The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of one of its officers and two other individuals in a tragic road accident at the Badagry Roundabout heading toward Seme on Monday. According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, the crash involved a truck that reportedly suffered brake…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27% to 26.50%, following its 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced that the decision was unanimous among all MPC members. He explained that the committee also…
In a major security reshuffle on February 24, 2026, President Bola Tinubu removed Inspector‑General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Assistant Inspector‑General Tunji Disu as his successor. Disu, who most recently headed the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, is expected to assume office immediately and oversee a nationwide command transition. Sources from…
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025. Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated by Governor Douye Diri. A seasoned public…
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama has struck out a three‑count forgery charge filed against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had arraigned the suit on January 16, 2026, alleging forgery. On January 26, the Attorney‑General of the Federation…
In a major shake-up of Nigeria’s policing leadership, President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu, currently heading the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos, is set to take over as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was summoned to the Presidential Villa to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has not granted bail to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai eight days after his detention, according to his media aide. In a statement issued Monday, Muyiwa Adekeye said El-Rufai has remained in custody since voluntarily honouring an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to secure a 1-0 victory for Manchester United at Everton, moving the Red Devils into fourth place in the Premier League and extending Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start in charge. The Slovenian striker, who had scored just twice in his first 22 appearances following his £74 million ($100 million) transfer…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has teamed up with the British High Commission in Abuja to highlight the experiences of Nigerians trafficked into cyber-enabled scam operations in Southeast Asia. The survivor-focused event, titled “Confronting the Global Scam Centre Crisis: Perspectives of Nigerian Survivors,” featured testimonies from recently repatriated Nigerians…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has unveiled key reforms aimed at ensuring transparency, professionalism, and strict regulatory oversight as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The announcement was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting at the Commission’s headquarters, Hajj House in Abuja, which brought together Commissioners, Board Members, Executive Secretaries and Chairmen…
