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BREAKING: Ribadu, Egbetokun, Others Present As Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu As IGP.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday officially conferred the rank of Acting Inspector-General of Police on Tunji Disu at the State House, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The ceremony, held around 4 p.m. in the President’s office, was attended by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
Tinubu personally pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform and commended Egbetokun for his dedicated service to the nation.
Disu’s appointment comes just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would reach the mandatory retirement age of 60. However, the amended Police Act allows an Inspector-General of Police to serve a four-year tenure regardless of age, meaning Disu could remain in office until 2030 if confirmed substantively.
The move followed Egbetokun’s resignation letter submitted on Tuesday, citing family matters requiring his “undivided attention.” Presidency sources, however, revealed that Egbetokun was requested to step down during a meeting with the President on Monday evening at the Presidential Villa.
Disu currently serves in an acting capacity pending confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council. According to Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the Nigeria Police Council will be convened to consider Disu’s substantive appointment, after which the Senate will be asked to confirm him.
His elevation is expected to trigger a wave of retirements among senior officers, following police tradition that requires top-ranking officers to step aside when a junior colleague becomes IGP. At least nine Deputy Inspectors-General, including DIG Adebola Hamzat (Logistics and Supply), DIG Mohammed Gumel (Force Intelligence Department), DIG Adebowale Williams (ICT), and former Force spokesman DIG Frank Mba, could be affected. Sources suggest 15 to 20 senior officers may eventually retire.
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, and has served for over 30 years. A graduate of Lagos State University, he holds master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology, and has attended specialised training in Botswana, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria.
Disu rose to prominence as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, rebranding officers as “The Good Guys,” and leading the unit to win Best Anti-Crime Squad in West Africa in 2016. In 2021, he was appointed head of the Intelligence Response Team, replacing suspended officer Abba Kyari. He has also served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, and most recently as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
Beyond his policing career, Disu is a third-dan black belt judoka. He won a silver medal at the 33rd U.S. Open Judo Championship in 2022 and has earned multiple medals at the National Sports Festival and Nigerian Police Games. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
Disu is expected to formally assume office at Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Wednesday, where a handover ceremony and parade of senior officers are scheduled.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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