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By Peter Omopo The tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is governed by law and not age, a security expert has said, dismissing calls for compulsory retirement at 60. Busayo Mogaji, CEO of Western Eagle Ltd, stated in a Sunday release to TVC News that speculation over the impending retirement of IGP Olatunji Disu upon reaching 60 in April 2026 was misplaced. Mogaji explained that under the Nigerian Constitution and the Nigeria Police Act & Regulation, 2020, the office of the Inspector-General of Police has a fixed four-year tenure. This provision is intended to ensure leadership stability, continuity, and…

By Olugbolahan Kuku During the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child in October 2025, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar; Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA created an ingenious programme for the girl-child of Agboyi-Ketu. “Project S.H.E.”: Safety. Hygeine. Education. The Executive Chairman indeed stands up to lead the change in the lives of the school-age girls of Agboyi Ketu who were gathered in their numbers for inspirational lectures and speeches about their safety, hygiene and education. March 5 2026, the second edition of Project S.H.E. was held at the Multipurpose Hall of Agboyi-Ketu Council Headquarters. Like a movie star, “Mummy…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Sometimes torment comes not from enemies but from people close to us. Friends who hide jealousy in jokes, partners who neglect or control us, and even parents whose constant criticism weakens our confidence. These “stylish tormentors” may not shout, but their actions slowly drain our peace and self-worth. The solution is wisdom: recognize the pattern, set healthy boundaries, speak your truth, and guard your emotional well-being. Remember, true love and friendship should lift you up, not weigh you down, so protect your peace and stay around those who truly value you. Asiwaju Cares

By Olugbolahan Kuku Friday March 6 2026, The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar conducts the swearing-in of the newly appointed members of her cabinet! A press release reaching us from the office of the Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA states that the Executive Chairman heartily congratulates the new political appointees on the occasion of their swearing-in. The statement reads: “The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area has congratulated the individuals nominated for various political positions within the council, describing the nominations as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the…

By Peter Omopo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network and an alleged member of the Indigenous People of Biafra over their purported involvement in a series of attacks on police stations and killings in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a statement released on Saturday, the suspects were apprehended on Friday in Eha-Amufu and Umuhu communities after months of intelligence gathering by security operatives. Security sources identified the suspects as Sabastine Odo Odam, said to be a suspected ESN commander, and Ejike Daniel, alleged to be a…

By Peter Omopo The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has defended his appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head programme, dismissing criticism that followed the interview. Bwala said he had no regrets defending the Tinubu administration during the interview with the programme’s host, Mehdi Hassan, and maintained that he would do so again anywhere in the world. The interview, which aired on Thursday, generated widespread reactions on social media after clips from the programme went viral, with critics describing Bwala’s performance as embarrassing. During the interview, Hassan confronted Bwala with several past…

By Peter Omopo The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate for the June 20, 2026 election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has welcomed the court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish his name as the party’s candidate. Oluyede described the ruling as a victory for the people of Ekiti State and for democracy. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered INEC to include Oluyede’s name and the logo of the Peoples Democratic Party on the ballot for the upcoming governorship election. The court also barred the electoral commission from excluding him from any election-related activity.…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar is at it again! Leaping from one innovation to another, the Chairman like Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad” has officially become the “Rich Mum” of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA! In Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich-Dad-Poor-Dad story, his rich Dad was the man who trained him financial intelligence; a kind of education neither taught in schools nor at places of worship! It is only taught by discerning mentors, who are passionate about the financial and general success of their proteges! On Thursday March 5 2026, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar reinforced her administration’s commitment…

By Peter Omopo The Kwara State Government has directed an immediate statewide anti-snake fumigation exercise across residential buildings, institutions and other regulated premises following reports of increasing snake bite incidents in parts of the state. The directive was issued through the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency as part of efforts to safeguard residents from the growing threat of snake attacks. In a statement released on Saturday by the agency’s Press Secretary, Aliyu Amode, property owners and operators of regulated premises were instructed to comply with the directive without delay. The General Manager of the agency, Jide Aina, said the decision…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has approved 50,000 additional slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps mobilisation to address the growing number of graduates awaiting enlistment into the scheme. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of a remodelled clinic at the scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters to mark his first anniversary in office. Nafiu said the additional mobilisation slots have already been included in the 2026 budget, adding that further provisions have also been captured in the 2027 federal budget cycle to improve the welfare of corps members. According…