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Lagos, Nigeria
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Isolation periods like this lowkey stresses the need to marry one’s best friend.
24 hours daily is too much to be with a partner you’re not totally pleased with.
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Recently, our firm Giwa Legal was engaged by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to organise a Capacity-Building Retreat for the Agency's representatives on the Inter-Ministerial Committee responsible for the review and finalisation of Regulations made
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You guys should include me, even if it's just for a 500-meter drainage job.
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Our intern, Afeesat Oladimeji alongside our Managing Partner, wrote on “The Defence of Self-Defence in the Nigerian Legal System: An Iron Shield or a Woven Basket?”
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Last week, our Managing Partner, Farid Giwa, was honoured by the Law Students’ Society, University of Ilorin with an Award of Service.
We are grateful for the recognition and for the opportunity to connect with and support students coming into the legal profession.
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Last week, we hosted a Games Day at our Lagos office together with our colleagues from Supernal LP and @neweraattorneys .
It was a chance to step away from the day to day, unwind, have some fun, and enjoy some friendly competition with great colleagues.
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President Bola Tinubu recently met with the Governors’ Forum, where state leaders agreed to reduce transportation costs through greater adoption of CNG and electric vehicles. – at Lagos, Nigeria
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Every month writes a different story. We hope August tells a good one for you.
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As families and communities gather in celebration, may this season renew hope, strengthen bonds, and illuminate the path toward kindness and grace.
Eid Al Adha Mubarak ✨
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One of the most powerful things a leader can do is believe in someone before they believe in themselves.
Leadership in the Nigeria Police Force is not merely about rank or authority. It has always been about something deeper. It is about responsibility, legacy, and the intentional effort to help others grow.
The strength of any institution lies not only in its present leadership, but in the quality of those it prepares for tomorrow. Young officers do more than listen to their seniors. They observe them closely, paying attention to how decisions are made under pressure. They notice if the values taught in training are truly practiced in the field. They are always watching, and they are always learning and growing.
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Today, Eagle Square Belongs to Every Nigerian.
The 2026 National Police Day Grand Finale was more than a parade. It was a declaration.
At Eagle Square, Abuja, officers from every unit, formation, and command of the Nigeria Police Force marched alongside the NSCDC, FRSC, Customs, Immigration, Correctional Service, and NDLEA: one unified front, one shared commitment, one Nigeria.
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, GCON, representing the President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, delivered a clear message from the Presidency: police reforms, operational capacity, and personnel welfare remain unwavering national priorities.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, stood before that parade and said what this moment demanded:
This day belongs to the fallen heroes who gave everything. It belongs to the officers still standing, still serving, still showing up despite the odds. And it belongs to every Nigerian who deserves a Police Force worthy of their trust.
That Police Force is being built. Right now. Every single day.
This week alone included a nationwide walkathon, medical outreach, community service, public sensitization, and the delivery of welfare cheques to the families of fallen officers.
Today, it's not just a celebration, it’s a covenant renewed.
To the Nigeria Police Force, march on with pride.
To Nigerians, your Police Force is changing. Feel it.
NATIONAL POLICE DAY: IGP DISU LEADS GRAND PARADE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM AND NATIONAL SECURITY
The Nigeria Police Force today marked the grand finale of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations with a colorful parade and procession held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, highlighting personnel drawn from various units, formations, and commands of the Force.
The event featured a ceremonial parade involving officers of the Nigeria Police Force alongside other security and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reflecting strengthened inter-agency collaboration in national security.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmad Abdulhamid Malam Madori; Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Dr. Wale Ahmed; Executive Secretary, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu; Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed; Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; as well as former Inspectors-General of Police, including MD Abubakar, Ogbonna Onovo, Mike Okiro, and Suleiman Abba, alongside other senior government officials, security chiefs, and stakeholders.
In his remarks as Reviewing Officer, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, represented by the Vice President, commended the Nigeria Police Force for its dedication and resilience, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening police reforms, operational capacity, and personnel welfare in line with national security priorities.
In his address, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, described National Police Day as a moment to honour fallen heroes and reinforce the values of discipline, professionalism, and service. He emphasized the need for a more accountable, intelligence-driven, and community-focused Police Force, assuring Nigerians of continued efforts to strengthen public trust and improve policing standards nationwide.
