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The Lagos State Judiciary has fixed April 14, 2026, for the start of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu reportedly died on January 7, 2026, after developing complications linked to a series of preparatory medical procedures. Following…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of the former Kaduna State Governor. The court postponed Gov Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23, 2026. This decision came after the prosecution failed to bring him to court on the scheduled date of February 25. According to reports,…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from the top position in the Nigeria Police Force. Egbetokun tendered his resignation, citing pressing family considerations. In a statement issued by the President’s Special…

The Presidency has confirmed that Kayode Egbetokun has resigned as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with “family issues” given as the official reason for his exit. According to the Presidency, Egbetokun submitted a resignation letter on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, as the new Inspector General of Police.  He takes over from Kayode Egbetokun, who has been removed from the position. Reports say the change followed a directive from the President for Egbetokun to resign. Here are 5…