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By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, ushering in a new leadership era for the Nigeria Police Force. The ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council. Disu took the oath of office in the presence of senior government officials, ministers and members of his family, officially assuming office as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. During the ceremony, the President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners…

An Oyo man has allegedly battered his elder brother to death with a rock after accusing him of shooting him in a dream. Lateef Suleiman, 43, was arrested after the brutal attack in Sepeteri, in Oyo State. Police said Suleiman woke up convinced his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, had attacked him while he slept the previous night. Instead of dismissing the nightmare, the suspect allegedly confronted his brother where he was sitting and smashed a heavy rock on his head. According to the police, Suleiman fled the scene immediately after the attack. The victim was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital…

Photo: Adamawa Gov Fintiri Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defended his position that Nigeria’s presidency should remain in the South until 2031, saying northerners should not contest the office in 2027 in the interest of fairness and national unity. Speaking during a television interview monitored by this newspaper, Fintiri said the principle of power rotation between the North and South must be respected to maintain political stability. Fintiri, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, said while anyone is constitutionally free to seek office, the South should be allowed to complete its…

Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Prime Minister The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel due to the security situation in the Middle East. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the NCPC, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations in the commission, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the measure was necessary because the Commission prioritises the safety and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims. “The recent developments in the Middle East, including the imposition of…

Photo: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran Supreme Leader, killed in US/Israel attack By Douglas Maha, Abujua Petrol prices have surged across Nigeria, piling fresh pressure on households and businesses as escalating tensions in the Middle East send shockwaves through global energy markets. The conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States under President Donald Trump has raised fears of disruptions to oil supplies from one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions. Traders are increasingly worried about the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a significant share of global crude oil exports passes. Brent…

By Gabriel Efe There is something about February. It is the shortest month of the year, often quiet, transitional, sitting between the declarations of January and the acceleration of March. Yet in recent history, February has repeatedly become the staging ground for events that reshape the world. In February 2020, the World Health Organisation officially characterised COVID-19 as a global pandemic. The virus that began as distant headlines quickly became lockdowns, economic paralysis, broken supply chains, and a redefinition of how humanity works, travels, worships, and interacts. That same February 2022, the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated into a full-scale invasion, altering…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three siblings by a newly arrived tenant in Nwezenyi village, Igbeagu community, in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The victims, identified as Favour, Obinna, and Kamso Okeoha, were reportedly abducted on Saturday while their parents were away from home. The suspect, described as a woman who had recently rented an apartment in the compound, is alleged to have carried out the abduction shortly after moving in. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Abakaliki, the state capital. According…

Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement made available to newmen on Tuesday, authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a joint investigation into what was described as a serious compromise of airport security protocols. The statement, titled “Arrest and Prosecution of Security Officers Compromised by Nasir El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for the 12th February 2026 Security Breach,” detailed the outcome…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio under the current administration. The President formally conveyed Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate on Tuesday in a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, seeking confirmation. Until his nomination, Oyedele served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he spearheaded efforts to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. The 50-year-old…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Siminalayi Fubara has forwarded a fresh list of commissioner nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly in what observers describe as a significant step toward restoring stability in the state following months of political tension. The Clerk of the House, Emeka Amadi, confirmed receipt of the list in a special government announcement dated March 3 and shared on the Assembly’s official Facebook page, inviting the nominees to appear for screening and confirmation. According to the statement, nine individuals were nominated in what is believed to be the first batch of commissioner-designates. They include Professor Datonye…