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By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed that a mother and her son narrowly escaped death after a Lexus sport utility vehicle overturned multiple times at the NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU–Isheri Expressway in Lagos. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, the agency described the early morning incident as a lone but serious traffic accident. According to the statement, the Lexus Jeep with registration number KJA 39 JT was travelling from Isheri towards Igando when it suddenly lost stability and overturned three…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as the new Acting Inspector-General of Police. The ceremony was held at about 3 p.m. at the President’s office in the State House, Abuja. In attendance were the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other top government officials. President Tinubu personally pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform alongside his wife, Folashade Disu, symbolising the transfer of leadership at the helm of the Nigeria Police Force. The development came less than 24 hours…

By Peter Omopo The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo, Brigadier General C.M. Akaliro, has called for a strategic partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Taraba State Command, to address rising crime and social vices through stronger drug control measures. Akaliro made the call during a courtesy visit to the agency, where he stressed that dismantling the drug supply chain in Taraba State could significantly reduce crimes such as banditry. He noted that controlling the distribution and abuse of illicit substances would enhance security and stability across the state. The brigade commander commended…

By Peter Omopo An improvised explosive device detonated along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State on Wednesday, damaging a trailer conveying cement and injuring two persons. The explosion occurred in the early hours of the day at Unguwar Mai Chida along the Funtua–Gusau highway in Tsafe Local Government Area, causing heavy traffic on the busy route. Local sources said the device, allegedly planted by suspected bandits, exploded as the trailer was passing through the area. The blast severely damaged the head of the truck, which was travelling from Sokoto to Kaduna, but no lives were lost. The driver was reportedly…

By Peter Omopo A former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Government House in Ibadan. Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with the governor, Kwankwaso said the visit was rooted in personal friendship and should not be interpreted as a political realignment. He explained that his presence in Oyo State was at the invitation of the NNPP state chairman to inaugurate the party’s office in Ibadan and to deliberate on party matters. According to him, he…

By Peter Omopo The Police Service Commission (PSC) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force is transparent, merit-based and inclusive. Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd), gave the assurance during a press conference at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, PSC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. Lakanu expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 50,000 additional personnel into the Force, describing the directive as a bold move to strengthen internal security and enhance operational capacity. Application Figures According to Lakanu, the recruitment portal opened…

By Peter Omopo Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked communities in Madagali and Hong Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, leaving casualties and extensive property damage. Residents said the assailants stormed the affected communities late Monday night, firing gunshots that triggered panic and forced many people to flee their homes. Preliminary reports indicate that several lives were lost during the нападение, while houses and valuables were destroyed. Security agencies are yet to release an official casualty figure as assessments continue. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri condemned the нападение, describing it as a cowardly act of terrorism aimed at undermining the peace…

By Peter Omopo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is facing mounting public scrutiny over allegations of selective enforcement in its handling of high-profile child molestation claims involving singers Simi and Speed Darlington. The controversy follows renewed online petitions and debates concerning resurfaced social media posts attributed to Simi, as well as comparisons to NAPTIP’s previous declaration of Speed Darlington as wanted in 2025 over statements he made during a live Instagram session that were widely interpreted as self-incriminating. Allegations and Public Reaction The current uproar stems from a viral video shared by a…

By Peter Omopo The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr. Ola Awakan, has been appointed Chairman of the African Travel Commission (ATC). The announcement was made during high-level engagements following the ATC’s inaugural summit held in Lagos. The Commission serves as a strategic platform to promote intra-African travel, strengthen cross-border partnerships, advocate progressive tourism policies and position Africa as a unified global destination. Stakeholders said Dr. Awakan’s appointment reflects Nigeria’s longstanding contributions to international tourism development, including its historic role in shaping global tourism cooperation and supporting the evolution of multilateral tourism institutions. In his acceptance speech,…

By Peter Omopo The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja was on Wednesday stalled due to his absence in court. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to April 23 to enable the State Security Service to produce the defendant for arraignment. During the proceedings, defence counsel moved an application for bail despite the absence of the defendant, but the prosecution opposed the request. In a brief ruling, Justice Abdulmalik held that a bail application cannot be entertained before a defendant is formally arraigned. The prosecution informed the court that El-Rufai remains…