Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Former senator Shehu Sani has described the reported military airstrikes on terrorist targets in North West Nigeria as a “conscionable action”, while cautioning that the country must not depend indefinitely on foreign powers for its security. Sani made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, reacting to comments by United States President Donald Trump, who announced that US forces had carried out what he described as deadly strikes against Islamic State-linked militants operating in north-western Nigeria. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the operation was ordered under his…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that it is maintaining structured security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent airstrikes that hit terrorist targets in the country’s North West region. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the collaboration forms part of Nigeria’s broader counter-terrorism strategy and is conducted within the framework of international law and respect for national sovereignty. The statement was signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the partnership with international allies, including the United States, involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of…

A public affairs analyst and activist, Adekunle Adebayo, has raised alarm over what he described as an alleged plot to arrest and intimidate prominent opposition figures in Nigeria, warning that the move could undermine democracy and push the country towards a de facto one-party system. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday, Adebayo claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, are among high-profile politicians allegedly marked for arrest. He further alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, is also being targeted as part of what he described as a…

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply across the country will be restored within 24 to 48 hours following a recent drop in power availability caused by a temporary shortfall in generation. The minister gave the assurance on Tuesday amid widespread concerns over reduced electricity supply, which followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. The incident disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants, leading to a sharp decline in electricity generation nationwide. According to reports, the National…

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has held a strategic meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to diversify Nigeria’s revenue base away from crude oil dependence. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, comes at a critical time when the government is prioritising revenue optimisation and strengthening non-oil income streams amid fiscal pressures and global economic uncertainties. The Nigeria Customs Service remains one of the country’s most significant non-oil revenue-generating agencies, making collaboration with the Ministry of Finance central to ongoing reforms. Speaking…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, openly distancing himself from the President despite their previous political alignment. The governor also called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to respect the rights of others within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to make independent political decisions. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, where he addressed growing tensions within the PDP and commented on Wike’s reported pledge to support Tinubu’s re-election bid. According to Makinde, he was taken…

Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), dealing another significant blow to the opposition party in the state. The lawmakers who crossed over to the APC are Robinson Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi and Felix Nwaeke. Their defection was announced on Tuesday during plenary at the House of Representatives in Abuja. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read the letters submitted by the lawmakers, in which they cited deepening internal divisions and an…

Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, on Monday made a memorable return to his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, arriving on campus in a helicopter to the excitement of students, staff and fans. The award-winning singer’s arrival immediately drew attention across the campus, as crowds gathered to witness the dramatic entrance of one of Nigeria’s most successful contemporary music stars. Asake was formally received by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Simeon Bamire, alongside other senior university officials. Also present was Dr Oluwatoyin Ogundeji, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts, where Asake began his…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he remains the only traditional ruler with the legitimate authority to confer chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland”, emphasising that such honours are collective in nature and rooted in long-established history, law and tradition. The monarch made the assertion on Sunday at the Aganju Forecourt of the Oyo Palace during the installation ceremony of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari, as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland, and Seyi Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. The event drew dignitaries from across the country and reignited public discussion about traditional…

The Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a significant escalation in Nigeria’s response to widespread abductions, attacks on farmers and persistent community violence across the country. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during an end-of-year press briefing, where he outlined a tougher national security posture aimed at ending what he described as years of ambiguity in dealing with violent criminal groups. According to the minister, the new classification represents a clear shift from treating mass kidnappings and rural attacks as ordinary criminal offences to…