Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his ambition of contesting the governorship election in Bauchi State, in line with the presidential directive mandating political appointees seeking elective offices to step down. The development was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the minister had formally relinquished his duties. Tuggar’s resignation follows a recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requiring all serving political appointees with intentions to contest in forthcoming elections to resign ahead of the political season, a move aimed at…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated welfare fund to support members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including personnel wounded in the line of duty and families of fallen soldiers. The President made the announcement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of military personnel. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to create a special account for the fund to ensure structured and targeted disbursement. ‎“The…

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed allegations of misconduct against a female officer captured in a viral video, maintaining that her conduct during a stop-and-search operation in the Festac area complied with established policing procedures. The video, which circulated on X on Sunday, showed a confrontation between the officer and a woman who objected to the manner of the search. The woman was seen questioning the officer’s approach as her belongings were inspected and resisted instructions to remove her wig. ‎The footage also showed the officer directing the woman to stop recording and delete the video, a move that…

A significant realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape is set to unfold as former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, prepares to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the African Democratic Congress.‎‎ Kwankwaso, who formally resigned from the NNPP on Sunday in a personally signed statement, said his decision was driven by the need for “strategic realignment” amid evolving political dynamics in the country. ‎‎Sources within his political camp confirmed that the former NNPP national leader is expected to officially join the ADC on Monday, alongside key loyalists, in a move seen as one of…

The ancient city of Abeokuta came alive in a grand display of culture, history, and unity as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged at the iconic Ake Palace Ground for the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, an annual celebration deeply rooted in the Egba people’s heritage. The event, proudly supported by Adron Homes and Properties Limited, witnessed an impressive parade of distinguished personalities, traditional rulers, government officials, business leaders, and cultural enthusiasts, all captured in vibrant pictures that tell the story of a people united by history and pride. From richly adorned monarchs in regal attire to elegantly dressed guests…

‎‎Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the heads of imported dry stock fish and dismantled multiple drug trafficking networks across the country in a series of coordinated operations.‎‎ The agency also recovered consignments of fentanyl, methamphetamine and morphine sulphate concealed in automobile parts bound for the United Kingdom, while arrests were made in several states, including an 80-year-old suspect in Ekiti .‎‎According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the cocaine seizure followed actionable intelligence on a transnational syndicate involved in trafficking illicit drugs to India.‎‎ “Operatives of the…

As Nigeria grapples with rising post-harvest losses, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for international partnerships to scale sustainable food systems.‎‎ The governor made the call at the 11th Agrofood Nigeria Exhibition & Conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, where he addressed stakeholders across the global agribusiness value chain.‎‎ Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Sanwo-Olu said Nigeria has the natural and human capacity to become a global food powerhouse but continues to incur heavy losses due to weak post-harvest systems.‎‎ He noted that the country loses between ₦3.5 trillion and ₦5 trillion worth…

The Lagos State Government on Friday disbursed ₦701 million to families of 146 deceased public servants, reinforcing its commitment to workforce welfare.‎‎The payment, which covered a total of ₦701,054,344.57, was made to 232 beneficiaries of civil servants who died in active service between May 2025 and January 2026.‎‎Speaking during the official presentation of cheques at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, said the gesture reflects the humane and people-centred leadership of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.‎‎He described the insurance death benefits scheme as a deliberate policy to ensure that families of deceased employees are not left without…

As part of ongoing police reforms, the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, has emphasised discipline, transparency, and respect for human rights, warning that extortion will not be tolerated under his leadership.‎‎Tijani, who on Thursday assumed office as the 42nd Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, issued the warning while addressing officers at the Command’s Officers’ Mess in Ikeja, where he outlined his vision for a professional, ethical, and community-oriented police force.‎‎He declared that any form of extortion, bribery, or abuse of office would attract severe sanctions, stressing that officers must operate strictly within the law.‎‎“No police officer under my watch…

In a major push for technology-driven learning, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has scaled up Lagos State’s Hope for Digital Education initiative with the rollout of digital tablets and textbooks to students in public secondary schools. The initiative, which is part of the third pillar of the Governor’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, underscores the administration’s commitment to leveraging education and technology as critical drivers of a modern, knowledge-based economy. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Elias Olawale, the programme also aligns with the Federal Government’s National Hope…