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By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually begins, political actors have started testing narratives they believe could shape the electoral conversation. Among these is the perennial attempt to reduce Nigeria’s democratic choices to the prism of religion. It is a temptation that has surfaced repeatedly in our political history, yet it has consistently failed to answer the real questions confronting the Nigerian electorate. The truth is simple: in 2027, religion should remain a non-issue. This is not because religion is unimportant. Far from it. Religion remains one of the strongest moral and social institutions in our society. It shapes our values, strengthens our communities and inspires millions of Nigerians to serve humanity with compassion and integrity. However, governance is measured not by religious affiliation but by competence, vision, courage, capacity and measurable outcomes. The Nigerian voter is becoming increasingly sophis...

Since assuming office as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu has pursued an ambitious agenda aimed at repositioning the Nigeria Police Force as a more accountable, professional, and community-oriented institution. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the police chief has quickly distinguished himself through a leadership style that combines operational decisiveness with institutional reform, earning commendation from both within the Force and across the wider public. At the heart of his vision is a policing philosophy that places citizens at the centre of security. Rather than viewing law enforcement solely through the lens of authority, IGP Disu has consistently promoted collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility, insisting that effective policing can only be achieved when communities and the police work as partners. His oft-repeated message that “security is everyone’s business” reflects a broader strategy of building public trust while encour...

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed the Command's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Lagos State Health Service Commission to enhance security and improve public service delivery across the state. CP Fatai gave the assurance while receiving the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Oguntimehin Olukayode, and members of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. The delegation included Dr. Ogboye Olusegun Abayomi, Dr. Odunuga Omolaja Olushola, Dr. (Pharm.) Mrs. Adejumo Moyosore Wuraola, and Dr. Mrs. Ololade Fadipe.  Discussions centred on deepening cooperation between the Commission and the Lagos State Police Command, particularly in providing security for healthcare facilities and improving service delivery. The Commissioner of Police expressed appreciation for the visit and stressed that effective inter-agency partnership remains vital to enhancing public safety, protecting critical health ...

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state . The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Olajunja Segun Samson, was apprehended after a police patrol team intercepted a motorcycle carrying three men who reportedly acted suspiciously.  The command in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi on Wednesday said the trio attempted to flee on sighting the officers, but one of them was arrested while the other two escaped, abandoning the motorcycle. SP Adebisi said a search of the suspect and the abandoned motorcycle led to the recovery of the locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms.  She said the suspect is in police custody, while efforts are underway to arrest the fleeing suspects. Investigation into the case is ongoing. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the officers for their vigilanc...

Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, has been named the Most Outstanding Anti-Crime Police Chief in West and Central Africa for 2025 in recognition of the crime-fighting strategies he introduced during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. The award, conferred by the Security Watch Africa Initiative Network at the 19th African Security Watch Awards in Banjul, The Gambia, was presented to Jimoh at his Lagos office by the organisation's International Coordinator, Patrick Apambu, and National Coordinator, Elizabeth Ndanku.  The senior police officer was unable to attend the award ceremony in The Gambia due to official engagements. Receiving the award, AIG Jimoh described the recognition as a tribute to the collective efforts of officers and personnel under his command.  He attributed the success to initiatives such as the establishment of the Eko Strike Force, which expanded from two patrol vehicles to more than 18, compl...

President Bola Tinubu   By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain The debate over national borrowing has once again dominated public discourse following the approval of additional borrowing requests by the National Assembly. Predictably, critics have seized on the figures to paint an alarming picture of a nation sinking under the weight of debt. While vigilance over public finances is both necessary and commendable, it is equally important to separate political rhetoric from economic reality. Borrowing, in itself, is neither a virtue nor a vice. It is simply an instrument of economic management. The real issue is whether the borrowed funds are deployed productively to create assets that stimulate growth, expand the productive base of the economy and improve the quality of life of citizens. Judged by this standard, the borrowing strategy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration deserves a more objective appraisal. President Tinubu inherited an economy confronted by multiple stru...