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IGP Tunji Rilwan Disu The strength of any institution lies not only in its leadership but also in the quality of the people entrusted with its future. For the Nigeria Police Force, recruitment is more than an administrative exercise, it is the foundation upon which professionalism, discipline, public confidence, and effective policing are built. Since assuming office as the 26th Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Rilwan Disu, has demonstrated a deliberate commitment to repositioning the Nigeria Police Force through strategic reforms that address not only today's security challenges but also the future of policing in Nigeria. Widely acknowledged as both a strategic thinker and an operational leader, the Inspector-General has consistently pursued reforms that strengthen the institution from within. Shortly after assuming office, he made one of his administration's earliest policy pronouncements unmistakably clear: impunity within the Nigeria Police Force would no l...

... Demand Shoreline Protection, Emergency Intervention Twenty coastal communities in the oil-producing parts of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have threatened to boycott the 2027 general elections if the Federal and Ondo State governments fail to intervene to protect them from the devastating ocean surge threatening their existence. In a statement following a peaceful protest to the local government headquarters in Igbokoda, the communities said the advancing Atlantic Ocean had swallowed large parts of their settlements. They demanded urgent government intervention, including sea walls, groynes and other shoreline protection measures, to save them from the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis. Last Wednesday, hundreds of community members under the aegis of the Coalition of Ilaje Ravaged Communities, with advocacy support from Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), held a press conference in Ayetoro—the community most affected. They fol...

The Nigeria Police Force has declared two men, Ajibola Obateru, 33, and Folawiyo Balogun Alagbado, 32, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and murder committed in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos State. According to a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued under the authority of the Inspector-General of Police, the two suspects allegedly conspired with others to attack a woman, allegedly killed her and took away her body to an unknown location.  The victim’s personal belongings were also allegedly stolen by the suspects and their accomplices. The police said Obateru, whose last known address is Ibadan, Oyo State, is a Yoruba male, about 5.9 feet tall and thinly built, with an oval face, long nose, small mouth, thin lips, black eyes, fair complexion and pointed chin.  He is also described as having thick black hair and a high forehead. Alagbado, also reportedly of Ibadan, is described as a 32-year-old Yoruba male of average height, with an oval face, wide nose, long and wide mouth...

Dr. Nureni Adeniran The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has denied involvement in the alleged leakage of results of the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The Board, in a statement issued under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said it was not involved at any stage in the conduct, setting, production or handling of questions for the examination. It therefore described attempts to link the Board, its chairman or officials to the alleged leakage as unfounded and capable of damaging its reputation. OYOSUBEB said the administration of Adeniran had consistently upheld transparency, accountability and professionalism in carrying out its responsibilities and would not allow unsubstantiated allegations to tarnish its integrity. The Board also clarified that complaints or inquiries concerning the conduct, administration or outcome of the Common Entrance Examination should be directe...

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed personnel and operational assets to Osun State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The deployment was carried out on Monday, August 10, by the Lagos State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, as part of efforts to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful electoral process. Keshinro in a statement signed by Civil Defence Public Relations Officer (CDPRO), Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, charged the deployed officers and men to remain professional, disciplined and vigilant throughout the election, while protecting critical national assets and infrastructure. He urged them to respect the rights of citizens and work closely with other security agencies to prevent vandalism, maintain law and order and safeguard the electoral environment. The Commandant also urged the personnel to uphold the mandate of the Corps and demonstrate the highest standards of i...

The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has been elected Deputy Convenor of the 13-member Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) and appointed to its Governance Committee. Arogundade was first elected to the IFEX Council at the organisation’s reconvened Annual General Meeting on July 16, 2026. His new leadership roles were unanimously approved at the inaugural meeting of the 2026–2029 IFEX Council held on August 5, 2026. At the meeting, Layal Bahnam, Programme Manager at the Maharat Foundation, was appointed Convenor, while Ruth Kronenburg, Executive Director of Free Press Unlimited, was appointed Treasurer. As Deputy Convenor, Arogundade will support the Convenor in providing leadership to the Council and assume relevant responsibilities in the Convenor’s absence. His duties will include chairing Council and members’ meetings, convening Council committees when necessary, supporting the implementation of Council deci...