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. CP Olubode Ojajuni The Nigeria Police Force has achieved a new milestone on the global stage as Commissioner of Police Olubode Ojajuni has been elected into the INTERPOL Africa Committee. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Ojajuni emerged victorious in a tightly contested election held during the 27th African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, securing for Nigeria the fifth seat on the Committee for a two-year tenure. The INTERPOL Africa Committee plays a crucial role in advising the African Regional Conference, setting crime-fighting priorities, and strengthening cross-border police cooperation.  It also promotes best practices and develops projects to boost regional and continental security. The victory is seen as a reflection of Nigeria’s rising influence in global law enforcement, particularly in combating transnational crime, terrorism, and other emerging threats. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Eg...

. CP Olohundare Jimoh  Normalcy has returned to Onosa community in the Elemoro area of Lagos State following a clash between residents and police officers in the early hours of Friday. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that six officers from the Elemoro Division, while on routine patrol, encountered an irate mob and fired shots to protect themselves.  Three persons sustained gunshot injuries in the incident and were rushed to hospital for treatment. Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, personally led a team of officers to the community shortly after the disturbance.  His intervention, according to the Command's PublicRelationsOffice, Benjamin Hundeyin, ensured the removal of barricades and restoration of free traffic flow along affected routes. CP Jimoh also held peace talks with youth and community leaders in a bid to douse tension and has invited stakeholders for further dialogue to prevent a recurrence. Meanwhile, the officers involved in the shooting ha...

  The Founder of Nigeria’s Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (SHA), Mr. Odita Sunday, has commended the Federal Government for appointing veteran broadcaster, Stella Din-Jacob, as the Executive Director, News, of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). In a statement issued in Abuja, Mr. Sunday described Din-Jacob as “a consummate media professional, a seasoned manager, and a shining example of excellence in Nigeria’s journalism landscape.”  He said her appointment is well-deserved and a clear recognition of her decades of professionalism, hard work, and integrity. “Stella Din-Jacob has paid her dues in the media sector, demonstrating rare passion, resilience, and innovation. Her appointment as Executive Director, News, at NTA is not just a personal milestone but also a testament to merit, competence, and capacity.  We are confident she will bring her wealth of experience to reposition news delivery at the nation’s foremost broadcast outfit,” Mr. Sunday said. He noted that...

  The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as reckless and baseless the recent comment by Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, that Nigeria had become a killing field under President Bola Tinubu, with over 10,000 deaths recorded. In a statement on Tuesday, the party’s spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, said Obi’s remarks were aimed at discrediting the Federal Government’s security efforts. He insisted that data from the Defence Ministry and the Armed Forces show “remarkable progress” in countering terrorism and banditry across the country. According to the Defence Ministry’s midterm report (August 2023 – April 2025), 9,415 terrorists were neutralized, over 3,000 suspects arrested, and 5,449 hostages freed. Similarly, figures from the Defence Headquarters indicate that in the last two years, 6,260 terrorists have been killed, more than 14,000 suspects arrested, 5,365 civilians rescued, and crude oil worth over ₦83 b...

The Lagos State House of Assembly and the Guangxi People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China have pledged to explore legislative and economic collaborations to boost investments in Lagos State. This followed a courtesy visit on Monday by a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of Guangxi People’s Congress, Zhang Xiaoqin, to the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, at the Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. Welcoming the delegation, Obasa described Lagos as Africa’s top investment destination with a population of over 20 million people and a vibrant economy.  He urged Chinese investors to look beyond tourism and expand into other key sectors of the state’s economy. “Our state has a buoyant economy with great potential. Lagos is ready for more foreign investments, and the Assembly is open to collaborations that will enhance economic growth,” Obasa said. The Speaker also cited ongoing partnerships with the China Civil Engineeri...

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully repatriated a wanted Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, in what officials describe as a landmark international operation against transnational organized crime. Qisheng, a gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for leading violent organized crimes, fled his country in 2024 after a warrant was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County.  A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said Qisheng was tracked and arrested in Abuja on August 8, 2025, by operatives of INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja. Following his arrest, the suspect was repatriated to Beijing on August 15 under police-to-police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL, in collaboration with NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the development reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to ensure the country does not become a safe haven for fu...

. AIG Margaret Ochalla  A Lagos-based lawyer, Barrister Olayinka Sanni, a victim of alleged police misconduct, Olawale Iyanda, and his father, have commended the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, Margaret Ochalla, for her swift and humane intervention in a recent rights abuse case. The commendation followed AIG Ochalla’s response to a petition alleging extortion and misconduct involving Inspector Kalu and a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator.  Acting on her directive, the Commissioner of Police, X-Squad, launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the suspects. During interrogation, Inspector Kalu admitted receiving reports that Iyanda had been disturbing residents, while Iyanda himself confessed to involvement in identity theft, providing evidence to investigators.  He was subsequently granted bail, pending further investigation. The POS operator also confessed that Iyanda had once requested ₦4 million i...

