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Command dismisses viral image as AI-generated, says NUP protest ended peacefully The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos State Council, were tear-gassed during their protest at the Lagos State Governor’s Office, Alausa, Ikeja. The Command described the allegation as false and misleading, insisting that no canister of tear gas was fired throughout the duration of the protest. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, about 500 NUP members staged the protest at the Governor’s Office at approximately 8:30am on Monday, August 31, 2026. The protesters were led by the NUP Chairman, Comrade Michael Omishade, and the NLC Chairperson, Comrade Agnes Funmi Sesse. The police said personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Taskforce, Eko Strike Force and divisional headquarters within the area were deployed to maintain law and order and protect the protester...

The Nigeria Police Force has declared two Lagos men, Oloyede Joshua Olowoyo and Tomiloye Michael Sunday, wanted over their alleged involvement in a N115 million fraud case. The two suspects were declared wanted in separate Special Police Gazette Bulletins issued on the authority of the Inspector-General of Police and referenced CR: 3000/LSX/SET 3/VOL. 4/106. According to the police, Olowoyo is wanted in connection with allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. Tomiloye, on the other hand, is wanted over allegations of conspiracy, fraud, forgery, impersonation and obtaining money. The police alleged that the two men conspired with others still at large to fraudulently obtain N115 million from a complainant under false pretences. Olowoyo is described by the police as a man of heavy build, with a round face, long pointed nose, thick lips, prominent eyes and light complexion. His last known address was given as No. 1, Co...