Author: Adeniyi Daniel

A potential late-night disaster was averted along the Secretariat inward Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following the intervention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, involved a Mack truck conveying an empty 20-foot container that suddenly caught fire while in motion, posing a threat to motorists and infrastructure in the busy Lagos – Ibadan Expressway ‎According to Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, the agency’s personnel responded promptly to the emergency, prioritising the safety of lives. ‎He said, “Upon…

Adron Homes and Properties Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and fostering community development through its sponsorship of the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, one of the most revered cultural celebrations of the Egba people. Held under the distinguished leadership of Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the festival remains a symbolic institution that celebrates the unity, resilience, and historical legacy of Egbaland. It pays tribute to the legendary warrior Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, whose courage and leadership united the Egba people and secured their freedom. Through this strategic sponsorship, Adron Homes and Properties Limited continues to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has summoned the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police Adetayo Akerele, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja over a series of allegations bordering on corruption and impunity.‎‎The development follows growing public concern and scrutiny over the conduct of officers attached to the agency, with civil society groups and residents raising complaints about alleged misconduct.‎‎The latest controversy stems from a viral video reportedly published by Objectv, which showed officers allegedly staging a traffic offence by positioning a vehicle against one-way traffic and recording it for enforcement purposes.‎‎The footage has triggered widespread…

Adron Homes has extended warm felicitations to its Muslim customers and Nigerians at large on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the celebration, the company described Eid al-Fitr as a significant period of gratitude, reflection, and spiritual renewal, following a month devoted to fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and self-discipline. Adron Group commended the Muslim faithful for their devotion, resilience, and commitment to the values of faith, compassion, and service to humanity, noting that these virtues are essential for fostering unity, peace, and sustainable national…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians of strengthened nationwide security as he hosted a historic interfaith Iftar and Lent dinner for police personnel at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.‎‎‎ The event, described as the first of its kind at the Force Headquarters, brought together officers of different faiths in a symbolic demonstration of unity, tolerance, and shared institutional values.‎‎‎ According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the initiative was aimed at fostering cohesion and reinforcing professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.‎‎‎ “The Inspector-General of Police noted that the gathering underscores…

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and two other individuals in separate operations that led to the recovery of a locally fabricated pistol, and the seizure of live ammunition in separate operations. The arrests, which followed surveillance and stop-and-search operations, were carried out by operatives of the Command in different locations on March 15, 2026. According to the command Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the first operation occurred at about 9:00 a.m. along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, where operatives from the Department of Operations intercepted a tricycle without registration. “Upon a thorough search of the…

Seeking to boost morale among rank-and-file officers, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to prioritise welfare support for junior personnel as part of a broader reform agenda. Disu made the call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, and members of the Fund’s Board of Directors to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both institutions held strategic talks aimed at strengthening collaboration in key areas of police development. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the meeting provided a…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged sweeping reforms in police welfare administration after disbursing ₦2.4 billion to families of fallen officers, with a focus on transparency and faster claims processing. The cheques were presented to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police personnel under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, in a statement on Wednesday, said the total sum of ₦2,435,421,584.11 covers multiple policy years, including outstanding insurance claims. “The cheques, amounting to a total sum of ₦2,435,421,584.11, were…

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has fixed May 23, 2027, for its presidential primary, as part of a comprehensive timetable approved for the party’s primary elections ahead of the general polls. The Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Mr. Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, following a statutory NEC meeting observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Asogwa said, “The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has approved May 23 for the conduct of its presidential primary as part of the timetable for the 2027…

Nearly three months after the alleged killing of Shedrack Ogadinma Chukwem, the Rivers State Police Command has made a breakthrough, arresting a suspect and recovering the victim’s remains from a shallow grave. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, identifying the deceased as Chukwem, 42, an indigene of Umuemeshie Community, Chokota, in Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area of the state. According to her, “Following sustained and unrelenting investigative efforts by operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit, Emuohia Annex, one Robinson Uche (Male, 29 years), a native of Umuechem in…