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The newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has assumed duty with a promise to focus on professionalism and modernisation; accountability and integrity; and community partnership. Disu, who assumed office shortly after his decoration by President Bola Tinubu, was appointed following the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down on Tuesday, citing family reasons. Egbetokun was appointed on June 19, 2023. Disu took his first salute as Inspector-General from members of the Quarter Guard and other officers at the Force Headquarters after returning from the Presidential Villa at about 4:15 p.m., from where he proceeded to…

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is currently in a closed-door meeting with the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A brief video shared by Oyo Affairs on Wednesday confirmed the presence of the two political figures at the venue. The footage showed Makinde arriving and exchanging greetings with Kwankwaso and other attendees. “Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, is currently in a closed-door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan,” the platform stated. Details of the meeting were not disclosed as of press time. The development comes weeks…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, charged the newly decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to strengthen discipline within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and confront banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities threatening the country. Speaking during the decoration ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President said Disu was assuming office at a defining moment in Nigeria’s security landscape. “I expect you to strengthen the discipline, enhance inter-agency collaboration and restore public confidence in the Nigerian Police,” Tinubu said. He urged the new police chief to lead “firmly but fairly,” demand professionalism at every level and ensure that the…

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled a Command Philosophy aimed at repositioning the Nigerian Army as a highly professional, agile, combat-effective and resilient force. He articulated this transformative vision, during a lecture delivered to participants of Senior Course 48 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. The COAS emphasized that effective leadership in today’s dynamic security climate must be rooted in character, courage and genuine concern for personnel. He noted that the Nigerian Army operates within an increasingly volatile and multi-dimensional threat environment, with ongoing commitments across all geopolitical zones in counterinsurgency,…

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. The ceremony was done on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, shortly after Disu arrived for his official decoration ceremony. Disu’s decoration comes a day after Tinubu appointed him as the nation’s top cop. His appointment followed the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, whose departure from office was confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday. In a statement issued the same day, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu accepted Egbetokun’s resignation after he submitted a letter…

In a major development for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced plans to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS daily to meet domestic demand, while exporting up to 20 million litres in surplus. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the development in Lagos, confirming that a structured offtake agreement has been concluded with selected marketers to guarantee nationwide distribution and eliminate supply instability. Dangote stated that the refinery has agreed on a framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market, adding that any…

Gunmen have invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo LGA of Ondo state, making away with six worshippers. The incident occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday during an early-morning service in the church. The abduction comes four days after assailants abducted a couple at Ilu-Abo community in Akure north LGA of the state. There has been an uptick in gunmen attacks and growing security concerns in Ondo state since the turn of the year. Advertisement Jimoh Abayomi, police spokesperson for the state, said the attack happened at about 12:50am, noting that operatives of the command, working…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police. This followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP. “In view of the current security challenges confronting the nation, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect,” presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Tuesday evening. “In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria…

A day after it withdrew the three-count charge filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Federal Government has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Mike Ozekhome (SAN). Channels Television obtained a copy of the charge sheet dated February 24th, 2026, and signed by the Director of Public Prosecution, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). In the charge filed before the FCT High Court sitting in Abuja, Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, are listed as the defendants in the criminal suit. In the fresh count, Ozekhome, Ponfa Useni (Aka Tali Shani) and the General…

Nigeria’s gross external reserves have climbed to $50.45 billion as of February 16, 2026, the highest level recorded in 13 years, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. Cardoso disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the end of the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. He said the surge in reserves reflects strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and growing investor confidence in the country’s policy direction. “Gross external reserves rose significantly to $50.45 billion as of February 16, 2026, the highest in 13 years. This provides an import cover of 9.68 months…