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has announced a major agricultural development project in Igboye, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, designed to enhance food production, create jobs, and reduce rural-urban migration. The initiative, which forms part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is expected to position Igboye as a key agricultural hub, supplying food to Lagos and neighbouring states. According to NALDA’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Mrs. Chinwe Ozumma, the project will introduce mechanised farming, improved seedlings, irrigation systems, and farmer cooperatives to increase yields and reduce post-harvest losses.  She said the programme would also deliver infrastructure such as access roads and water facilities, while integrating security measures to protect farmers and farmlands. “Our focus is to turn rural communities into engines of agricultural productivity. By providing modern tools and market access, we will create sus...

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has unveiled plans to transform Igboye community in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State into an agricultural hub, aimed at boosting food security, creating jobs, and driving rural development. The initiative, which aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, was formally presented to the Orijeru of Igboye Kingdom, Oba Abdulrasaq Musa, during a ceremony at his palace attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, and senior NALDA officials. Describing the plan as a new dawn for Igboye, Oba Musa said the project would unlock the community’s agricultural potential and provide opportunities for young people. “Our lands have been fertile but underutilised for decades. With the right support, Igboye will not only feed Lagos but also contribute to Nigeria’s food security,” the monarch said. He added that the initiative would help reduce rural-urban migration by providing economic prospects for youths. Oba Musa...

NLNG management, alongside its directors and shareholder representatives, signed Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six suppliers for 13.3 bcm/yr of feedgas at the NNPCL headquarters in Abuja on Friday. NLNG has signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six third-party suppliers to strengthen feedgas supply to its Bonny Island plant and support future expansion. The agreements, announced on Friday, were signed with SNEPCO-SUNLINK HI project, TEPNG AMNI JV IMA project, NNPCL-First E&P JV, SNG NGML, Oando-NNPC E&P, and TEPNG JV Ubeta. Under the deals, the suppliers will gradually deliver about 1,290 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d), equivalent to 13.3 billion cubic metres (bcm) annually, to NLNG. The company said the move represents a significant step in addressing long-standing gas supply shortages that have affected its operations in recent years. Pipeline disruptions, vandalism, and sabotage had hampered gas availability, impacting NLNG’s ability to meet c...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has thrown its weight behind the Silent Heroes Awards (SHA) initiative, describing it as a vital platform for recognizing unsung Nigerians whose quiet sacrifices keep the country moving forward. This came as the founder of SHA and Editor-in-Chief of Razor Media Group, Mr. Odita Sunday, on Friday presented Volume 3 of the Compendium, “Nigeria’s Silent Heroes – Men and Women Oiling Nation’s Wheel of Progress”, to the agency during a courtesy visit to its Abuja headquarters. Speaking during the engagement, NEMA’s Special Assistant to the Director-General, Hajiya Rakiya Bello Umar, and the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Ezekiel Manzo, commended the initiative for shining a spotlight on Nigerians who embody patriotism, resilience, and service, often without fanfare.  He stressed that such recognition helps to inspire a culture of selflessness and nation-building. In his remarks, Mr. Sunday praised NEMA for its tireless role in disaster managem...

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) will kick off its Youth Bootcamp for Food Justice 2025 on Sunday, August 24, at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort in Ekiti State.  The week-long programme, organized in partnership with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), will run until August 29 and bring together young Nigerians from all six geopolitical zones. A statement signed by Media and Communication Officer, CAPPA, Robert Egbe, said the residential bootcamp is designed to equip the next generation of leaders with skills to address issues at the intersection of food, health, and policy. Over five days, participants will engage in hands-on workshops, policy simulations, media strategy design, and scenario planning exercises. CAPPA Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi said the initiative responds to Nigeria’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases, driven by excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods and weak regulatory oversight.  “Foo...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday inspected state-of-the-art intelligence installations at Idu Community in Abuja, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen intelligence-led policing in Nigeria. The visit, carried out alongside senior officers including DIG Ben Nebeolisa Okolo (Force Intelligence Department), DIG Adebowale Williams (ICT), AIG Adeleke Taiwo (Operations), and CP Felix Obe (Federal Operations), formed part of the Force’s strategic engagement with indigenous security experts, particularly EIB STRATOC, a local security solutions provider. Egbetokun, the 22nd Indigenous IGP, stressed that intelligence gathering remains the bedrock of effective policing in the 21st century. He said the Police under his leadership is committed to deploying cutting-edge technology, innovation, and expertise, both local and foreign,to tackle emerging security threats. “The partnership with security experts will not only enhance the operational capabilitie...

