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OGUN POLICE MOVE TO CALM AJOGBO AKIA TENSIONS, LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED LAND GRABBING By Jennifer Nwosu  The Ogun State Police Command has opened an investigation into allegations of farmland destruction, intimidation and land grabbing in Ajogbo Akia community, while ordering intensified patrols to prevent the dispute from spilling into violence. In a statement released by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, ASP Oluborode Opeyemi, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the facts surrounding the allegations, identify anyone responsible for criminal conduct and ensure that those found culpable face the law. The Command, however, drew a clear distinction between land ownership disputes and criminal offences. Questions of title, ownership and boundary claims remain civil matters to be resolved by competent courts, while acts such as crop destruction, criminal trespass, malicious d...

TRIBUTE ————— *The Dotun Oladipo I Knew* By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction - calm, principled, and deeply committed to the ideals of responsible journalism. We shared similar beliefs about the role of the media in society: to inform truthfully, act responsibly, and serve the public interest. Our bond endured long after our paths diverged professionally. While I moved into corporate communications and banking, Dotun continued to distinguish himself in journalism, eventually founding The EagleOnline and rising to become Presi...

POLICE PUSH PREVENTIVE POLICING WITH NEW BOOK FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS  By Jennifer Nwosu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has unveiled Esteemed Youths, a new book aimed at helping young Nigerians understand the consequences of choices that can lead to crime and antisocial behaviour. Written by ACP Oluseyi Olabisi Okuwobi, the book was unveiled as part of the Nigeria Police Force International Youth Day 2026 National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative. The event brought together senior police officers, government representatives, members of the Police Officers Wives Association, youth leaders, students and other stakeholders. A preventive approach to youth crime Esteemed Youths focuses on issues confronting young Nigerians, including cybercrime, cultism, drug abuse, violence, examination malpractice and other forms of antisocial behaviour. Rather than relying solely on warnings, the book seeks to help young people understand how their de...

POLICE VOW TO PROTECT PEACEFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AHEAD OF 2027 By Jennifer Nwosu  The Nigeria Police Force says Nigerians should be able to participate in the country’s political process without fear, as preparations begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. This assurance was given by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, at the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue, organised by the Force to mark International Youth Day 2026. The police, he said, will protect citizens who take part in lawful political activities, support peaceful campaigns and provide security for candidates, campaign venues and public spaces. The Force intends to draw a distinction between legitimate political activity and conduct that threatens lives, property or the electoral process. Violence, voter intimidation, attacks on opponents, destruction of property and the use of weapons in political activities will not be treated as expressions of...

IGP URGES NIGERIAN YOUTHS TO REJECT MANIPULATION, CHOOSE NATION BUILDING  By Jennifer Nwosu  Nigeria’s future will be shaped by its'  young population, but the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, says that future depends on the choices youths make today. Speaking at the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue to mark International Youth Day 2026, IGP Disu urged young Nigerians to move beyond being passive recipients of government policies and become active participants in national development. The event, organised by the Nigeria Police Force, was held under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, alongside the campaign “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery.” IGP Disu argued that Nigeria stands to gain significantly from a generation equipped with education, technology, enterprise and civic responsibility. The alternative, he warned, is a youth population vulnerable to political manipulation, criminalit...

IGP DISU URGES YOUTHS TO TURN CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY INTO NATIONAL STRENGTH By Jennifer Nwosu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has asked Nigerian youths to rethink the role they play in the country’s security and political life, arguing that their influence can either deepen Nigeria’s problems or help solve them. IGP Disu made the appeal at a National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue organised by the Nigeria Police Force as part of activities marking International Youth Day 2026. The event, held under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” also featured the campaign “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery.” Rather than presenting young Nigerians only as a group vulnerable to crime and political manipulation, the Inspector-General described them as a powerful force capable of influencing the direction of the country. He pointed to their growing role in technology, business, community organizing, public disco...

IGP DISU CHARGES YOUTHS TO UPHOLD NIGERIA'S POLITICAL FUTURE  By Jennifer Nwosu The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned that Nigeria’s next generation of voters and leaders is facing a familiar political temptation to turn youthful energy into an instrument of violence and that c ycle must be broken. Speaking at a National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja to mark International Youth Day 2026, IGP Olatunji Disu, placed young Nigerians at the centre of a broader conversation about the country’s political future, digital space and security. His message was not simply a warning against crime. It was a challenge to a generation whose numbers, influence and growing presence in politics and technology could significantly shape Nigeria’s future. The dialogue, organised by the Nigeria Police Force, was held under the International Youth Day theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” alongside a campaign against political and dig...