The Ondo State Government has removed the memorial park established by the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in remembrance of the victims of the 2022 terrorist attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. The cenotaph, which carried the names of those killed in the attack and stood prominently in the centre of Owo town, was reportedly dismantled on the directive of the current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. READ ALSO: Judicial…

Controversial social media critic and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse — popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) — has led an unusual protest at the gate of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister’s office in Abuja. The protest, which took place on Monday, comes amid a prolonged strike by primary school teachers across the FCT, now entering its fourth month. The teachers have been on strike since 24 March 2025, protesting the…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Yenagoa has condemned the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a sitting judge of the Bayelsa State High Court. The NBA described the incident as not only a direct assault on the judge but also a serious threat to the judiciary’s independence and the rule of law. READ ALSO: Popular rapper NBA YoungBoy freed from prison Justice Omukoro was kidnapped by armed men wearing masks on…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern over the slow pace of activating the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Standby Force. He urged West African leaders to move decisively from planning to implementation in the fight against terrorism and transnational crime. He spoke at the opening of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. Mr Tinubu, in one of his…

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone on Sunday took over as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He succeeded President Bola Tinubu, who ruled for a two-term tenure leading the West African bloc. The formal handover ceremony took place during the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority, convened in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. This development put to rest earlier speculation that Senegal’s President Bassirou…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has submitted the names of four additional commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. He disclosed this in a statement by Ebenezer Adeniyan, his Chief Press Secretary. This latest nomination, conveyed in a letter dated 21 June 2025, brings the total number of cabinet nominees to 16, following the governor’s earlier submission of 12 names last week, who are currently undergoing…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s security agencies to step up operations aimed at eliminating the remaining elements of the Boko Haram insurgency, following a deadly suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the attack, describing it as “cowardly.” He extended condolences to the Borno State government and residents,…

Tensions escalated in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday, as a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing the Sole Administrator, Goodluck Iheamnacho, being physically assaulted by local youths amid accusations of corruption and political bias. In the video, obtained, Iheamnacho is seen being beaten with sticks and coerced into signing what appeared to be a resignation letter. Council Secretary, Alabi Umegbewe, was also visibly attacked…

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called on his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to stop shifting blame and instead focus on tackling the growing insecurity in the state, in line with the roadmap presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent visit. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Ortom’s media aide, Terver Akase, who accused Governor Alia of persistently dragging the former…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has paid a humanitarian visit to displaced residents in Mushere and Tangor communities of Bokkos Local Government Area, following a spate of deadly terrorist attacks in the area. During the visit, Mr Mutfwang commiserated with families affected by the violence and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to their welfare, safety, and long-term recovery. He assured Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) that no household in distress would…

President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to harness the region’s demographic strength and vast mineral resources to drive industrialisation, innovation, and job creation. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, President Tinubu described West Africa’s youthful population as its greatest asset but warned that this advantage could become a liability without deliberate investments in education, digital infrastructure, and enterprise.…

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to deepen integration between the two countries and set a model for broader regional cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The agreement was formalised during the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) held in Abuja, with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his Beninese counterpart, Patrice Talon, in attendance. Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and…