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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday resigned from office, paving the way for the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as the new police boss ahead of the 2027 general elections. File photo: New acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu Disu, who was promoted to the rank of AIG in March 2025, is expected to take over from Egbetokun who was appointed by the President on June 19, 2023. The IG’s continued stay in office sparked widespread controversy in 2024 after Egbetokun officially reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 on September 4. However, his stay in office was extended following the amendment to the Police Act. Speaking with one of our correspondents, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Egbetokun resigned his appointment, citing family issues that require his undivided attention. He disclosed that the former IG submitted his resignation letter o...

Tragedy struck at the busy Badagry Roundabout in Lagos on Monday as a cement-laden truck rammed into a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officer and two commercial motorcyclists, killing them on the spot. PUNCH Metro learnt that the crash occurred at about 9 am on Monday. An eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent but did not want his name in print said the truck was approaching the junction at top speed when it suddenly lost control, swerved off its lane and crushed the victims in the process. “The LASTMA officer was controlling the traffic when he lost control and was suddenly crushed on the spot. The two motorcyclists were also affected while they were waiting to pick up passengers,” the eyewitness said. A police source who also spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, as he was not permitted to speak to the press, said the incident resulted in gridlock in the area. “Other LASTMA officials were mobilised to the scene of the incident due to their a...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has directed State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to immediately refund intending pilgrims who could not be registered for the 2026 Hajj, as Saudi Arabia’s visa deadline approaches. The directive was issued during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held at the Commission’s headquarters, Hajj House, Abuja, where NAHCON reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism and strict regulatory oversight in the conduct of the 2026 pilgrimage. The meeting was attended by commissioners, board members, executive secretaries and chairmen of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, members of the Forum of State Executive Secretaries, the Medical Mission team and management staff. In a statement issued on Monday, NAHCON said the newly appointed Chairman, Ismail Yusuf, clarified that the reduction in Nigeria’s Hajj quota for 2026 was part of a global adjustment affecting several participating countries and not a decision targeted at Nigeria. He explaine...

Five years after its launch in Nigeria, Spotify says music streaming in the country has grown at an average rate of 163.5 per cent, underscoring the speed at which Nigeria has emerged as a global streaming force. In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, the company reported triple-digit year-on-year growth in its early years and sustained momentum through 2025. The platform, which entered the Nigerian market in February 2021, described the journey as one marked by rapid cultural acceleration. Spotify said at the heart of that growth was Afrobeats, which recorded a 5,022 per cent increase in streams locally between 2021 and 2025. It added that other genres also witnessed remarkable expansion. According to the platform, Amapiano surged by 10,330 per cent; Gospel and Praise grew by 5,499 per cent; Hip-hop and Rap rose by 3,020 per cent; while R&B climbed by 2,602 per cent. Spotify further said language had become another growth engine...

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 51-year-old man, Okon Jimmy Ama, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his two biological daughters. The convict, a commercial driver and mechanic from Ikot Ekop in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, was found guilty on charges bordering on rape, incest, and assault occasioning harm. According to court findings, the offences were committed in 2015 when the victims were minors. The prosecution presented evidence that convinced the court beyond reasonable doubt that the accused engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the children and also subjected one of them to physical assault In her judgment, the trial judge sentenced him to seven years for incest, three years for assault occasioning harm, and 14 years for rape. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve 14 years, which is the highest term handed down. The prosecuting counsel described the verdict as a victory for justice and a clear warni...

The world is on a 48-hour countdown to a potential global conflict as reports of a Trump Monday strike on Iran send shockwaves through international capitals. Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has ignited a World War 3 alert by claiming that a final decision to attack Tehran has been reached within the White House, with military action scheduled for Monday or Tuesday. Formar cia claims  Speaking on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou said, “I have a friend, a former CIA officer, who was at the White House this morning talking to his friends, and he says that a decision has been made to attack Iran on Monday or Tuesday.” Add Zee News as a Preferred Source However, there has been no official confirmation from the White House, the Pentagon, or the Trump administration, and the claim remains unverified. US Military substantial buildup around Iran Kiriakou’s assertion comes amid reports of significant US military repositioning across the Middle East. As of February 2026, a sub...

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Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about the importance and blessings of the Islamic month of Ramadan and why many struggle to sustain post-Ramadan holiness Ramadan is often described as a month of mercy and transformation. What makes this period spiritually different from the rest of the year? Bismillahi al-Rahman Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful), the month of Ramadan is very special in so many ways because it is a month of spiritual rejuvenation and a month of character formation. One of the things that make Ramadan very different and unique is the fact that the Prophet (S.A.W.) said whenever the month of Ramadan commences, all the gates to Jannah (paradise) are opened, all the gates to hellfire are closed, and the devils are put in chains. What this implies is that it is easier for the believer to attain Jannah in Ramadan than in any other month because the gates are o...

