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Olatunji Disu has officially assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd) who served from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026. Born on 13th April 1966 in Lagos Island Local Government Area, Lagos State, Ag. IGP Disu brings decades of operational, investigative, intelligence, and administrative experience to the Force. His educational background includes MSc Entrepreneurship (NOUN, 2023), MSc Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology (LASU, 2022), Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence (UNILAG, 2019), MSc Public Administration (Adekunle Ajasin University, 2010), PGD International Relations and Strategic Studies (LASU, 2000), and BA English…

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu, the newly appointed acting inspector-general of police (IGP) with his new rank. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House in FCT-Abuja, Chronicle NG had reported that Tinubu appointed Disu as acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. Disu, who previously served as an assistant inspector-general of police, described his elevation as an honour rooted in his commitment to policing and national service. Speaking after the decoration ceremony, he said the appointment reflected his long-standing dedication to the police profession and the country. He expressed appreciation to the president…

Olatunji Disu, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP) , held his first official meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Tuesday. Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa around 3 pm ahead of a brief ceremony where he is expected to be formally decorated with his new rank. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, confirmed that the president accepted Kayode Egbetokun’s resignation, citing “pressing family issues”. Following the ceremony, a handing-over event will take place at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, involving Egbetokun. Under the Police Act 2020, Tinubu will also convene a…

The Federal Government has rejected claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria, following a joint report submitted to the White House by the United States Congress. The report, compiled by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Appropriations Committee, raised concerns over security developments and alleged religious persecution in parts of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the allegations as unfounded, insisting that Nigeria has never adopted a policy of religious persecution. According to the minister, violence across parts of the country is driven by terrorism, banditry and communal…

Saidi Balogun, the ace actor, has revealed how Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, supported him after he was involved in a car accident. In an interview with Oyinmomo TV, the film star recounted how the couple facilitated his medical trip abroad after he initially received treatment in Nigeria following the accident. He described Oluremi Tinubu as someone he would never forget, noting that she regularly reached out to monitor his recovery. Balogun said that when he asked why she supported him, she told him she believed his life carried a divine purpose and urged him not to thank…

The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that ransom was paid or militant commanders were released to secure the freedom of pupils abducted from St Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, described the allegations as “completely false and baseless”. He said the claims undermine the professionalism and sacrifices of Nigeria’s security forces. According to him, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the leadership of the National Assembly had already publicly debunked the reports. Idris pointed to what…

The Benue State government has sought federal approval to establish a disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) centre aimed at rehabilitating “repentant bandits”. Josephine Habba, director-general of the state’s commission for peace and reconciliation, disclosed in Makurdi that the proposed centre would focus on individuals of Benue origin who were recruited as foot soldiers by armed groups. According to her, the state has formally written to Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of defence staff, requesting authorisation to set up the DDR facility. Habba explained that the DDR framework is a military-backed programme certified and funded by the United Nations, adding that establishing…

Norwegians Bodo/Glimt produced one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history as they knocked out last year’s finalists Inter Milan to reach the last 16 for the first time. Back at the San Siro where he had two difficult years at AC Milan, Jens Petter Hauge scored the opener and assisted Hakon Evjen’s second goal as the visitors claimed a stunning success. They will face either Manchester City or Sporting in the last 16. Inter are three-time champions in the competition and currently sit 10 points clear at the top of Serie A, which made them overwhelming favourites for…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector General of police (IGP). In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy, said Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP. Onanuga said Egbetokun cited “pressing family considerations” for his resignation. The president is expected to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Disu, after which his name will be sent to senate for confirmation. “The President is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused…

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the national assembly to urgently review its stance on electoral reforms, particularly the mandatory real-time transmission of results. Lucius Ugorji, the archbishop of Owerri and outgoing president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, made the call on Sunday at the opening session of the 2026 first plenary meeting at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, ‘The Common Good and Leadership in Nigeria’, Ugorji expressed concern over the “steady decline” in voter turnout, noting that participation dropped from 69 percent in 2003 to a record…