Author: Festus Adeloye

Governors of the South-West region have agreed to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to stem the tide of insecurity in the area.  This was part of the resolutions reached by the South-West Governors’ Forum during its meeting in Lagos on Thursday. “Recognising emerging security threats, we resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to enhance security coordination across the South West,” Lagos State’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu wrote on his X handle after the one-day meeting. The Lagos governor who is the chairman of the Forum re-echoed the governors’ resolve to make “decisive actions to ensure the safety…

The United States has approved the extradition of a suspect linked to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, in which over 160 people were killed. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Thursday during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. “I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, to face justice in India. “So, he is going to be going back to India to…

The Ogun State government, on Thursday, dismissed claims by the Ondo State government over the ownership of Eba Island, where an oil well is currently under investigation. The Ogun government asserted that the island falls within its jurisdiction and cautioned against any attempt to stir communal tensions between the Ijebu and Ilaje peoples, who have historically coexisted peacefully. The controversy reportedly arose after the Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Strategic Communication, Allen Sowore, issued a statement asserting that Oke-Agor-Isekun, where an abandoned oil well was discovered, belongs to Ondo State and not Ogun State. However,…

Communities across the North West have expressed deep concerns over the resurgence of killings and abductions in the region, linking the fresh wave of violence to the withdrawal of military personnel. In recent months, sustained airstrikes by the military had significantly weakened the influence of armed groups, particularly the Lakurawa sect and other terror factions operating in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. These operations brought a sense of security to residents, allowing them to resume their daily activities without fear. However, locals now report a worsening situation, as bandits who were believed to have been neutralized have returned with greater…

Nigerian radio personality, Chinedu Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia has stepped down from The Honest Bunch Podcast amid growing controversy involving social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The controversy begun after reality star Deeone who appeared on the Honest Bunch Podcast alleged that Verydarkman had an interest in men. However, instead of responding directly to the claim, Verydarkman redirected his focus to Nedu, revealing private conversations and making allegations about the women Nedu had supposedly been involved with. As the controversy continued to gain traction, Nedu on Friday took to Instagram to share his decision to…

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has advised troops preparing for deployment to ensure their families are enrolled in health insurance schemes to avoid distractions while on the frontline. A statement issued on Thursday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, said Soyele gave the advice during a courtesy visit by the Zamfara State Manager of Defence Health Management Limited, Colonel Abdullahi Gambo (retd.), in Gusau. According to the statement, Soyele stressed the importance of soldiers securing their families’ healthcare before deployment, noting that concerns…

The General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja, Lagos State, Bishop Charles Ighele, on Wednesday called for a ban on the celebration of Valentine’s Day in Nigeria. Ighele made the call in an interview with Newsmen in Lagos, against the backdrop of illicit sexual abuse attached to the day by some people. He said that the day had been misconstrued for the promotion of romantic relationships, rather than its original promotion of aid to the needy and humanitarian works. He described it as a deception from the devil to impose a universal day of immorality on planet earth. According…

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. Ribadu, who spoke on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, described the visa snub as “disrespectful” and declared that Canada “can go to hell.” His reaction came after Gen Musa narrated how he and some senior military officers were denied entry into Canada for an official engagement. The CDS explained that the delegation had been invited to an…

Glasgow Rangers defender, Leon Balogun has dismissed claims that he had retired from international football, reaffirming his commitment to the Nigeria national team. Balogun’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was in 2022 during the country’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe at Stade d’Agadir. The defender’s absence from the national team has been largely due to a series of injuries and other fitness issues. Following a two-year absence which included missing out on the rescheduled 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast, there were thoughts that Balogun, who will soon turn 37, had quietly retired from…

The United States First Lady, Melania Trump, has confirmed that the White House will reopen for public tours beginning on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. In a statement issued by the White House on Wednesday, she expressed her excitement about welcoming visitors to the iconic landmark, noting the opportunity for people to learn about the history of the American presidency, the First Families who have lived there, and the nation’s rich history. Melania highlighted that the White House is a unique symbol of the American government, offering an experience that cannot be found in other countries. “The President and I are…