The Nigeria Police has said it would 40,000 personnel to join the Force in 2025.

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Olatunji Disu disclosed this Tuesday while responding to questions during the 4.PM Network news on Radio Nigeria.

He said the recruitment is to beef manpower of the Police towards better policing of the country.

According to CP Disu, the federal executive council approved recruitment of 30,000 personnel in 2025, adding that there was an earlier approval for additional 10,000 personnel for 2024 which he said was not carried out.

The FCT Police boss said a lot has been achieved by the FCT Police in recent time including bursting of 25 ‘One- Chance criminal gangs that have been terrorizing the territory as well as confiscation of 24 operational vehicles used by the gangs.

He said the achievements are due to new method deployed by his command including improved visibility policing and intelligence gathering which helps to identify criminals before they strike.

He promised that the command is doing all it can to ensure that residents of FCT and its environs enjoy the Christmas and new year celebrations without much security threats

Naomi, the former wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ojaja 11, the Ooni of Ife, was on Tuesday, remanded in prison custody over the Ibadan funfair stampede in which 32 children died during a stampede

A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of Naomi and two others in connection with last week’s tragic incident at Bashorun Islamic High School.

The others are Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal and Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM.

Presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the court’s ruling came, following their arraignment by the Oyo State Police Command.

The proceedings took place under heightened security, with a crowd of family members and interested parties gathered outside the courthouse.

The defendants face four-count charges related to the incident, as outlined by the police prosecutor, who cited a violation of Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

After hearing the charges, Chief Magistrate Ogunkanmi ordered that the trio be held at Agodi Correctional Centre while awaiting further guidance from the state prosecutor.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, December 23, held his first Presidential Media Chat in Lagos, addressing pressing issues in the country.

The interview, which aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), covered topics ranging from security and tax reforms to the removal of fuel subsidies and recent stampede incidents.

In the session, the president also responded to critiques of his cabinet size, shared his thoughts on the nation’s economic direction, and urged Nigerians to trust his administration.

Details:

On Budget Deficit and Infrastructure
Acknowledging the country’s infrastructure challenges, he stated,
“Yes, we have headed the wrong road in the past. I don’t want to look at that. I want to think about prosperity for our country. I want to think about tomorrow, today.

“We have a serious infrastructure deficit. If you don’t put money on a long-term matching project, a long-term business, you don’t have the short-term to manage a long-term business. It’s not smart. That’s wrong.”

On Fuel Subsidy Removal
Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood firm on his decision to remove fuel subsidies, a move that has sparked debates nationwide. He noted:
“I don’t have any regrets removing fuel subsidy. We can’t be subsidising the entire West Africa sub-region. Either we slice it in half or in bits, we still have to completely remove it.”

On Tax Reforms
Despite opposition to his administration’s tax reform policies, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was clear about their necessity:
“Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue to do what we were doing yesterday in today’s economy. The essence of the tax reform bills is to eliminate the influence of colonial rule on Nigeria’s economy.”

On Recent Stampede Incidents
Addressing the tragic stampede incidents tied to charitable giveaways, the president expressed condolences to affected families. He said:
“Condolences to those who lost a family member, but it is good to give. I have been giving out foodstuff, commodities, etc., in Bourdillon. If you know you don’t have enough to give, don’t attempt or publicise it.”

On Reforms and the Future of Nigeria
The president reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing reforms, urging Nigerians to see the bigger picture of long-term growth and prosperity:
“We want this country to grow; there is no other way out of it unless we invest in today’s prosperity and opportunity.”

The president also addressed criticisms of his administration’s “bloated” cabinet, defending the decision to maintain its current size. “I am not ready to shrink the size of my cabinet,” he stated, adding that efficiency has guided his ministerial appointments.