By Adedapo Adesanya

Apple, makers of the iPhone and iPad, said on Monday that Mr Tim Cook will step down as the company’s chief executive, after 15 years at the helm. Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Mr John Ternus, will take the top executive position on September 1.

Mr Cook, who succeeded the late Steve Jobs in 2011, will not leave Apple but will remain at the company as executive chairman, and Mr Ternus will join Apple’s board of directors.

Mr Arthur Levinson, who has served as Apple’s non-executive chairman for the past 15 years, will become lead independent director, also effective September 1.

Mr Cook expanded his predecessor’s vision after he died of pancreatic cancer just six weeks after formally handing off the job. He grew Apple into a $4 trillion business with annual revenue that has more than quadrupled on his watch.

A statement said Mr Cook turned Apple Services into a business exceeding $100 billion annually and credits him with creating the flourishing wearables category at Apple.

“It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple,” Mr Cook said in the statement on Monday. “I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers.”

Mr Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has played a central role in reviving products such as the Mac, which has gained market share against personal computers. Though he has kept a low public profile, he has been deeply involved in shaping Apple’s biggest products, such as iPads and AirPods.

The incoming CEO, Mr Ternus, said: “Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor,” he said. “I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century.”

On his part, Mr Cook said of his successor, “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honour,” he said. “He is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future.”

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Tunji Disu, has restructured the Police Monitoring Unit and appointed Mr Aliyu Abubakar as the new head.

Mr Abubakar is a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) who once served at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in both the FCT and Rivers State Police Commands, where he played critical roles in high-profile investigations.

During this period, he worked closely with state leadership to modernise investigative techniques and strengthen operational effectiveness. He is widely regarded by peers and stakeholders as a community-oriented and professional officer, noted for promoting transparency and engagement in policing.

In a statement on Monday by the police spokesman, Mr Anthony Okon Placid, also a DCP, it was disclosed that the reorganisation of the team was to ensure operational effectiveness, strengthen internal oversight, and reinforce discipline across the Nigeria Police Force.

The restructuring was necessitated by the need to refocus the squad on its core mandate, address identified operational inefficiencies, and reposition it as a credible and effective internal accountability mechanism within the Force.

As part of the reorganisation, the unit has been streamlined and strengthened to enhance proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time oversight of police personnel and operations across Commands, Formations, and Departments. The restructured framework also harmonises key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the Force’s reform agenda.

Mr Disu emphasised that the reform was geared towards entrenching professionalism, discipline, and transparency within the Force, noting that the monitoring team will play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.

The NPF reiterates its commitment to sustained reforms, institutional development, and the delivery of a more accountable, professional, and citizen-focused policing system.

By Dipo Olowookere

The publisher of Citizen Magazine and Citizen NewsNG, Mr Olabode Adeyeri, has been appointed as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Lagos Island Local Government Chairman, Mr Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan.

The council boss disclosed that the appointment of the seasoned journalist, writer, and communications professional reflects his administration’s commitment to effective governance through strategic communication.

Business Post gathered that the appointment of Mr Adeyeri became effective on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The appointee will use his extensive experience in media practice and public engagement to strengthen the local government’s communication framework, enhance transparency, and improve the dissemination of policies and programmes to the public.

“The appointment of Mr Adeyeri is a deliberate step towards strengthening our engagement with the public and ensuring that our policies and programmes are communicated clearly and effectively.

“We are confident that his wealth of experience in journalism and communications will further improve transparency and deepen public trust in our administration,” Mr Oyekan was quoted as saying in a statement.

“We believe Mr Adeyeri will play a key role in projecting the vision of this administration and strengthening the bridge between the government and the people,” the council chief added.

Mr Adeyeri holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University and a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos. Between 2011 and 2018, he worked with Globacom Nigeria Limited, where he served as Corporate Support Executive and Glo 1 Business Support Executive.

He established Citizen Communications Network in 2010. The company publishes Citizen Magazine and Citizen NewsNG.

Described as a prolific journalist and community development enthusiast, Mr Adeyeri is widely regarded as a result-driven professional and committed scholar, with a passion for advancing progressive ideals and contributing meaningfully to societal development.