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President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Earlier reports indicated that Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing urgent family reasons. He was appointed in June 2023 and was serving a four-year term expected to end in June…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector-General of Police. Presidential aides, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Tuesday. According to the sources, the President asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday. One aide confirmed the decision, saying Egbetokun…
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Professor Ibrahim Gambari said Nigeria’s democratic problems cannot be solved by big speeches or powerful individuals. He said the biggest problem in Nigeria’s democracy is the political party system. According to him, most political parties in the country do not have clear beliefs, identity, or internal…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pensioners have praised the Federal Government for showing strong leadership by signing an important agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). They said resolving a problem that started in 2009 proves that the government can solve long-standing disputes through honest talks, dialogue, and keeping to agreements. Encouraged…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended in dramatic fashion, with Senegal crowned champions after a tense and controversial final that brought the curtain down on an action-packed tournament. Senegal claimed their second AFCON title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time. The final was marked by chaotic scenes and…
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after leading the Teranga Lions to their second continental title. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes before midfielder Pape Gueye scored the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that poor understanding and widespread misinformation are undermining the new tax laws in Nigeria. ICYMI Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the statement on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He explained that many Nigerians do not fully understand…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three key suspects linked to the brutal killing of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. In a statement released on Sunday, the police said the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The operation was…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has criticised the federal government for stopping the salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) who are currently on strike, under the “no work, no pay” policy. On January 9, the Federal Ministry of Health issued a directive instructing chief medical directors and medical directors…
The Federal Government said yesterday that talks are still ongoing regarding the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers, who have not yet been released by Burkina Faso. The aircraft and its crew were seized on Monday after making what the Nigerian Air Force described as a precautionary landing in Bobo…
