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IGP Disu Promises Reform, Accountability at National Police Day Parade in Abuja

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged sweeping reforms, stronger accountability, and improved community relations within the Nigeria Police Force. He made this commitment on Tuesday during the second edition of the National Police Day grand parade held at Eagle Square. Addressing officers, stakeholders, and members of the public, the IGP described the occasion as a defining moment for policing in Nigeria, noting that it marked his first national address since assuming office. Disu expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for institutionalising National Police Day, describing the initiative as a strong vote of confidence in the Force’s ability to reform and better serve the country. He paid tribute to fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, acknowledging their sacrifices and assuring their families that their contributions would not be forgotten. “Every life lost in service is a debt on our conscience,” he said, pro...
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Easter: APC Chairman Urges Hope, Unity, and Prayers for Nigeria

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to embrace hope, sacrifice, unity, and prayer as Christians across the country mark the 2026 Easter celebration. In his Easter message released on Sunday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, emphasizing its significance as a reminder of the sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He noted that beyond celebration, Easter represents a period of deep reflection on values such as faith, resilience, forgiveness, humility, and hope, particularly in challenging times. “Easter teaches us that sacrifice is the pathway to glory, that suffering is never the end of the story, and that with faith in God, hope can rise again even in difficult times,” he said. The APC chairman stressed that the message of Easter remains relevant to Nigeria’s current realities, urging...
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APC Chairman Yilwatda Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Donates N15m, Calls for End to Killings

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Saturday visited victims of the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to a statement signed by the  Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki said that, the victims are currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). Yilwatda, who was accompanied by his wife, Martina Yilwatda, expressed sympathy and solidarity with the victims and their families, describing the attack as “barbaric, painful, and unacceptable.” During the visit, the APC chairman reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguarding lives and property across the country. He stressed that the continued loss of innocent lives in Plateau State must come to an end, urging stakeholders to move beyond routine condemnations and take deliberate ste...
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Nigerian Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Rescue Victims, Disrupt Criminal Networks Nationwide

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The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded significant operational successes across multiple theatres between March 30 and April 2, 2026, intensifying pressure on terrorists groups and criminal networks nationwide. Under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Director of Defence Media Operations DMO, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed that troops sustained coordinated counter-terrorism and security operations, leading to the neutralisation of several террористs, arrest of suspects, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and disruption of illegal economic activities. North East Operations In the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI engaged terrorists elements linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province across Borno and Adamawa States. Operations in Gwoza Local Government Area led to the interception of terrorists attempting to cross into key locations, forcing them to abandon weapons and logistics. Troops also neutralised insurgents during patro...
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Plateau Must Never Bleed Again”: APC Chair Hails Tinubu Visit, Demands Tech-Driven Crackdown on Killers

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visit to Plateau State following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, while calling for urgent and decisive action to end the cycle of violence in the state. In a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki in Abuja, Yilwatda described the President’s visit as a strong demonstration of empathy, responsive leadership, and national solidarity with grieving communities affected by the attack in Jos North. APC Condemns Killings, Calls for Urgent Action The APC chairman condemned the attack in the strongest terms, labeling it “inhuman, cowardly, and reprehensible,” and warned that the continued loss of innocent lives in Plateau represents a national tragedy that must no longer be met with routine responses. He stressed that authorities must adopt deliberate, coordinated...
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APC Slams David Mark Faction, Dismisses Allegations Against Tinubu, INEC as “Baseless Propaganda”

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly refuted allegations made by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, describing them as “deliberate mischief” and “puerile propaganda.” At a press briefing on Friday, the APC National Working Committee, through its National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, and the National Publicity Secretary and Felix Morka said, claims that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections are unfounded and misleading. The ruling party maintained that Nigeria currently has 19 registered political parties, stressing that the president has no constitutional authority to deregister any of them. It argued that the ADC’s internal crisis—not external interference—is responsible for its current predicament. According to the APC, the leadership tussle within the ADC arose from what it described as an “untidy takeover” that excluded key stakeholders, leading to litigation at the ...
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APC Blames ADC for Internal Crisis, Backs INEC’s Decision

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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of being responsible for its ongoing internal crisis, dismissing allegations that the APC is working to destabilize the opposition party. In a press statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the ADC as a party plagued by confusion and poor leadership, alleging that its challenges are self-inflicted. The APC criticized the emergence of a factional leadership within the ADC, reportedly led by David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, claiming their takeover of the party violated constitutional provisions and due process. The ruling party also defended the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-recognize the factional leadership, stating that the move was based on a valid court judgment and aligned with established electoral laws and democratic principles. According to the APC, the ADC’s attem...
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