Iran and the United States on Thursday held talks in Switzerland in what observers describe as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert conflict, against the backdrop of one of Washington’s largest military deployments to the Middle East in decades. The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to strike Iran, including a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Opposition political parties have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing parts of the legislation as anti-democratic. At a press briefing themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy” held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, opposition…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has tasked Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu with tackling banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges across Nigeria. The directive was issued on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. Speaking through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President said, “Nigeria is challenged with…
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….
