Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to begin the process of amending the Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The President made the appeal on Wednesday night during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa […]
PRESS STATEMENT The BAT Ideological Group, under the leadership of its Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu on his well deserved appointment as the Acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. The group describes the appointment as a deliberate and well-considered decision, noting […]
Security agencies investigating the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two individuals accused of providing N835 million to finance the conspiracy. Investigators allege that former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, contributed N785 million through Purple Waves Limited, an Abuja-based construction firm. The company’s secretary, John Ebokpo, has been arrested and remains in […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Samuel Okorie Chukwuemeka wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. The anti-graft agency, in a notice shared on its official social media platforms, said Chukwuemeka is being sought in connection with the alleged offence. According to the commission, Chukwuemeka, 36, is an indigene […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin following a tip-off from residents. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., according to the command. Those arrested were identified as Umar Sangari (25), […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure justice for Seyi Afolabi, a contract worker who was shot and killed during a demolition enforcement exercise. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Orile-Imo along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway. Afolabi was part of a team from the Ministry of […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Youths in Kaduna on Wednesday took to the streets to protest the ongoing detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Demonstrators blocked major roads, carrying placards and demanding his immediate release from security custody. The protest follows El-Rufai’s arrest over allegations concerning his eight-year tenure as governor. Supporters labeled the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has sentenced 55-year-old Collins Ika to 60 years imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl. The convict was also ordered by Justice Joe Egwu to pay the victim ₦50 million in compensation for the trauma inflicted. The abuse occurred between […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Tragedy struck the Igieduma community in the Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State as gunmen attacked the residence of a local chief. The assailants shot and killed the traditional leader during the violent invasion of his home. After killing the chief, the gunmen forcefully abducted his two daughters, […]
The convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, has called on state governors across Nigeria to translate their public endorsements of the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda into measurable development outcomes at the grassroots level. Atoyebi said while governors and political stakeholders have openly applauded President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven vision […]
