Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The South West Governors at a meeting have resolved to strengthen regional security with the establishment of a South West Security Fund (SWSF) and a digital intelligence-sharing platform to coordinate rapid responses to criminal activities across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States. The measures are aimed at protecting lives, property, and economic assets across the region. According to the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting held on Monday, 24 November 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the SWSF will be administered by the DAWN Commission and overseen by Special Advisers on Security from all six states. The…

In a boost to infrastructure and urban renewal in Ekiti State, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, has facilitated the installation and illumination of major roads across Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The solar-powered streetlight project, which aligns with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s development agenda, is targeted at strengthening security, improving the city’s aesthetics, and stimulating night-time economic activities. The lights, now shining across strategic routes in the capital, mark a significant enhancement in visibility and safety for residents, motorists, and businesses operating after dark. The initiative also underscores a growing synergy between federal and state leadership committed to advancing…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of a Bajaj motorcycle in Warrah town and recovered a cache of stolen household and mechanical items linked to a wider criminal network. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed that operatives attached to the Warrah Division apprehended Muhammad Sa’idu, 22, of Kwanga village, and Kabiru Suleiman of Warrah town on 20 November 2025 at about 7:30 a.m. According to him, the duo were arrested for stealing a Bajaj motorcycle belonging to one Murtala Ibrahim of Warrah town. “During interrogation, the suspects confessed to conspiring…

The Nigerian Army has published the list of shortlisted candidates for the 2025 Short Service Commission (SSC) course, marking a major milestone in its ongoing selection process for prospective officers. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by the Military Secretary (Army) and shared on the Army’s verified X handle. According to the statement, the full list of successful applicants is now available on the recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng. The Army directed all shortlisted candidates to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Ribadu Campus, Kaduna State, on December 1, 2025 for the next phase of screening. “The…

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has praised the state government for upgrading healthcare infrastructure in Ukanafun Local Government Area, describing the intervention as a major boost to medical services and community well-being. In a statement issued in Uyo on Monday, the NMA Chairman, Dr. Aniekan Peter, commended Governor Umo Eno for approving the installation of an MRI machine and dialysis units at the newly commissioned Ikot Akpankuk General Hospital. Dr. Peter said the development marks a significant step toward strengthening secondary healthcare in the state.“This intervention brings real relief to the people of Ukanafun…

The Federal Government says recent engagements between a high-level Nigerian delegation and top United States officials have strengthened bilateral security cooperation and opened new channels for joint action to protect Nigerian citizens. The delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, held meetings across key US institutions including the US Congress, the White House Faith Office, the State Department, the National Security Council, and the Department of War. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the talks were constructive and helped reset conversations around Nigeria’s security challenges.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku confirmed his new party affiliation in a post on his X handle on Monday, where he shared a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief declaration: “It’s official.” His announcement ends months of speculation over his next political destination following his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku’s switch to the ADC follows a prolonged period of crisis within the PDP, a party he had contested…

Governors of the South-West states are expected to converge in Ibadan, Oyo State, for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing pressing regional challenges, particularly the growing security concerns across the zone. The closed-door session, scheduled to hold at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, is being hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states are expected to be in attendance. Sources indicate that the sudden meeting may be a follow-up to last Friday’s Town Hall Security Meeting held in Lagos, attended by South-West senators and chaired by Senator Tokunbo Abiru. The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all police officers attached to VIP escort and protection duties, directing their redeployment to bolster frontline policing across the country. The directive was announced on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following a high-level security strategy meeting with military and intelligence chiefs in Abuja. Onanuga said the President expressed concern that thousands of police personnel were being dedicated to VIPs at a time when the country is confronting rising security threats and understaffed police formations. “The President has directed that police officers…

The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Lagos as a world-class film hub, championing a future anchored on creativity, compliance, and cultural integrity. Speaking at the Board’s annual conference, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka—represented by Mrs. Adebimpe Oyekan-Ismaila, highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between government and industry practitioners. “A harmonious blend of creativity and compliance is achievable when all stakeholders work together,” she said. Executive Secretary of the Board, Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja, expressed gratitude for the industry’s sustained support, noting that the LSFVCB is evolving into…