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In a statement, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new spokesperson Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, just three months after the appointment of his predecessor, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. The announcement was made on Friday by the […]
Continue ReadingPreparatory to the establishment of state police, the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has submitted a framework for the creation of State Police to the Senate. Disu maintained that the move is part of efforts to decentralize policing in the country. The police chief, on Thursday, submitted the framework to the Deputy President of […]
Continue ReadingThe just sworn-in Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a committee on the establishment of state police. President Bola Tinubu, as part of ongoing discussions on policing reforms, had, last Wednesday, during the breaking of fast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate […]
Continue ReadingTunji Rilwan Disu has been decorated with his new rank as the acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The ceremony of pinning the new insignia on Disu’s uniform, which took place at 4:00pm at the President’s office, had in attendance the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly been replaced as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, with Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Olatunji Rilwan Disu taking over the top position, a presidency source stated on Tuesday. The source confirmed the development, stating that an official announcement would be made shortly. “AIG Tunji Disu is the new […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has sacked Kayode Egbetokun from office as the Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Tinubu was said to have asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting they had at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. “Yes. Egbetokun is gone,” one of the presidential aides said he was asked to comment on the […]
Continue ReadingDelta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe and presided over by Justice Joe Egu, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. Ruling on a motion ex-parte in a suit marked HOR/FHR/M/31/2025 filed by Mr Isreal Joe against the […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has passed away. The immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) reportedly died at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja on Sunday. Arase, who was the 18th Inspector General of Police, previously served as the head of the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the Force’s top […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country. Rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria, caused the directive. […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This lengthy legal battle began six years ago, in February 2018 when Melaye faced accusations of falsely implicating Edward Onoja, the then-chief of Staff, to Kogi State […]
Continue ReadingIgbo Lawyers Association (ILA), an umbrella of lawyers of Igbo origin, has called on the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to arrest and investigate former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, over his reported threat to wipe out the Igbo tribe. The group which met in Aba, Abia state, said it took time to […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The viral video shows the victim’s hand and leg tied as he was made to lie on the ground. Residents of the area […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, approved the immediate retirement of all Buhari-appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. He has consequently appointed new Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, National Security Adviser (NSA), and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. See their photo identity below:
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. He has consequently appointed new service chiefs and other office holders. The newly appointed Officers are: S/NNAMEAPPOINTMENTS 1 Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser 2 Maj. Gen. C.G Musa – […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Awka, has declared that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, is an illegal occupant of the office he is currently holding. Justice Fatun Riman, who gave the order, insisted that Baba’s continued stay in office is against the clear provisions of the Police Act, 2020, saying it is […]
Continue ReadingA shocking video of the son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti assaulting a uniformed Police officer, has been shared online. The video shows Seun confronting the policeman after which he pushed and slapped the officer. It also shows Seun’s wife coming down from his vehicle to calm him down, while he […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke on her birthday. The singer on his Instagram page shared a photo of her on Sunday. He wrote: “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby @thechefchi ! God bless you. “Your […]
Continue ReadingSuspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, who is reportedly in hiding has said he declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election in the state to save the democratic process. This was disclosed in his letter titled: “Report of the conduct of supplementary elections held […]
Continue ReadingThe family of the Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River State, Professor Gertrude Nnanjar Njar, who was kidnapped over one month ago has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to help rescue her. Prof Gertrude was kidnapped by armed men dressed in military fatigue in the early hours of February 1, 2023, on […]
Continue ReadingFormer Governor of Osun State, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola has threatened to institute legal action against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), for refusing to release the IG Monitoring Team Report in respect of his petition against MTN Nigeria and others. In a letter dated January 27, 2023, which Oyinlola addressed to the Inspector General of […]
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