Kayode Omidiji

Anambra: Man electrocuted during attempt to steal cable from transformer

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A yet-to-be-identified man has died after he was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise electricity equipment belonging to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited at Ogechukwu Street, Awka, the Anambra State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the suspect reportedly tried to cut cables at a transformer substation. According to preliminary findings, […]

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tunji disu, acting IGP

Top DIGs to face exit as new acting IGP emerges

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed AIG Tunji Disu as the new acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from office. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year tenure expected to end in 2027 under the amended Police Act, stepped down citing pressing family considerations. The President accepted his resignation and commended

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Things to know about former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun

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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, resigned from his position on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. His exit followed a Monday night meeting at the Presidential Villa with President Bola Tinubu. While the presidency stated that the resignation was for personal family reasons, reports indicate it followed a directive from the president. Below are 10 key

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BREAKING: Tinubu replaces Kayode Egbetokun, appoints Tunji Disu as new IGP

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office at the request of President Bola Tinubu. A source in the presidency said Mr Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Mr Egbetokun is expected to be replaced by Tunji Disu,

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2027 election: Kogi youths raise N100m to buy nomination form for Tinubu

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A group of youths from Kogi State has raised N100 million to purchase the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The N100 million dummy cheque was presented to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo,

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Lagos govt hikes BRT, standard bus fares by 13%

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The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across Bus Reform Initiative schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes. The Head of Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Ojelabi said Governor Babajide

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Partial ban: Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe – US

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has assured that Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe from the partial visa suspension announced under Presidential Proclamation 10998. In a post on X on Monday, the mission clarified that Nigerian students and exchange visitors who already hold valid F1 and J1 visas will not be affected

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OAU student sues colleague for N15m over false rape allegation

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A 200-level student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has filed a N15 million lawsuit against a fellow student over an alleged false rape accusation. The suit follows a public retraction by the accuser, identified as Adeife. In a statement issued by the legal team of David Ojuko Adefesobi, the lawyers said Adeife made the allegation

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US hospital ship to Greenland

Denmark, Greenland say no to US hospital ship after Trump’s proposal

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Denmark and Greenland on Sunday firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island, insisting there was no need for such assistance. The response highlights the territories’ confidence in their healthcare systems. A day earlier, Trump announced he would send “a great hospital boat to Greenland

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Arsenal 4-1 win over Tottenham

Arsenal silence mockers with 4–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur

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Arsenal produced a commanding display in the north London derby on Sunday, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. The result, described by many fans as an Arsenal 4-1 win over Tottenham, reinforced the Gunners’ title credentials and ended recent taunts from rivals.

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