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Tension gripped Ijebu Ode on Wednesday following a controversial security operation that saw heavily armed operatives lay siege to key locations ahead of the BAT/OGD Empowerment Tour. Reports confirm that officers, believed to be acting under the authority of the Nigeria Police Force, stormed the Obanta Club and sealed off access routes leading to the residence of former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The sweeping restriction effectively shut out supporters, organisers, and community participants expected to be part of the empowerment programme. Eyewitness accounts describe a coordinated show of force, with strategic roadblocks mounted across major entry points in…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday closed a Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College in Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State, vowing to strengthen leadership and operational effectiveness across the force. At the ceremony, the IGP inspected training facilities including the simulation ground and shooting range, where he personally took part in tactical exercises. He told cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy undergoing training at the college to remain disciplined and focused, stressing that their effectiveness on the field would depend on the quality of their training. “Resilience, professionalism, and strict adherence to…
By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched systemic weaknesses? Reducing a complex, multi-layered national security crisis to the performance of a single officeholder is not only analytically flawed—it risks distracting from the structural reforms Nigeria urgently needs. A CRISIS DECADES IN THE MAKING Nigeria’s insecurity did not begin with Matawalle, nor with…
By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora For those who know Zamfara State before Governor Dauda Lawal became Governor will appreciate the current situation in the state. The state, which used to be in the rubble, has been reconstructed into a powerhouse within its geographical location and has become an envy of others. All thanks to the visionary rescue mission 1.0 spearheaded by Governor Dauda Lawal, PhD, in 2023, when he was elected Governor of the agrarian and mineral-rich state. Just three years ago, education in Zamfara State was in a Comatose state. It was nonexistent. No functional primary and secondary schools conducive…
A youth group in the Ajiran community of Eti-Osa Local Government Area under the umbrella of the Ajiran Progressive Youth Forum APYF has accused a civil society organisation (CSO) of attempting to shield a murder suspect from justice, describing the CSO’s recent 24-hour ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police as “a joke taken too far.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ajiran Progressives Youth Forum demanded that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, the AIG Zone 2, and the Inspector General of Police ignore what it called a baseless ultimatum. The group also vowed to resist any attempt…
The Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the vandalisation of critical national infrastructure, with the arrest of two notorious suspects and the recovery of railway materials valued at over ₦400,000,000. Acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to decisively tackle acts of economic sabotage, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), under the leadership of ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, executed a swift, intelligence-driven operation that led to the arrest of Chisom Goodnews (32) and Ahmed…
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has congratulated renowned journalist, broadcaster, and public health advocate, Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Moji Makanjuola, MFR, on the occasion of her 70th birthday, describing her as a defining voice in Nigeria’s media and development landscape. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the President of the Guild, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, the Guild said Aunty Moji’s life and career represent a rare blend of professionalism, compassion, and purposeful service, noting that she has consistently demonstrated how journalism can be deployed as a tool for national development, social transformation, and public enlightenment. NGIJ recalled…
Governor Dauda Lawal hosted the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Government House in Gusau today, marking a critical step in the state’s ongoing battle against insecurity. During the high-level visit, the Governor reaffirmed that safeguarding lives remains the cornerstone of his administration, asserting that sustainable development in Zamfara is impossible without a foundation of lasting peace. The meeting focused on deepening the synergy between the state government and the Nigerian military to flush out criminal elements across troubled communities. General Oluyede commended the Lawal administration for its unwavering logistical and moral support to the troops on…
The protest staged by a group of retired police officers at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Monday is increasingly being viewed as a factional action, coming despite recent assurances from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force that their grievances are already receiving attention at the highest level. Only last week, representatives of the retirees had gathered at the entrance to the office of the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, where they presented similar concerns regarding the Police Exit Bill and pension matters. During that engagement, the IGP acknowledged their frustrations and gave a firm commitment that their…
Lagos, Nigeria – April 20, 2025 — In a bid to provide top-notch financial services across the world, Verve International, Africa’s leading payment card brand, recently announced its membership of two major global payment standards bodies, the NEXO Standards Community and PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) towards securing interoperability, and future-ready payment infrastructure to boost seamless financial transactions amongst its card holders. The PCI Security Standards Council is the global governing body responsible for setting and overseeing security standards that protect cardholder data across the entire payment ecosystem, including card schemes, banks, processors, merchants, and solution providers. Its standards help ensure that all entities…