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Lagos Assembly Aspirant Shodipo Promises Inclusive Policies, Socio-economic Reforms

- April 28, 2026

A leading Lagos State House of Assembly aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yetunde Sherifat Shodipo, has pledged to sponsor bills that will accelerate socio-economic development in Surulere Constituency 1 if elected. In a statement released by her media team, Shodipo said her legislative focus would centre on youth empowerment, job creation, quality education, skill development, and improved healthcare services. She also promised to run an inclusive, people-oriented representation, ensuring that no group is marginalised on the basis of religion, ethnicity, age, or gender. The aspirant emphasised the need for unity among party members and residents, urging stakeholders to support whoever emerges as the APC candidate in order to promote peaceful coexistence before, during, and after the election. Shodipo, however, stressed that the candidate selection process must be fair, transparent, and acceptable to the majority of stakeholders, including other aspirants...

Effurun Shooting: Police Promise Justice as Officer Faces Disciplinary Action

- April 28, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, assuring that justice will be served. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, when police operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible intelligence from Benin Motor Park along the Warri-Sapele Expressway. According to Placid, the suspect had been apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. However, while efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, Nuhu Usman, allegedly discharged his firearm in violation of established regulations, resulting in the suspect’s death. The Force spokesman said the police leadership has since ordered the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Abuja, where they are to appear before the Force Disciplinary Commi...

Police, EFCC rescue 14 abducted victims from Calabar–Oron waterways

- April 28, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has rescued 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said in a statement that the victims were rescued following sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal networks operating within the maritime corridor. Security operatives acted on credible intelligence to intensify surveillance and carry out targeted operations across identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all victims without harm. DCP Placid confirmed that the rescued individuals are currently undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing before being reunited with their families. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the joint security team for the operation, describing it as a demonstration of effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-driven policing...

POWA President Launches Lagos CARES Initiative, Targets Improved Welfare for Police Families

- April 28, 2026

The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Olufunmilola Disu, has officially launched the Lagos phase of the POWA CARES Initiative, reaffirming the association’s commitment to improving the welfare of police families across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Mrs Disu described the initiative as a structured and sustainable intervention aimed at strengthening the well-being of police families, which she said is critical to effective policing. She noted that the programme was designed to move beyond one-off welfare gestures by providing comprehensive support in healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. According to her, the Lagos outreach builds on the success of the Abuja phase, where over 1,000 beneficiaries received eye care services and medical support. She disclosed that the Lagos phase would provide free eye screening and treatment, corrective eyewear, dental care, and general medical consultations to more than 1,000 beneficiaries over...

Nigeria’s Operationafe Corridor: A Deep Dive Beyond the Criticisms and Resistance

- April 26, 2026

Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Brig.-Gen.Yusuf Ali By David Akoji In Nigeria’s long war against insurgency, bullets have not been the only weapon. Quietly, and far from the theatre of combat, another strategy has been unfolding for some years, one that seeks to separate low-risk combatants and offer a second chance to the forcefully conscripted, not to eliminate them as enemies, but to transform them. This is the story of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Nigeria’s most ambitious deradicalisation and reintegration programme, and one of its most misunderstood. A War Beyond the Battlefield When Nigerian troops began reclaiming territories from Boko Haram in the North-East around 2015, a new dilemma emerged. Not everyone found in insurgent enclaves was a committed extremist. Many were abductees, coerced recruits, or individuals trapped by circumstance rather than ideology. Killing or detaining them all posed both a moral and strategic problem. Thus, Operation Safe Corridor was...

IGP Disu honoured in Lagos, pledges professional policing and stronger partnerships

- April 26, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to professional policing and public trust following his honour at a state banquet in Lagos. The event, held on April 25, 2026, at the Lagos State House, Marina, was hosted by the Lagos State Government to celebrate Disu’s appointment as the 23rd indigenous and 33rd Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who led dignitaries at the ceremony, described the police chief as a product of Lagos whose career reflects discipline, service, and excellence. He noted that the recognition was also in acknowledgment of Disu’s impactful leadership, particularly during his tenure with the Rapid Response Squad in the state. In his remarks, the Inspector-General expressed appreciation to the government and people of Lagos, describing the honour as a homecoming and a reflection of his longstanding ties to the state. He reiterated his commitment to restoring public confidence in policing, stre...