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Lagos Gets New Commissioner Of Police

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9 months ago

September 17, 2024

Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, on Tuesday handed over to a new Commissioner of Police, Mr Olanrewaju Ishola, at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fayoade, immediately after handing over, proceeded to take over the reins of office at Zone-2 Command, Lagos, as Assistance Inspector-General of Police (AIG).

NAN reports that Fayoade is among seven Police Commissioners promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Aug. 30, 2024.

The Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sept. 9, announced the posting of Fayoade and other promoted officers to their new commands.

Fayoade thanked the officers and men of Lagos command for their professionalism and commitment to duties, and tasked them to keep the flag flying.

The AIG assured residents of Lagos and Ogun under his watch of adequate security, stressing that the officers and men in the two commands would be put on their toes for the safety of all.

Speaking, the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Mr Olanrewaju Ishola, said the security template in the state would be improved upon.

Ishola said that he would be fair and firm to all abiding citizens in the state.

He solicited the support of residents for timely information, while assuring of adequate protection of lives and property of all residents except the criminal elements.

Ishola, who assumed duty as the 40th Commissioner of Police at the Lagos State Command, joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992.

He holds a BSc in Geography and an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Ibadan.

Amongst other trainings and educational pursuits, he attended Tactical Leadership and Command Course, Police Staff College Jos, and Strategic Leadership and Command Course and the National Institute of Police Studies Abuja.

He has served in numerous key positions, both operational and administrative – 20 PMF Ikeja as Unit commander/2i/c Sqd January 1996 – July 2002, 2i/c Sqd Commander 23 PMF Lagos, August 2002-July 2005, Divisional Police Officer in Edo, Ogun and Lagos, DCP Operations Zone 2 Lagos and CP Port Authority Police-Western Port Lagos.

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Senate Confirms Olubunmi Adetunmbi Chairman Of South-West Development Commission, MD, Others

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41 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC).

Also confirmed was Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 other nominees to serve on the board.

The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central).

While presenting the report, Senator Akintunde said: “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on the South-West Development Commission on the confirmation of nominations for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director, and Members of the Board of the South-West Development Commission.”

The confirmed board members include:

Bolaji Ariyo

Joseph Olugbenga

Scholastica Omoworare

Olumuyiwa Olabimtan

Ibrahim Olaifa

Kabiru Lakwaya

Abdul Adamu (Retired General)

Arinola Fagbemi

Ukoha Onyekwere

Howell Ihenacho

Also confirmed were:

Olugbenga Olufehinti – Executive Director, Projects

Tele Ogunjobi – Executive Director, Finance

Funmilayo Tejuosho – Executive Director, Corporate Services

Fatai Ibikunle – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development

Lateef Ajijola – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had last month forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation as members of the SWDC board.

The request was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, which was given one week to report back.

With the confirmation, the South-West Development Commission board is now fully constituted and expected to commence work aimed at driving regional development across the six South-West states.

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NDLEA Seizes 91.768kg Of Cannabis Sativa, Psychotropic Substances In Ebonyi

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1 hour ago

June 26, 2025

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The Ebonyi Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it recorded a total seizure of 91.768kg of cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances from January to date.

The state Commander, Mr Okechukwu Nkere, disclosed this during a news conference in Abakaliki to commemorate the 2025 United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking.

Nkere said that the 2025 celebration, tagged “The Evidence is Clear; Invest in Prevention,” was to advocate, educate and enlighten members of the society to resist the pressure of succumbing to abuse of drugs and illicit substances.

“The Command also arrested a total of 212 suspects, comprising 169 males and 43 females, for various degrees of complicity in drug-related offenses.

“Within the period, we record a total seizure of 91.768kg of cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances and the conviction of seven persons.

“We successfully treated and rehabilitated seven clients and have 11 persons currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, while 83 males and 21 females were provided with brief counselling intervention in our facility,” Nkere said.

The commander added that the command had also carried out public enlightenment campaigns in schools, communities and religious places across the three senatorial zones in Ebonyi.

He warned the general public, especially the youths, to desist from drug abuse, stating that there was no positive impact of illicit drugs on man and society.

He commended the support from the Ebonyi Government and other stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.

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Senate Confirms Olubunmi Adetunmbi Chairman Of South-West Development Commission, MD, Others

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1 hour ago

June 26, 2025

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC).

Also confirmed was Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 other nominees to serve on the board.

The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central).

The confirmed board members include:

Bolaji Ariyo

Joseph Olugbenga

Scholastica Omoworare

Olumuyiwa Olabimtan

Ibrahim Olaifa

Kabiru Lakwaya

Abdul Adamu (Retired General)

Arinola Fagbemi

Ukoha Onyekwere

Howell Ihenacho

Also confirmed were:

Olugbenga Olufehinti – Executive Director, Projects.

Tele Ogunjobi – Executive Director, Finance

Funmilayo Tejuosho – Executive Director, Corporate Services

Fatai Ibikunle – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development

Lateef Ajijola – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had last month forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation as members of the SWDC board.

With the confirmation, the South-West Development Commission board is now fully constituted and expected to commence work aimed at driving regional development across the six South-West states.