Author: Nationalmonitor

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was on Saturday honoured at a state banquet in Lagos, where he was celebrated as a proud son of the state whose career reflects discipline and service. The event, hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, brought together top government officials, security chiefs and community leaders to recognise the nation’s top police officer. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu described Disu as “one of our own,” noting that his journey was shaped by Lagos. He highlighted his academic background at Lagos State University and his upbringing on Lagos Island as key influences on his…

Adewale Ojeleye, a grassroots mobiliser, media manager and business strategist from the Saala community in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State, is positioning himself as one of the emerging political figures to watch ahead of the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly race. Seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Ifako-Ijaiye State Constituency I, Ojeleye enters the political space with a blend of community roots, professional experience and private sector exposure. His aspiration reflects a growing demand among residents for younger, accessible and development-driven representation in the state legislature. A native of Ifako-Ijaiye, Ojeleye began his educational journey…

In every functioning society, the true test of policing is not what happens in elite corridors of influence, but what the ordinary citizen experiences on the street. For too long, that balance has been distorted. Recent criticism surrounding the redeployment of officers from Zone 2 Command in Lagos has been framed in sensational terms: mass transfers, alleged illegality, internal discontent. But beneath the noise lies a far more important and uncomfortable truth: Nigeria’s policing structure, particularly in high-interest zones, has been uneven, inefficient, and in urgent need of correction. This is the context within which the actions of the Inspector-General…

Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier. Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE 60 Ultra, its landmark flagship which debuted in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2026. Co-developed with Italian automotive and design legend Pininfarina, NOTE 60 Ultra’s design is driven by an emotion-led aesthetic inspired by super cars. Beneath its bold design lies a fully realized flagship experience, integrating breakthrough in-house innovations with best-in-class partner technologies. A professional-grade 200MP ultra-high-definition imaging system, built-in multi-country satellite communication connectivity,…

In recent days, a wave of commentary across sections of the media has sought to cast routine police postings in a controversial light, particularly within Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, which oversees Lagos and Ogun States. At the heart of the narrative is a claim misleading at best that the redeployment of officers from the zone is either improper or should be resisted. This framing deserves closer scrutiny, not just for what it says, but for what it risks encouraging. Postings and transfers are not punitive tools; they are essential administrative instruments in policing worldwide. They ensure…

L-R: Chairman of the Board, Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd. Lin Zhisong; Chairman, Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd., Yin Zhisong; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Consulate General of the People’s Republica of China, Yan Yaqing; Vice President Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin and GMD/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; during the Sinoma International’s visit to Dangote Head Office in Lagos. …asks Nigerians to pray for Aliko Dangote L-R: GMD/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Chairman, Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd., Yin Zhisong; Consulate General of the People’s Republica of China, Yan Yaqing; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko…

Anyone who has tried to get a loan to buy a house in Nigeria knows the drill: endless forms, property valuation, and eventual down payment of a minimum 25% or more on the property. Sometimes, interest rates could go as high as 30% per annum, while the typical loan limit is N50 million. Now, FirstBank is making homeownership more attractive. FirstBank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has introduced the MREIF Home Loan. MREIF loan is a game-changer, offering a single-digit interest rate of 9.75% per annum, with a loan amount of up to ₦100 million and…

L-R: President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Museveni; President of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto, and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu, at The Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday. The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical pillar of support for Nigeria’s aviation industry, disclosing that the refinery currently supplies over 95 per cent of the Jet A1 fuel consumed nationwide, while also exporting 1.1 billion litres of aviation fuel to Europe between March and April 20. Speaking during a televised…

What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy giant. But fresh documents are now pointing to a shocking twist that raises serious questions about how the deal was actually done. According to findings, Titan Trust Bank allegedly secured a $300 million loan from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to fund the acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria. On paper, Titan Trust…

By Francis TerMakurdi As the New inspector General of police continues to initiate new reformd to fight insecurity.The Benue State Police Command has launched a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), dismantling old tactical structures in a hard reset aimed at ending turf wars, delays, and weak responses to banditry and kidnappings. Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Innocent Emenari, PhD, told officers at Command Headquarters that the move is a “strategic step toward improving coordination in tackling violent crimes and other emerging security threats” under reforms ordered by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu. CP Emenari said the VCRU was set…