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POLICE WELFARE: IGP, DIGNITARIES DECORATE 20 AIGs, 19 CPs WITH NEW RANKS. As IGP Charges Officers to Adopt, Effectively Propagate Positive Reforms.

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POLICE WELFARE: IGP, DIGNITARIES DECORATE 20 AIGs, 19 CPs WITH NEW RANKS.

As IGP Charges Officers to Adopt, Effectively Propagate Positive Reforms.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, with other dignitaries, on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues.The officers affected by the promotion included 20 CPs to the rank of AIG and 19 DCs to the substantive rank of CP.

This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, and a continuation of the innovative policies implemented by the IGP which has recorded the most promotions in the Force within the shortest time frame.

Among the newly decorated officers are AIGs Fasuba Olabode, Musibau Ajani, Aliyu Abubakar, Patrick Adedeji Atayero, Gyogon Grimah, Olaiya Victor Mobolaji, Chukwudi Ariekpere, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Olaolu Adegbite, Godwin Eze, Disu Olatunji Rilwan, Alausa Tolani, Kareem Musa, Mohammed Shehu Dalijan, Dan-Mamman Shawulu, Clement Robert, Musa Auwal Mohammed, Thomas Abraham Nabhoni, Abel Jangnap Zwalchir, and Ifeanyi Uka.

In addition, the decorated officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police are CPs Usman Tahir, Sunday Okoebor, Ayodeji Faniyan, Saka Adewale Ajao, Omole Ola, Hope Okafor, Ajo Geofrey Oroue, Olufunke Ogunbode, Stephen Ogedengbe, Iyabode Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, Adebowale Lawal, Ojo Adekimi, Yemi Oyeniyi, Obasi Okereke, Moses Ottah, Felix Nnebue, Gazali Abdulsalam, Fidelis Ogarabe, and Olubode Ojajuni.

In attendance was the Former Senate President, His Excellency David Mark; the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Dr Ayodele Ogunsan; the former Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Otunba Niyi Adebayo; former speaker Akwa-Ibom House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke; members of the Force Management Team; serving and retired Senior Police Officers, families of promotes and other dignitaries.

The Inspector-General of Police while congratulating the newly promoted officers, charged them to adopt a strategic and progressive approach towards policing, as well as propagating the ongoing positive reforms aimed at enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Force.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

25th March, 2025

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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March 5, 2026

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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