By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, carried out a joint military operation that led to the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria globally. Trump disclosed the development via his official X handle, @realDonaldTrump, where he detailed the outcome of the mission and credited the partnership between both countries’ armed forces. The operation, according to Trump, was executed “tonight” under his directive as a “meticulously planned and very complex mission” targeting the militant leader allegedly…
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By Mobolaji Sanusi “Politics is the only profession where you can lie, cheat, and steal, and still be respected.”——Samuel Langhorne Clemens is globally known as Mark Twain(1835–1910) It looks rare and absurd, yet unbelievably true. The fact-in-issue for the day underscores the mindless and avaricious mindset of an average black man who doubles as a politician. Combining these two features is repressively killing good governance in the African continent. This much was buttressed by Senator Hope Uzodimma days ago with his precedent-laying inordinate aspiration in the country’s unfurling 2027 electoral season. Yes. Uzodimma, incumbent governor of Imo state, ab initio…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud. Nkiruka was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six Million Naira). At the commencement of proceedings, defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that the defendant had refunded part of…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Government has provided seven motorcycles to strengthen operations of a special security patrol team, aimed at improving protection of residents and public property across communities in the state. The overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, retired DIG Sani Usman Muhammed, disclosed this yesterday while presenting the motorcycles to members of the patrol team in Bauchi metropolis. Retired DIG Sani Usman explained that the intervention followed Governor Bala Mohammed’s approval after growing concerns over rising activities of miscreants and cult groups whose actions continue threatening peace, safety, and order in some parts…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Posters bearing the image of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi for President have surfaced across major streets in Bauchi State, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi Posters ,appeared with the inscription Ameachi for President 2027 “Move Nigeria Forward”’ with the logo of African Democratic Congress (ADC) have flooded Bauchi streets. Amaechi, who holds the traditional title of Dan Amanan Kasar Hausa of Daura, has previously served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation. The posters were placed at strategic places including roundabouts,…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards for the prolonged sexual abuse of a minor in Abuja, in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. The convicts: James Sule, 30, and Adamu Yau, 25, were sentenced to life imprisonment without the option of fine by Hon. Justice S.M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory High Court after they were prosecuted under the provisions of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act. The judgment followed years of…
The Justice Forum, Apapa Constituency II, on Wednesday, 14 May, 2026, formally declared its support for the re-election of Hon. Olumuyiwa Wahab Jimoh to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The specially convened meeting was attended by leaders, executives, and members of the Forum, who gathered in solidarity to endorse Hon. Muyiwa Jimoh’s return to the Assembly. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Forum and Coordinator of Renewed Hope Apapa LG, Hon. Femi Otunla, emphasized the importance of having Hon. Muyiwa back in the House. According to him, while in office, Hon. Muyiwa invested significantly in education, empowerment…
The International Finance Corporation would immediately send a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment structures that could unlock private capital into the sector. Managing director of the Corporation, Diop Makhtar, announced this in Kigali, Rwanda, on Thursday, 14 May, 2026, during a meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the 13th Africa CEO Summit. Makhtar led an IFC delegation that included Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice President, Africa, and Dahlia Khalifa, Director, Central Africa and Nigeria, IFC. Makhtar said IFC is interested in discussing modalities for collaboration with Nigeria in energy, housing, and livestock production. He lauded…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday, 15 May, 2026 after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The President, whose plane touched down around 7:12 pm at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, was received by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor, Femi Hamzat; Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; along with other government functionaries. President Tinubu, while in France, met with global investors, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation…
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has directed leaders and members of his political structure across Lagos State to actively participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries scheduled to commence on Saturday, 16 May, 2026. JANDOR gave the directive during a strategic meeting with leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement held on Friday, 15 May, 2026, at his campaign office in Ikeja. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the importance of grassroots participation, party unity and commitment to the growth and strengthening of the APC across Lagos State. He urged members of the structure to…