Author: Friday Omosola

Governors of Nigeria’s South-West region convened an emergency meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday to address escalating security challenges. The summit resulted in the adoption of comprehensive regional security and development measures. Hosted at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, the meeting was attended by Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti). Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi. READ ALSO: PDP Southwest hails Makinde for ‘rescuing’ party as Turaki emerges national chairman  The emergency summit aimed to review collaborative security initiatives, accelerate infrastructural…

Nigeria has intensified its campaign for Africa to secure permanent seats with veto power in the United Nations Security Council, arguing that a comprehensive reform of the global governance system is long overdue. The call was made by President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday during the first plenary session on Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit in Luanda, Angola. Tinubu tasked the European Union (EU) with co-creating peace and security initiatives anchored on African-led frameworks to achieve sustainable stability across the continent. READ ALSO: Nigeria, US agree to deepen…

A high-level Nigerian delegation, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, has concluded engagements in Washington, D.C., resulting in an agreement with the United States to strengthen security partnerships and open new avenues for cooperation. The discussions, which spanned last week, involved senior US officials from the State Department, the National Security Council, the US Congress, the White House Faith Office, and the Department of War. In a statement on Monday, the government said the primary goal was to enhance security and protect Nigerian citizens. READ ALSO: BREAKING: UK rejects FG’s transfer of Ekweremadu to complete jail term in Nigeria Following…

President Bola Tinubu has announced the rescue of all 38 worshippers who were abducted earlier this week during a church service in Eruku, Kwara State. The President also confirmed that 51 students abducted from a Catholic School in Niger State have been recovered, marking a significant breakthrough in the nation’s ongoing battle against insecurity. In a statement released on Sunday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Tinubu attributed the success to the intensified efforts of security forces over the last few days. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Tinubu confirms rescue of all 38 abducted Kwara worshippers He reiterated his commitment to national…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced he’ll resume duties on Monday, November 24, 2025, after cutting short his annual leave to address pressing security concerns affecting the region. Oyebanji revealed this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode on Sunday. READ ALSO: Oyebanji assures Ekiti residents of safety, cuts leave to meet security chiefs The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the governor embarked on a two-week break that began on November 9 but was abruptly interrupted on November 19. This was Oyebanji’s first statutory leaveneighbouringming office in October 2022. However, rising insecurity in…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Tinubu to release the full forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and expose the identities of those indicted in the alleged misappropriation of over N6 trillion. The funds in question were meant for the development of the oil-rich Niger Delta region between 2000 and 2019 but were allegedly siphoned, leaving 13,777 projects abandoned. Delivering the judgment, Justice Gladys Olotu granted an order of mandamus compelling the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to widely publish the names of the…

President Bola Tinubu has challenged world leaders at the 2025 G20 Summit to establish a fairer global framework that ensures Africa benefits from its critical mineral wealth, rather than remaining a mere supplier of raw materials. He spoke at the Third Session of the summit held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Tinubu also advocated for the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and urgent reforms to the international financial architecture to aid developing nations trapped in debt crises. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Atiku urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu addressed the…

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has criticised the conviction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the decision risks heightening tensions across the country. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, the former Anambra State governor said the arrest, detention, and eventual conviction of Kanu reflected a failure of leadership and a fundamental misreading of the issues at stake. Obi argued that the ruling comes at a particularly fragile moment, with Nigeria struggling under severe economic hardship, widespread insecurity, and the effects of years…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commissioned a new 233-unit housing scheme in the Abraham Adesanya area of Eti-Osa Local Government. Speaking yesterday, the governor added that the commission has contributed to the state’s housing stock and reiterated his administration’s focus on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address the housing deficit. The newly completed project, delivered through a partnership between the Lagos State Government and Urban Shelter Limited, comprises blocks of flats and terraces. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu, south-west stakeholders demand indigenous security solutions, state policing Sanwo-Olu stated that his administration’s housing development policy is centred on leveraging public and private investment…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dismissed claims that he ever denied the killings of his people by terrorists and bandits. The governor insisted yesterday that his earlier statements were widely misinterpreted, particularly concerning the use of the term “genocide.” Alia addressed journalists at Government House Makurdi following a closed-door meeting with Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, emphasizing the need for global context when using such severe terminology. “I never denied that my people were killed. I remain very firm that we have bandits and terrorists who come fully organized to destroy, maim and kill,” Alia stated. READ ALSO: Gov…