Sanwo-Olu urges Christians to build faith-driven Lagos governance
Adegbayi Joseph Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Christians to help build a Lagos where faith reinforces governance, love and compassion guide leadership, […]
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NOA inaugurates nationwide drive to build support for tax reforms
The pledge was contained in a statement released on Sunday and signed by Bala Musa, Director of Communications and Media at the Agency.
According to the statement, the NOA Director General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, committed during a courtesy visit by members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, led by its chairman, Mr Taiwo Oyedele.
Four Sylva’s aides still languishing in detention, says spokesman
The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Julius Bokoru, has cried out that four aides who had been arrested and domestic workers of his principal are still languishing in detention.
Bokoru, in a statement titled, “Detention of Sylva’s aides: A call for reason, humanity and due process,” noted that Mr Paganengigha Anagha, the first to be arrested, was still kept in detention.
NUPRC clears Eket HCDT of EMOIMEE misconduct allegations
Assam Abia A mild controversy recently rippled through Eket after a petition by a little-known group, “Concerned Ekid People,” accused the management of the Eket […]
PDP condemns ambassadorial list as scandalous, reflective of presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party strongly condemns the list of Ambassadorial nominees as submitted by President Bola Tinubu. This list comprises the names of many individuals […]
Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears
Governor Umo Eno’s claim during Tuesday’s budget presentation that his administration has constructed 900 kilometres of roads has drawn widespread criticism, with many residents disputing the accuracy of the figure.
The governor’s claim has ignited debate online and offline, as citizens question how his one-and-a-half-year administration could have delivered “hundreds of kilometres” of roads.
2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest
Headquarters 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged overall winner of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Security Agencies Small Arms Competition held at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak.
The brigade clinched the top spot with 376 points, ahead of the DSS, which came second with 267 points, while NNS Jubilee placed third with 255 points.
Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s transport request for Abuja appeal
Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to issue a warrant necessary for the transfer of his brother from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for an appeal record settlement.
Speaking to Daily Post on Thursday, Prince Emmanuel stated, “This summons requires Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja to settle records related to his appeal filed following the November 20 judgment.
EFCC invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance
Chief Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), asking the commission to give him a date for appearance.
The former Governor of Bayelsa State, in a letter addressed to the chairman of the commission, frowned on the move by the EFCC to declare him wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.
Sanwo-Olu arrives Iperu, Ogun State for Southern Governors Forum meeting
Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser – Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, said the governor is among the 13 governors who have arrived for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting held at the private residence of Governor Abiodun in Iperu.
Other governors who have arrived for the meeting are Vice Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Soludo, Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Alex Otti (Abia), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers).
Police recall officers attached to VIPs
The Special Protection Unit (SPU) has issued a directive for all officers attached to VIPs and beats to return to base, effective immediately. President Bola […]
Agunloye forged Mambilla contract in alleged $6bn fraud – Witness
The third prosecuting witness in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, on Monday, November 24, 2025, told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the contract award document for the execution of the Mambila project was forged.
Agunloye is facing trial on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of the Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6 billion (Six Billion US Dollars).
Navy’ll continue to sustain peace in N’Delta – CNS
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass has given the assurance that the Nigerian Navy will continue to maintain the existing peace in the maritime space.
Abass gave the assurance on Monday during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta in Warri.
Ex-minister warns Nigeria ‘normalising terror’ under Tinubu
Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of defence ministers, saying they lack the experience needed to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Essien, a former member of the House of Representatives, said the country’s security challenges require leaders with “strategic insight, operational competence, and deep knowledge of security matters.”
IDC condemns injustice in Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence, demands reform
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has condemned the life jail term handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The IDC noted that while the court’s decision upheld the rule of law, it criticised the judgment as inequitable and politically motivated, saying it failed to address broader issues of justice and self-determination in Nigeria.
38 abducted Kwara worshippers finally regain freedom
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 people abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area.
The victims regained their freedom on Sunday, November 23, after several days of coordinated rescue efforts by security agencies and government officials.
Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. He said Governor AbdulRazaq credited the successful rescue operation to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Tinubu, who ordered decisive measures to secure the victims’ release.
Insecurity: Trump criticises Tinubu, calls Nigeria “a disgrace”
United States of America President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Nigeria’s handling of insecurity, describing the country as “a disgrace” during an interview on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday.
Trump alleged that thousands of people were being killed in what he termed “genocide,” accusing the Nigerian government of failing to act decisively.
