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Bola Tinubu Orders Immediate Suspension Of Airport Cashless Payment System

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at airports across Nigeria following complaints of severe congestion and passenger hardship. The directive came barely a week after the system was rolled out, with reports that the new policy had caused long queues and delays at airport gates, leading to many travellers missing their flights. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the development while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and chaired by President Tinubu. According to Keyamo, the cashless system was initially introduced to curb corruption and improve revenue collection for the Federal Government, replacing a payment process that had existed for more than five decades. However, its implementation created significant operational challenges. “We introduced our toolkits across the country in order to eliminate corruption and optimize revenue for the federal government. You recall that this practice has gone on for more than 50 years. “With the introduction of the cashless system less than two weeks ago, it has created a lot of gridlock across the country. Mr. President was very concerned about the welfare of Nigerians and the fact that most Nigerians were losing or missing their flights. “And so Mr. President, out of empathy, directed today that we should suspend the present system because it creates a lot of gridlock and Nigerians are suffering as a result of it.” The minister said the president instructed the ministry to temporarily return to the previous payment arrangement while a more effective electronic system is developed. “He directed me to go back to the drawing board. We should revert to the status quo, suspend the present system whereby people have to pay through the various means we introduced at the gates across the country, and then perfect the system properly. “In fact, the President directed me that this should not take too long and that I should get back to him on this issue. “We should go back and, if possible, even engage the private sector to ensure that we establish an electronic system by which we can collect this money at the gates to the extent that it will not create the gridlock we are having right now. “So I am hereby directing, also based on the directive of the President, to suspend the present process. We should go back to the drawing board.” The suspension will remain in effect while authorities work on developing a more efficient and seamless payment system for airport users nationwide.

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Rivers LG Chairman Accused Of Ordering Attack On Former Media Aide

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Tensions have risen in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State, after former media aide Minnie Ogadinma accused the council chairman, Eugene Ekpelle, of ordering an assault on her. The allegation follows Ogadinma’s social media post highlighting the poor condition of Community Secondary School in Odioku. Ogadinma claimed that after sharing a video showing dilapidated classrooms and lack of basic facilities, Ekpelle allegedly came to her residence with his younger brother and aides. She said the chairman accused her of trying to tarnish his image and instructed his brother to “teach her a lesson.” She alleged that the confrontation turned violent, with both she and her mother reportedly assaulted and a shovel brought into the altercation before neighbours intervened. Ogadinma said she sustained injuries and was relieved of her duties as media aide later that day. She insisted her only intention was to highlight the school’s condition and appeal for help. The council, through the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, dismissed the claims as “false and deliberately misleading.” According to the statement, Ekpelle visited Ogadinma’s home for a peaceful discussion, during which she became confrontational. The council maintained that the chairman was not involved in any physical altercation and challenged the public to provide evidence supporting the allegations. The council also noted that Community Secondary School falls under the Rivers State Government, not the local council, and urged residents to ignore attempts to politicize the matter. Civil society groups and rights advocates have expressed concern over the incident. A Port Harcourt-based human rights lawyer called for a thorough investigation, emphasizing that no citizen should face violence for speaking out on public infrastructure. The Director of Pilex Centre for Civic Education said Ogadinma acted within her constitutional rights, while the Director of Relief International Africa demanded the chairman’s arrest and prosecution if the allegations are verified, along with a public apology and compensation for medical expenses. The police are yet to issue an official statement, and residents of Ahoada West have called for calm as investigations continue.

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President Bola Tinubu Officially Swears In Olatunji Disu As IGP

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President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. Disu took the oath of office after his citation was read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, cabinet members, and other notable dignitaries. During the ceremony, President Tinubu also swore in newly appointed commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission as well as the Federal Civil Service Commission. The proceedings preceded the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Olatunji Disu was first appointed acting IGP on February 24, following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He was formally decorated with the rank of IGP by President Tinubu the day after his appointment.

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IGP Tunji Disu Sets Up Committee To Create State Police

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Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has set up an eight-member committee to steer the implementation of state police and push forward his strategic policing agenda. The announcement came during Disu’s first meeting with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, shortly after his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police. His appointment was approved by the Nigeria Police Council and followed by his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Professor Olu Ogunsakin was named to head the committee. Addressing the officers, Disu highlighted that leadership comes with responsibility, noting that police operations must be guided by professionalism, discipline, and accountability. He stressed the importance of exercising authority with restraint and ensuring respect for human rights. “Every Nigerian deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and justice, regardless of status or background,” he said. The IGP also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight, directing that both the Public Complaint Unit and the X-Squad operate independently to enhance transparency and accountability. On decentralisation, Disu explained that the creation of state police would enable different tiers of government to actively contribute to addressing security challenges. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s renewed push for state police as part of broader reforms aimed at improving national security. Tunji Disu had initially been appointed acting Inspector-General on February 24, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

