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IGP Disu Pushes Joint training, Intelligence Sharing in Police-Immigration Partnership

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has emphasised the need for improved coordination mechanisms, joint training, and real-time intelligence exchange between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Immigration Service to strengthen national security. Disu made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the immigration service in Abuja. He noted that enhanced collaboration between both agencies is critical to tackling cross-border crimes, stressing that seamless coordination and intelligence integration would significantly improve operational effectiveness. The police chief highlighted the importance of institutionalising joint training programmes and strengthening communication channels to enable timely intelligence sharing and rapid response to emerging security threats. According to him, building a more coordinated security framework would not only improve border control but also reinforce Nigeria’s overall security architecture. In her res...
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IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Police-Correctional Service Collaboration on Criminal Justice

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Correctional Service to strengthen the country’s criminal justice system. Disu made the call on Tuesday during a strategic courtesy visit to the headquarters of the correctional service in Abuja. He stressed the need for enhanced cooperation in intelligence sharing, custodial security, and seamless coordination in the administration of justice, noting that effective partnership between both institutions is critical to national security. The police chief said improved synergy would boost investigative outcomes, reduce delays in prosecution, and support ongoing reforms within the correctional system. In his response, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, commended the IGP for the visit, describing it as historic. He noted that Disu is the first serving Inspector-General of Police to pay an official visit to ...
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167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Panel Over Misconduct

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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences. The exercise, currently underway at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is being handled by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), a key internal body responsible for reviewing cases involving officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid said the move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal accountability, enforce discipline, and uphold professional standards within the Force. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to integrity and professionalism, stressing that no officer found guilty of misconduct would be shielded from due process. According to him, the disciplinary process is designed to ensure a thorough, transparent, and fair review of all cases in line with existing laws and re...
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Second dispatch rider killed in 24 hours at Otedola Bridge

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Another dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road accident involving a heavy-duty truck at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat along the Ogudu Toll Gate corridor in Lagos. The incident, which occurred less than 24 hours after a similar tragedy, has heightened concerns over the safety of dispatch riders on major highways across the state. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash involved a Volvo truck and a dispatch motorcycle, with the rider dying instantly from the impact. LASTMA in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said officials on routine patrol responded swiftly to the scene, securing and cordoning off the area to prevent further accidents, especially given the heavy traffic along the corridor. The remains of the deceased were handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while police operatives from the Alausa Division provided security to maintain order du...
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President Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, replaces Edun, Dangiwa

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Wale Edun                         Ahmed Dangiwa President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, leading to the exit of the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, from the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President directed Edun to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who has been elevated to serve as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State in the ministry, is expected to assume full responsibility for the nation’s economic management. The statement also announced Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the ministerial nominee and minister-designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, replacing Dangiwa. According to the directive,...
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Speeding Tanker Kills Dispatch Rider in Lagos, LASTMA Averts Mob Attack

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A dispatch rider has been killed in a fatal road accident involving a speeding tanker at the Motorways inward Estate axis of Alapere, Lagos. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of an empty NIPCO tanker, reportedly travelling at high speed, rammed into the rider, leading to his instant death. The incident triggered outrage among fellow dispatch riders, who gathered at the scene and attempted to attack the tanker driver. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), however, swiftly intervened to prevent further violence. LASTMA's Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq said in a statement that t he agency’s personnel rescued the driver from the mob and handed him over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) for urgent medical attention after he sustained serious injuries. He disclosed that operatives from the Alausa Police Station were also deployed to the scene to restore order and disperse the agitated crowd. Re...
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BOI, RMRDC Seal MoU to Boost Agric Value Chain, Nigeria’s GDP

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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi (left), and Director General/CEO, Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso, signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BOI and the council at BOI Headquarters in Lagos  The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and enhance the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The agreement, formalised on April 17, 2026, is aimed at addressing critical challenges across the agricultural value chain, including harvesting, post-harvest losses, seedling development, cultivation, storage, processing, packaging, logistics, and marketing. The partnership, which follows extensive engagements between both institutions, is also expected to enhance value addition to key agricultural commodities and raw material...
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