing welfare challenges, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has placed pension and gratuity issues at the forefront of the Force’s agenda, assuring retirees of decisive action. The Inspector-General of Police gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation of retired police officers, where critical concerns surrounding pensions, salaries, and post-service welfare were extensively discussed. Speaking on the outcome of the engagement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said the meeting underscored the leadership’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of officers even after retirement. “The Inspector-General of Police recognises that…

Amid growing concerns over safety at examination centres, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the deployment of enhanced security nationwide to ensure a hitch-free conduct of the 2026 JAMB examinations. The examinations are scheduled to commence on April 16, 2026, across various centres nationwide. The Force said the move followed the circulation of what it described as unfounded rumours regarding the safety of some examination centres, particularly in parts of the North Central region. Speaking on the development, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, reassured candidates, parents, and the general public that the reported threats were baseless, emphasizing…

In a decisive move to curb crime and strengthen public safety, the Ogun State Police Command, in synergy with sister security agencies and local stakeholders, has arrested 146 suspects during a coordinated operation tagged “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe” in Sagamu. The large-scale operation, described as intelligence-driven and preventive in approach, was carried out in the early hours of April 13, 2026, targeting identified criminal flashpoints across Sagamu and its environs. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation followed a series of strategic engagements with traditional rulers, the Sagamu Local Government Council, and heads of security…

Fresh political alignments have emerged within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as governorship aspirant Iyabo Obasanjo announced the suspension of her 2027 ambition, throwing her weight behind Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who emerged as the party’s consensus candidate on Monday.‎‎Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, confirmed her decision in a statement issued on Monday, citing the outcome of a high-level APC caucus meeting in Abeokuta where Adeola was adopted as the preferred flagbearer.‎‎“I congratulate Senator Adeola and wish him every success,” she said.‎‎“I also thank the state and national leaders of our great party…

The political landscape in Ogun State has begun to crystallise ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the formal unveiling of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what insiders describe as the culmination of months of high-level consultations and strategic alignments.‎‎The announcement was made late Monday evening by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a strategic caucus meeting held in Abeokuta, where party leaders signalled a push for unity around a single candidate from Ogun West Senatorial District, a zone yet to produce a governor since the state’s creation.‎‎Abiodun said the decision followed…

The Edo State Police Command has dismissed five of its operatives and dismantled a criminal syndicate accused of harassing, abducting, and extorting unsuspecting members of the public in Benin City. The development was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who revealed that the network comprised 10 individuals, including serving and dismissed police personnel, Point of Sale (POS) operators, and commercial drivers. Those identified in connection with the syndicate include Goodluck Jaja ‘M’ (POS Operator), ASP Bonny Onajite, Inspector Ehubarieme Wisdom ‘M’, Inspector Arebame God’s Power ‘M’, Corporal Mordi Philip ‘M’, Destiny Emmanuel…

A fresh wave of diplomatic and religious tension has erupted following remarks by Donald Trump criticising Pope Leo XIV, drawing sharp condemnation from Iran and triggering wider global reactions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday denounced Trump’s comments as offensive to the Catholic leader and disrespectful to Christian values, framing the issue as one of global religious sensitivity. Trump, speaking on Sunday, had said he is “not a big fan” of the 70-year-old American pontiff, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” The remarks followed criticism by the Pope over ongoing geopolitical conflicts involving the…

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott in protest against what they describe as an inefficient and poorly executed campus transportation system tied to recently introduced vehicles. The boycott, scheduled from Tuesday, April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, was announced by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) following a congress held on April 9 and subsequent leadership consultations. In a statement jointly signed by the SUG President, Adelani David, and Secretary-General, Habeeb Oke, the union said the decision was driven by growing frustration over persistent mobility challenges disrupting academic and daily activities. “The union shall…

Pope Leo on Monday visited the Great Mosque of Algiers, often referred to as the “Mosque of Algeria”, as part of his 11-day tour of Africa. According to EWTN Vatican, upon entering the mosque, which is home to the world’s highest minaret, the Pope removed his shoes as a gesture of respect. At the mosque, Pope Leo reportedly highlighted the site’s spiritual significance and paused in silent meditation. “Welcomed by the Rector of the Mosque, Mohamed Mamoun al Qasim, who offered words of fraternity, the Pope said. ‘I thank you for these reflections and for these important words during this…

Residents across Southern Nigeria, including Lagos and other coastal states, have been placed on alert as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts widespread thunderstorms, moderate to heavy rainfall, and strong winds expected to intensify as Monday progresses. ‎In its weather outlook released on Sunday, NiMet said the day will begin under cloudy skies across much of the southern region, with early signs of isolated thunderstorms likely in parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom. “Cloudy skies with chances of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the southern states in the morning…