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Updated: Real Reasons DG NIA, Ahmed Abubakar, Resigned From Tinubu’s Govt.

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More facts have emerged on why the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, resigned from office.

 

SOCIETY REPORTERS gathered that Abubakar tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday.

 

He disclosed this to State House reporters on Saturday shortly after meeting with the President. He said he met with the president and tendered his resignation which he accepted.

 

“After the ¹briefing, I tendered my resignation and Mr President graciously approved and accepted the resignation.”

 

He said he also used the opportunity to thank Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve Nigeria under his transformational leadership for an extended period of 15 months – which is very rare – to have the opportunity to serve two presidents at a stretch.”

 

When asked why he took the rare decision to resign, the former NIA boss said there was nothing serious to worry about and hinged his decision on some personal and family issues.

 

“There are quite a number of reasons one would do that. Some personal, family issues. But nothing very serious actually.

 

“I discussed with Mr President, he understood very well and I promised to remain committed with issues under security situations in the country,” he stated.

 

He was appointed as NIA boss in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who extended his stay in office in December 2021.

 

The 71-year-old retired career foreign service officer hails from Katsina State.

 

He joined the security department of the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993. In 2015, he was appointed senior special assistant to the president (SSAP) on international relations and foreign affairs.

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Just IN: FCT Police Commissioner Tunji Disu’s son dies in road accident

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Tragedy has struck the family of Olatunji Disu, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the loss of his son in a horrific car accident on Monday.

Although the circumstances of the accident that led to the young man’s death still remain hazy, reports sourced from Sahara Reporters which broke the story say family sources have described the loss as heartbreaking.

The report did not indicate when and where the fatal accident occurred and the circumstances surrounding it.

The family is also yet to issue any statement.

Disu recently assumed leadership of the FCT Police Command.

The news of his son’s demise has sparked an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, friends, and the general public.

Disu on Monday paid a condolence visit to CSP A.A. Sambo, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division, who tragically lost his son.

During the visit, CP Disu expressed heartfelt sympathies and assured CSP Sambo and his family of the Command’s unwavering support during this difficult time.

Apparently the crash has not occurred as at the time of the condolence visit.

In the early days of his career, Disu had served as DPO in Ago Iwoye (Ogun State), Ikare (Ondo State), Owo (Ondo State), Elimbu and Elelenwo, in Rivers State.

He was also Officer in Charge of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and anti-kidnapping in Rivers State, Ondo and Oyo as well as second in command (2IC) State Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Rivers States.

He served as the commander of the Lagos State Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) between June 2015 and August 2021.

A member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Police Force in Nigeria, the position previously held by  Abba Kyari, Disu was also the Principal Staff Officer to the then acting Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun before his confirmation as substantive IG.

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Tunde Olaogun Conferred with the Prestigious Traditional Title of Tayese of Oluwo, Iju-Ogundimu

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It is with great honor and humility that Tunde Olaogun announces his conferment as the Tayese of Oluwo, Iju-Ogundimu. This prestigious traditional title is a testament to his outstanding contributions, dedication, and commitment to the community.

 

The traditional council, in recognition of Tunde Olaogun’s relentless efforts and selfless service, has deemed him worthy of this esteemed title. The conferment ceremony, which promises to be a grand celebration of culture and tradition, is scheduled to take place in April 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Although the exact date of the ceremony is yet to be confirmed, it is expected to attract dignitaries, friends, family, and well-wishers from far and wide.

 

The event will be a momentous occasion, marking a significant milestone in the life of Tunde Olaogun and the community at large.

 

Tunde Olaogun has expressed his profound gratitude to the traditional council for this honour pledging to continue serving the community with dedication and humility.

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Oniru confers chieftaincy titles on Smith, Idowu, Olorunnimbe, Akintoye others

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The Oniru of Iru-land, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal CON [Abisogun II] has announced the conferment of honourary chieftaincy titles on eminent and distinguished citizens of Nigeria.

 

The revered monarch unveiled the shortlist of recipients as part of activities to mark the fifth anniversary of his peaceful reign on the revered throne.

 

Among the esteemed honourees are Iya Oba of Iru Kingdom – Chief (Mrs) Basira Titilayo Smith, Aare Majeobaje of Iru Kingdom – Chief Adeyemi Idowu, Aare So’ludero ofIru Kingdom- Chief Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Ph.D and Erelu Asa of Iru Kingdom – Chief (Mrs) Bolane Austen-Peters, Aare Fiwagboye of Iru Kingdom – Chief Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha, Asoju Oba of Iru Kingdom- Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe and Ajiroba ofIru-Kingdom- Chief Adegboyega Hakeem Akintoye.

 

While extending congratulations to the distinguished honourees on behalf of His Majesty and the Oniru-in-Council, High Chief Abayomi Daramola, Balogun of Iru-Land, in a statement revealed that the conferment of titles will be performed on 14th June, 2025 at the palace (Aafin Oba Oniru), Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

The statement read in part, “to mark the fifth-year anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of his forebears as the 15th Oniru of Iru-land and after a rigorous selection process, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal CON [Abisogun II] – The Oniru of Iru-land upon the recommendation of the Oniru-in-Council, has issued a Royal Decree approving the conferment of respective honouray Chieftaincy titles on the underlisted eminent and distinguished citizens.”

 

 

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