A coalition of more than 14 press freedom and civil society organisations has condemned what it described as a threat directed at Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, during a live broadcast. This position was made known by International Press Centre, IPC, Nigeria, alongside other organisations; International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria, Media Rights Agenda, MRA, Enough is Enough Nigeria, EIE, and Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development, CJID, called on the Minister to take immediate steps to address the controversy surrounding his statement made during a live media chat aired on Channels Television on Friday, April 3, 2026, where the Minister…
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani, on Thursday called for stronger stakeholders security collaboration to tackle cultism, electoral violence and other criminal activities across the state. CP Tijani made the call during a security stakeholders meeting held at POWA Hall, Secretariat, Oduduwa Hall, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, as part of activities marking 2026 National Police Day. Addressing participants drawn from various communities, the police boss stressed that stakeholders security collaboration remains critical to addressing emerging threats and sustaining peace in Lagos. He said, “Police work cannot be done by the police alone. Every single person is a police…
In commemoration of 2026 National Police Day, the Assistant Inspector General of Police Olohundare Moshood Jimoh led Zone 2 Police Command has scaled up campaign against election violence and dangerous driving. To the end that residents and commercial drivers in Lagos and Ogun states were urged to eschew election violence and practice safe driving. Communicating this development on Thursday, DSP. Afolayan Gbenga, Police Public Relations Officer stated that the AIG engaged participants in a series of awareness programmes designed to curb election violence and promote safe driving practices across Lagos and Ogun States. Stakeholders across Lagos, Ogun engaged At the…
On a humid Sunday morning in Victoria Island, Lagos, the pews of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Pavilion Parish filled slowly but purposefully. Politicians sat beside serving and retired security chiefs, exchanging greetings before the arrival of the Clergy, family members and longtime associates in quiet procession. They had not gathered merely to mark the successful retirement of immediate past Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Rtd) but to bear witness to a career marked by clarity, purpose and servant-leadership. Across speeches, tributes and personal recollections that morning, a consistent portrait emerged: a leader shaped by…
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has received the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Oluwafunmilola Mutiat Disu at the State House, Abuja. Senator Remi Tinubu urged the wife of the IGP to continue to ensure the welfare of the wives of Police Officers, disclosed in a statement by Busola Kukoyi, SSA media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria After the closed door meeting with the First Lady, Wife of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mrs. Disu, stated that she is ready to continue to take advantage of the various programs…
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday reserved May 7 to rule on a bail application filed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chappal Energies, Joseph Ufoma, who is standing trial over an alleged $1.5 million oil fraud. The court fixed the date after ordering that Ufoma be remanded in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC custody pending the determination of the bail application. Defence cites health concerns At the resumed hearing, counsel to the defendant, Olawale Akoni (SAN), urged the court to grant his client bail application, supporting his request with affidavit.…
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years imprisonment. The judge delivered the verdict on Monday following prosecution of a six-count charge bordering on stealing and failure to declare assets amounting to $62,500 (Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars) and €36,020 (Thirty six Thousand, Twenty Euro). Justice Ijelu held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently found the defendant guilty as charged. One of the counts against him reads,…
The Nigeria Police Force has declared a woman, Yeside Wuraola Geroge wanted in connection with a case of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, impersonation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace at 13 Olaniyi Street, Abule-Egba, Lagos State. The suspect is said to have impersonated the daughter of the property owner, Oluremi Omosuape Nubi, and fraudulently obtained the sum of ₦115,000,000 from the complainant. The case was reported to the police on March 3, 2026, while the offence was allegedly committed on February 2, 2026. The Police High Command therefore urges all well-meaning members of the general…
Six newly promoted officers have been decorated as Assistant Commissioners of Police by Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Olohundare Jimoh Moshood at the Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos on Monday. The officers were decorated at the official resumption of the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, comprising Lagos and Ogun states. The officers decorated are; ACP. Abel Friday Adekola, ACP. Aderonke Bakare, and ACP. Iliazu Mohammed Lawal. Others are ACP. Sola Bolarinwa Knight, ACP. Samuel Ijachi and ACP. Raji Ganiyu. In his maiden speech, the AIG charged officers and men of the Zonal…
The 38th Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP. Bode Ojajuni, has declared a firm stance on discipline, professionalism, and accountability, vowing zero tolerance for misconduct within the Command. Speaking during his maiden press briefing held at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Monday, CP. Ojajuni emphasised that the Ogun Police under his leadership would strictly align with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu. According to him, “the citizens are our bosses,” stressing that this principle would guide all policing activities across the state. He reiterated that abuse of office, human rights violations, corruption, and incivility…