The National Police Council, the highest oversight body for the Nigeria Police Force, has ratified the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive InspectorGeneral of PoliceThe council, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at its third meeting under his administration on Monday, reviewed Disu’s record and approved his appointment unanimously, following the earlier resignation of…
The United States government has issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and other partsof the world following escalating hostilities linked to recent military strikes on Iran.The advisory, released by the US State Department, urged Americans to exercise increased caution inlight of evolving security conditions after the launch of US combat operations…
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have staged protests inLagos, Kano, Sokoto and other parts of the country following the reported killing of Iran’s SupremeLeader, Ali Khamenei, during recent military strikes involving the United States and Israel.According to reports, demonstrators took to the streets on Monday, carrying Iranian flags…
President Bola Tinubu has decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the State House, Abuja.The decoration ceremony, which followed his swearing-in, took place at the first-floor office of the President during an expanded session attended by top government and security officials, including National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; Chief…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, raised alarm over an attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and its members in Benin, Edo State. Tanko disclosed that armed thugs had shot at Obi and members of the movement during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress,…
The government of Ghana has officially removed the name of former military officer Emmanuel KwasiKotoka from its main aviation hub, reverting Kotoka International Airport to its original name, AccraInternational Airport. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Transport on February 24, 2026, as part of efforts torestore the airport’s former and internationally recognised name….
United States lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to prioritise development financing inNigeria’s Middle Belt as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and humanitarian challenges in theregion.The recommendation is contained in a congressional report titled “Ending the Persecution of Christiansin Nigeria,” submitted to the White House on February 24, 2026, by members of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Policefollowing the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.The appointment was announced on February 24, 2026, in a statement issued by the presidencythrough Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Egbetokun stepped down from his position citing “pressing familyconsiderations,” bringing…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects over allegedvote buying and other electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councilelections. The arrests followed incidents recorded across multiple area councils in Abuja, where the anti-graftagency said it intercepted cash and individuals linked to illicit election practices. The commissiondisclosed that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Nyesom Wike, for his role in the outcome of the recent area council elections in Abuja, stating that hisperformance in office translated into political gains for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and…
