IGP Olatunji Disu Hands Over N2.43 Billion Cheques To Families Of 1,075 Fallen Police Officers

On Wednesday March 18, 2026, Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu presented cheques worth over N2.43 billion to 1,075 families of police officers who died while serving the country. 

The money comes from the Nigeria Police Force's Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme. 

These schemes help provide financial support to the next of kin of officers killed in active service.

The total amount disbursed was N2,435,421,584.11. It covers insurance policy years from 2018 up to 2026, including some old outstanding claims.

This payment is part of ongoing efforts by the police leadership to look after the welfare of officers and their families. 

Similar disbursements have happened in past years under previous IGPs, with billions paid out over time to honor fallen heroes and ease the burden on their loved ones.

Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Friday As Eid‑El‑Fitr

His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in Nigeria, and therefore Friday, March 20 2026, will be observed as Eid‑El‑Fitr. 

This aligns with the official statement from the Sultanate Council, which confirmed that no credible moon‑sighting reports were received on Wednesday, March 18, the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH.

 The declaration formally marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal

Nigeria's IGP Disu Orders Resit Of Promotion Exam For Senior Officers Sidelined Under EX IGP Egbetokun

Inspector‑General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered a special resit promotion examination for senior police officers who were reportedly sidelined during former IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure, which insiders allege was marred by a “cash‑for‑rank” bribery scheme.

 A confidential wireless message dated March 16, 2026, shows that the Police Service Commission has rescheduled promotion exams for DCPs, ACPs, CSPs, and SPs who were marked “not successful” in the December 2025 and March 2026 cycles.

 The resit will include both a written exam and an interactive session..

AFCON final result overturned as CAF strips Senegal of title, awards Morocco 3-0 victory

In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stripping Senegal of the title following a post-final ruling.

 The decision comes after the dramatic scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest at a late penalty given against them. 

Senegal won the match with Pape Gueye netting the winner in extra-time, but the victory came in controversial circumstances after Senegal had walked off the pitch in protest during the original 90 minutes. 

They were aggrieved by two decisions, the first of which saw Ismaila Sarr’s goal chalked off, before Morocco were awarded a penalty at the death after VAR intervention. 

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw appeared to urge his side to leave the field, before they went down the tunnel and re-emerged around 15 minutes later, before Brahim Diaz missed the penalty to force extra-time.

 On Tuesday, the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) announced that, as a result, Senegal forfeited the game, rendering Morocco champions with a 3-0 win. 

A statement read: “The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board decided today that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”). 

” With the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).”

Governor sacks 6 appointees, suspends SSG

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one.

Mr Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.

Jatau said that the move was part of the government’s efforts towards repositioning it for greater efficiency and effective service delivery.

The affected officials included Mr Timothy Golu, the Special Adviser to the governor on Strategic Communication; Mr Fom Gwottson, the Liaison Officer, Jos South; Mr Nanbol Rimvyat and Mr Nannim Langyi, the Liaison Officers, Langtang North.

Others were Mr Paul Datugum and Nimchat Rims, the Liaison Officers for Qua’an Pan and Langtang South, respectively.

Similarly, the governor suspended Mr Johnbull Shekarau, the Chairman, House of Assembly Service Commission in the state, over conduct that negates the standards of his office.

The SSG directed the affected officials to handover all government properties in their possession to the appropriate quarters.

Jatau said that the governor, who thanked them for their contribution to his administration, wished the affected persons success in their future endeavours.