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Police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers, recover ransom in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered ransom money during an intelligence-led operation in Akure, the state capital. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, noting that the operation was carried out under the leadership…
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PROFILE: Meet the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu
The Nigeria Police Force has a new leadership face with the appointment of Olatunji Ridwan Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police. Born in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Disu began his career in law enforcement on 18 May 1992, when he was appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police. Over the past three decades, Disu has built a distinguished career across…
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EXCLUSIVE: Why the axe fell on IGP Egbetokun
By Raphael Innocent – Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances that led to the removal of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, from office following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Sources familiar with developments within the Nigeria Police Force told Western Post that a combination of administrative and policy issues…
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FG denies paying ransom for release of Niger schoolchildren
The Federal Government has denied allegations that it paid a huge ransom or released militant commanders to secure the freedom of schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. The government was reacting to a publication circulating in parts of the media, attributed to international wire services, which claimed that ransom was paid and militant commanders freed to…
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Osun APC kicks against assembly’s LG account control bill
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly seeking to tighten control over local government bank accounts, describing it as contrary to the Supreme Court judgement granting autonomy to local governments. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and…
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Tonto Dikeh denies rumours of reunion with ex-husband Churchill
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Actress Tonto Dikeh has condemned an Instagram post by anonymous blogger Gistlover, which speculated that she was romantically involved with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, during their son King Andre’s birthday party in Abuja. The speculation stemmed from photos shared from the party, including one where Tonto hugged Churchill. In another viral clip, she was seen conversing…
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Comedian Bovi’s wife reveals husband stopped her from changing maiden name
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Comedian Bovi Ugboma’s wife, Kris Asimoye, has revealed that her husband discouraged her from changing her maiden name after their marriage. She explained that she now understands the reason behind his decision. The fashion and beauty entrepreneur shared on Instagram on Monday that she initially did not understand why Bovi made that request, but she now…
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BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun steps down, Tunji Disu set to succeed him
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from his position following instructions from President Bola Tinubu, Western Post has gathered. Reports indicate that Egbetokun met with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, where he was asked to step down. He is expected to be succeeded by Tunji Disu, currently the Assistant Inspector General in…
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ARCON fires back at ADVAN over industry reform dispute
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has hit back at the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), accusing the association and its trustees of spreading misinformation and attempting to halt reforms in the Nigerian advertising industry. In a statement signed on Monday by Director-General Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON said ADVAN’s recent open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was misleading…
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Atiku demands clarity on El-Rufai’s detention, raises health, rights concerns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to provide immediate clarification on the whereabouts and condition of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, amid reports of his detention. In a statement released on Tuesday, Atiku expressed concern over El-Rufai’s health and welfare, noting that family, friends, and associates are deeply worried about his safety. He urged…
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