Some passengers aboard the Abuja–Kaduna rail line have narrated unpleasant and shocking experiences along the corridor, ranging from alleged ticket racketeering and overbooking to operational and mechanical failures. The passengers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said they were left standing for more than three and a half hours on a journey designed to last no more than two hours. More alarming were claims that attendants on the train were forced to pour buckets of water on an overheating power car mid-journey, each time plunging the coaches into darkness as the cooling systems and lights tripped off. They expressed disappointment that the service, meant to be a safer alternative to the insecurity reported on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, had turned into a gruelling ordeal. 0:00 / 0:00 A passenger, Mr Solomon Abiona, told NAN that his ordeal began four days before his planned journey from Abuja to Kaduna. Abiona said he made repeated attempts to purchase tickets...

By  Samuel Omotere Nigerian TikTok sensation and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has escaped a fire incident involving his generator. The social media influencer disclosed the incident in a post shared on his Instagram page on Saturday, where he uploaded a video capturing the early morning blaze. In the footage, flames were seen engulfing the generator as Peller, who was visibly distressed, repeatedly called for help to assist in putting out the fire. The fire, however, was eventually contained after what appeared to be prolonged efforts using buckets of water  The generator was destroyed, while the house and occupants were spared. The accident scene…Photo Credit: IG/ Peller089 Fans and followers flooded the comment section with messages of relief, attributing the outcome to quick intervention and luck. The video also circulated across other social platforms, drawing safety concerns from viewers. As of the time of filing this report,...

By  Samuel Omotere Legal counsel to Mirabel, the TikTok user at the centre of a widely debated sexual assault allegation, has called on the public to remain calm and allow the police investigation to run its course. The lawyer identified as Taofeek Akinbo made the call in a series of posts on X on Friday, where he formally confirmed his role in the matter and appealed for restraint amid growing online commentary. Based on social media interactions, the lawyer appears to have a connection with the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. Mirabel (@mirab351 on TikTok). Photo credit: Mirabel In his posts, he tagged the PPRO and social media commentator VeryDarkMan, to whom the TikToker reportedly confessed that aspects of her initial story were false ”I am pleased to formally announce that I serve as legal counsel to Mirabel. “Please be assured that this matter is being handled with the utmost diligence, professionalism, and respect for due proce...

Actor, comedian and traditional ruler of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Imo State, Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, speaks to NAOMI CHIMA about how he is balancing his career with his role as a traditional ruler You have spent over three decades in the comedy industry. At what point did you realise that comedy was no longer a hobby, but your life’s calling? Comedy is just one aspect of what I do. I prefer to describe myself as an entertainer. My work is a blend of acting, stand-up comedy and public speaking; all wrapped into one package. It began as a hobby during my university days. But when I moved to Lagos for my youth service, I had to confront a defining question: what next? Do I get a paid job or pursue my interest in entertainment? Initially, I wanted to do it part-time because it came naturally to me and brought me joy. However, I soon realized that entertainment is not something you dabble in. The industry wasn’t as structured as it is ...

By  Biodun Busari Ntashabele, tells BIODUN BUSARI about the circumstances surrounding the murder of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in South Africa and the struggle to get justice for him Can you introduce yourself? I’m Phumzile Grace Nsabele. I’m a widow and a mother of two. I’m a model, an international queen with a master’s in business administration. I’m a motivational speaker and an author. I’m Mrs Global Universe South Africa 2025, who is always standing for justice. Who was Isaac Satlat to you? He was my son’s friend. My son is Kagiso. I’m like a godmother to him. Isaac was one of my son’s friends, so I take all of them as my boys. Contrary to what many think, I’m not his biological mother. I liked him because he was my son’s best friend. So, they grew up under me. I went with them everywhere that had to do with modelling, though I stayed in Johannesburg, while they stayed in Pretoria. There were like 10 of them, because I helped them in mo...

The Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide (HOREMOW), an Abuja-based Pentecostal church, has publicly expelled a newly married woman named Oyiza from its congregation after she allegedly refused to consummate her marriage with her husband, Isaac. The expulsion was announced by the church’s International Director, Pastor Paul Rika, in a video posted on the church’s YouTube channel earlier this month. The decision followed five months of unsuccessful mediation attempts by church leaders and family members. According to Isaac’s account, Oyiza initially consented to the marriage but later expressed doubts and a loss of feelings for him in the months leading up to the wedding. Despite counseling from the church’s marriage committee and prayers, the couple proceeded with the ceremony. Isaac described post-wedding challenges, including Oyiza’s repeated claims of “no love, no joy, no peace,” resistance to intimacy, and accusations of attempted rape when he initiated physical contact. ...