Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo,” bringing to an end a 12-year manhunt following his involvement in the gruesome murder of three NDLEA officers in 2014. Jimoh was apprehended on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, after weeks of intelligence-led surveillance by tactical teams of the agency. He was found in possession of 69 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis. Announcing the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), where his administration signed a landmark economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and advanced plans to attract billions of dollars in green finance and foreign investment. The President arrived in Abuja on Saturday after attending the global summit, which held from January 11 to 15, bringing together world leaders, investors and policymakers to accelerate sustainable development and address climate and energy challenges. The 2026 edition of ADSW, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” focused on integrated…

Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, has secured a fresh five-year term after being declared winner of Thursday’s presidential election, extending his nearly four decades in power. According to results announced by the Electoral Commission, Museveni polled 72 per cent of the vote, defeating his closest challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who garnered 25 per cent. Museveni, 81, first came to power in 1986 as a rebel leader after a protracted bush war. Since then, he has won seven previous elections, consolidating his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Bobi Wine, a 43-year-old former pop star turned…

General Hospital Isolo has recorded a major medical milestone with the successful performance of the first minimally invasive endoscopic reconstructive middle-ear surgery in Lagos State. The development was disclosed in a joint statement signed by Mordi Patricia (Public Affairs) and Dr Adebayo Adefolaseye, ENT Consultant, describing the feat as a significant breakthrough in the management of chronic ear diseases in the state. According to the statement, chronic mucopurulent ear discharge remains a common medical condition in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, and is often associated with perforation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum). While many cases are managed medically, definitive surgical cure…

Lagos State Governor, Dr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged councillors across the state’s 377 wards to discharge their oversight responsibilities with purpose, empathy and accountability, urging them to prioritise people-centred legislation and effective grassroots representation. The Governor gave the charge on Friday, January 16, 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the onboarding and retreat programme organised for councillors in Lagos State, held at Novotel Hotel, Lekki. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, described local government as the tier of government closest to the people, where citizens form their strongest impressions of governance, leadership…

President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding early lead in Uganda’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the country’s Electoral Commission, amid reports of violence, alleged irregularities and the reported house arrest of his main challenger, Bobi Wine. Tallies from nearly half of the polling stations showed Museveni securing 76.25 per cent of the vote, while Wine, a pop star-turned-politician whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, trailed with 19.85 per cent. The remaining votes were shared among six other candidates, the commission said on Friday. Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, told reporters after casting his ballot…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the immediate relocation of pupils of Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, to nearby schools following the collapse of a classroom block in the school premises, to ensure that academic activities are not disrupted. The Lagos State Government confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), describing the development as “sad news.” The government, however, assured parents and members of the public that no casualty was recorded in the incident. “No casualty was recorded at the building collapse. All of our students are…

The Ogun State Government has launched a public call for historical materials as part of efforts to preserve and showcase the state’s history ahead of its Golden Jubilee celebration. The government is inviting citizens, families, institutions and communities across the state to contribute historical materials that reflect Ogun State’s journey from its inception to the present day. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the Golden Jubilee provides an opportunity not only to celebrate the state’s achievements but also to preserve its collective memory for future generations. “As…

The political standoff between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the State House of Assembly escalated on Friday as a top government official accused lawmakers of collecting N350 million each for constituency projects while raising objections over allegedly unapproved payments. The allegation was made by Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, during an interview on Arise Television, where he addressed concerns surrounding the budget process and the growing rift between the executive and the legislature. Orji dismissed claims by lawmakers that certain payments were not appropriated, insisting that their position was inconsistent with their…

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday formally requested the Chief Judge of the state to initiate an investigation into Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct, as the political crisis in the state continues to deepen. The resolution was reached during plenary, where 25 lawmakers voted in support of a motion to forward the matter to the Chief Judge in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The allegations against the governor and his deputy include alleged budget irregularities, failure to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, spending of public…