President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State.
He also approved a special take-off grant of ₦15 billion for the college, a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Monday.
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FG FILES TREASON CHARGE AGAINST ALLEGED COUP PLOTTERS
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja against a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and three others over an alleged coup plot and acts of terrorism.
The alleged coup plotters, are scheduled to be arraigned on April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Those named in the charge are Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.
Also listed as a defendant, but said to be at large, is former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva.
The charge, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, accuses the defendants of offences ranging from treason and terrorism to failure to disclose security intelligence and money laundering linked to terrorism financing.
At the centre of the case is an allegation that the defendants conspired in 2025 to undermine the Nigerian state.
The defendants allegedly
“conspired with one another to levy war against the state to overthrow the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” an offence punishable under Section 37 subsection 2 of the Criminal Code.
The prosecution further alleged that the defendants had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving one Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others but failed to alert authorities.
Beyond treason, the Federal Government is prosecuting the defendants for terrorism-related offences under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022.
Nigerian police officers have been warned not to search any individual’s phone. Anybody can record any police officer at his duty post. As long as the officer is doing the right thing, there is nothing to fear about being recorded.
~ Lagos CP says
POLICE REFORMS: IGP DISU RESTRUCTURES MONITORING UNIT, APPOINTS DCP ALIYU ABUBAKAR AS HEAD OF THE UNIT
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the comprehensive restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening internal oversight, and reinforcing discipline across the Nigeria Police Force.
The restructuring is necessitated by the need to refocus the Unit on its core mandate, address identified operational inefficiencies, and reposition it as a credible and effective internal accountability mechanism within the Force.
As part of the reorganisation, the Unit has been streamlined and strengthened to enhance proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time oversight of police personnel and operations across Commands, Formations, and Departments. The restructured framework also harmonises key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the Force’s reform agenda.
Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police has approved a leadership transition within the Unit, with Deputy Commissioner of Police Aliyu Abubakar appointed as Head of the Police Monitoring Team to oversee the operations of the restructured Unit.
Prior to his appointment, he served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), in both the FCT and Rivers State Police Commands, where he played critical roles in high-profile investigations. During this period, he worked closely with state leadership to modernize investigative techniques and strengthen operational effectiveness. He is widely regarded by peers and stakeholders as a community-oriented and professional officer, noted for promoting transparency and engagement in policing.
The IGP emphasized that the reform is geared towards entrenching professionalism, discipline, and transparency within the Force, noting that the Monitoring Unit will play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to sustained reforms, institutional development , and the delivery of a more accountable, professional, and citizen-focused policing system.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th April, 2026
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Presence, your energy speaks before you do
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Emotional intelligence, connect, don’t perform
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🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷
Trump sends mixed signals on Iran again.
⚡ Earlier: Strong threats of massive destruction if no deal is reached.
🤝 Later: Suggests negotiations could still move forward — and deadlines might change.
The commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters is a clear sign of our reform agenda.
We’re strengthening our institutions, improving efficiency and laying the groundwork for sustained economic growth and stability.
Congratulations @NigeriaRevenue
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MONDAY MORNING HORROR SCENE :
Tragedy struck on the Benin–Ore expressway as violent kidnappers ambushed a GUO bus heading to the East.
In a ruthless attack, the driver was shot dead on the spot, leaving the bus helpless. The terrified passengers were then forcefully taken away into the unknown.
A journey that began like any other turned into a nightmare lives shattered in moments, families left in fear and uncertainty. 💔