Police debunk viral Boko Haram alarm
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed a viral message circulating on social media alleging the influx of Boko Haram fighters into parts of Southern and North-Central Nigeria, including Lagos, Ilorin, and Rivers State.
The false alert also claimed that key holders embedded with tracking devices were being distributed in public places.
Ogboinbiri monarch hails Diri’s infrastructure, human capacity drive
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been praised for his commitment to human capital development and infrastructural growth in the state.
The Paramount Ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, His Royal Highness Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, Ogboin XII, gave the commendation during an interaction with journalists in Yenagoa at the weekend.
Sahara Reporters targets Oddiri over Niger Delta funds privatisation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) views with serious displeasure the insinuations contained in a news story published by Sahara Reporters titled: “DSS Abducts Lawyer Moses Oddiri in Lagos after Petition on Diversion of Funds by EFCC Chairman.”
According to a statement on Friday, 21 November 2025, signed by Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, the story, contrived to portray the arrest of Oddiri “on the orders and petition of the EFCC chairman over alleged diversion of funds intended for a community that Moses has been advocating for over the years,” is a falsehood taken too far.
NOA condemns abduction of Kebbi schoolgirls, attack on worshippers in Kwara
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has condemned the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Kebbi State, as well as the violent attack and kidnapping of Christian worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s Deputy Director of Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described both incidents as unacceptable assaults on citizens’ rights and national cohesion.
Breaking: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on FG’s terrorism charge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on count one of the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government.
Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution had presented “uncontroverted evidence” showing that Kanu made multiple broadcasts inciting violence and killings in pursuit of his separatist agitation for Biafra.
Enugu North Senator, Okechukwu Ezea, dies at 61
Enugu North Senator Okechukwu Ezea has passed away. His passing was confirmed on Wednesday by his colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, in a post on her verified Facebook page.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described Ezea as “a good man — wise and gentle” whose prayers and support strengthened her during some of her most difficult moments in public life.
She wrote: “Rest in peace, Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea. You were a good man! Wise and gentle. Your prayers kept me going through my darkest moments, and I will miss you in chambers.
PDP condemns abduction, killings at Maga school
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the deadly attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where armed bandits killed the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducted 25 students.
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Monday, 17 November 2025, described the incident as another grim reminder of the escalating insecurity confronting Nigerians, blaming the Tinubu-led APC administration for what it called a persistent failure to prioritise citizens’ safety over political considerations.
Eno unveils N800m empowerment scheme for non-indigenes
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday, 15 November 2025, announced N800 million empowerment scheme for non-indigenous residents in the state, including Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Niger Delta communities, and others.
According to Eno, the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to promoting unity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all residents, irrespective of ethnic background.
PDP South-South scribe Turnah dismisses expulsion claim, reaffirms loyalty to Wike
The South-South Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and caretaker Chairman of the Bayelsa State chapter, George Turnah, has dismissed reports claiming he has been expelled from the party.
In a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Kelvin Egbo, on Sunday, Turnah urged the public to disregard the announcement, which was reportedly made at a social gathering in Ibadan.
SSA presses Tinubu to partner with US against worsening violence
The Southern Solidarity Alliance (SSA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fully cooperate with the government of the United States of America in tackling escalating insecurity and widespread violence across the country.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ndubuisi Okafor, and Head of Publicity, Comrade Orakpor Emmanuel Ogheneganaye, on Saturday, 15 November 2025, the group described the current wave of killings, displacement, and destruction in several communities as one of Nigeria’s most troubling moments in recent history.
The SSA said countless Nigerians — including women, men, and children — have been killed or forced from their ancestral homes by violent groups, leaving many to live in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps while their communities remain occupied.
PANDEF to Navy: Apologise to Wike now
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Nigerian Navy to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, following Wednesday’s public altercation between the Minister and a junior naval officer, Lt. AM Yerima.
The National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. Boladei Igali, who spoke on the development on Thursday, condemned the rising social media glamorization of what he described as a grossly improper conduct of a junior naval officer, said to be acting on the orders of a retired service chief.
Senator Nwoko’s family saga: Regina Daniels’ family urged caution
A family advocate, Ogbuefi Victor Omezi, has appealed to Rita Daniels, the mother of actress Regina Daniels, and other family members to exercise caution over the ongoing rift between their daughter and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
Omezi, in a message from the Diaspora on Thursday, described the situation between the couple as complex, stressing that it raises concerns about personal relationships, public perception, and media responsibility.
COP 30: International tribunal demands urgent global climate action
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