By Ademola Oshodi Armed groups operating across Nigeria’s northern and western corridors have adapted faster than the structures designed to contain them. They attack within Nigerian territory, withdraw across borders, and return with renewed capacity. This pattern persists because enforcement has often stopped where the threat does not. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is establishing a different standard. Nigeria will not accept cross-border sanctuary as a condition of its security environment. This position is best described as the “No Sanctuary Doctrine”. It holds that any territory used to stage or sustain attacks against Nigeria falls within Nigeria’s operational security concern,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss. The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack and the tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, 9 April, 2026. President Tinubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists…
Nigeria has launched an ambitious $1 billion forest recovery initiative, signaling one of its most decisive moves yet to confront deforestation, climate change, and the growing threat to livelihoods tied to its shrinking natural resources. The plan, unveiled in Abuja at the National Validation Workshop of Nigeria’s Country Package titled “Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future (SNFF),” outlines a sweeping 10-year strategy (2026–2036) aimed at restoring degraded forest landscapes, strengthening governance, and unlocking sustainable financing for the sector. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, warned that Nigeria’s forests—long regarded as critical national assets—are under severe and…
The Oduduwa Support Organisation is set to hold its official inauguration and press conference on April 22nd, tentatively scheduled to take place at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in the growth and strategic positioning of the Organisation. The inauguration is aimed at establishing Oyo State as the operational headquarters of the movement, symbolizing a renewed commitment to Yoruba development, political mobilization, and regional cohesion across the Southwest geopolitical zone. The Organisation, a coalition of grassroots mobilizers within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the re-election of President Bola…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has strengthened its collaboration with the Ondo State Government to intensify efforts on the prevention and public awareness campaign against Lassa fever across the state. This development was highlighted during a courtesy visit by UNICEF representatives: Mrs. Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist; and Mrs. Monike Orhorhemreni, SBCC Officer; to the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, in Akure. Speaking during the visit, Akinola-Akinwole expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for creating time to receive the delegation. She noted that the prevalence of Lassa fever in the country remains a…
In a continued effort to alleviate poverty and empower vulnerable households, Imota Local Council Development Area on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, commenced the distribution of ATM cards to beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. The exercise, which continued through Wednesday, 8 April, 2026, forms part of the Federal Government’s broader social intervention strategy aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship and improving the living conditions of residents at the grassroots. The distribution exercise, which took place at the Hon. Babajimi Benson Multipurpose Hall, Imota Council Secretariat, aligns with the national vision of President Bola Ahmed…
The lawmaker representing Kosofe State Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Femi Saheed, has declared his readiness to seek a second term, stressing the need for a healthy competition among aspirants. Saheed made this known, while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of his declaration of interest held at his residence in the Agiliti area of Kosofe. He also commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as bold economic reforms and efforts in tackling insecurity across the country. Saheed noted that his experience in office has reinforced his belief that public service is a call…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, is dead, marking a significant loss to the state’s legislative arm. Zuru died on the night of Monday, 6 April, 2026 in a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, although details surrounding his condition were not made public at the time of filing this report. Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed the development, noting that the late lawmaker had been undergoing medical care abroad prior to his death. Until his passing, Zuru represented Zuru State…
In Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, the story of transformation is not whispered—it thunders through the streets, carried on the hum of construction equipment and the sight of freshly paved roads. At the helm of this revolution is Dr. Seyi Jakande, a chairman whose fierce resolve has earned him the title of Road Construction King. His zero-tolerance policy against potholes and poor connectivity has become the defining feature of his leadership, and his determination is clear: no road in the LCDA will remain unpaved. Jakande’s approach is bold, seasoned, and uncompromising. He recognizes that roads are more than infrastructure—they are…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over 3.4 million new voters in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. In its Week 13 update released on Wednesday, 8 April, 2026 in Abuja, the commission said a total of 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3 through online pre-registration and physical walk-ins, as part of efforts to expand the national voters’ register. INEC disclosed that 2,068,384 citizens registered online, while 1,372,737 completed the process physically at designated centres across the country. A state-by-state breakdown showed that Jigawa recorded…