As NPF Expresses Renewed Commitment to Officers’ Well-Being
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‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., and the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force today joins the nation in celebrating Workers’ Day, honouring the dedication and contributions of workers across all sectors towards national safety, unity and sustainable growth. The Force extends its deepest appreciation to its officers and all working individuals who contribute to the progress and prosperity of Nigeria.
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‎On this Workers’ Day, the IGP recognizes the extraordinary service and sacrifice of our police officers, who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our citizens. Their resolve and dedication to duty are the bedrock of our nation’s stability, and the Force is dedicated to creating a workplace where our officers feel valued, respected, and empowered to serve the nation with integrity and pride.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force is steadfast in its devotion to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where officers can thrive and reach their full potential. As such, the Force reaffirms its dedication to prioritizing the well-fare of its officers through initiatives designed to improve their standard of living, working environment, and professional growth.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force wishes all workers a happy and restful Workers’ Day.
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‎ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
‎FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
‎FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
‎ABUJA.
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‎1ST MAY 2025.

Tensions are reportedly growing within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC, over the rumoured governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

At just 39 years old, Seyi Tinubu is being tipped by several youths and diaspora groups as the next ideal candidate to lead Lagos State.

His endorsements from the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, The Future Platform, and some Nigerian communities abroad have given wind to speculation that he may soon throw his hat into the governorship race.

Although he has yet to make a formal declaration, insiders say underground efforts to lobby for his candidacy are already in full gear.

If Seyi Tinubu, 39, emerges as governor in 2027, he would set a new record as the youngest person to lead Lagos State since its creation in 1967.

Currently, that record is held by Babatunde Fashola, who became governor at age 43 in 2007.

But far from being met with a resounding welcome, the development has placed the party and its leadership in a difficult position.

The GAC, a 30-man powerful and highly influential political organ founded by President Tinubu himself when he was governor in 1999, is reportedly divided over the prospect of Seyi emerging as the APC’s governorship flag bearer.

The group, headed by Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has 30 members, including ex-governors, ex-deputy governors, ex-speakers, former and incumbent senators as well as elder statesmen and women.

Since Tinubu’s exit as governor in 2007, the GAC has operated as the unseen hand behind Lagos’ political machinery, often deciding who gets what within the state’s structure.

It was instrumental in the emergence of former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode and later Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

However, the possibility of Seyi Tinubu stepping into the frame has raised questions about political dynasty, merit and the direction of the party in the country’s most strategic state.

It was observed that some stakeholders are worried that fielding Seyi, who lacks any track record of political office, could backfire, especially with Lagos being a politically sophisticated and economically complex state.

Critics argue that his only known role so far is as CEO of Loatsad Promomedia Ltd, an outdoor advertising firm.

For a state of over 20 million people and massive infrastructural needs, many within the APC question whether youthful energy alone is enough to handle such a task.

One senior party member from Oshodi-Isolo, described the move as “political arrogance.”

He suggested that it would send the wrong message for the president’s son to govern Lagos while his father seeks re-election in 2027.

“It would feel like dictatorship, not democracy. We risk alienating the electorate,” the source said.Others, however, strongly disagree.

They pointed to global and local political dynasties to support their argument.

A pro-Seyi supporter, Laken Agbaje, from Alimosho, cited examples like the Philippines, where Ferdinand Marcos Sr was president while his son served as governor and the United States, where George W. Bush governed Texas after his father, George H. W. Bush, served as president.

They also referenced the Saraki family of Kwara State, where both father and son held the governor’s seat at different times.

“Seyi is a constitutional Nigerian with political rights. If the people want him and the party clears him, why not?” the APC chieftain said, while noting that Seyi enjoys significant goodwill among Lagos youth and digital-savvy voters.

Following the growing push for Seyi Tinubu’s governorship candidacy, sources indicate that he is strategically positioning some of his loyalists to contest for key positions, including chairman roles, in the upcoming local government elections in Lagos State.

This move has sparked concern among residents, who have raised alarms over what they described as “undue interference” in the electoral process.

In the 2023 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu lost Lagos State to Peter Obi of the Labour Party, a development many interpreted as a warning sign of waning political dominance in his traditional stronghold.

This, observers believe, could be further compounded if Seyi Tinubu emerges as the APC governorship candidate, as such a move may deepen voter resentment and hinder the party’s chances of reclaiming broad support across the state.

Still, for many party loyalists, the issue is not only about political dynasty or competence, but fairness and equity.

Lagos State is divided into five administrative districts known as IBILE: Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe.

The last four governors of the state, including Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode and Sanwo-Olu, have hailed from Lagos Island and Epe.

In fact, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the first civil governor of the state also claimed to be a native of Lagos Island.

This leaves Ikorodu, Badagry and Ikeja without representation at the top.

The clamour for zoning has gained traction, with many party members arguing that it is high time the governorship seat rotated to other underrepresented districts, particularly Ikorodu or Badagry.

It was gathered that during a recent meeting in Epe, the issue of Seyi Tinubu’s potential governorship ambition came up among Lagos APC stakeholders.

However, the matter was quickly flagged and set aside, as Seyi has yet to officially declare his intentions to the party or its key stakeholders.

This has left many in the party uncertain about how to proceed, with some urging caution until Seyi formally makes his move.

However, it was learnt that a faction within the party is silently backing Babajimi Benson, a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency as the next governor of the state.Another top APC source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “The GAC and APC stakeholders are increasingly worried over Tinubu’s silence on the growing calls for his son’s governorship bid.“The lack of clarity is creating a sense of uncertainty within the party and many of us are unsure how to proceed without guidance from the president himself.”

Borno State Fire Service has revealed that the fire outbreak that led to the explosions at the armoury in Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, may have been triggered by the extreme heat in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Directorate of Fire Service, Ministry of Information and Internal Security in the state.

The statement, however, added that the fire has been put out.

Recall that panic gripped residents of Maiduguri as multiple explosions rocked the Giwa Barracks in the early hours of Thursday.

The incident reportedly started at about 12.05 am, with residents in the area forced out of their houses by the sounds of loud blasts and also the sight of red flares lighting up the sky around the barracks.

“This is to inform the public that on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 10.30 pm, there was a report of a fire outbreak at Giwa Barracks Maiduguri.

“The fire incident affected the ammunition facility within the barracks, and some munitions exploded, causing loud bangs.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the intense heat in Maiduguri around this time of the year may have triggered or conflagrated the fire.

“A combined team of first responders from the Nigerian Army Fire Service, Federal Fire Service and Borno State Fire Service have duly reported at the scene and successfully put out the fire,” the statement read.

This is coming a few weeks after an explosion along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road killed seven commuters.