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Online Security Publishers Honour Odumosu with CP of the Year Award
In recognition of his enviable and exemplary leadership style, display of professionalism and excellence in the discharge of duties, security management and tactical police operations and complimenting the Inspector general of police, IGP Mohammed Adamu’s Community Policing Initiative and Advocacy, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc+ has been named the Police Commissioner of the year 2020 in Nigeria by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
The prestigious award presentation was done to CP Odumosu by the association’s National President, Mr. Oki Samson, co-presented by the newly promoted Commissioner of Police, CP Alli Mohammed and the Chairman, PCRC Victoria Island, Mr. Matthew Ibadin at the POWA Hall, Oduduwa crescent, G.R.A Ikeja.
Odumosu holds Bachelor of Arts in English from the Prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Masters in Peace Study and Conflict Resolution(NOUN), Masters degree in Public Administration (LASU), Postgraduate Diploma in security management, Advanced Diploma in Law enforcement and administration, Higher Diploma in Law and Terrorism Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Marketing (NIJ) and other qualifications from abroad. He belongs to different professional bodies and Associations.
Odumosu enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on March 3rd 1990 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.
He has served in various capacities in the Nigeria Police Force across the Country.
Odumosu started his Policing career as Operations Officer at Isokoko, Ketu and satellite division including Area D Command, Mushin in Lagos. He was a former Chairman of Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and special offences, Governor’s Office, Alausa, Ikeja. Officer-in-charge, Pension office in Edo and Ogun State. Head Research and Planning department, Kaduna State Command. Commander, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Area Commander, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, Western Port Authority Command, Lagos.
He was also Area Commander, Agbodi Area Command, Ibadan, Oluyole, Oyo State. Odumosu was at a time Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations at the Federal operations, Force Headquarters, federal capital territory, Abuja. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Commissioner of Police, Research and Planning, and Commissioner of Police, Inspectorate, Department of Training and Development.
Odumosu was a former Commissioner of Police in Edo State. Head, Enforcement Unit of the Presidential Task Force on Restoration of law and order on Apapa Gridlock in Lagos State.
The Gallant senior security officer has long years of experience and training in modern Policing system in Nigeria and overseas.
While Speaking with NAOSNP Press Crew after the presentation of the award, Odumosu said: ” The award is a renewed call to Qualitative security service delivery in Lagos. It is a challenge to do more. It is well Appreciated”.
Odumosu also lauded the collaborative effort of National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). “The comprehensive media coverage, fair and balanced reportage and investigative skills of the association cannot be overemphasized”, Odumosu highlighted.
“The Association is a true Partner in Progress, and we must commend your good work”, He emphasised.
He reiterated his commitment to Safer and Secured Lagos. He also promised a proactive and Qualitative policing system in the state.
“At the Lagos Police Command, We are poised to rid the state of criminal elements, ” Odumosu stated further.
He however warned unscrupulous and criminal minded individuals in the state to stay-off the state, shun crime and other vices or risk being arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
Odumosu advised the low cadres and senior officers of the command to shun all acts that could portray the police in bad image. He urged the officers to discharge their duties according to the rules of engagement and shun excessive use of force.
CP Odumosu belongs to different professional bodies such as Institute of Corporate Administration, a fellow of International institute of Professional Security, An active member of International Association of Chiefs of Police, USA , a member of the Institute of Public Administration, Nigeria and a host of others.
No doubt, CP Hakeem Odumosu has distinguished himself over among his colleagues, character and career/profession. The NAOSNP Award as the Police Commissioner of the year 2020 is well deserved.
Nigerian Afrobeat music singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he resigned from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.
Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the State, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.
The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)’ read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.
“I thank the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples’ Democratic Party,” he added.
The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.
By Eric Elezuo
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A letter signed by the governor himself and dated November 4, 2025 revealed that the governor dumped the party about a month before coming out public with the announcement.
Confirming the resignation via a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, wrote;
“Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since November 4th, 2025.
“The letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman for ward 2, Sagba Abogunde of
Ede North Local government, Osun State.
“The letter reads as follows: ‘Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
‘I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party”, the governor noted in the letter personally signed by him.’
Neither the letter nor the spokesperson’s statement suggested the governor’s next port of call even as political parties in the state are in the season of primaries to elect flag bearers for the 2026 governorship election in the state.
By Eric Elezuo
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Badaru, and a two-term former governor of Jigawa State, has resigned his appointment. This is shortly after the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa (retd) visited Aso Rock Villa, and had a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The resignation, which is with immediate effect, according to statement credited to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is contained in a letter dated December 1, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu. Badaru, who is 63 years, quoted health grounds as reason for quitting his job.
The statement added that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.
He served as defence minister for 27 months since August 21, 2023.
