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Osun Election: Inspector General of Police Warns Against Electoral Violence, Bars Amotekun, Vigilantes, CJTF

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against acts capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Disu issued the warning in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on August 12, 2026. The IGP said anyone who attempted to disrupt the electoral process through violence, intimidation or thuggery would face the full weight of the law. The Nigeria Police Force noted that recurring electoral offences such as ballot snatching, voter intimidation, vote-buying and clashes between rival supporters would not be tolerated during the election. It added that anyone involved in such offences, either as a direct perpetrator or sponsor, would be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of political affiliation or status. The Force also warned that the Western Nigeria Secur...
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Article: Navigating Nigerian Politics: Achieving Democratization and Development

Written: By Hon. Nduka Anyanwu, 2027 APGA Candidate for Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency     Background:  Nigeria’s democratic journey has taught us an important lesson: democracy must be more than elections. It must translate into responsive leadership, accountable institutions, economic opportunity and a government that remains accessible to the people it serves.  For communities such as Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise, the true measure of representation should be the extent to which government creates opportunities for people to improve their lives and participate meaningfully in the development of their communities.  Human Capital Development Must Come First  No nation can achieve sustainable development without investing in its people. Our greatest resource is not only our land or natural resources—it is our people, particularly our young people. Human capital development must therefore occupy a central place in our development agenda.  We...
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Osun Governorship Poll: IGP Disu Engages Civil Society Organizations On Election Security

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 7th August, 2026, engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026. The delegation was led by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director, CISLAC, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Kimpact Development Initiative, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Partners West Africa, CLEEN Foundation and other CSOs. The CSOs presented observations and recommendations on election security, including voter protection, political violence, misinformation and the participation of vulnerable groups. The IGP assured them that the concerns raised would be given due consideration and necessary action taken. The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, impartiality and neutrality througho...
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Inspector General Of Police Deploys Commissioners To Commands

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the deployment of Commissioners of Police to State Commands and strategic formations across the country following the approval of his recommendations by the Police Service Commission.  The deployment is aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, enhancing leadership across Commands and formations, and consolidating the ongoing reform and repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly deployed Commissioners of Police to State Commands are as follows; CP Abia; CP Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, CP Plateau; CP Ayodeji Faniyan, fdc, CP Bayelsa; CP Saka Adewale Ajao, CP Cross River; CP Ajo Geofrey Ordue, CP Anambra; CP Nanna Oji Ama, CP Edo; CP Patrick Daaor, CP Jigawa; CP Tani Murtala, and CP Delta; CP Samuel Erale. Other approved deployments are as follows; CP Intelligence & Training, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja; CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, CP INT...
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IGP Disu Seeks Partnership With DG NOA, On National Values, Crisis Prevention

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today received the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the Director-General reaffirmed the Agency's commitment to promoting national values, civic responsibility, and public enlightenment.  He highlighted the Nigeria Identity Project and the National Values Charter as key initiatives for strengthening national cohesion, while proposing closer collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of public sensitisation, intelligence sharing, and early conflict prevention. In his remarks, the IGP underscored the importance of professionalism, respect for human dignity, and ethical policing in strengthening public confidence in the Force.  He also emphasized the need for responsible use of social media by verifying information before dissemination and...
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IGP Disu Advocates Specialised Training For Police Personnel

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  In a bid to strengthen the professional capacity of Police officers in Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has advocated a strategic partnership between the police and the National Judicial Institute (NJC) The Inspector General made the call, when he paid a visit to the National Judicial Institute. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Inspector General, reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to the rule of law and the effective administration of criminal justice.  The statement below 👇  IGP DISU VISITS NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ADVOCATES SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR POLICE PERSONNEL The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advocated a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training....
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TIME AND CHANCE: WHY THE PEOPLE ARE RALLYING BEHIND NDUKA ANYANWU - APGA CANDIDATE; 2027 AHIAZU AND EZINIHITE MBAISE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY ELECTIONS

  "I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all." — Ecclesiastes 9:11 As the political atmosphere across Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency continues to gather momentum, one name increasingly resonates with hope, service, and a renewed vision for effective representation—Hon. Nduka Anyanwu, the APGA Candidate for the House of Representatives. The timeless words of Ecclesiastes 9:11 remind us that destiny unfolds according to God's appointed time. Beyond strength, influence, or privilege, there comes a moment when preparation meets opportunity. For many across the constituency, that moment appears to have arrived for Nduka Anyanwu. Across communities, interactions with youths, women, traditional institutions, professionals, traders, and other stakeholders reveal a growing confidence in...
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