The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has notified motorists of a temporary traffic diversion along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the Federal Ministry of Works begins the installation of warning gantries on bridges across the route.

The traffic advisory was issued on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Superintendent Route Commander, Afolabi Odunsi.

According to the FRSC, the diversion will affect road users travelling towards Ibadan, particularly along the Magboro-Ibafo axis of the expressway.

The agency explained that the project is being executed by Buildwell Construction Company on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Works.

Installation activities have already commenced at the first bridge located in front of Mountain Top University at Kilometer 13, before Ibafo. The work is expected to reach a critical phase on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The statement noted:

“The Federal Ministry of Works, through Buildwell Construction Company, is undertaking the installation of warning gantries in front of bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

“The installation process at the first bridge located in front of Mountain Top University (KM 13), before Ibafo, has commenced and is expected to reach its peak on Thursday, 25 June 2026.”

To ensure safety during the installation process, the FRSC said a temporary diversion would be introduced for vehicles travelling towards Ibadan.

Under the arrangement, cars, buses, pickup vans and mini trucks will be redirected through the Magboro Under-Bridge to Ibafo before reconnecting with the expressway at the NASFAT U-turn.

The statement added:

“Cars, buses, pickup vans and mini trucks will be diverted through the Magboro Under-Bridge to Ibafo and subsequently rejoined to the expressway at the NASFAT U-turn.”

The FRSC also revealed that articulated vehicles will be temporarily held back while the diversion operation is ongoing.

According to the agency, the exercise is expected to last approximately 60 minutes.

Motorists have been advised to remain patient and comply with all traffic directives issued by FRSC officers and other traffic management personnel stationed along the affected route.

The statement said:

“Motorists are advised to exercise patience, obey all traffic regulations, and strictly follow the directions of FRSC personnel and other traffic management officials deployed to the area.”

The corps apologised for any inconvenience the temporary traffic arrangement may cause, emphasizing that the exercise is necessary to improve road safety and infrastructure along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway corridor.

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank of renowned lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him.

The decision was taken during the committee’s 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026, and was officially communicated in a statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.

According to the LPPC, the suspension takes immediate effect and is in accordance with Paragraph 26(6) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and related matters.

The committee stated that the action serves as a precautionary measure while an investigation by its Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee is ongoing.

As a result of the suspension, Ozekhome will not be permitted to use the SAN title until the disciplinary proceedings and any related matters have been fully concluded.

The LPPC reiterated its commitment to preserving the integrity, ethical standards, and professional values associated with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, adding that all investigations and proceedings will be conducted in line with due process.

The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended its plenary indefinitely following growing concerns among lawmakers over what they described as unresolved issues between the legislature and the executive arm of government.

The development comes shortly after the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, where only 12 of the 26 APC lawmakers in the Assembly reportedly secured tickets through the party’s consensus arrangement. The Deputy Speaker, Afiniki Dauda, was also among those who failed to secure the party’s nomination.

The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary after the member representing Chanchaga Constituency, Abubakar-Kabir Ustaz, raised a motion calling for the suspension of legislative activities until all outstanding issues with the executive arm are resolved.

According to Ustaz, lawmakers would be judged harshly if they continued to overlook pending matters affecting the relationship between both arms of government.

He argued that allowing unresolved issues to persist sends the wrong message to future legislators and undermines the standards established by previous assemblies.

Although he was not permitted to publicly disclose the specific issues on the floor of the House, members agreed that the matters would be discussed during an executive session. The motion was seconded by Abdulrahman Gambo, the lawmaker representing Borgu Constituency.

Not all members supported the proposal. Jibrin Baba, who represents Lavun Constituency, opposed the motion, maintaining that there was no justification for suspending legislative activities since the Assembly had already reconvened to carry out its responsibilities.

The differing opinions soon led to a heated debate, with lawmakers exchanging arguments over whether the House should continue sitting or halt proceedings.

As tensions rose, Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji intervened, urging members to remain calm and handle the matter with maturity while respecting one another’s views.

Following extensive deliberations, the Speaker directed that the motion be subjected to a vote.

At the end of the voting process, lawmakers in favour of suspending plenary emerged as the majority, leading to the approval of the motion.

