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• Lagos Governor, Alh. Lai Mohammed, Sen. Gbenga Daniel, Others discuss Tinubu’s reforms, electoral system at 7th Freedom Online Lecture Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that those campaigning for the return of oil subsidy are only resorting to populist politics that will ultimately fail. L-R: Aare Ona Kankafo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams; Convener and Editor-in-Chief, Freedom Online, Mr Gabriel Akinadewo; Senator Gbenga Daniel; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Ex-President, Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Mrs Funke Egbemode and NGE President, Mr Eze Anaba during the 7 th annual lecture of Freedom Online themed: “2027 Elections, Economy, Security and Nigerians Future” at the Sheraton Hotel Lagos in Ikeja, on Thursday. The Governor criticised politicians promising to restore the rescinded subsidy regime, arguing that any candidate assuring Nigerians of oil subsidy’s return was simply ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. New Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, comes at a critical time as the Federal Government continues efforts to strengthen internal security and reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater efficiency and public accountability. According to a statement by President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy via the X-platform, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed that Egbetokun stepped down after submitting a resignation letter citing pressing family considerations, bringing an end to a tenure that began in June 2023 and was originally scheduled to run until 2027 under the amended Police Act. In announcing the development, the Presidency said the decision to appoint Disu was taken in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, noting that the President is confident i...

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, swore in the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN).   President Bola Tinubu congratulating Prof. Joash Amupitan at his swearing in at the Council chamber of the State House, Abuja. At the ceremony held at the State House Council Chamber, President Tinubu urged the new INEC Chairman to serve with integrity and beyond reproach. This was contained in a State House Press release signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the release, the President said: "Your nomination and the subsequent confirmation by the Senate are a testament to your capacity and the confidence reposed in you by both the executive and the legislative arms of government.   "This significant achievement marks the beginning of a challenging, yet rewarding journey, and I trust that you will approach your responsibility with...