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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, Simeon U. Akpanudom, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to people-centred policing and stronger collaboration with traditional institutions. Akpanudom gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Onilogbo of Ilogbo Asowo Kingdom, Ogun State, Oba Samuel Olufemi Ojugbele, ahead of the monarch’s 25th coronation anniversary. The visit, which took place on Thursday, was aimed at strengthening relations between the Police and traditional institutions, promoting peaceful coexistence and encouraging community participation in security. Akpanudom commended the monarch and his council for their commitment to peace, unity and community development, while applauding the people of Ilogbo for sustaining peace in the area. He said mutual respect and sustained engagement with traditional rulers were essential to effective policing, adding that security...

President Bola Tinubu               Adewole Adebayo The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, over his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s reported decision to skip some campaign events ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party urged Adebayo to focus on his public service experience and the SDP’s political structures rather than question Tinubu’s campaign arrangements. In a statement on Thursday, the Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Adebayo’s criticism as an attempt to manufacture controversy, insisting that the President’s approach reflected confidence in the party’s nationwide network and experienced leadership. Oladejo said Tinubu did not need to attend every campaign event personally, arguing that his political experience and the APC’s organisational capacity would allow him to delegate campaign responsibilities effective...

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and six others over an alleged ₦8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract fraud to December 8, 2026, following changes in their legal representation. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which instituted the case, said the new prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, sought an adjournment to study the case file and familiarise himself with previous proceedings. El-Rufai’s new defence counsel, Mustapha Abubakar, SAN, also requested time to acquaint himself with the case after taking over from the former legal representative. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari granted the requests and fixed December 8 for the substantive trial to commence. The court, however, adjourned the bail application filed by the second defendant, Jimi Adebisi Lawal, a former senior special adviser and counsellor to El-Rufai, to October 16 for ruling. The ICPC had, on June 25, 2026, arr...

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will work with relevant authorities to address environmental concerns arising from the October 5 aircraft crash, following reports of an offensive odour in the community. The service said it would engage environmental and public health authorities to assess the situation and coordinate appropriate measures after the ongoing search and recovery operation had been completed. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. The NAF acknowledged residents’ concerns about the possible environmental impact of the accident, saying it understood the discomfort, anxiety and uncertainty they faced. It added that search and recovery operations were continuing in collaboration with relevant partner agencies to ensure the safe and orderly recovery of the aircraft wreckage. The service said it remained co...

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered stricter flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) following the fatal crash involving an ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, on October 5, 2026. Aneke gave the directive on October 14 during a meeting with senior commanders, including branch chiefs and Air Officers Commanding, stressing the need for strict compliance with safety procedures, professional discipline and accountability. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on October 14, 2026. The air chief expressed sorrow over the loss of personnel in the accident and extended his sympathy to the bereaved families and the NAF community. He directed commanders to strengthen oversight of aircraft airworthiness, maintenance quality, operational procedures and aircrew competence. He also called for proactive safety monitoring, prompt reporting of poten...

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the elevation of Olatunji Disu to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to his professionalism, impartiality and commitment to constitutional duties while serving as Commissioner of Police in the state. Fubara said Disu demonstrated professional discipline and the ability to remain balanced at the height of Rivers State’s political crisis, adding that his conduct under pressure reflected the qualities required of a police officer entrusted with national leadership. The governor spoke on Tuesday when Disu paid a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt, as part of his official visit to Rivers State. Recalling Disu’s tenure as commissioner, Fubara said the police chief discharged his responsibilities despite the difficult political circumstances, without allowing the crisis to distract him from his constitutional mandate. “While he was here as Commissioner of Police, it was at the peak of a crisis, but I can tell you th...