Abduction: Kidnappers trapped inside National Park, Oyo declares
The Oyo State Government has said the suspected kidnappers involved in the attack on LA School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire, have been effectively confined within the National Park axis following coordinated security operations aimed at preventing their movement into neighbouring states. The attack, which resulted in the killing of a teacher […]
Presidency douses doubts over killing of ISWAP leader
The Presidency has cleared the air over the doubts expressed by some citizens over the killing by a joint Nigerian and American action of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki—also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Media Adviser to […]
Dr. Segun Osoba: The intellectual who kept the faith
By Toyin Falola On May 14, 2026, the academic world was thrown into sadness by the news of the demise of one of the country’s pre-eminent Marxist scholars. At 92, Dr. Samuel Olusegun Ọṣọba left this earth in a tranquil manner at his Ijẹbu-Ode residence. The message, which was first disseminated by his family […]
Tinubu, OECD discuss support for Nigeria’s reform agenda, investment climate
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has pledged to provide robust economic and investment data to support policy planning, investor confidence, and the implementation of reforms in Nigeria. The organisation made the pledge during a meeting between its senior officials and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday. Held on […]
Tinubu arrives in Lagos after international engagements
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The President, whose plane touched down around 7:12 pm at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, was received by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief […]
Nigeria, America unite in operation against ISIS leader
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria cooperated with American troops to kill the leader of the ISIS terrorist group ABU-Bilal Al-Manuki. In a statement personally signed by him, the president said, “Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism. “Our determined Nigerian Armed […]
I was almost sacked because of Desmond Elliot, says Gbajabiamila
President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila said he almost lost his job last year because of the alleged involvement of Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, in the political crisis that rocked the Assembly during the speakership tussle involving Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. In a video widely […]
IFC to send team to Nigeria to explore scalable investment in livestock, energy, housing
The International Finance Corporation would immediately send a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment structures that could unlock private capital into the sector. Managing director of the Corporation, Diop Makhtar, announced this in Kigali, Rwanda, on Thursday, during a meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the 13th Africa […]
President’s statement on the commencement of APC primaries nationwide
“Fellow party men and women, I am pleased to witness this historic moment in the annals of our party. The party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle. It is a source of pride for me, and I believe for all our distinguished leaders and teeming members. “We […]
Tinubu’s greets Alia at 60
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State on his 60th birthday anniversary. In a personally signed statement, he lauded the governor for what he described as hi “principled character, compassion, and unwavering dedication to God and humanity.” He prayed for God’s guidance and blessings on […]