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Court Adjourns Former AGF Abubakar Malami’s Terrorism Trial To March 10

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the terrorism trial involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026. The adjournment followed a request from the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, who said the prosecution needed more time to review the case. The matter was recently transferred from the Department of State Services (DSS) to the DPP’s office, and Oyedepo explained that the prosecution required additional time to study the file thoroughly. Defence counsel, Adedayo Adedeji, did not oppose the request but warned that the court should strike out the case if the prosecution fails to begin the trial on the next hearing, alleging that the case had not been diligently prosecuted. Presiding Judge Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment and directed the prosecution to open its case when the trial resumes on March 10.

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Soludo Slashes February Salaries Of Workers Who Missed Mondays During Sit-At-Home Protests

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The Anambra State Government has reduced February salaries for civil servants who failed to report for duty on Mondays, previously observed as sit-at-home days by the Indigenous People of Biafra. As part of efforts to discourage the Monday sit-at-home protests, the government announced that, starting February 2026, salaries would be paid on a pro-rata basis according to attendance. However, some workers reported steep and irregular deductions that did not seem to match the number of Mondays missed. At the Jerome Udoji State Secretariat in Awka, staff told journalists that salary adjustments varied widely. One anonymous worker said a colleague received only N10,000 after deductions. Another from the Ministry of Information said, “Out of my total salary of over N80,000, I received just N3,500.” “One colleague had N10,000 deducted, even though she missed only a few Mondays. The cuts appear inconsistent, and some of the deductions seem miscalculated,” another worker said. Another staff member added, “I was shocked to see over N80,000 deducted from my February salary for missing just two Mondays. That amount does not match the days missed, so there may have been errors in computation.” The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, confirmed the reductions were deliberate disciplinary measures. “The salary cut is a punishment for failure to come to work on Mondays. Employees are required to clock in and out on Mondays to confirm attendance. If someone fails to do this, it will be treated as absence since there is no proof they were at work,” Mefor explained.

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Lawyer Maxwell Opara Withdraws Suit Against Former IGP Kayode Egbetokun Following Resignation

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Human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara, based in Abuja, has withdrawn his legal challenge against the tenure extension of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun after the police chief resigned. Opara informed Justice Umar Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday that the matter had become academic with Egbetokun’s departure from office. The suit, originally filed on September 10, 2024, named Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Police Council, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Federal Civil Service Commission as respondents. In the originating summons, Opara had requested that the court declare that Egbetokun had either reached the compulsory retirement age of 60 under the Public Service Rules or completed 35 years of pensionable service. He also sought a ruling that an appointment terminated by law cannot be revived through later amendments, and that only serving police officers are eligible to hold the position of Inspector-General of Police. He had further asked the court to prevent Egbetokun from continuing to act as Inspector-General. When the case was called, Opara told the court he was withdrawing the suit, noting that the resignation rendered the issues raised in the suit moot.

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Yabatech Student Balogun Sultan Killed By Stray Bullet During Lagos Military Operation

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Balogun Sultan, a National Diploma II student of Yaba College of Technology, has lost his life after he was reportedly hit by a stray bullet during a security operation in Lagos. Sultan, who was enrolled in the institution’s distance learning programme, had gone to campus for examinations and was heading back home when the tragic incident occurred. According to fellow students, physical attendance for their programme is mostly limited to exam periods. “One of the things about our course is that we only come to campus for exams. We usually have two weeks of in-person lectures before each exam, and after that, we go back home.” Sources said he had just completed a Research Methods paper and boarded a vehicle at the WAEC bus stop en route to Lagos Island, where he lived. “He was just making his usual trip home. Nothing about the day suggested it would end like this.” Witnesses claimed soldiers were deployed to the area following reports of an impending cult clash. During the operation, gunfire broke out, and Sultan was allegedly struck in the crossfire. “There had been reports of a potential cult clash, and soldiers were deployed to contain it. Unfortunately, Balogun was caught in the crossfire while returning home.” Videos circulating online showed people running for safety as shots rang out. Bystanders reportedly tried to assist him immediately, pressing fabric against his wounds while calling for urgent help. He was rushed to the Military Hospital in Yaba, where doctors carried out emergency chest surgery in an attempt to save him. Despite the efforts, he did not survive. Friends described him as calm and focused on his education, saying he kept a low profile and avoided trouble. “He was quiet and dedicated to finishing his course. Now his family will never see him return home alive.” The development has thrown the campus into mourning, with many students struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of a colleague they say had a promising future ahead of him.

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