Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr Abdul Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, inaugurated 900 grassroots political coordinators to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Ikeja, Adediran said the initiative was self-funded and aimed at ensuring total victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections. He noted that while the Lagos4Lagos Movement had existed for nine years, it had now been repositioned to strengthen the party’s grassroots…

In a renewed drive to promote unity, security, and environmental cleanliness, the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has joined forces with his colleagues from the five Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs): Hon. Adunni Akindele, Mosan-Okunola LCDA; Hon. Abiodun Agbaje, Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA; Hon. Abiodun Ejigbadero, Agbado-Okeodo LCDA; Hon. Idris Balogun, Egbe- Idimu LCDA; and Hon. Lasisi Akinsanya, Igando-Ikotun LCDA, in a bold initiative to “re-invent Alimosho.” At a strategic meeting held at the Alimosho Local Government Multipurpose Hall with selected members of Team Lagos (One Love Alimosho), the Chairmen and stakeholders unanimously resolved to work as…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has formally closed the RHI/ HUAWEI Women in Tech Training Programme where 300 women benefitted from the six geopolitical zones of the country. She explained that the initiative which aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was aimed at promoting inclusive growth and digital empowerment for all Nigerians by accelerating economic diversification through industrialisation and digitisation is a timely one with far reaching benefits. “This training programme is a digital empowerment initiative by the Renewed Hope Initiative in collaboration with HUAWEI Technologies Company Limited aimed at equipping female…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Islamic scholars to devise a workable arrangement to tackle extremism and fight back terrorism in the West African subregion. Speaking at the West African Islamic Conference on Security & Governance, on Thursday in Abuja, the President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray said terrorism and violent extremism are threats to the sub-region’s peace and development. Touray promised to support the modernisation of the Quranic educational system in the subregion, while praising Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu for his plan to return out of school children back to school.. He…

The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has reiterated that peace and progress can only thrive in an environment built on dialogue, empathy, and mutual respect, calling on all Nigerians to embrace unity as a key to development. Speaking at an interfaith conference on coexistence and dialogue among Abraham Faiths in Abuja, Freeman noted that there should be continuous conversation on coexistence as it remains “important and timely,” especially as many parts of the world continue to grapple with division, hate, and misunderstanding. Freeman said: “It’s an honour to join today’s important and very timely discussions on coexistence,” adding that:…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Women Affairs Secretariat, in collaboration with UN Women, is partnering with traditional leaders across the FCT to eliminate gender-based violence and promote safer communities for women and girls. At a high-level sensitization workshop held in Abuja, influential traditional rulers from across the territory gathered to strengthen grassroots action, reshape harmful cultural norms, and reinforce community-driven accountability in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative, supported by the Ford Foundation, is part of a wider national effort where traditional leaders are playing a pivotal role in promoting gender equality and protecting women’s rights. Through…

By Ernest Omoarelojie In recent weeks, Nigeria’s public discourse has been clouded by rumours of a foiled coup plot involving over a dozen military officers and a former governor allegedly “on the run.” While the Defence Headquarters has issued a characteristically ambiguous statement, the very persistence of these rumours—whether grounded in fact or fabricated through disinformation—demands urgent clarification: There is absolutely no place for military intervention in today’s Nigeria. This isn’t mere rhetoric. It’s a data-driven conclusion supported by Nigeria’s painful history, the catastrophic failures of recent military takeovers across Africa’s Sahel region, and mounting evidence of foreign-backed disinformation campaigns…

FIFA has appointed a South African officiating team to handle the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon, sparking strong objections from fans who have questioned the neutrality of the decision. According to a FIFA letter dated November 3, 2025, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre referee, assisted by compatriots Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima, who will oversee VAR duties. The referee assessor for the match, scheduled for November 13 at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, will come from Benin Republic. A senior Nigeria Football Federation official told journalist Osasu Obayiuwana that the federation…

As parts of measures aimed to review prevailing security concerns and strengthen counter-terrorism strategies across North-West states, along with their counterparts from the FCT, Niger, and Plateau States, the Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) met in Kaduna onThursday, 6 November, 2025 to discuss about the development in the region.   The high-level meeting, hosted by the Kaduna DSS Command, focused on enhancing intelligence-sharing, improving inter-agency collaboration and refining both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to addressing terrorism, banditry and other security challenges. Declaring the conference open, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani—represented by the state Commissioner for Internal Security…

In what has been described as a major boost to Benue’s solid minerals development drive, the Director of Solid Minerals in Benue State, Mr. Anselm Nege, Wednesday, 5 November, 2025 confirmed the discovery of gold and aluminium deposits in parts of Kwande Local Government Area and riverine zones of the state. Anselem confirmed the development during an interview with The Guardian on Wednesday, 5 November, 2025, said that the government is monitoring ongoing mining activities to ensure proper regulation and prevent illegal operations. “There have been confirmed reports of gold deposits in Kwande Local Government Area and aluminium deposits along…