Activities marking the 2026 National Police Day celebration included a nationwide walkathon, community service initiatives, medical outreach programmes, public sensitization campaigns, and the presentation of welfare cheques to families of fallen officers, all aimed at strengthening police-community relations and enhancing personnel welfare.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to professionalism, service excellence, and the protection of lives and property, as it continues to reposition itself to effectively meet the security aspirations of the nation.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
7th April, 2026
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New beginnings. From all of us at Giwa Legal, we wish you a Happy Easter.
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New week, same commitment to excellence. From all of us at Giwa Legal, here’s to a productive and successful week ahead. #MondayMotivation
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New week, same commitment to excellence. From all of us at Giwa Legal, here’s to a productive and successful week ahead. #MondayMotivation
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Eid Mubarak to all Muslim faithful. Wishing you peace, joy, and abundant blessings. 🌙
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There is a grief that never fully leaves. The grief of a family that lost someone in uniform, a father who didn’t come home, a spouse who chose duty over safety, and paid the ultimate price.
Today, the Nigerian Police Force faced 1,075 of those families and said with cheques in hand:
~ “We see your sacrifice. We honour your loss. And we will not let it go unrecognised.”
At the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, personally presented cheques totalling ₦2,435,421,584.11 to beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased officers, covering policy years from 2018 through 2026, including long-outstanding claims that families had waited years to receive.
The IGP emphasized strengthening welfare frameworks, eliminating administrative bottlenecks, and deploying modern technology to ensure faster, more transparent, and more accountable claim processes going forward.
“A Force that neglects its fallen heroes cannot inspire its living ones.”
IGP DISU PRESENTS ₦2.4BN CHEQUES TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN OFFICERS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PERSONNEL WELFARE
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today presented cheques to One Thousand and Seventy-Five (1,075) beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes, at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The cheques, amounting to a total sum of Two Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Naira, Eleven Kobo (₦2,435,421,584.11), cover policy years 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, as well as 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, including outstanding insurance claims recovered from previous years.
In her remarks, the Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, stated that the disbursement reflects the determination of the IGP Olatunji Disu to prioritize the welfare of officers and their families. She noted that the payments represent recoveries from long-standing insurance obligations and emphasized that decisive steps have been taken to ensure compliance by insurance providers and prevent delays in claims settlement. She reaffirmed the commitment of the Force Insurance Unit to efficient, transparent, and accountable service delivery.
In his response, the IGP described the ceremony as a solemn recognition of the sacrifices made by officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, noting that the welfare of personnel remains a central pillar of his administration. He emphasized that the presentation goes beyond financial support, representing the Force’s enduring obligation to honour the courage, service, and commitment of its fallen heroes while standing firmly by their families.
IGP Olatunji Disu psc(+) NPM assured everyone that efforts would be intensified to strengthen welfare frameworks, improve administrative efficiency, and eliminate delays in the processing and disbursement of benefits. He further noted that the Force will leverage modern technology to enhance transparency, streamline claims processing, and ensure accountability in welfare administration.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to the welfare of its personnel and the families of fallen officers, recognizing that their sacrifices remain invaluable to the peace, security, and stability of the nation.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
18th March, 2026
Congratulations brother 🎊🎉
Go make exploits as always.
I have walked this path long enough to know that appointments do not make men, character does. But I will not pretend that this moment does not mean everything to me, because it does.
To the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,psc(+), NPM sir, you have placed something sacred in my hands, and I receive it with both. I do not take lightly what you have done. You reached into the ranks of this great Force and said “him”. I will spend every day of this appointment proving that you were right. Not for validation. But because Nigeria deserves nothing less than my absolute best, and I intend to deliver exactly that.
I have been prepared for this? Well, every posting, every challenge, every season that tested my resolve was sharpening me for such a time as this. I stand here today not in arrogance, but in the quiet, unshakeable confidence of a man who knows where he has come from and is clear about where he is going.
To my family, my colleagues, and every single person who has prayed for me, celebrated me, and sent words of encouragement, I see you . I am grateful for you. Your belief in me is a fuel I do not take for granted.
The work ahead is serious. The responsibility is immense. And I am ready.
Watch this space.
CSP Aliyu Giwa
Force New Media Officer,
Nigeria Police Force.
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Congratulations bro @aleeygiwa
Equally, the IGP has approved the appointment of CSP Ali Giwa @aleeygiwa as Force New Media Officer.
