Ogun Assembly Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, Five Others Defect To APC

The minority leader of the Ogun House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, and five other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

The minority leader of the Ogun House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, and five other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

The lawmakers announced their defection in a letter read by the speaker of the assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, during plenary on Tuesday.

Following the defection, the assembly now comprises 26 APC lawmakers.

According to the letter, the defecting lawmakers cited internal crises within the PDP as the primary reason for their decision.

They said the ongoing crisis within the party had hindered effective political engagement, prompting their decision to align with a more progressive platform to better serve their constituents.

“We remain resolute in our commitment to our legislative duties, as well as to the improved welfare and overall development of our constituents.

“We also use this opportunity to appreciate the leadership and members of the house for their support and cooperation. Kindly accept this letter as our official notification and accord it the necessary recognition in line with established legislative protocols,” the letter stated.

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The defecting lawmakers include Dickson Awolaja (Remo North), Samsudeen Lawal (Ogun Waterside), Waliu Owode (Ijebu East), Oluseun Adesanya (Ijebu North-East), and Damilare Bello (Sagamu).

In a related development, the Assembly acknowledged nominees forwarded by Gov. Dapo Abiodun for the State Independent Electoral Commission.

Additionally, four bills (Survey and Geoinformatics, Judicial Institute, Education Trust Fund, and Rural Roads Amendment) scaled first reading during the plenary.

NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Enclave In Lake Chad, Eliminates scores

NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Enclave In Lake Chad. Mr Ejodame said the airstrike was conducted at about 1205 hours on April 1 by the air component of the Joint Task Force North East.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air offensive under Operation HADIN KAI, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State.

The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Mr Ejodame said the airstrike, conducted at about 1205 hours on April 1 by the air component of the Joint Task Force North East, followed credible intelligence and sustained surveillance confirming the presence of terrorists in the area.

He said the targeted enclave had been under close monitoring through untelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, which revealed significant activity and movement within the settlement.

According to him, NAF air assets executed precision strike missions upon confirmation of the targets, delivering multiple attack runs on structures and concealed targets used by the insurgents.

He said the strikes, described as highly effective, led to the destruction of key infrastructure, including logistics hubs and operational shelters within the enclave.

“Scores of fighters were neutralised during the bombardment, significantly degrading the operational capability of the enclave and disrupting insurgent movement in the area.

“The successful air interdiction is expected to create favourable conditions for ground troops to advance, dominate the area and carry out follow-on clearance operations,” he stated.

Mr Ejodame said the operation underscored the growing synergy between air and ground forces in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East.

It added that the enclave, believed to be a stronghold of ISWAP elements, suffered a major setback, with its command and support structures effectively dismantled.

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven precision strikes against terrorist hideouts across the theatre.

Mr Aneke said the air force would continue to work in close coordination with surface forces to deny terrorists freedom of action and eliminate all remaining enclaves.

He emphasised that the sustained air campaign remained critical to restoring lasting peace and security in the region.

PSFU Lagos Gets 34th Commissioner Of Police Eloho Okpoziakp

The Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos has received its 34th police commissioner, Eloho Okpoziakpo, following his redeployment from the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos has received its 34th police commissioner, Eloho Okpoziakpo, following his redeployment from the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The unit’s spokesperson, Ovie Ewhubare, confirmed the development in a recent statement.

Mr Okpoziakpo officially assumed office at the unit’s headquarters in Ikoyi, bringing with him over three decades of policing experience marked by extensive work in fraud investigation, cybercrime, and financial intelligence.

A native of Isoko South LGA of Delta, the new commissioner holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Jos and a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.

He was enlisted into the police on June 10, 1994, as a cadet assistant superintendent.

Over the years, Mr Okpoziakpo has served in several strategic roles within the Police Special Fraud Unit, including Team Manager in the Cybercrimes and Internet Fraud, Banking Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering, and General Investigation sections.

He also held key positions such as officer-in-charge of the Police Dedicated Electronic and Card Crime Fraud Unit and Head of the Special Investigation Unit.

Mr Okpoziakpo experience further spans national assignments, where he coordinated investigations involving major institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, among others.

Prior to his latest posting, Mr Okpoziakpo served as commissioner of police (training) at the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

In his maiden address, the new commissioner emphasised professionalism, accountability, and operational discipline.

He directed that all cases must be properly vetted by the Legal Section before prosecution and documented with timely reports to ensure efficiency.

Mr Okpoziakpo also ordered a review of long-pending cases to prevent delays in justice delivery, warning that arbitrary arrests would not be tolerated.

PSFU Lagos Gets 34th Commissioner Of Police Eloho Okpoziakp

He stressed that performance would be measured through tangible outcomes, including prosecutions and convictions, in line with the inspector general of police’s zero tolerance for corruption.

Reaffirming the importance of human rights, Mr Okpoziakpo urged officers to respect the fundamental rights of suspects while carrying out their duties. He assured the public of improved service delivery and sustained commitment to combating fraud and related offences under the new leadership.