Welcome to Wednesday’s roundup of some Nigeria news headlines, where we call the government’s attention to the concerns and needs of the people.

Punch: Tinubu picks Disu for pre-2027 security boost, DIGs to retire

President Bola Tinubu has tapped Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) after Kayode Egbetokun finally stepped aside, two years after hitting the mandatory retirement age of 60.

Nigeria has a troubling history of ‘security boosts’ that boost everything except citizens’ safety. What we need is not a new uniform at the top but a policing system that respects rights, protects lives, and does not treat elections like battlefield rehearsals.

Our Take: Citizens must start asking harder questions now, not in 2027, because leadership changes mean nothing without structural reform. Let’s demand clearer police reform timelines, push for transparent deployment strategies during elections, and refuse to let ‘anti-election violence operations’ become code for voter intimidation. INEC may run elections, but it is the police who shape the safety, turnout, and fairness of the process.

Guardian: Simi: NAPTIP moves to probe daycare abuse claims

Now to the story that should make every parent hold their child tighter. NAPTIP has announced plans to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse and misconduct in daycare centres across Nigeria.

Of course, this move was triggered by old tweets from singer Simi, with users debating whether they implied something inappropriate.

And, as expected, Nigeria responded with the usual social media outrage, government agency statement, press buzz, and everyone waiting to decide whether this is another short-lived thunderstorm or the beginning of a real policy conversation.

NAPTIP says it will begin investigations once credible reports come in. That’s good. But it is also a reminder that children’s safety should never rely on viral tweets to become a national priority.

Our Take: Whether or not Simi’s old tweets lead anywhere, child protection is not a trend. Parents deserve safe daycare environments, workers should undergo background checks, and every state needs a functional, accessible reporting channel for abuse cases.

So we should ask our daycare centres for proof of staff vetting and insist on child protection policies. Let’s demand that state social welfare departments publish their daycare inspection records. And if you see, hear, or suspect abuse, report it immediately.