By John Akoh President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in the new Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu. This is as it has been established that Disu will not appear before the Senate for confirmation, as has been the tradition. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, informed State House correspondents that the swearing-in will... Read more
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Police Council confirms Disu as the substantive IGP
The National Police Council, on Monday, confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The confirmation took place at the Police Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, ABUJA. The closed-door session, was convened to affirm Disu’s nomination following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Disu was appointed... Read more
Police Arrests Ten Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Recovers Arms
The Delta State Police Command said its operatives have arrested ten suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and recover arms in series of sting operations. This was contained in a press statement Thursday by SP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO. He said that on 20 January 2026, at about 0430 hours, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime... Read more
APC National Convention: Stakeholders Urge Tinubu, NEC to Retain Zoning Formula
....As North-West, South-East seek chairmanship, secretaryship slots Ahead of next month’s national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), concerned stakeholders of the party have called for the retention of its existing zoning formula, describing it as vital to unity, inclusiveness and internal harmony. The stakeholders said the zoning arrangement remains a critical stabilising mechanism as preparations for the... Read more
Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Declare Two-Day Fasting Over Kajuru Kidnapping, Seek Victims’ Safe Return
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme to seek divine intervention following the recent kidnapping of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association expressed deep anguish over the incident, condemning it as heart-rending, alarming and unacceptable. The Christian leaders described the... Read more
Kaduna’s Kidnapped Worshippers: A Tragedy Made Worse by Denial
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a remote community in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was plunged into fear and anguish as gunmen stormed three churches during morning services. By the end of the day, scores of worshippers reportedly between 160 and 177 had been abducted in what is now one of the most disturbing episodes of... Read more
Rescue Kaduna Worshippers, Apprehend Kidnappers, Speaker Abbas to Security Agencies
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called on the security agencies to rescue worshippers recently abducted by suspected terrorists and apprehend the suspects. Recall that gunmen had, on Sunday, attacked three churches in the Kurmin Wali community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State and reportedly whisked away over 100 worshippers. In a... Read more
Nigeria, Others to Receive €557m Humanitarian Aid As EU Unveils €1.9bn 2026 Budget
Nigeria and several other African countries are set to benefit from a €557 million humanitarian funding package in 2026 following the European Union’s announcement of an initial €1.9 billion aid budget, with Nigeria’s North West region listed among the priority areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EU said the €557 million allocation is designated for West and Central... Read more
Police Confirm Abduction in Kaduna, Deploy Tactical Units for Rescue
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the reported abduction at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, did occur, contrary to earlier conflicting accounts that had generated confusion and public anxiety. The Police clarified that its initial response was not a denial of the incident but a cautious position adopted while awaiting full... Read more
2027: Northern youths dare Tinubu over Shettima
By John Igwe A northern group under the auspices of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament has warned against attempts to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Tinubu's running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group described such moves as dangerous, divisive, and capable of weakening the ruling party. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, the... Read more

















































