Ag. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police. He takes over from IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (rtd) who served as the 22nd indigenous inspector-general of police from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026. The acting inspector-general of police, born on 13th April, 1966, hails from Lagos Island…
Four witnesses gave their evidence virtually on Wednesday in the Federal High Court in Abuja, in the opening trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at Southwark Crown Court in the UK. The proceeding was taken virtually by Justice James Omotosho in accordance with Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Act, 2018, and other applicable…
The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. They were accused of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and unlawful control of a property in…
About eight deputy inspectors-general of police and senior assistant inspectors-general of police are set to retire after the appointment of Tunji Disu as the acting inspector-general of police. Special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga had announced in a statement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had accepted the resignation of former…
Ag. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police. He takes over from IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (rtd) who served as the 22nd indigenous inspector-general of police from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026. The acting inspector-general of police, born on 13th April, 1966, hails from Lagos Island…
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has directed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nationwide to intensify voter education and sensitisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with RECs and meeting with swearing-in of the new REC representing Abia, Dr Chukwu Chukwuemeka…
An Ikeja High Court has fixed April 16 to deliver ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor, Dr Chris Okafor, against a Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and two others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two other defendants in the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026 are a social media influencer, Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan…
Four witnesses gave their evidence virtually on Wednesday in the Federal High Court in Abuja, in the opening trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at Southwark Crown Court in the UK. The proceeding was taken virtually by Justice James Omotosho in accordance with Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Act, 2018, and other applicable…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, on Monday described the late Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum as an intelligent military expert who served Nigeria with distinction. Matawalle spoke during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased senior naval officer in Abuja. Rear Admiral Katagum, a former Director of Naval Intelligence…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn-in Dr Chukwu Joseph as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for second tenure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Joseph was sworn-in during the commission’s meeting with RECs on Wednesday in Abuja. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, congratulated Joseph as the newly appointed REC representing…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says no fewer than 121,596 applicants were screened out from the 161,873 application received in the ongoing recruitment process of Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Chairman, PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, Dr Taiwo Lakanu said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Lakanu said that…
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday arrived at the State House, Abuja, ahead of his swearing-in. Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 2:50 p.m. and is expected to meet President Bola Tinubu. His arrival marks a significant step in the leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force. Disu’s appointment…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sharply criticised a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down his tariff policy. In his State of the Union address, Trump called the 6-3 decision “unfortunate” and “disappointing.” The ruling invalidated tariffs imposed under an emergency law without congressional approval. Soon after the decision, Trump announced new…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday completed the final phase of its automation process with the digitisation of question authoring for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at the University of Ibadan during a training programme for test developers. Oloyede said the board began…