The Assembly subsequently resolved to suspend its sitting and proceed into an executive session, where members are expected to deliberate on the unresolved issues and determine a position to be communicated to the executive arm of government.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has launched an internal investigation following the circulation of a viral video showing its operatives forcefully escorting activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, from the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The incident occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026, shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore’s remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The ruling came during proceedings on Sowore’s application challenging the revocation of his bail. The court also dismissed his request for the judge to step down from the case over allegations of bias.

Sowore’s bail had earlier been revoked on June 16 after he failed to appear before the court, prompting Justice Umar to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. He is currently facing a two-count charge linked to social media posts in which he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal” on X and Facebook.

Footage from the court premises, which quickly spread across social media platforms, showed armed DSS operatives dragging Sowore through a corridor of the courthouse, triggering widespread reactions and criticism from members of the public.

Responding to the controversy, DSS spokesperson Favour Dozie said on Tuesday that the agency’s Director-General, Adeola Ajayi, had directed an immediate investigation into the actions of the officers involved.

Dozie further stated that Sowore “curiously opted for a DSS vehicle instead of that of the Correctional Service” after an altercation involving a correctional officer.

The DSS also clarified that it did not oppose Sowore’s bail application during court proceedings, maintaining that the decision to revoke his bail was made solely by the court.

According to the agency, it had initially written to Sowore on September 4, 2025, requesting that he retract the statements in question. However, when that did not happen, the DSS proceeded with legal action to seek “judicial interpretation of his right or otherwise to disparage and cyberbully the president.”

Sowore remains in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre while awaiting the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has prohibited officers of the Nigeria Police Force from creating, publishing, or monetising content on social media platforms while identifying themselves as police personnel.

The directive, contained in an internal police circular dated Monday applies to platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. It was distributed to police formations and commands across the country.

According to the circular, the police leadership expressed concern over the increasing involvement of officers in social media content creation, describing it as a trend capable of damaging the image, professionalism, and effectiveness of the force.

Under the new order, officers are barred from creating, publishing, or sharing videos, photographs, skits, live streams, and related content while wearing police uniforms or operating within police facilities without obtaining written approval from the IGP or an authorised representative.

The directive also prohibits officers from operating personal or anonymous social media accounts for entertainment, commercial promotion, or brand endorsements connected to their status as members of the police force. In addition, officers are forbidden from publicly commenting on investigations, disciplinary matters, deployments, or other official police issues.

The circular further stated that officers must not accept sponsorships, endorsement agreements, or monetisation opportunities that rely on their identity as police personnel.

“The Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined institution whose effectiveness depends on public trust, institutional integrity, and the professional conduct of every officer,” the circular stated.

The IGP warned that officers who violate the directive could face severe disciplinary measures, including interdiction, forfeiture of salary during disciplinary proceedings, demotion, dismissal from service, and prosecution under applicable criminal or cybercrime laws.

The directive also places responsibility on senior officers, including commissioners of police, area commanders, and divisional police officers, to monitor compliance. Supervisors who fail to take action against offending personnel may also face sanctions.

Commissioners of police in all states have been directed to circulate the order to officers under their command within seven days and submit compliance reports through the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations within 14 days.

The latest directive comes weeks after Disu cautioned content creators and members of the public against recording and sharing police-related videos without proper context.

Speaking during an interactive session with crime correspondents in Abuja on May 31, 2026, the IGP warned that the circulation of police operation videos could undermine security efforts and affect the morale of officers.

“We urge members of the public and social media users to refrain from recycling old or manipulated videos capable of creating panic or undermining national security efforts,” he said at the time.

The new order also mirrors a similar policy introduced by former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu on June 17, 2020. That directive prohibited police officers from using photographs of themselves in uniform on personal social media accounts and from engaging in posts or discussions deemed political, religious, or damaging to the image of the force.

The 2020 policy also restricted officers from identifying themselves as police personnel online, except for authorised spokespersons and senior officers designated to communicate on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force.

The renewed restrictions reflect the police leadership’s effort to strengthen discipline, maintain public confidence, and regulate the online activities of officers as social media continues to play a growing role in public engagement and law enforcement accountability.