Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to national security, following his participation in the commissioning of key security projects in Ogun State. The Force said the IGP’s presence at the event underscores the strategic importance of security to national development and reflects ongoing collaboration between the Police and state authorities to safeguard lives and property. ‎Speaking on the development, the Force noted that security remained a central focus of the commissioning, with the rollout of operational assets designed to strengthen policing capacity across the state. ‎“The attendance of the Inspector-General at this…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has denied condoning extortion, announcing an immediate probe into claims circulating online that its personnel collected ₦100,000 from commercial bus operators on Coastal Road.‎‎The allegation, which surfaced in a social media post by a platform identified as “Objectv Media,” accused some officers of arresting commercial drivers and demanding payment before releasing their vehicles.‎‎Reacting, the agency described the claim as serious and deserving of thorough scrutiny, stressing that its operations are guided by strict ethical standards and zero tolerance for misconduct.‎‎Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment of LASTMA, said the authority has already commenced…

The Labour Party Nigeria has scheduled its presidential primary for April 28 as part of a broader timetable for elective congresses and its national convention ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle. The new dates were formally communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission in a letter signed by the party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, and released to journalists in Abuja. ‎According to Usman, ward congresses will hold on April 23, followed by local government congresses on April 24 and state congresses on April 25, culminating in the national convention and presidential primary on April 28 at the International Conference…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged public vigilance and cooperation with security agencies while announcing extensive deployments to safeguard lives and property during Easter celebrations. ‎The directive, which covers all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, mandates Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders to implement robust security arrangements aimed at ensuring a peaceful festive period. ‎Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, said the operational measures include the strategic deployment of tactical teams, intelligence operatives, and the mobilisation of the Special Intervention Squad alongside conventional police personnel. ‎“The Inspector-General of Police has ordered comprehensive…

The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across the state ahead of Easter, with Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai ordering a massive deployment of personnel to ensure a safe and hitch-free celebration.‎‎The Command said the proactive security measures are designed to guarantee peace and public safety before, during and after the festive period.‎‎Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed in a statement on Friday that officers and operational assets have been strategically deployed to worship centres, recreational facilities, major highways, transportation hubs and other critical infrastructure across the state.‎‎“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai,…

A three-day-old baby abducted from a residence in Mararaba has been safely recovered by police, with two suspects now in custody.‎‎The Nasarawa State Police Command said the infant was rescued following a swift and coordinated operation by its operatives, acting on credible intelligence.‎‎Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on Friday, said the case was reported on March 29, 2026, by the mother of the child, Aisha Bada, a 19-year-old resident of Unguwan Bako, Orange Market, Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area.‎‎According to him, the mother reported that two unidentified men broke into her residence in an…

‎‎In line with its public safety strategy, the Lagos State Government has trained students in Agege on emergency communication protocols, emphasising the life-saving importance of timely and accurate distress calls. ‎‎The training, organised by the Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC), saw over 1,000 students of State Junior High School, Oyewole, Agege, sensitised on the proper use of the State’s toll-free emergency lines, 767 and 112. ‎‎Speaking during the session, the General Manager of LSCCC, Mr. Femi Giwa, represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resource, Mrs. Adeyinka Adeeso, described the initiative as a critical step toward building…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has moved to reassure Plateau residents after the Angwan Rukuba killings, condemning the attack and vowing a decisive crackdown on those responsible. Disu gave the assurance on Thursday during a visit to Plateau State, where he met with Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Jos, following the deadly Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. Describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable, the police chief stressed that the Nigeria Police Force would leave no stone unturned in tracking down the perpetrators and restoring calm in the affected communities.…

The Lagos State Taskforce has launched a sweeping clampdown on street urchins known as “Omotaku,” arresting suspects in Lekki as part of a broader zero-tolerance drive against criminality. The operation, carried out at Marwa Bus Stop, followed reports of persistent harassment, theft, and extortion targeting motorists and residents along the Lekki corridor. According to the agency, the suspects were apprehended while attempting to extort a truck driver whose vehicle had broken down at the location. “At the point of arrest, the suspects confronted a truck driver and threatened to remove parts of his vehicle, including the battery and side mirrors,…

The Ekiti APC campaign council has set its sights beyond the June 20 governorship election, unveiling an ambitious strategy targeting at least 500,000 votes and laying the groundwork for 2027 victories. The blueprint was unveiled by the Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Campaign Council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, after a high-level meeting of the council in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday. Bamidele said the campaign would not only focus on securing victory for Governor Biodun Oyebanji at the polls but would also serve as a strategic platform to position the All Progressives Congress (APC) for subsequent elections…