Who is Tunji Disu, Nigeria’s newly appointed Inspector‑General of Police

By Seun Ibiyemi Tunji Disu is a senior Nigerian police officer with more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, widely recognised for his operational leadership and strategic approach to policing. He has been appointed as the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun after a directive by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu…

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Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as IGP

By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office and appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was directed to resign Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurityduring a meeting with the President at…

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NAFDAC, WHO strengthen partnership to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system

By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, yesterday received the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria Country Representative, Mr. Parel Ursu, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to discuss NAFDAC denies FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol regulationcollaborative strategies…

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Oyetola pledges support as City Boy movement seeks partnership on youth engagement

By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday received State Directors of the City Boy Movement (CBM) from the Southwest in his office in Abuja, reaffirming the importance of youth engagement and grassroots mobilisation in national development. The delegation, led by the Oyo State Director of the City…

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El-Rufai sues ICPC for N1bn over alleged unlawful raid on Abuja home

By Adeyemi David Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), accusing the agency of unlawfully invading his Abuja residence. The suit, filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court, is challenging a search warrant allegedly issued on February 4…

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Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurity

By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured state governors of his administration’s plan to establish state police, describing it as a crucial step toward curbing insecurity and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. Tinubu made the announcement on Monday night during an interfaith breaking of the fast ceremony, attended by governors from across the…

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Tinubu hosts Governors, urges unity, calls for State Police Reform

By Adeyemi David President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday evening hosted an interfaith breaking of the fast with Nigeria’s State Governors, bringing together Muslim and Christian leaders as the country observes Ramadan and Lent. In his remarks, President Tinubu emphasized that beyond politics and policy, Nigerians are “first a people of conscience,” urging leaders to…

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Budget Office defends Executive Order 9, says it enforces constitutional revenue

The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has defended Executive Order 9 (EO9), stating that it does not amount to the President making new laws but rather enforces constitutional provisions on the custody of Federation revenues. Yakubu, who also serves as Secretary of the Implementation Committee on Executive Order 9, said…

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