Nigeria’s security agencies have intensified enforcement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive banning police officers from providing personal security for Very Important Persons (VIPs), with reports confirming that some officers found on escort duty have been arrested for violating the order. The directive, issued in late November 2025, requires that all police personnel previously […]
Former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of intimidation and bias in its ongoing investigation of him, intensifying a high-profile clash between the ex-minister and Nigeria’s anti-graft agency. In a statement released through his media aide, Malami alleged that recent […]
Political stakeholders in Kano State have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, while also backing Senator Barau I. Jibrin as their preferred candidate for the Kano State governorship. The announcement came during a gathering of influential All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, party […]
Fresh controversy has emerged over the Opon Imo education initiative introduced during the administration of former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, following renewed claims that about ₦8 billion was spent on electronic tablets for secondary school students without a clear public account of how the funds were ultimately utilised. Opon Imo, which translates to […]
The United States has reportedly intensified intelligence-gathering activities over Nigeria, conducting surveillance flights across parts of the country in the aftermath of threats by former US President Donald Trump over Nigeria’s security situation. According to the report, the surveillance missions began in late November and involve specially equipped aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance and […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi There are cities that party, and then there is Lagos. December in Lagos is not a season, it’s a lifestyle, a movement, a loud, joyful reminder that life should be lived fully, loudly, and without apology. Lagos has never rested, not in December. From the calm high-life glow of Victoria Island to […]
The Delta State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive security operation across the state ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, with the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, ordering large-scale deployment of officers to maintain law and order. The move is aimed at guaranteeing the safety of residents and visitors, as well as ensuring […]
