By Ayomide Otitoju The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up for mention….
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five worshippers during a church service in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attackers reportedly stormed a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ at about 1:00 a.m., whisking the victims away to an unknown destination. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday formally installed Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following his appointment by Bola Tinubu. Disu, 59, assumed office at a brief handover ceremony held at the Louis Edet House headquarters in Abuja, shortly after being decorated by the President at the Presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of one of its officers and two civilians in a road accident at the Badagry Roundabout heading towards Seme on Monday. In a statement, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, described the incident as “tragic and deeply saddening.”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The media adviser to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has yet to respond to his principal’s bail application eight days after his detention. In a statement posted on X on Monday night, Muyiwa Adekeye said El-Rufai voluntarily honoured an…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. The appointment was announced Tuesday evening by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the decision was taken in view of prevailing security challenges and in accordance with extant laws….
By Ayomide Otitoju Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), according to a presidency source. The source disclosed on Tuesday that Egbetokun stepped down from office, although the Nigeria Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the development. His resignation follows reports suggesting he had vacated the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the approval following appeals from regulated public transport operators, who cited mounting economic pressures and concerns over the sustainability of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Michael Ehindero, has reaffirmed that sustainability remains central to the company’s business model, underscoring its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible operations. Ehindero said the Nigerian subsidiary, as part of the global Pernod Ricard Group, integrates environmental responsibility into its corporate framework rather…
