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  By abiodun KOMOLAFE  “One resists the invasion of armies; one does not resist the invasion of ideas. No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.”  - Victor Hugo, Histoire d'un Crime, 1852. Victor Hugo, the French philosopher, is absolutely right: the devolution of policing powers to subnational and local governments is long overdue. This is not a radical departure; it was the reality during the colonial era and the First Republic. It is worth noting that the Office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) did not even exist until 1964, when Louis Edet became Nigeria’s first indigenous head of the Force. It is, therefore, not surprising that the British avoided creating a centralized IGP during the long stretch following 1829, when Sir Robert Peel established the world’s first modern policing system in London. Even under our former colonial masters, policing has remained fundamentally devolved. The British could not have invented the Inspector Gene...

  The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan. He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity and prosperity of the country. While wishing Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in societ...

  Oba Olatunde Falabi Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Akire of Ikire land in Irewole local government area of Osun, has reportedly passed away. It was stated that, the monarch passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the circumstances surrounding his death yet to be known. Oba Falabi celebrated his 91st birthday in January, 2026. There is no official statement on the death of the monarch till this moment. Details later...