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Following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu has been appointed to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Here are ten key things to know about the seasoned police officer: Current Position Tunji Disu has been appointed the Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. He previously served as the Assistant Inspector-General of …

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. This was disclosed via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier on Tuesday and expressed his profound …

  By Idahosa Musa Host state Team Edo, has surged to the top of the medals table at the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDGs), tagged Edo 2026, following a blistering run of performances across several key events. As of the close of competitions on Day Four, Team Edo led the standings with 22 gold, 12 silver …

The Presidency has confirmed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General of Police. It said the former police boss resigned from office, citing family issues that require his undivided attention. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a response to an inquiry by PUNCH Online, saying, “The IGP resigned in a …

SaharaReporters exclusively reported on Tuesday that Egbetokun had been removed from his position as Inspector General of Police. At least 29 senior police officers are set to be fired including senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) following the sacking of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. SaharaReporters exclusively reported on …

  Kayode Egbetokun has been removed from his position as Inspector General of Police. SaharaReporters confirmed that President Bola Tinubu ordered Egbetokun’s removal from office. He is to be succeeded by Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission …

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. has raised concerns over sharp and unusual price movements in shares of some listed companies in recent trading sessions. In an investor alert issued on Monday, the Exchange said it observed significant volatility that may not reflect underlying company fundamentals. It advised investors to rely strictly on publicly available information when making investment decisions. “Investors are …

Dr Emelda Chukwu, a Senior Researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), on Monday raised concerns over the growing high-level resistance to third-generation antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Chukwu made this known at a media chat organised by NIMR to inform the public on some of its research works in the country. According to her, the drugs are broad …

Parliament Speaker, Mémounatou Ibrahima, has called on member states to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has entered its operational phase, to deepen regional integration. She made the appeal on Monday in Abuja, while declaring open the ECOWAS Parliament‘s 2026 First Extraordinary Session and Seminar, which marks the beginning of the regional legislature’s work for the year. …

A Nigerian author and a publisher, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, has called for the implementation of compulsory military service for youths to address the country’s security challenges. The author of “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths” made this call at the book’s presentation in Abuja. Abubakar emphasised that mandatory military service can instil patriotism, discipline, and defence …