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…

13 Teenage Girls Abducted on Farmland as ISWAP Expands Rural Attacks

The anxiety across communities in southern Borno deepened over the weekend after 13 teenage girls were abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants while working on their farmland in Mussa, a community under Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, has once again exposed the persistent vulnerability of…

Tinubu’s Bold Security Reset: Pulls Police From VIP Escorts, Greenlights 30,000 New Recruits

In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs), redirecting them back to frontline policing duties. Simultaneously, he has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers and committed to upgrading training facilities, in a…

CAN Raises Alarm as 88 More Students Declared Missing in Niger Catholic School Attack: Total Abductions Now 315

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Niger State, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 88 additional students have been declared missing following a violent attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. This development brings the total number of abducted individuals to 315, comprising 303 students and…