Author: Alade Adisa

As the nation celebrates a memorable milestone, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces spoke to Nigerians in a thought-provoking broadcast on Tuesday morning.Here is the full text of his speech. Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering…

More trouble seems to be coming the way of the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello as a civil society organization, the Centre for Social and Economic Rights (CSER) has given the Inspector General of Police (IGP) 14 days ultimatumto effect his arrest. The former governor is currently facing corruption and abuse of office charges and has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for arraignment after repeatedly shunning the anti-graft commission’s invitation. CSER also threatened to pursue legal action to compel the police boss to bring the former governor to justice within 14…

In a bid to cushion the hardship experienced by Nigerians over the high cost of transportation, the Federal Government has donated over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for commuter service.Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the government believes the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system in Nigeria. The handover of…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that more than 40 percent of Nigerian electricity consumers now enjoy over 20 hours of regular supply daily.Going by the last population census, which put the nation’s population at 200 million, the minister said more than 80 million citizens now get electricity for at least 20 hours every day.He disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, during a review of the ministry’s achievements over the past year as part of the country’s Independence Day celebrations.In the statement, the minister attributed the progress to several revolutionary measures implemented with the support of the…

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas has said that its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, was killed in an Israeli strike on Monday, along with his wife, son, and daughter. According to a Reuters report, the strike targeted their home in a Palestinian refugee camp in Tyre, located in southern Lebanon, with the militant group calling the attack “an escalation of Israel’s aggression.” However, the Israeli military has not commented on the strikes. In a similar development, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) also reported that three of its leaders were killed in a separate strike…

Renowned for his iconic role in the blockbuster film, Beverly Hills Cop, John Ashton has died, aged 76. Disclosing his death on Sunday, his manager, Alan Somers, said Ashton died on Thursday, September 26, in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, adding that “John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.” Somers was quoted by US Weekly as saying, “John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family, and all who loved him.” During…

In the ongoing onslaught against criminality in the country, the Nigerian Army has announced the elimination of eight terrorists. Announcing this in a post on its official X handle on Monday, the Army, said troops also rescued 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations, noting that the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of terrorists and their collaborators.The statement added that troops, acting on genuine intelligence on September 28, conducted a strategic stop-and-search operation along the Lafia-Keffi Road in Nasarawa State, arrested a notorious arms courier found with a large cache of ammunition, striking…

The World Bank has announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government.In a statement released on Monday, the World Bank said the loan is to fund three projects and to support the Federal Government ‘in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children and adolescents.’The Washington-based bank said the approved projects would also help build resilience to the effects of climate change such as floods and drought through improving dam safety and irrigation.Parts of the statement read, “The World Bank has today approved three operations for a total of $1.57bn to support the…

With the insistence of the organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest to go ahead with the demonstration despite appeals for calm by the government and other notable stakeholders, the Nigeria Police Force said they have emplaced personnel and machinery at strategic flashpoints across the country. In Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, the Commissioner of Police, said on Sunday that the command would massively deploy its operatives to flashpoints and vulnerable areas across the state on Monday to guide against any breach of peace by the October 1 protesters.The police chief also said, “By tomorrow (today), we shall embark on the deployment of…

In the continuation of its attack on Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have eliminated yet another senior Hezbollah member, with the killing of intelligence array terrorist, Hassan Khalil Yassin. According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, the IDF took out Yassin in a precision strike in the Dahieh district in Beirut on Saturday. The IDF statement said, “Yassin stood at the head of a department responsible for the identification of civilian and military targets, on the northern border and deep within Israeli territory.”As part of his role, Yassin collaborated intensely with all of Hezbollah’s offensive units, was personally…