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Tinubu Aide: We Shall Never Forget and Forgive Peter Obi for Backing Trump’s Military Threat

In a sharp escalation of political tension, the Presidency under President Bola Tinubu has publicly condemned former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of supporting a “foreign invasion” after remarks that seemed to welcome U.S. military intervention in Nigeria. The criticism comes amid renewed diplomatic strains between Nigeria and the United States following a controversial…

DSS and Military Made Direct Contact With Bandits to Secure Release of 38 Kidnapped Kwara Worshippers — Presidency

In an intense drama that has riveted Nigeria, 38 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, have been safely freed — and the presidency says it happened without a dime in ransom paid. According to the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the Department of State Services (DSS) and military…

Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Open First Stretch in December

In a landmark announcement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the first section—approximately 47 km—of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be opened to motorists between December 12 and 17, 2025. This is a major milestone for the ambitious 700 km infrastructure project that promises to reshape the nation’s transportation network and economic landscape….

Just In: South-West Governors Hold Urgent Security Summit in Ibadan

In a dramatic and unannounced move, the six governors of Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone convened in Ibadan for a high-stakes, closed-door security summit. The gathering, which took place at the Governor’s Office in Agodi and was hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, underscores the deepening anxiety around rising insecurity — and signals a possible…

Seyi Makinde Unveils ₦891.99 Billion 2026 Budget: Budget of Economic Expansion

In a bold move that underscores his administration’s development ambitions, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday, November 24, 2025, presented a whopping ₦891,985,074,480.79 budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year. Tagged the “Budget of Economic Expansion,” the proposal is designed to build on the foundations laid in the 2025 budget — with a…

Zamfara Defies Pressure To Shut Schools: Government Insists Education Must Continue Despite Rising Insecurity

The Zamfara State Government has taken a bold and controversial stance by refusing to implement a blanket shutdown of schools despite intensifying insecurity across several local government areas. The position reflects a strategic choice to protect the state’s already fragile education system while attempting to manage ongoing security threats that have plagued the region for…