Disu Takes Over as Acting IGP After Egbetokun’s Resignation
Tunji Disu was officially sworn in as the acting Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday, following…
Disu Takes Over as Acting IGP After Egbetokun’s Resignation
Tunji Disu was officially sworn in as the acting Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday, following a decoration ceremony by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the day. The handover took place at the State House, Abuja, where Disu, a career police officer, received his new rank amidst a growing wave of changes within the Nigeria Police…
NAMA Confirms Major Communication Losses Following Fire at Lagos Airport
The fire that broke out on Monday at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has caused significant damage to critical air-to-ground communication equipment, according to Farouk Umar, Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The damage forced air traffic controllers to rely entirely on emergency backup systems to maintain flight…
Zamfara: IED Destroys Cement truck on Gusau-Funtua Highway
On Wednesday morning, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ripped through a cement truck on the Gusau-Funtua highway. The blast destroyed the vehicle’s cab but spared the driver’s life. This stretch of tarmac serves as a vital artery for northern commerce. Security forces now find themselves playing a deadly game of minesweeper across the state. The…
Nigeria Joins 106 Nations in UN Vote Backing Ukraine
Nigeria on Tuesday joined 106 countries to endorse Ukraine at the United Nations. The vote marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution backing “lasting peace in Ukraine.” A total of 107 nations voted in favour of the motion. Twelve countries opposed the resolution, while 51…
Dr. Peter Akpe Sworn in as Bayelsa State Deputy Governor
Dr. Peter Akpe was officially sworn in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, following his confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. His appointment will complete the remaining two years of the current administration. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Bayelsa State Executive Chamber in Yenagoa, where…
Police Deny Wrongdoing in N100 Million Mistaken Transfer to IGP’s Son
The Nigeria Police Force has addressed concerns surrounding the alleged payment of N100 million into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, the son of outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling it a banking error that has since been rectified. The clarification came after an online report surfaced, alleging that the N100 million…
DSS Arrests Sixth Suspect in 2022 Owo Church Attack
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the sixth suspect in connection with the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in 2022. The brutal assault, which occurred during a Pentecost Sunday service on June 5, left over 40 worshippers dead and many others injured. The DSS…
El-Rufai Absent in Court, Trial Adjourned to April 23
The much-anticipated arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was delayed on Wednesday due to his absence in court, with the trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdumalik, adjourning the case to April 23, 2026. The prosecution, represented by Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that although the matter had been scheduled for El-Rufai’s arraignment, the former…
Osimhen’s Return Boosts Galatasaray For Juventus Rematch
Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is gearing up to spearhead his team’s charge into the UEFA Champions League round of 16, as the Turkish side defends a commanding 5-2 lead against Juventus in the second leg of their knockout play-off set for Turin on Wednesday. The match represents a pivotal moment for both clubs in…
“Executive Orders Carry Force of Law, But Not Above National Assembly” — SAN
Legal experts and stakeholders are weighing in on President Bola Tinubu’s recent executive order that halts revenue deductions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other agencies, highlighting tensions between presidential authority and legislative supremacy under Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The directive, aimed at curbing what the administration views as excessive deductions from oil…