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An online trending video where the immediate past head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, CP Akin Victor Fakorede was given a standing ovation in a live television show has got netizens reacting. In the live television programme by Berekete Family TV, an online television station based in Abuja recently, two testifiers, presumably Arabs or from the Middle East testified on the diligent investigations of CP Fakorede which, not only got them off the hook but also restored their human dignity. But the high point of the show was the public apology rendered by the programme’s anchor…
The Integrity Youth Alliance (IYA) has strongly condemned the wave of criticism trailing the appointment of Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, describing the allegations by some so-called civil society and human rights groups as malicious, unfounded, and driven by ulterior motives.In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Danjuma Lamido, the group noted that the criticism directed at CP Fakorede has only come from a few disgruntled organisations that appear uncomfortable with the officer’s well-known record of diligence, professionalism and commitment to lawful policing.According to the Alliance, Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede has never been involved in brutality, extra judicial killings…
Commissioner of Police Akin Victor Fakorede, a trained legal practitioner and seasoned forensic criminal investigator in the Nigeria Police Force has been redeployed from Head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja for higher duties and responsibilities. Although, his new posting is yet to be made public, inside Police sources hinted that his new posting would be to a higher responsibilities in preparation for his promotion to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). The redeployment was reportedly approved by the current Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. CP Fakorede…
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 14 day ultimatum to sack his newly appointed Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and replace him with an indigenous professional. Arising from its Congress last Thursday February 26, 2026, it frowned at the culture of importing Chief Press Secretaries from outside the State, describing it as a “vote of no confidence” on Local media practitioners, with far-reaching implications. A communiqué issued after the Congress meeting urged the governor to review such media appointments and to source from within the state, because , according to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a fresh timetable for the 2027 general elections, rescheduling the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. According to the commission, elections for governorship positions and State Houses of Assembly will now take place on February 6, 2027. Previously, INEC had slated the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly contests were to be conducted on March 6, 2027. However, the commission reviewed the dates following the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the signing into law of the new Electoral Act,…
Aondoaver Asom, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Benue state Police Command has died defending his fellow passengers during an armed robbery attack in Ushongo Local Government Area of the state. The incident happened last Tuesday February 24, 2026 when the commercial vehicle he was travelling in to his new place of assignment was ambushed by armed robbers at Amile, along the Ugbema–Jato-Aka road. Our Correspondent gathered that in the course of defending himself and other passengers, the officer reportedly shot three of the attackers dead. However, he sustained gunshot injuries during the battle and when he and another injured…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked Kayode Egbetokun as Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police. He is said to have appointed Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos as his successor. Although, we couldn’t immediately confirm news of the sack, senior police officials and sources close to the Police Service Commission confirmed the development. New IGP Tunji Disu “Egbetokun was at the (Presidential) Villa yesterday and was told to go and prepare his handover notes. I believe he has done that already and he will be handing over…
It’s no longer news that the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Pastor (Dr) Peter Akpe as the state’s new Deputy Governor. What is news now is that the state’s new deputy governor is a confirmed Minister of God as an ordained Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The Assembly confirmed Akpe’s appointment during its plenary session today, Tuesday February 24th. Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State Pastor Akpe, a clergyman ordained by the RCCG served as Chief of Staff to Governor Duoye Diri at Government House in Yenagoa, the state capital. Pastor Peter Pereotubo Akpe hails…
Last weekend in Oyo State started on a bizarre note when a 20-year-old suspect was arrested and saved from being lynched by the mob by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command after a suspected human leg was found in his possession. The suspect, Garuba Aminu has since been taken into custody by the Police who are currently investigating the incident. Governor Seyi Makinde We gathered that the suspect, who disguised as a scavenger at the commercial Oroki area of Oyo town in Oyo State was arrested at about 8 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Spokesperson of the Oyo State…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the new Commander of its Maritime Guard Command (MGC), a move aimed at reinforcing the country’s maritime security framework. The appointment, approved by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas takes immediate effect. Commodore Adoki replaces Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed. Commodore Adoki with NIMASA officials Adoki brings more than 25 years of operational, staff and training experience in the Nigerian Navy to the role. A principal Warfare Officer with specialisation in communications and intelligence, his posting is widely seen…