Personality in Focus
NAOSNP Celebrates Lagos PPRO, SP Abimbola Adebisi on Birthday
The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), on this special day, joins family, friends, the Police community, media colleagues, well-wishers and the general public to celebrate a crystal of beauty and humility, service and communication excellence, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Police Command; a policewoman, whose life and service exemplify dedication, discipline and distinction as she celebrates her birthday.
As SP Abimbola Adebisi marks her birthday today Saturday 10th January, 2026, she stands tall as a shining example of professional excellence, commitment to duty, and effective Police–public engagement in Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and West Africa’s economic hub, Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
SP Abimbola Adebisi’s assumption of office as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command a few months ago, was not merely a change in designation; it was a strategic reinforcement of the Command’s communication architecture. Appointed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, her posting reflected confidence in her competence and capacity to manage public information in a complex, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment like Lagos.
From the moment she assumed duty, SP Abimbola Adebisi has brought uncommon energy and professionalism to the role. In a Command as busy and expansive as Lagos State Police Command and under the leadership of the superlative and Anti-Crime award winning CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command where policing never sleeps, she has proven to be consistently present, responsive, and reliable. Whether during early-morning briefings, late-night operations, high-level security engagements, physically tasking shows of force, or community-focused programmes, SP Adebisi remains fully gallant, engaged, reflecting a deep understanding that public trust is built through visibility, consistency, and credible communication.
Working closely with the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, SP Adebisi has become a dependable partner in projecting the Command’s vision and activities. She complements the leadership of the CP effectively, ensuring that police initiatives, security operations, and public advisories are promptly and accurately communicated. Her unwavering presence at command activities, regardless of distance or timing, demonstrates a strong work ethic and loyalty to the mission of the Force.
SP Abimbola Adebisi possesses a strong academic background which has been a major asset in her effectiveness as the Lagos Police PRO. With a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master’s degree in English Language, SP Adebisi brings intellectual depth and articulate clarity to police communications. Her messages are not only informative but measured, empathetic, and aligned with community policing values.
As an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of respected international policing and public relations bodies such as International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). SP Abimbola Adebisi represents the modern Nigerian Police officer who is globally aware, professionally grounded, and locally responsive.
Her professional training in child protection, human rights, psychology, conflict management, and advanced detective work has given her a holistic approach to public relations and internal coordination. She holds the Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management, and has equally attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos. This broad exposure allows her to interpret Police activities within wider social, legal, and human contexts, which is a very essential skill in today’s security landscape.
SP Adebisi’s career path reflects years of trust-based responsibilities at the highest levels of the Nigeria Police Force. Her service as Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations); and as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit, speaks volumes about her reliability, discretion, and administrative strength. These experiences have shaped her into a disciplined officer who understands both operational demands and strategic communication.
This special day offers an opportunity not only to celebrate the personal journey of SP Adebisi but also to acknowledge the impact of her service on policing in Lagos State. She has become a reassuring voice to the public, a dependable bridge to the media, and a source of pride to the Nigeria Police Force.
Happy Birthday to the beautiful, bold, tall and intelligent SP Abimbola Adebisi, an officer whose dedication continues to inspire confidence, professionalism, and progress in Lagos policing. As she adds another year, we at the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP wish her continued strength, wisdom, good health, and greater accomplishments in service to the nation.
By NOMA
The Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA) has celebrated Mr. Olakunle Aderinokun on his 55th birthday, describing him as a distinguished strategic communications expert and media professional whose nearly three-decade career continues to shape Nigeria’s communications and business landscape.
In a statement by Theresa Moses, Chairperson, NOMA highlighted Aderinokun’s current role as Head, Media and Public Relations at Access Holdings Plc, where he leads group-wide media strategy, executive communications, crisis management, and corporate reputation positioning across local and international markets.
The Alliance noted that his ability to align corporate narratives with business strategy, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory realities has strengthened institutional credibility and public trust.
Aderinokun’s career reflects a unique blend of journalism, financial services, and corporate leadership. He spent 24 years at THISDAY Newspapers, rising to the position of Group Business Editor and Associate Editor, where he played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s business journalism ecosystem. He later served as Editor, Business at ARISE News Channel, further consolidating his reputation for editorial excellence and impactful storytelling.
Throughout his journalism career, he covered critical sectors including banking, capital markets, energy, aviation, and macroeconomics, engaging directly with top policymakers, regulators, and corporate leaders. His extensive international exposure includes participation in global platforms such as the IMF-World Bank Meetings, African Development Bank Meetings, TICAD in Japan, the Nigeria-China Business Forum, Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, and Vaasa Energy Week in Finland.
Beyond journalism, Aderinokun brings strong financial and investment expertise, having worked with United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wall Street Trust Company (now WSTC Financial Services), where he handled equity analysis, market research, and investment advisory. This foundation, NOMA noted, has enabled him to effectively bridge financial performance with strategic communication outcomes.
An entrepreneur, he founded Pure Synergy Ltd in 2013, a firm focused on reputation management and strategic communications, and later served as CEO of Excite Enterprise Ltd, an online business solutions platform.
