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Gen. Oluyede Warns of Prolonged Insecurity Without Better Information Management

The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has said that Nigeria’s security challenges will persist unless the country improves its information management and intelligence coordination. Gen. Oluyede made the remark on Wednesday during his screening by the Senate, where he reflected on his previous tenure as Chief of Army Staff […]

From Torn Green Card to Revoked Visa: Soyinka Stunned as US Bars Him from Entry

Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States has revoked his entry visa, describing the decision as both unexpected and bewildering. Prof. Soyinka disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with journalists at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island. He said he received official notification from the U.S. Consulate in Lagos […]

Plumptre Scores as Super Falcons Secure WAFCON Ticket in Abeokuta

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating neighbours Benin Republic 3–1 on aggregate. The Falcons played out a 1–1 draw with the Amazons of Benin in the second leg of the qualifier on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A 2–0 victory in the first […]

‘Pain Alone Doesn’t Bring Gain’: Sanusi, Peterside Warn on Nigeria’s Economic Path

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Atedo Peterside, have urged the Federal Government to ensure that its economic reforms are inclusive and anchored on fiscal discipline. They made the call in Abuja at the Oxford Global Think-Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch, where discussions centred on […]

NDLEA Warns Club Owners, Fun Seekers Against Hosting Drug Parties

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned nightclub operators and fun seekers against the growing trend of organising and attending drug parties, describing it as a blatant illegality under Nigerian law. In a statement on Tuesday, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said the warning followed a recent raid […]

‘A Game-Changer for Africa’: Tinubu Backs Dangote’s Bid to Build World’s Largest Refinery

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the planned expansion of the Dangote Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the pledge on Monday at the 19th edition of the OTL Africa Downstream Conference […]

Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up Faces Scrutiny as Senate Begins Confirmation Process

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of the recently appointed Service Chiefs. The request, which covers the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Idi Abbas; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and Chief of […]

Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Freed After Four Days in Kuje Prison

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, have been released from Kuje Prison after four days in detention. Announcing his release on Monday via X, Sowore wrote: “Happening Now: Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.” He was detained last week following his appearance […]

Tinubu Meets New Service Chiefs in First Security Briefing

President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the nation’s service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to the Presidency, the discussions focused on national security priorities and strategic defence coordination. Those in attendance included the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal […]

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