The Muslim Community of Lagos State has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, describing the situation as resembling full-blown guerrilla warfare. The group made the assertion in Lagos during a recent media briefing, warning that the nature of attacks by insurgents and armed groups requires a more strategic and unconventional approach from the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended former Governor of Delta State and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike described Okowa’s endorsement as a vindication of the President’s good governance and commitment to the development of the country.
Hon. Oluwole Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives from Osun State, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, made the announcement in a letter dated April 16, 2025, addressed to the chairman of his ward, Ward 7, Obokun Local Government Area. Copies of
A prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who has chosen to remain anonymous, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to invest ₦10 billion in a solar power grid for the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, accusing him of focusing on personal comfort while leaving the Nigerian populace in darkness. The PDP chieftain described
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Adeniyi Owoade I, has firmly denied claims suggesting he is entangled in a supremacy tussle with any other traditional ruler, describing the allegations as baseless, mischievous, and a deliberate attempt to stir unnecessary controversy in the Yoruba traditional institution. The revered monarch made this known through an official statement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja on Monday, April 21, 2025, concluding a 19-day working visit to France and the United Kingdom. The trip, which began on April 2, included strategic meetings to assess his administration’s mid-term performance, review ongoing reforms, and plan for Nigeria’s second-year governance milestones. Key Details of the Visit Purpose:
The former presidential flag bearer of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed recent political moves by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and other prominent figures to establish a new coalition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Sowore, while speaking in Abuja on Monday during the 50th
The United Arab Emirates has issued a firm condemnation of recent Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem, including provocative calls for the demolition of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and violent assaults on Christian worshippers during Holy Saturday. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incidents as grave violations capable of worsening tensions across the region
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has extended warm felicitations to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on his 85th birthday. In a statement signed by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, Egbewole praised the
In a scathing critique of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s handling of recent violence, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has demanded urgent tactical overhauls to address escalating insecurity. The rebuke follows coordinated attacks in Bassa and Bokkos LGAs that claimed over 130 lives, with Fani-Kayode alleging foreign-backed plots to destabilize Nigeria ahead of the 2027