In the public sector space, Aderinokun served as Media Adviser to Senator Tokunbo Abiru in 2020, where he led media strategy and publicity for the Lagos East Senatorial campaign, contributing to its successful outcome.
Academically, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Pure and Applied) from the University of Ilorin and an MBA from the University of Lagos, complemented by executive education at Lagos Business School and professional training with the World Bank Institute, NIPR, and Standard Bank Group, South Africa. He also holds multiple professional certifications across public relations, banking, marketing, and digital communications.
NOMA described him as a quintessential, multifaceted professional whose career embodies excellence, innovation, and leadership.
“Olakunle Aderinokun represents the very best of strategic communication and media practice in Nigeria. His journey is not only inspiring but also instructive for the next generation of professionals navigating the evolving media and corporate landscape,” the statement read.
As he marks his 55th birthday, NOMA commended his enduring contributions and wished him continued success, good health, and greater accomplishments in the years ahead.
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has congratulated the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his visionary leadership and reform-driven approach to policing in Nigeria.
In his birthday remarks, Dr. Ogunsan described the IGP as a “distinguished officer whose career has consistently reflected professionalism, courage, and a deep commitment to public safety.”
He noted that since assuming office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police early this Year 2026, Disu has demonstrated a clear resolve to reposition the Nigeria Police Force towards greater efficiency and public trust.
Dr. Ogunsan particularly praised the IGP’s emphasis on intelligence-led policing, a strategy aimed at enhancing proactive crime detection and prevention, as well as his push for the integration of digital tools and forensic capabilities into police operations. These reforms, he said, signal a shift towards modern, accountable, and citizen-focused policing.
He further highlighted Disu’s decisive steps to strengthen the state policing agenda and officers’ welfare. He praised him for the effective policing model through the restructuring and reduction of tactical units, a move designed to address concerns over excesses while redeploying personnel to police divisions for improved community-level security.
The LSSTF boss also acknowledged the IGP’s consistent advocacy for discipline, integrity, and professionalism within the Force, noting that such values are critical to restoring public confidence and enhancing institutional credibility.
Reflecting on his track record, Dr. Ogunsan recalled Disu’s impactful leadership roles across key commands, including the Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory Commands, where he contributed significantly to crime control and intelligence-driven operations.
His tenure as the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos is a testament to his operational excellence and urban crime management.
Ogunsan wished the IGP good health, wisdom, and continued success in his efforts to build a more secure Nigeria. “On this special occasion, we celebrate not only a remarkable leader but a reformer whose vision continues to inspire confidence in the security architecture of our nation,” Ogunsan said.
Terrorists in northeast Nigeria killed a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, a local government chairman told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.
Africa’s most populous country has been fighting a terrorist insurgency for 17 years, since Boko Haram’s 2009 uprising, which has seen the emergence of powerful splinter groups, including Islamic State West Africa Province.
In an overnight attack, unidentified terrorists killed at least 18 soldiers and torched vehicles at a base in Benisheikh, about 75 kilometres from Borno state capital Maiduguri, an intelligence source told AFP.
“Unfortunately, the brigade commander, Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, lost his life,” Kaga Local Government Chairman Zannah Lawan Ajimi told AFP in a phone interview.
Two intelligence sources confirmed Braimah’s death to AFP.
His death follows the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP in November. He was the highest-ranking military official to die in the long-running conflict since 2021.
“They overran the brigade,” one of the intelligence sources said, giving the death toll as “at least” 18.
The second intelligence source said that “the terrorists killed several troops” and “burnt vehicles and buildings before they withdrew,” without giving a toll.
The army and Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
– Rising terrorist violence –
Researchers have warned of an uptick of violence since 2025.
Borno capital Maiduguri has seen two suicide bombings since December — the type of bloody, urban attacks reminiscent of the insurgency’s peak a decade ago.
On Wednesday, the US State Department said in a notice it was authorising “non-emergency US government employees” to leave Abuja “due to the deteriorating security situation”.
While the insurgency is concentrated in the northeastern countryside, terrorists from Nigeria and the neighbouring Sahel have made inroads western Nigeria, where organised crime gangs known as “bandits” have been raiding villages and extorting farmers and artisanal miners for years.
Gunmen killed at least 90 people across several remote villages in northwest Nigeria this week, according to an AFP tally of tolls given by local and humanitarian sources.
Among the attacks was an assault in Kebbi state that police blamed a local terrorist group known as Mahmuda, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda.
Kebbi sits on Nigeria’s border with Benin and Niger and since 2025 has been targeted by a rising number of terrorist attacks.
Conflict monitor ACLED says there has been a surge in violence in the area carried out by militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
In nearby Kwara state, in October, fighters from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM claimed an attack after years of researchers warning that the terrorist conflict ravaging the Sahel risked spreading south towards coastal West African states.
In December, the United States, with Nigerian assistance, bombed northwest Sokoto state, targeting Islamic State Sahel Province fighters usually found in neighbouring Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso.
AFP
