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Tinubu orders fierce Military offensive after deadly Boko Haram attack in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive to Nigeria’s armed forces to intensify operations against terrorists following a devastating Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, which claimed lives among civilians, soldiers, and reportedly involved tragic friendly fire incidents.
06/03/2026
‘There Will Be No Sacred Cows,’ IGP Disu Tells Police Officers
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that the Nigeria Police under his leadership will not condone any conduct that undermines respect for human rights, weakens public confidence in the agency, and erodes institutional legitimacy.
05/03/2026
Two top Lagos bankers docked for allegedly stealing $306,667.81, €50,250
Two top officials of FSDH Merchant Bank Limited identified as Bakare Oladimeji Surajudeen and James Olukayode Imokwede have been arraigned for allegedly stealing $306,667.81 and €50,250 from their bank through Swift transfers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
04/03/2026
One killed, three injured in Lagos road crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to three others following a road crash at Aiyetoro Junction in the Epe area of Lagos State.
02/03/2026
Smart technology driving safer Lagos roads — LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has disclosed that the incorporation of smart technologies such as drones, TMC cameras, and GPS-enabled patrol vehicles has helped to drive safety on roads across the state.
02/03/2026
Tinubu convenes Police Council today to confirm Disu
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police.
02/03/2026
“End police harassment, intimidation of journalists,” IPI Nigeria tells Tunji Disu
The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu to immediately end what it described as a pattern of harassment, intimidation and attacks against journalists.
27/02/2026
Tunji Disu Assumes Office As Acting IGP, Promises Professional, Accountable Policing
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a new sheriff in town: Tunji Disu, who on Wednesday assumed office as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
25/02/2026
Tinubu Charges Acting IGP Disu To Tackle Banditry, Terrorism, Other Crimes
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges plaguing the nation.
25/02/2026
Acting IGP Disu Arrives Aso Rock Villa For Decoration
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has arrived at the State House, Abuja, for his official decoration ceremony.
25/02/2026
