Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on the prevailing security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State.

His visit comes shortly after a presidential directive that took him to the Borno State capital for an on-the-spot assessment following a series of bomb explosions in the city.

During the trip, the Vice President met with victims, bereaved families, community leaders, and relevant authorities as part of a condolence visit aimed at evaluating the impact of the attacks.

He is expected to present his findings and observations to the President.

Maiduguri was recently shaken by multiple explosions suspected to have been carried out by Boko Haram insurgents, leading to casualties and injuries.

Following the briefing, Shettima is also expected to lead a delegation of serving governors on a courtesy visit to the President later in the day.

The meeting will serve as an opportunity to extend Eid-el-Fitr greetings to the President, while also providing a platform for discussions on enhancing collaboration between different levels of government to tackle emerging security challenges and improve rapid response strategies nationwide.

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has clarified the report making the rounds over the alleged disbanding of all police units and squads in state commands.

In a statement by Police Spokesperson Anthony Placid, IGP Disu described the claim of disbanding units nationwide as misleading.

According to IGP Disu, the police under his leadership only directed the reduction of the tactical teams at the zonal and state command levels to a maximum of five and at the area command and divisional levels to a maximum of three to avoid proliferation and duplication.

“This report is a misrepresentation of the IGP’s directives. The IGP, a grassroots officer with a profound network across Nigerian society, is aware of public concerns about police tactical teams’ operations and the creation of multiple teams by Commissioners of Police and Heads of formations, with attendant backlash.

“Having held command positions nationwide and witnessed tactical teams in action, the IGP values their contribution to crime-fighting.

.”He is, however, uncomfortable with their proliferation, which drains Police Divisions and Posts of required manpower and brings issues that affect the Force’s integrity because of the excesses of the poorly supervised teams.

“To address these issues, the IGP directed the reduction of the tactical teams at the Zonal and State Command levels to a maximum of five and at the Area Command and Divisional levels to a maximum of three.

“This can be achieved by merging or disbanding teams, at the heads of formations’ discretion. The teams referred to exclude state government-created outfits like Lagos’ Rapid Response Squad, Oyo’s SRS, Bayelsa’s Operation DOO-AKPOR, and other similar outfits across the country. The IGP expects this move to free personnel for police stations, reducing complaints about tactical team excesses.

“Having emphasized accountability and a people-friendly force in his maiden address to Nigerians, the IGP took this step to enhance supervision of existing teams, strengthen police divisions, and remove causes of complaints against the force by members of the public,” the statement read.

A group under the banner of Lagos State Prominent Indigenes has called on the All Progressives Congress to reserve the state’s governorship position for qualified indigenous candidates in the 2027 elections, citing the need for fairness, equity and inclusiveness.

The call was made during a technical committee meeting held on March 18, 2026, where the group also declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.

At the meeting, members further resolved that key leadership positions in Lagos State, including the offices of Governor, Deputy Governor and Speaker of the House of Assembly, should, by 2027, be occupied by indigenes of the state.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the session, and signed by the Convener, Adesunbo Onitiri, the group explained that its position is rooted in the need to promote equity, preserve local identity, and strengthen stakeholder participation in governance.

According to the communiqué, aspirants seeking the governorship must meet clearly defined criteria, including verifiable Lagos ancestry, strong academic and professional credentials, and demonstrable experience in leadership across the public or private sectors.

The group also emphasised the importance of integrity, stating that prospective candidates must have a clean record, free from corruption or criminal allegations.

“They must exhibit sound character, discipline, and exemplary personal conduct, with proven achievements within and beyond Lagos State,” the communiqué stated.

It added that such individuals should demonstrate commitment to societal values, including family responsibility, while also possessing the ability to lead collaboratively with a focus on transformational governance.

The group further indicated its readiness to engage with all eligible aspirants, with the aim of identifying and supporting candidates capable of advancing the collective interests and future development of Lagos State.

The Labour Party (LP) in Benue State has appointed Hon. Ochonu Williams as its new State Chairman, along with an interim executive committee.

Prior to this appointment, Williams served as Chief of Staff to Hon. Chief Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, representing the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency.

In this capacity, he played a key role in legislative coordination, constituency engagement, and administrative leadership within the lawmaker’s office.

The appointment comes under the leadership of the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Dr. Nenadi Usman.

A delegation of the Muslim community in Rivers State, led by Nasir Uhor, has appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to facilitate the construction of a central mosque in Port Harcourt, restore the Muslim section of a cemetery to the appropriate council, and allocate land for a mosque at Rivers State University.

The request was made during a courtesy visit to the governor in Port Harcourt on Friday as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

The delegation comprised Islamic clerics and leaders of the Arewa community in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Uhor expressed appreciation to the governor for his inclusive leadership style and for granting them an audience, while presenting their demands.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with the government. However, we respectfully appeal for the establishment of a central mosque in Port Harcourt, the return of the Muslim cemetery section to the council, and allocation of land for a mosque within Rivers State University,” he said.

Responding, Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents, irrespective of religious or ethnic background.

He emphasised that everyone residing in Rivers State should be regarded as a stakeholder in its development.

“Anyone who lives, works, and contributes to the growth of Rivers is, in essence, an indigene of the state, regardless of origin,” the governor said.

“Because you have made this place your home, it is the responsibility of government to ensure your safety and protect your interests,” he added.

Fubara also commended the Muslim faithful for their discipline and devotion throughout the Ramadan period.

Addressing concerns around farmer-herder tensions, he noted that the state has maintained relative peace through proactive engagement and coordination with security agencies.

He urged religious leaders to continue promoting peace and responsible conduct among their followers.

“As leaders, you have a duty to guide your people and ensure they conduct themselves in ways that promote harmony in our communities,” he added.

The governor assured the delegation that their requests would be carefully considered and addressed in line with available resources and government priorities.