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The National President of the Police Officers' Wives Association, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilola Disu, has challenged women to equip themselves with practical skills and embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for economic independence and future success. Speaking during a visit to the POWA Skill Acquisition Centre in Dei-Dei Barracks, Abuja, Mrs. Disu said women who combine vocational skills with digital knowledge would be better positioned to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven economy. During an inspection of the centre’s training facilities, she visited the Adult Education, Baking and Confectionery, Tailoring, Hairdressing and ICT departments, where she commended trainees for their dedication and determination to improve their lives through learning. The POWA President stressed that traditional vocational skills remain valuable, but noted that digital literacy and AI are becoming essential for productivity, creativity and innovation in business and professional life. ...

  Suspects Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested 43 suspects during a raid on a notorious criminal hideout in Isheri-Olofin, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, as part of the ongoing Operation KOSAYE. The raid, carried out by officers of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit at about 11:00 p.m. on July 7, followed intelligence reports that the area opposite the Kara Cattle Market was being used for cult-related activities, drug abuse, prostitution and other crimes. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation led to the arrest of 28 men and 15 women. Officers also recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp, “Loud” and other hard drugs, 10 mobile phones, four power banks, a rechargeable hand fan, and a cross-body bag containing two ATM cards and a National Identity Card. Babaseyi said all 43 suspects had been charged to court and remanded in the appropriate correctional facility. The suspe...

Oriowo Gabriel The Lagos State Police Command has appealed to the public for assistance in locating the family of an 83-year-old man, Mr. Oriowo Gabriel, who was found wandering and later taken into protective custody at the Ipaja Police Division. The command in a statement on Sunday said the elderly man was rescued by a concerned resident and handed over to officers at the division, where he is currently receiving care and remains in good condition. According to the statement, Mr. Gabriel provided addresses believed to belong to his relatives, but repeated visits and investigations by the police have failed to identify or locate any family members. The police therefore urged anyone who knows Mr. Oriowo Gabriel or has information that could help reconnect him with his family to contact the Divisional Police Officer, Ipaja Division, on +234 803 799 3827. The command said public cooperation would be crucial in ensuring the elderly man is reunited with his loved ones as soon as possible.

By Seye Oladejo Politics is ultimately built on trust. Every campaign promise, every policy proposal and every appeal for public support rests on one indispensable currency: credibility. Once credibility is squandered, every subsequent claim becomes suspect. That is why recent revelations surrounding Mr. Peter Obi’s now infamous airport encounter and the CCTV narrative deserve serious attention from Nigerians. For a politician who has painstakingly cultivated the image of honesty and moral superiority, the CCTV episode has exposed an uncomfortable contradiction between carefully crafted public perception and verifiable facts. Leadership is not theatre. The presidency is certainly not an acting competition where emotional anecdotes can substitute for truth. It is an office that demands integrity, consistency and accountability. The controversy surrounding Mr. Obi’s claims once again reinforces what many discerning Nigerians have long observed-that he appears too willing to sacrifice acc...

By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain The successful rescue of the Oriire abductees is a moment of relief for every well-meaning Nigerian. We rejoice with the parents, families and the people of Oyo State whose prayers have finally been answered. We salute the gallant officers and men of our security agencies whose courage, professionalism and painstaking intelligence-led operations made the rescue possible. But beyond the celebration lies a political question that Governor Seyi Makinde owes Nigerians an answer. Is he still waiting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s phone call? At the height of the unfortunate incident, Governor Makinde chose to shift national attention from the plight of the victims to what appeared to be his disappointment that the President had not personally called him. Instead of inspiring confidence in ongoing rescue efforts, he succeeded in creating a needless media conversation around protocol and political optics. It was an unfortunate attempt to reduce governan...

By Seye Oladejo,  Lagos APC Chieftain The latest online frenzy christened “Adeyemigate” is yet another reminder that in today’s Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a trending hashtag. The disturbing phenomenon should worry every patriotic Nigerian. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for politically motivated actors, content creators and digital propagandists to substitute facts with speculation, elevate allegations to convictions, and expect the public to abandon reason in favour of orchestrated outrage. Unfortunately, this culture is steadily eroding the very foundation of our democratic values. The latest target is the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Predictably, the social media merchants have convened their familiar courtroom. Without a charge being proved, without evidence being tested, and without competent...