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The Commission, however, declined the elevation of 176 ASPs who were found to have retired from the service, as well as three others suspected to have died. These decisions were part of the outcomes of the first plenary meeting of the 6th Board of the Commission, held at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. . PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) The Commission's Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu, in a statement congratulated the newly promoted officers but urged them to demonstrate nationalism and adhere strictly to the laws and regulations guiding the police service. He warned that the Commission would no longer tolerate diversionary or unauthorized actions by officers, stressing that there are established channels for addressing grievances. Argungu further assured that the...

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Force. The move, announced on Wednesday in Abuja, is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery for police personnel, retirees, and host communities across the country. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the new Directorate will be headed by a Force Chief Medical Director, who will work with other directors and professionals to ensure effective oversight, improved coordination, and modernisation of healthcare services within the police. Egbetokun described the elevation as both a welfare initiative and a strategic investment in national security. “By safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Nigeria Police Force enhances its capacity to discharge its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property,” he said. Th...

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old, Obodoagu Ikediekpere Wisdom, and his accomplice, 24-year-old Sunday Michael, over the kidnapping and gruesome murder of a five-year-old boy identified as Obodoagu Wisdom, the suspect’s second cousin. Police said the child was reported missing on July 26, 2025.  Investigations revealed that the prime suspect, Ikediekpere, conspired with Michael, a security guard at 9th Mile from Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, to demand a ransom of ₦1 million from the victim’s father. According to police, the accomplice was used to mask the suspect’s identity during the ransom calls.  However, when the money was not paid, the child was killed and buried in a bush near the family’s residence in Okinitor, Amankwo Ngwo, Udi Local Government Area. Operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad arrested the two suspects on August 11 and 12, 2025, following intelligence reports. During interrogation, the d...

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has rejected the Lagos State Government’s plan to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, warning that the model will worsen access and affordability for residents. In a statement signed by the organisation's Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe on Wednesday, CAPPA criticised a two-day advocacy workshop convened last week by the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) to promote the scheme, describing it as a “sham public relations exercise.” The workshop, themed “Attracting Investment for Improved Water Supply in Lagos State through Public-Private Partnership,” drew pledges from members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to fast-track legal changes that would give private investors wide-ranging protections.  The state’s Office of PPPs also announced that a pilot project covering about 10 per cent of water infrastructure would mark Lagos’ “first concession.” Mukhtaar Tijani a...

  The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has accused the Lagos State Government of decades-long neglect of the state’s water infrastructure, warning that millions of residents are exposed to unsafe drinking water. Reacting to recent comments by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahmood Adegbite, that residents of the Lekki Peninsula were probably drinking water from contaminated boreholes, CAPPA said the problem was the result of sustained policy failure, not public behaviour. In a statement by its Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe, on Sunday, the organisation said unsafe boreholes and dug wells had become the default water source for many Lagosians because the government has failed to provide reliable and affordable public supply. “For decades, residents have been forced to become their own service providers,” the group said.  “The risks from faecal contamination, untreated sewage, and poor waste...

Graduates of At-Tanzeel Schools have been urged to anchor their future on moral resilience, faith, and lifelong learning, not just academic qualifications. Speaking at the school’s 2025 Valedictory Programme and Haflatul Qur’an, themed “From Learners to Leaders: Shaping Tomorrow With Purpose”, keynote speaker Kofo Olokun-Olawoyin, Executive Commissioner for Legal, Licensing, and Compliance at the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, said the “future” is already unfolding. “The seeds for tomorrow are planted now. It’s not just about certificates; it’s about critical thinking, integrity, adaptability, and empathy,” she said. Olokun-Olawoyin cautioned that while technology and artificial intelligence can drive innovation, they also carry the risk of distraction and intellectual passivity.  “Be deliberate about when to plug in and when to step back,” she advised. “The most sought-after people will combine competence with character.” Dr. Zafaran Adeniyi of Vanguard Academy, in...

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to increase excise taxes on tobacco products to 100 percent, citing a staggering ₦526.4 billion in annual healthcare and productivity losses caused by tobacco-related diseases. In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, CAPPA warned that the tobacco industry is aggressively targeting Nigerians, especially the youth, with both traditional and novel products such as vapes and e-cigarettes. The group said these products are being deceptively marketed as less harmful, despite mounting evidence of their dangers. Executive Director of CAPPA, Akinbode Oluwafemi, said tobacco-related illnesses are not only killing nearly 30,000 Nigerians every year, but also placing a heavy strain on the country’s already overstretched health systems and economy. “The tobacco industry is grooming the next generation of addicts to replace those it has already killed,” Oluwafemi said. “They must be stopped....