The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN has congratulated AIG Tunji Olatunji Disu on his appointment as Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Association commends the President for this strategic and well-considered appointment, which is firmly anchored on merit, competence, and proven performance. The congratulatory message was signed by the association’s president, Mr. Olalekan Olabulo. According to him, “This decision reflects confidence in IGP Disu’s professionalism, integrity, and capacity to lead, and aligns with the urgent imperative to strengthen policing and internal security across the nation. “IGP Disu’s distinguished career exemplifies discipline, operational excellence, and an unwavering…
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The Inspector-General of Police, acting IGP Olatunji Disu on 26th February, 2026 assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The development was communicated by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday. According to him, Disu formally took over the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force at a critical time for internal security and ongoing reforms. Disu succeeds Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who served as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police from June 19, 2023 to February 24, 2026. The Force expressed appreciation for Egbetokun’s “invaluable…
The Ogun State Command has transferred Abigeal Nsikak, popularly known as Mirabel on TikTok to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development for welfare support. This development was disclosed by Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, on Wednesday. According to the Command’s Spokesperson Mirabel has been taken to a medical facility for necessary examination to verify her online claims regarding the alleged rape. Women Affairs Ministry to provide welfare support In his words, “In consideration of her welfare and support needs, she has been released to the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The Ministry…
For many, a golden jubilee evokes celebration and nostalgia, but 50 years after the creation of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, its original inhabitants remain seemingly helpless, burdened by unresolved plights that have now taken centre stage. Their concerns came to the front burner on Tuesday in Lagos, as stakeholders at a one-day workshop issued a strong call to journalists and policymakers to confront the growing climate crisis threatening the survival of Abuja Original Inhabitants, AOIs. Abuja original inhabitants The workshop, organised by the Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues, NEJII, in collaboration with the Resource Center for Human Rights and…
Three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, were on Wednesday arraigned over alleged fraud and money laundering offences in Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. They are: Felix Njoku, a former Director of Finance of the Nigerian Railway Corporation; Benjamin Chinwuba Iloanusi, presently a Director in the Procurement Department of the NRC, and Oche Jerry Ogbole, presently Director Mechanical. They were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate charges bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and unlawful enrichment by public officials to the tune of over ₦2.04 billion. Njoku was arraigned before Justice…
Justice Mojisola Dada of Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday heard how a former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, allegedly diverted Arik money to pay NEM Insurance company for insurance cover for Umza Airline. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, an Investigative Officer disclosed this in continuation of evidence being led by prosecution counsel Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN, in an ongoing trial of the former AMCON boss and other defendants. Kuru, alongside others are standing trial over an alleged fraud involving N76 billion and $31.5 million. The…
The Coalition for Good Governance, CGG, has demanded urgent and decisive action over the controversial demolitions in Makoko, insisting that all stakeholders must embrace sincerity and prioritise public safety above politics. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, the coalition said the ongoing dispute between residents of Makoko and the Lagos State Government has exposed deep trust deficits that must be urgently addressed to prevent avoidable tragedy. CGG queries blame game, insists on public safety Mr. Nelson Ekujumi, a social commentator while speaking on behalf of the group said it had watched “with bated breath” the blame game between the government…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Kano Bye-election held across designated constituencies in the state. The Governor’s commendation was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf described the Kano Bye-election as a milestone in the democratic journey of the state, noting that the calm atmosphere recorded across polling units reflected the growing political maturity of the people and the effectiveness of security arrangements put in place. Peaceful polls mark…
Police officers involved in the shooting incident in the Alagbado area of Lagos State have been arrested and taken into custody. This was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Adebisi in a post shared on X. The Command also disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. According to Adebisi, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the adequate deployment of personnel to forestall any breakdown of law and order. ,However normalcy has been restored to the area. Shooting incident: Investigation underway She said CP Jimoh…
The Ogun Police Command has confirmed that Abigeal Nsikak popularly known as Mirable on TikTok is safe and currently with the authorities, dismissing rumours of arrest as investigations into the reported incident continue. The Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, provided clarity on her amid widespread speculation online, prompting the Command to issue an official position. “I can confirm that Abigeal Nsikak (f) popularly known as Mirable on TikTok is with us. I have physically seen her and she is well. Investigations into the case at hand are still ongoing.” The Command had stated that the…