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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is closely monitoring Islamic groups with allegiances to Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, Disu said developments in the Middle East could have repercussions in Nigeria. He explained that the police […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. During the event, the President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom for more than 15 years. The arrest is seen as a major setback for international drug trafficking networks. Ilomuanya was arrested in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a high-stakes operation by the agency’s Special Operations Unit. According to […]

Victims and families affected by the explosion in the Dejo Oyelese area have expressed concern over not receiving additional compensation from the Oyo State government. The call comes after reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria had released ₦30 billion to the state in response to the incident, with a remaining ₦20 billion of the approved ₦50 billion yet to be disbursed. The state government clarified that the ₦30 billion […]

The United States Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing a high risk of protests in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on its website, the embassy warned of “potential demonstrations” related to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, and advised American citizens in Abuja to remain indoors. The notice stated: “Previous protests by some groups have resulted […]

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in the Igbeti area of Oyo State. The victim, Alhaji Gede Yusuf, aged 30, from Old Oyo National Park, Dauda Village via Igbeti, was rescued unharmed following an intelligence-driven operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that the rescue was achieved through sustained bush-combing operations conducted across known flashpoints, […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned until March 10 for the prosecution to open its case against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on February 27 arraigned the duo on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences and illegal firearms possession. At the previous sitting, […]

Adebayo Adelabu has congratulated Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo and members of the newly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo State Executive Committee following their emergence at the party’s state congress. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adelabu described the outcome of the congress as a reflection of the APC’s commitment to internal democracy, resilience, and strategic repositioning ahead of future elections in Oyo State. He said the emergence of the […]

Annie Macaulay-Idibia has clarified that she does not consider herself a single mother despite her separation from her estranged husband, 2Baba. The Nollywood actress stated that she prefers to describe herself as a single woman raising two children rather than a single mother. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she wrote: “I’m not a single mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids.” In late January 2025, 2Baba […]