Author: Olamide Obayemi
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully closing $1.26 billion in financing for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects. President Tinubu applauded the Ministries of Finance and Works and the Debt Management Office for working together on the transaction, adding that the federal government will continue to explore creative financing to fund critical projects across the country. “This is a major achievement, and closing this transaction means the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will continue unimpeded.…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi A group of youth in Kebbi state under aegis of Youths in Defence of Justice and Fairness has chided the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for glaringly using available power within its disposal to continue to detain former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Chika Malami. The group in a statement on Thursday, 25 December, 2025, signed by its Secretary, Alhaji Hassan na Balkisu Mustapha described the Commission’s refusal to obey Court order mandating them to grant Malami interim bail as brutal and highest disrespect for Nigerian courts. “We view the action of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Cash gifts, assorted foodstuffs, and colorful Ankara fabrics were the order of the day on Sunday, December 21st, as the Kami Empowerment Foundation hosted a vibrant Widows’ Day celebration at the Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area. The event, which served as a beacon of hope for both registered and non-registered widows, drew participants from various communities across Lagos and Ogun States. Beyond the material donations, the gathering provided a rare platform for the women to share their personal journeys. Furthermore, these interactions allowed the widows to gain valuable insights from one another on how to navigate…
Long-distance combat drones launched from a United States military facility in Ghana have neutralised a major terrorist build-up in Sokoto State following an intelligence-driven security collaboration between the Nigerian government and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), PRNigeria reports. Multiple security sources confirmed that the operation deployed advanced long-range unmanned aerial systems alongside naval strike capabilities, enabling precision engagement while significantly minimising collateral damage. Footage released by the Pentagon showed at least one projectile launched from a U.S. naval platform as part of a coordinated strike package executed against identified terrorist locations in north-western Nigeria. Targets Linked to Foreign Terror Networks…
The Nigeria government has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu gave the go-ahead for the US strikes against terrorists in the country’s North-Western region. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said this on Friday, 26 December, 2025, hours after the US Department of War and President Donald Trump announced the North American nation had conducted strikes against the terrorists. “Now that the US is cooperating, we would do it jointly, and we would ensure, just as the President emphasised yesterday before he gave the go-ahead, that it must be made clear that it is a joint operation, and it is not targeting…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomes the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly the proposed ₦5.41 trillion allocation to the security sector. This deliberate and unprecedented commitment once again underscores a government that is clear-eyed about Nigeria’s present realities and firmly focused on securing its future. At the core of the 2026 Budget is intentional governance- a budget that speaks not in abstractions, but in priorities that reflect the lived experiences of Nigerians. Security, as the foremost responsibility of government, has been accorded the attention it…
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami early this morning. Two-time world champion Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less experienced opponent, but finally made his superior size and power count in the later stages of the eight-round fight. A mediocre contest at the Kaseya Center — with the two men reportedly splitting a mammoth purse of $184 million — descended into farce at times, with Paul repeatedly dropping to the canvas and grappling at Joshua’s legs. At one stage even referee Christopher Young appeared to be…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States. While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government. He will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem. From Maiduguri, the President will move to Bauchi to condole with the Government of Bauchi State and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim…
The Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Mr. Lasisi Akinsanya, has showcased his administration’s achievements within the first 100 days of his second term, revealing extensive infrastructure development across the wards of the council. Akinsanya made this known while leading a delegation of council officials and journalists on a media tour of completed and ongoing projects across the LCDA. He explained that his administration deliberately prioritised projects that directly impact residents, stressing that people-centred governance remains the core of his policy direction. According to the Igando-Ikotun LCDA Chairman, the projects are designed not only to…