The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 66 senior officers in the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement, made in Abuja on Monday, confirmed the elevation of officers across various ranks. As part of the promotions, 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs) have been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), while 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) have been promoted to CP. Additionally, 13 Superintendents of Police (SPs) have advanced to the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP), and 14 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) have been promoted to SP. Among those promoted are Fasuba Olabode, Musibau…
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An explosion has occurred along the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, resulting in a fire outbreak at the affected section. The cause of the incident is yet to be determined, and it remains unclear whether it was due to sabotage or an operational fault. The explosion comes at a time of increased tension, following threats from militant groups in response to the Federal Government’s decision to withhold Rivers State’s allocation amid an ongoing political dispute. The blast, which happened on Monday night, affected a crucial export pipeline that channels crude oil to the Bonny…
Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has cleared the medical bills of hundreds of patients at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola, Adamawa State, ahead of his highly anticipated visit to the region. The gesture, costing hundreds of millions of Naira, has brought relief to patients across all 21 local government areas of the state, cementing Seyi’s reputation as a philanthropist attuned to the struggles of everyday Nigerians. The North East National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Mustapha, hailed Seyi’s actions as a testament to his empathy and dedication to addressing…
Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as deliberate mischief, claims by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory was demolished twice during the Amosun Administration. In a statement, titled, “Re-Government Demolished My Cement Factory Twice”, signed by Lanre Akinwale, forSenator Ibikunle Amosun Media Office, the former Governor challenged Dangote to “avail the public of the requisite approvals for the construction of the structures he alleged were demolished.” Amosun noted that his government believed that there could not be two governments in a state, and Dangote, therefore, could not operate above the…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated the visitation panel for the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, stating that the exercise is crucial for evaluating the institution’s progress and determining the necessary support from the state government. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Akure, the Governor explained that the visitation is meant to be a regular assessment conducted every five years to review the university’s growth, challenges, and overall performance. He emphasized that with a new Vice-Chancellor now in charge, it is the duty of the government to have…
A suspected phone snatcher has died in the hospital after being rescued from an attempted mob lynching in the Agege area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident took place on Saturday, March 15, at Akerele Junction. Hundeyin explained that officers from the Isokoko Police Division received a distress call about a robbery suspect who had been caught and beaten by a mob after allegedly snatching mobile phones from commuters. “By the time police officers arrived at the scene, the…
Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene, staged a protest on Monday over alleged police harassment and rising insecurity around the campus. The demonstration, led by the Student Union President, Geoffrey George, saw students block the main gate while holding placards with messages like “End police brutality now,” “Protect, save, don’t abuse,” and “This extortion must stop.” Addressing reporters, George condemned the increasing presence of hoodlums in the area and accused police officers of worsening the situation through harassment and extortion. He said rather than providing safety, the police had become a source of fear for…
The Delta State Police Command has killed four suspected kidnappers and recovered weapons following a shootout in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday in Warri. According to him, the suspects were neutralised on March 9 during an exchange of gunfire with operatives from the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). The confrontation occurred in a bush near the railway line in the Agbarho community. Edafe explained that one of the suspects had been earlier arrested while attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle. During interrogation, the suspect revealed the…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Oba Otudeko to appear and take his plea in a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N30 billion loan fraud. The directive was issued on Monday by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who emphasized that Otudeko must respond to the charges before the court can hear any application challenging its jurisdiction. The EFCC had earlier filed a 13-count charge against Otudeko and three others in connection with the alleged financial misconduct. The matter has been adjourned to May 8 for further proceedings. Further details are expected soon.
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor and former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement on Monday during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, weeks after resigning from the PDP. Jandor attributed his decision to persistent internal crises and a lack of discipline within the PDP, particularly criticizing the party’s failure to address anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. He described his time in the PDP as a challenging experience, working with what he called “perennial political saboteurs.” According…