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Former Alliance for Democracy governorship candidate and ex-Chairman of Nogerite Ltd, Yemi Oladimeji, has called on t...

President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday, following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council.The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), as announced by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.The NPC’s endors...

The Lagos State Government has reiterated that it currently has no outstanding pension liabilities, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirming that his administration remains committed to the welfare and dignity of retirees.The disclosure came during a courtesy visit by the senior management team of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), led by its Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, at Lagos Hous...

The Department of State Services has arrested a suspect, Udeme Sunday Stephen, in connection with the recent attack on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State.The attack reportedly occurred at the residence of ADC chieftain John Odigie-Oyegun shortly after Obi and party leaders returned from the ADC secretariat, w...

A Lagos-based law firm, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, has issued a ₦1 billion pre-action notice to music star Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke), over allegations of harassment, threats to life, cyberbullying and defamation against one of its partners, Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah.In a letter dated February 24, 2026, the firm stated it was acting on Enedah’s instruction and formally notified the singer of her int...

The Accord Party in Osun State has recorded a major political gain as six members of the House of Representatives formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its platform ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.The lawmakers made their declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, a gathering attended by party leaders, supporters and key government officials. The move marks a s...

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, effective March 2, 2026.In a resignation letter addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu stated that his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” He described his tenure as a privilege and expressed apprec...

Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to formally receive Lagos-based student-athletes who delivered a standout performance at the World School Games Olympia held in Doha, Qatar, from January 29 to 31, 2026.The athletes, drawn from leading Lagos schools, competed in athletics, football and swimming across the U-11, U-13 and U-15 categories, recording an impressive medal haul and finishing strongly on overall leaderboards.At the global meet, St Saviour’s School em...

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (SO-SAFE Corps) has thwarted an attempted cable theft in Ij...

The Provost of the Civil Defence College of Security Management, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Akintelure Niyi Olufisayo, has called on security managers nationwide to adopt decisive measures in tackling environmental risks as a pathway to strengthening national resilience and ensuring sustainable development.He made the call during the 2026 World Civil Defence Day celebration organised by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence...