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THE Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Olatunji Fatai as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. According to a statement, yesterday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, Fatai will replace AIG Moshood Jimoh, who has been redeployed to Zone 2, Lagos, following his recent promotion. “The postings are in line with the Force’s commitment to an effective command structure and the strategic deployment of personnel across commands, formations, and departments,” the statement read. The IG stated that the redeployment is part of efforts to strengthen operations, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. At the level of Commissioners of Police, CP Muhammed Sanusi Ahmed was posted to head the Federal Capital Territory Command, while CP Haruna Alaba Yahaya, CP Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola, and CP Olubode Ojajuni were deployed to Jigawa, Oyo, and Ogun state commands, respectively. Others include CP Michael Adegoroye Fala...

Nigerian Breweries Plc has earned the 2026 Top Employer Certification in Nigeria, following an independent assessment of its people practices by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employer Certification is a globally recognised benchmark that recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence across critical human resource areas, including people strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and work environment.  Speaking on the certification, the Human Resources Director, NB Plc, Grace Omo-Lamai, explained that the recognition underscores the company’s deliberate investment in its workforce and its commitment to nurturing talent. Omo-Lamai maintained that the certification aligns with the company’s ambition to build a resilient and future-ready workforce. “At Nigerian Breweries, we are committed to fostering a workplace where our employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to perform at their b...

AS the stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz continued, following its effective blockade by Iran, the US and the gulf state are trading threats of further destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the Middle East with US President, Donald Trump, saying Tehran would face possible obliteration of its energy facilities if it failed to reopen the channel within 48 hours  In a swift response, Iran threatened to irreversibly destroy US-linked energy sites across the Middle East if its power plants were targeted. The 48 hours deadline expires today. Trump’s ultimatum came hours after two Iranian missiles struck southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, injuring more than 160 people in the most destructive attack since the war began.  This, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to retaliate “on all fronts”. Iran had blocked the vital waterway, which carries a fifth of global crude oil trade in peacetime, as its key leverage in the war. The standoff has se...

•Most states back move; others warn of abuse, repression   •North divided; Kaduna, Plateau, Kano, Taraba set pace  •Tinubu can’t create it by fiat — Afenifere  •Lawmakers, governors face crucial test   •We’ll address Nigerians’ concerns — Senate THE push for state police gained fresh momentum at the weekend as rising insecurity across the country forced governors, lawmakers and stakeholders into a defining debate, with most states backing the proposal while others warned of abuse, repression and political misuse. From the North to the South, the fault lines are clear: while many states are already laying structures for decentralised policing, critics insist Nigeria lacked the safeguards to prevent governors from turning such outfits into instruments of control. While governors of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Abba Yusuf of Kano State and those of Zamfara, Taraba, Kebbi, Adamawa, Nasarawa and Kwara states argued that state police...

*Says Electoral reforms urgent, unavoidable AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, Conveners of GoNigeria, yesterday, warned that surveys have shown that less than 50 percent of Nigerians have confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. While it stated that credible electoral reform remains urgent and unavoidable, the group called for the strengthening of public confidence in the electoral process. GoNigeria, in a statement titled ‘Electoral reform and the sanctity of Nigeria’s democratic future’, by its convener, Mr Atedo Peterside and 24 others, noted that electoral reforms, judicial reforms and freedom of speech, among others, are critical for Nigeria’s democracy. The statement reads: “Four pillars are critical for Nigeria’s democracy: electoral reform, judicial reform, freedom of speech, and the security of life and property. These pillars are the practical guardrails required for a democracy that is durable and productive. “Among these pillars, electoral refor...

Rotimi Amaechi (left) and President Bola Tinubu. FORMER Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has condemned the recent bombing in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a tragic incident and a reflection of the worsening insecurity in the country. Amaechi, in a statement commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the Monday night bombing in the Borno State capital, expressing sympathy with the victims and residents affected by the attack. The former Rivers State governor said Nigerians should not continue to live in fear while grappling with persistent insecurity, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the fundamental responsibility of government. According to him, the Maiduguri bombing highlights the urgent need for stronger and more decisive measures to address the country’s security challenges. Amaechi said the repeated attacks on communities across the country have continued to raise concerns about...