Author: Alade Adisa

The widow of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Betty, has dissociated herself from the memorial lecture being planned by the state government in the honour of her husband. The state government had scheduled the lecture, which is part of a series of activities to commemorate the first anniversary of Akeredolu’s death on December 27, 2023, for Friday in Akure, the state capital. Renowned lawyer, Femi Falani (SAN), was to deliver the lecture, with Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa serving as the chairman of the Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series, as announced by the state government.However, taking to her X…

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has addressed residents of the state over the Christmas Day’s military air strike in the state. NEW DAILY PRIME reported that a fighter jet, in pursuit of Lakurawa terrorists mistakenly bombed two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday morning. The incident left at least 10 innocent villagers dead and several others injured. The governor, who visited the affected communities, sympathised with the community and described the incident as unfortunate. He later issued a press statement addressing residents of the state. Read his full statement: My dear people of…

*Biden urges unity, reflection in Christmas message*Trump shares politically focused posts on Truth Social*Polarization persists despite Biden’s call for unity The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite and Republican Donald Trump offering a holiday greeting and a flurry of politically focused social media posts. Biden narrated a video tour of the White House Christmas decorations that was published on YouTube late on Christmas Eve, in which he urges Americans to set aside “all the noise and everything that divides us.” “We’re here on this…

Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 34 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in Kano State. The Kano command’s spokesman, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday. Muhammad-Maigatari said the suspects were arrested during a raid, as part of proactive measures to ensure a safe and drug-free Kano during the Christmas and New Year celebration. Part of the statement read, “On December 24, the agency dislodged several notorious drug joints across the state. These drug dens are located in Fagge Area, Sani Abacha Stadium, Danagundi, and the historically infamous Filin…

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats. The agreement on the legally binding treaty marked the culmination of a five-year effort by UN Member States, with inputs from civil society, information security experts, academia and the private sector. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, welcomed the adoption of the Convention – the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in over 20 years. “This treaty is a demonstration of multilateralism succeeding during difficult times and reflects the collective…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, as he clocked 75. Tinubu commended Ganduje for his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. In a statement released in Abuja by the President’s spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu acknowledged Ganduje’s exemplary stewardship as the ruling party’s National Chairman which had led to electoral victories. He noted that Ganduje and his team’s efforts have continued to strengthen and unify the party, driving it toward national development goals.Expressing gratitude for Ganduje’s policy suggestions, support and dedication, Tinubu…

A military airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group has reportedly claimed the lives of several villagers and left many injured in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, affected the communities of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa. Residents revealed that the two villages are situated near Surame Forest, a known hideout for the Lakurawa group and other bandits. Malam Yahya, a local resident, reported that the airstrike, intended to target terrorists, mistakenly hit civilian settlements. Another source disclosed that over 10 villagers lost their lives, while many others sustained various injuries…

Goods and equipment valued at over ₦200 million were lost in a devastating fire outbreak early Wednesday morning at Ibokwu Street, near Old Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. According to reports, the fire broke out around 9:15 a.m. when most shop owners were away celebrating Christmas. Efforts of concerned individuals contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby shops and residential buildings. However, fire service officials failed to respond to emergency calls during the incident. The affected shops were part of attachment buildings located at the now-defunct General Post Office in Onitsha. The structure, reportedly sold to a…

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are advancing plans to strengthen their economic partnership, focusing on enhancing export credit, insurance frameworks, and market access. This development follows a series of high-level meetings held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as outlined in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led a delegation to the Kingdom on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Presidential Economic Coordination Council. The visit aimed to consolidate bilateral economic cooperation and explore new opportunities for collaboration between the two nations. During the…

A Christmas eve drone strike by suspected terrorists on a military base in Borno State has injured at least six soldiers. According to SaharaReporters, the terrorists attacked the Forward Operating Base in Wajiroko in the Damboa Local Government Area on Tuesday afternoon. A soldier, who witnessed the incident said they heard what sounded like a jet followed by a huge explosion. He added that the terrorists had initially attacked the base shooting sporadically but were repelled by the troops. A military signal obtained by SaharaReporters confirmed the incident. The signal added that a gun truck belonging to the army was…