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Lagos Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Children, Launch Manhunt for Suspect

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The Lagos State Police Command says it has rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their parents following a swift intervention by operatives on patrol at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile, Lagos. The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the rescue operation reflects the Command’s renewed commitment to tackling crimes against children and protecting vulnerable residents across the state. According to the Command, the incident occurred on 8th May, 2026 at about 11:40pm during a routine patrol around Alafia Bus Terminal. Police officers reportedly observed four children in the company of an unidentified woman attempting to board a luxury bus out of Lagos State. On sighting the patrol team, the suspect abandoned the children and fled the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the children were allegedly kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos State and were being trafficked...
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Oladejo Promises Push for Lagos Special Status, Recognition of 37 LCDAs

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Former Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. (Mogaji) Seye Oladejo, has pledged to champion the demand for a special status for Lagos State and the formal recognition of its 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) if elected into the House of Representatives. Oladejo made the promise during his declaration to contest for the Mushin Constituency II seat at the GOS Compound, Olateju, Mushin, Lagos, where he also unveiled what he described as a social contract with the people of the constituency. He said Lagos, as Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, deserves special recognition and stronger federal support, especially in infrastructure development and governance structure. “Lagos State should be accorded a special status, and our 37 LCDAs should be officially recognised,” the aspirant said. Recalling his political and administrative experience, Oladejo described himself as a product of Mushin politics, noting that he had served as Secretar...
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IGP Disu Orders Nationwide Audit of Police Arms, Ammunition

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  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police across the country to immediately commence a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition in their respective commands and formations. The directive was issued during an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre in Abuja. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the exercise is aimed at strengthening accountability within the Nigeria Police Force, identifying operational gaps, preventing misuse of police assets, and enhancing operational readiness nationwide. IGP Disu explained that the audit is beyond a routine administrative exercise, describing it as a critical institutional measure to ensure that all arms and ammunition in police custody are properly documented, secured, and deployed in line with operational standards and national security objectives. He...
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IGP Disu Meets INEC Chairman, Assures Security Ahead of Elections

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  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Nigerians of adequate security ahead of upcoming elections across the country, pledging a robust partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The assurance came during a meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja where the IGP hosted the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, and his delegation to formalise a strategic roadmap for peaceful elections. The meeting, attended by members of the Force Management Team, INEC National Commissioners, and senior police officers, focused on security preparations for the Ekiti and Osun off-cycle governorship elections, forthcoming bye-elections, and the 2027 general elections. In his remarks, Professor Amupitan stressed the need for proactive security measures and specialised training for personnel involved in election duties. He also emphasised the importance of ensuring a...
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Ogun Police Dismiss Report Alleging Criminalisation of Civil Dispute

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The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a publication titled “Ogun Police, Tenants and the Peril of Criminalising Civil Disputes,” insisting that the matter in question involved allegations of assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace, and not a tenancy dispute as portrayed. In a statement by its spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi on Wednesday, the Command said the publication circulating on online platforms distorted facts surrounding an incident reported on April 9, 2026, in the Ajuwon area of the state. According to the police, the case was reported by a family member of a landlord who allegedly became involved in an altercation with tenants over electricity-related issues, resulting in a physical confrontation and a medical incident involving the landlord. The Command explained that officers followed standard investigative procedures by inviting the parties involved, obtaining statements, and assessing the scene and relevant persons connected to the matter....
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President Tinubu Rebuilding Stronger Economy States Can Rely On – Shettima

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Vice President Kashim Shettima says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are rebuilding the foundations of Nigeria’s economy and creating stronger, more viable subnational economies across the federation. Shettima stated this on Wednesday during the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026 held in Lafia, where he said the administration’s reform agenda is designed to reduce dependence of states on the Federal Government through fiscal reforms, improved allocations, energy sector reforms, tax restructuring, and investment-friendly policies. According to him, the reforms are already transforming states into centres of enterprise, innovation, and industrial growth. “At the national level, we are rebuilding the pillars every state depends on: energy reliability, fiscal balance, tax reform, and a single digital gateway for investment,” the Vice President said. He noted that ongoing reforms in the power sector are creating opportunities for increased state participation, adding th...
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President Tinubu Engages Global Investors in Paris, Highlights Reform Agenda

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President Bola Tinubu has engaged global investors in Paris, France, where he emphasised transparency, fiscal discipline, and the rationale behind the swift implementation of key economic reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong economic performance, noting that the country recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025.  He said the figure reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Oyedele added that the government’s immediate priority is to translate ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for Nigerians, while also pledging to publish quarterly financial data to boost transparency and investor confidence. The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s prudent approach to borrowing, stressing its commitment to sustainable debt management. The meeting drew participation from major inter...
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