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Police Order Probe Into Viral Video Alleged Misconduct by Cybercrime Officers

April 17, 2026

The cybercrime officers probe has been ordered by an Assistant Inspector-General of Police following the circulation of a viral video alleging misconduct by officers attached to a cybercrime unit, prompting an internal investigation into the conduct and professionalism of the personnel involved. The Nigeria Police Force has increasingly faced public scrutiny over the conduct of...

Atiku Hits Tinubu on Privatisation Record Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Debate

April 17, 2026

The privatisation criticism clash between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu intensified after Atiku’s camp accused the President of hypocrisy and distortion of facts over Nigeria’s economic reforms and rising cost of living. The exchange followed recent remarks credited to the presidency on past privatisation policies. Nigeria’s privatisation programme has remained a...

Retired Police Pension Complaints Grow as Officers Lament ₦1.5m After 35 Years

April 17, 2026

Retired police pension complaints have intensified as former officers protested in Ibadan, Oyo State, over what they described as inadequate retirement benefits, with some stating they received about ₦1.5 million after serving for 35 years in the Nigeria Police Force. The Contributory Pension Scheme, managed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom), was introduced to provide...

2027: Jega Urges Politicians to Drop Do-or-Die Election Approach

April 16, 2026

Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega criticised the do-or-die politics approach to elections, urging Nigerian politicians to embrace peaceful, issue-based competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call during a public lecture on governance and democratic development. Nigeria’s electoral process has long faced challenges linked to intense political competition, including election-related violence,...

Nasarawa 2027 Succession Plan Sparks Interest as Sule Names Preferred Successor

April 16, 2026

Nasarawa succession plan has taken a decisive turn after Governor Abdullahi Sule announced Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate to succeed him in the 2027 governorship election. The declaration was made during a meeting with political appointees in Lafia, the state capital. Succession politics has been a recurring feature in Nasarawa State, where past...