Author: Adeniyi Daniel

United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces carried out deadly airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants operating in Northwest Nigeria, warning that further attacks would follow if the group continues targeting Christians. Trump made the disclosure on Thursday via his Truth Social platform, claiming the strikes were executed against ISIS elements accused of killing Christians in the region. According to the president, the operation was conducted at his directive as Commander-in-Chief and involved what he described as “numerous perfect strikes.” “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents that his administration will record a seamless, peaceful and rancour-free transition at the end of his second term in 2027, pledging to set a historic benchmark in the state’s governance history. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Abiodun declared that his administration is determined to become the first in Ogun State’s history to successfully hand over power without acrimony. “As we approach 2027, not only will we finish well and finish…

The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The clarification was issued in a statement released on Thursday, December 25, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the claim is entirely unfounded and should be disregarded by the public. “There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely,” Onanuga said. He stressed that there has…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal tanker explosion involving a Mack truck conveying diesel at the Oto-Ijanikin axis of the Badagry Expressway, near the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), inward Agbara. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, claiming the lives of the tanker driver and an adult female occupant. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo. According to Adebayo, preliminary findings from security investigations revealed that the incident was caused by excessive speed, as the tanker…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to remain calm following a fire outbreak that engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The reassurance was conveyed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, on Thursday, December 25, 2025. According to the statement, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, while no casualty was recorded as of the time of filing the report. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who has been personally monitoring the situation since the incident was reported, immediately directed the…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to chairmen of the 20 local government areas in the state, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots governance. The presentation ceremony was held in Abeokuta on Thursday, amid the Christmas festivities. Governor Abiodun, who spoke through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ganiyu Hamzat, commended the local government chairmen for their roles in delivering dividends of democracy at the grassroots level. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained collaboration with the councils to enhance governance, improve service delivery and uplift the welfare and quality…

The Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad (STS) has arrested 22 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry and other serious crimes in a series of intelligence-led operations across several states of the federation. The arrests were confirmed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, December 25, 2025. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car snatching, economic sabotage, impersonation, to drug trafficking. Hundeyin disclosed that during the coordinated operations, operatives of the Special Tactical Squad recovered six firearms, including one…

A multiple-vehicle accident involving a petrol tanker and six other vehicles occurred on Tuesday on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing traffic disruption in the area. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Tuesday. According to the RRS, emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene, with officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), Rapid Response Squad, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) coordinating rescue efforts and managing traffic to ease vehicular movement along the corridor. Three of the…

The Lagos State Government has announced a renewed crackdown on illegal gates and other unauthorised structures obstructing public roads, directing their removal within seven days as part of measures to ease traffic congestion during the festive period. The directive also mandates communities operating gated streets across the state to ensure that such gates are opened daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., to allow free vehicular movement and reduce gridlock on major and alternative routes. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the action aligns with established state guidelines and the THEMES+ Agenda of the…

In fulfilment of its commitment made at the 20th Security Town Hall Meeting held on December 18, 2025, the Lagos State Government on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent office complex for the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The multi-storey building, located on Assfibi Road in Alausa, Ikeja, will serve as the operational headquarters of the agency, which was established in 2007 to support security operations across the state and has operated from rented facilities since its inception. The groundbreaking was performed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside renowned businessman and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebutu. In a statement…