The ongoing national debate over the establishment of state police continues to generate passionate arguments on all sides. While many Nigerians see decentralised policing as a necessary response to rising insecurity, others urge caution, warning that structural reforms alone cannot resolve the deeper governance and institutional challenges affecting policing in the country.

Following the publication of my article, “State Police Debate: Lessons from Professor Etannibi Alemika,” Professor Chijioke Uwasomba of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, shared reflections that offer a valuable historical perspective on how policing once functioned in Nigeria. His comments, informed by his experience as the son of a police officer who served during what many remember as the more professional era of the Nigerian Police, remind us that Nigeria once had a policing system that was deeply rooted in local communities.

The management of Accolades Communication Limited has announced the official nomination of its Managing Director, Dr. Luke Okojie as a Silent Hero awardee in Leadership at the 8th Edition of Silent Heroes Awards coming up in June,2026.

 The long-standing clamor for State Police in Nigeria has transitioned from a theoretical debate to a policy priority. With the recent resolution by the 36 State Governors and the strategic appointment of an 8-man committee by the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, the nation stands at a crossroads. The goal is clear: to move away from a colonial-era, unitary policing model and toward a decentralized system that reflects Nigeria’s federal reality.

Privately owned Landmark College located in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Saturday organised a high level annual inter-house sports competition for its students, blending it with some display of Nigeria’s dressing culture particularly of the Yoruba race. It was obviously a rich display.

After several months of what looked like diplomatic gamesmanship,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December.

Nigerians particularly Christians have been advised not to dwell so much in what looks like their glorious days of the past; as doing so, may not guarantee success for them in present time.

For the younger generation, the name Bakin Zuwo may not ring a bell. He was the governor of the old Kano State that included the present day Jigawa State. He held forth for just three months in 1983 until December 31 when then Major General Muhammadu Buhari overthrew the second republic government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari.

As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day, a non-governmental organisation known as Ngo Hygie-Enwerem Foundation has congratulated the womenfolk worldwide.

Speaking during the event which took place at the Landmark College Sports Ground, Agric Ikorodu Lagos, Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Muraina Olusesi, Guest Speaker, Mrs. Rosemary Agha and Mother of the Day, Mrs. Jedidiah Olusola Ogunleye among others; described sports as more than physical exercise of the body.

Smile Communications has continued a consumer-focused initiative designed to give Nigerians the opportunity to experience its premium 4G LTE network firsthand, thus reinforcing the company’s commitment to listening, innovation, and value-driven connectivity.
The initiative which is a FREE 3GB SIM offer, allows new customers to test-drive the Smile network before making a commitment. According to the company, the move is part of a broader strategy informed by deliberate consumer research conducted over the past year, which revealed that many customers value the opportunity to experience service quality before subscribing to a full plan.