Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents that it is taking decisive action against street urchins and miscreants harassing motorists across the state. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adebisi Abimbola, who disclosed this via her X handle @AbimbolaShotayo, the Commissioner of Police has directed all tactical units to intensify both foot and vehicular patrols to ensure the safety of road users and restore order in affected areas. “The Lagos State Police Command is aware of the situation regarding street urchins harassing motorists, and decisive action is already underway. The Commissioner of Police has directed all tactical…

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has declared his full support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President’s achievements in office have spoken volumes about his leadership capacity and commitment to national development. Bello made this known on Saturday in Lokoja during a political rally held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, where both President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo were endorsed for a second term ahead of the 2027 general election. He described President Tinubu’s performance so far as “undeniable and commendable,” especially in stabilising Nigeria’s economy amid global economic…

United States President, Donald Trump has threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, to another centre as a result of recent unrest. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 30 miles from Boston, is set to stage seven matches as the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. According to reports, Trump was asked about the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu, a Democrat whom he called “intelligent” but “radical left.” “We could take them away,” Trump said of the games. “I love the people of Boston, and I know the games are…

The Ogun State Government has entered into a landmark partnership with two leading Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) to generate about 1,100 megawatts of solar power as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s industrial base and promote sustainable development. The partnership involves Tranos Contracting Limited, which will establish a 600MW solar panel manufacturing plant and battery pack facility, and Vision Gas and Power Limited, which will set up a 500MW solar panel manufacturing plant with the potential for future expansion to 1 gigawatt (1GW). The agreement was formalized at the instance of the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure development as a cornerstone for industrialization, economic expansion, and inclusive growth across the state. Speaking at a town hall meeting and participatory forum for the preparation of the state’s 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 budget, held at the Bisi Rodipe Event Centre, Ijebu-Ode, Governor Abiodun said massive investment in infrastructure would remain central to his administration’s developmental agenda. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, stressed the importance of citizens’ participation in shaping government policies…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), have arrested a couple, Abdullahi Balarabe (40) and his 18-year-old wife, Shafaatu, at a checkpoint in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, for alleged gunrunning. The suspects were intercepted following actionable intelligence from a security agency in Plateau State, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Major Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of Operation Enduring Peace. Major Zhakom said the couple was apprehended on October 8 during a coordinated operation conducted by troops of JTF-OPEP in collaboration with Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), as part of efforts to…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending years of political association with the party under which he rose to prominence. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, who announced the resignation in a brief statement. Alabrah, however, did not disclose the reason for the governor’s decision or clarify whether Diri plans to join another political party, though speculation is rife about possible alignment with either the All Progressives Congress (APC) or the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to the statement, Governor Diri’s…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their lingering dispute and avert another strike that could disrupt academic activities across universities. NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed deep concern over the growing tension between the two parties, warning that any disruption to the academic calendar would be “unacceptable to Nigerian students.” Oladoja noted that under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the education sector had witnessed two uninterrupted academic years — a rare stability not seen since Nigeria’s…

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he has no intention of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite the recent exit of his successor, Governor Douye Diri. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Senator Dickson stated that while Governor Diri had consulted with him ahead of his decision to leave the PDP, he personally saw no justification for such a move. Dickson said he respected Diri’s choice but insisted that he remained firmly committed to…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) vindicates his long-standing support for President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the main carriageways construction on the Outer Southern Expressway in Abuja. The former Rivers State governor, who had faced criticism within the PDP for his perceived closeness to the ruling party, said the defections confirmed that his earlier political stance was both strategic and justified. “I have been watching on television and social media,…