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NGE Institutes Annual Memorial Lecture In Honour of Jakande
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has instituted an annual memorial lecture in honour of its pioneer President and former Governor of Lagos State, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, with the maiden edition taking place in Lagos on August 7, 2023.

In a press statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, and signed by its President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the professional body of editors in Nigeria, said that its decision was informed by a deliberate programme to nurture a culture of appreciation.
‘’As part of nurturing a culture of appreciation, the NGE is instituting an Annual Lecture in honour of its late pioneer president, Alhaji Jakande, which will interrogate developments affecting the media and society.
‘’It is both a testament to the cherished service rendered by Alhaji Jakande and an acknowledgement of the importance of having such a dialogue for the overall good of our media and our country, Nigeria. The First Annual Lecture is slated for August 7, 2023, at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, at 10am’’, the statement stated.
With the theme ‘’Lateef Jakande: The Man, His Journalism, His Politics’’, a seasoned veteran journalist and Fellow of NGE, Chief Felix Adenaike, is expected to deliver the maiden annual lecture, while former Nigeria Ambassador to Brazil and celebrated columnist, Amb. Patrick Dele Cole, will chair the event.
The Guild added that important personalities, including publishers, state governors, Captains of private sector, journalism students, members of the political class and others, are expected at the event – with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as Special Guest of Honour.
Giving a background to the annual memorial lecture, the editors said that the NGE was born on May 20, 1961 – to serve as an elite club of editors through, which editors – as professional heads of their publications, could advance their professional interests by networking to discuss common challenges and developing relationships with their various audiences in the media itself, government, and professional/trade associations.
‘’Originally named as the Guild of Newspaper Editors of Nigeria, it was later renamed Nigerian Guild of Editors to accommodate colleagues in the broadcast media.
‘’The NGE’s Founding President was Alhaji Lateef Jakande (1929-2021). He had rallied his colleagues to form the body that was conceived to occupy the strategic middle ground of editorial managers between media owners and the general workforce of journalists’’, the statement added.
After discharging ‘’sterling duties’’ to the Nigerian media, the NGE explained that Alhaji Jakande went on to render ‘’commendable service’’ as the first civilian governor of Lagos State, and as federal Minister of Works and Housing.
According to the editors, sixty-two years after, the NGE remains a respected professional body in the media, credible force among professional bodies, and leader in civil society, while Alhaji Lateef Jakande’s name remains treasured – whenever committed service is mentioned in the media and public service.
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Police arrests ADC coordinator, two monarchs in Ebonyi land disputes killings
Suspected warlords from Amasiri community, on Jan 29, 2026, attacked Okporojor village and beheaded four persons, burnt houses, and destroyed other valuable property.
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrested of the Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre (ADC) in Afikpo, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, and two traditional rulers over their alleged involvement in the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this.
Ukandu said that the arrest followed a joint operation involving the Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Ukandu noted that two traditional rulers, Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia, from Amasiri in Afikpo LGA are also in their custody.
The police spokesperson disclosed that 10 people were earlier arrested in connection with the incident.
There has been a long standing land dispute between the people of Okporojor in Oso Edda community in Edda and their Amasiri neighbours in Afikpo LGA.
Suspected warlords from Amasiri community, on Jan 29, 2026, attacked Okporojor village and beheaded four persons, burnt houses, and destroyed other valuable property.
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IGP Egbetokun Posts AIG Tunji Disu to Force CID Annexe, Alagbon
Before the redeployment, AIG Disu headed the Special Protection Unit (SPU), where he oversaw the security of top government officials, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals.
• Photo of AIG Olatunji Rilwan Disu
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the immediate redeployment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annexe, Alagbon, Lagos.
The posting, which takes effect immediately, places AIG Disu at the helm of one of the Nigeria Police Force’s most strategic investigative formations, responsible for handling high-profile criminal investigations and sensitive national cases.
Before the redeployment, AIG Disu headed the Special Protection Unit (SPU), where he oversaw the security of top government officials, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals.
His appointment to the Alagbon Annexe is widely seen as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his operational competence and leadership experience.
A seasoned police officer, Disu has previously served as Commissioner of Police in key commands, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command and the Rivers State Command, where he was credited with firm command leadership and operational effectiveness.
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Wike, FCT workers end industrial squabbles
Following the resolution, all JUAC members and affiliates of the NLC and TUC working in the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (MFCT) have been directed to resume work immediately in the interest of industrial peace.
The industrial action embarked upon by workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been officially called off following a breakthrough agreement reached between the FCT Administration and organised labour after an overnight reconciliatory meeting with the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike.
Organised Labour, under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), announced the decision in a joint circular dated February 3, 2026.
The meeting, convened at the instance of the Chairman, Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, began at about 11:45 p.m. on Monday and ended at 3:51 a.m. on Tuesday, with labour leaders describing the discussions as extensive and frank, leading to the amicable resolution of all grievances raised by members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).
Following the resolution, all JUAC members and affiliates of the NLC and TUC working in the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (MFCT) have been directed to resume work immediately in the interest of industrial peace.
The minister also assured workers of mutual respect and continued engagement, while both parties agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike, and that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC) relating to the dispute would be withdrawn.
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