Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Republic of Rwanda concluded the fourth meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM), this week in Washington, D.C., marking another step forward in implementing the Washington Peace Agreement signed earlier this year. The gathering — attended by delegations from the United States, Qatar, Togo (in its role as African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission — focused on accelerating joint efforts to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and advance broader regional peace initiatives. According to a joint statement issued after the talks…

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria – (CAN), has confirmed that 227 persons, including teachers and students, were abducted when armed bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, on Friday morning. According to reports, the raid occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., though the exact number of abductees remained unclear in the immediate aftermath. In a statement issued Friday evening, Daniel Atori, media aide to Bulus Yohanna, chairman of CAN in Niger State, clarified that 215 pupils and students, along with 12 teachers, were taken during the…

United States defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has declared that his department is “working aggressively” with Nigeria to end what he describes as the “persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists.” His statement followed a Thursday meeting with Nigeria’s national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu—a meeting that coincided with a U.S. congressional hearing on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The timing was deliberate. