Author: Olugbenga Fashina

The newly crowned Alaafin of Ọyọ, Ọba Abimbọla Ọwọade, has arrived in Nigeria after landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday evening, signaling the commencement of his highly anticipated traditional rites. Accompanied by his wife, the monarch’s arrival at around 6:25 PM. was met with a warm welcome from a host of dignitaries and traditional performers. The Alaafin of Ọyọ had on Wednesday returned to Nigeria, after spending about seven weeks in his Canada base. His return came exactly a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Ọyọ, scheduled for April 5. Among those…

–Lagos Reporters The ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn as 36 lawmakers have stood firm in their counterclaims that the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was constitutional. At the Ikeja High Court on Friday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourned the case to March 10, directing all parties to file and serve their processes ahead of the next hearing. The suit, filed by Obasa, challenges his removal from office on January 13, 2025, over allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Obasa’s lead counsel, Afolabi Fasanu (SAN), argued that his…

I : In reply, please quote;Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/382 Date: March 06, 2025.The Director of News……………………………. The Nigeria Police Force marked a significant moment in its history with the formal decoration of six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., today March 6th 2025. This event follows the recent retirement of six veteran DIGs in March 3rd, 2025, who honorably served the force for 35 years. The newly appointed DIGs bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various commands and departments within…

No matter what path you’re on, remember that consistency, practice, and the right mindset will always bring you closer to your goals. Keep going, stay focused, and trust that your efforts will pay off. It’s all about taking one step at a time, and never giving up!

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has approved the appointment of a new Principal Staff Officer (PSO) in the person of Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Ahmed Lateef. DCP Ahmed Lateef brings to the position a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in various capacities within the Nigeria Police Force. Prior to his current posting, DCP Ahmed served as the Police Operations and FPU Coordinator for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He was the Personal Assistant to the former IGP, IGP MD Abubakar, and also a Zonal Head of…

Doyin Okupe FacebookTwitterWhatsAppMessengerLinkedInRedditBloggerEmailShare Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away, according to reports from Sahara Reporters. His death was confirmed on this morning Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, stepped down from the role after being convicted of money laundering. Following the 2023 general elections, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a strong advocate for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Published: 6th March 2025 In my last intervention on the Lagos Assembly crisis, I had concluded that except triggered, I did not intend to say anything more on the subject. This is certainly not because there is nothing more to say. Certainly, there are too many things to say, particularly on the circus, but for the fact that there is no way I will further comment without being accused of bias in one way or the other. For the avoidance of doubt, I still unapologetically stand by earlier views on the issue. However, while away from the country, I sensed…

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) is moving forward with plans to meet stakeholders and prepare for the rescheduled council polls. However, the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a firm stance: -It has warned that failure to appear by March 7, 2025, could result in warrants of arrest being issued. -The Assembly has emphasized that the rescheduled Local Government Elections cannot proceed until amendments are made to the Rivers State Local Government Amendment Law and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Law, ensuring they align with the Electoral Act. -Additionally, the Assembly has accused RSIEC of disregarding…

*They Are Dreaming, Commissioner for Environment It is obvious that the process for the eventual impeachment of the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara by the House of Assembly now dominated by allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is taking the speed of light. This is as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Martins Amaewhule issued another letter to the Governor demanding the sack of all 19 commissioners and political appointees who were not screened by him and a fresh list of nominees be forwarded to the Assembly for proper screening. The letter, which…

In a world where security threats are constantly evolving and societal complexities continue to rise, the demand for innovative and inclusive policing strategies has never been more urgent. Nigeria’s security challenges, social disruptions, and other multi-facetted hindrances in Nigeria require solutions that are both proactive and transformative. In the studies of political science, peace and security studies, and humanitarian studies, scholars have alluded to the nexus between these key concepts and national development in all areas, particularly economic growth. (Quote one or two scholars here, ) Recognizing this need, the Nigeria Police Force, which has been saddled with the responsibility…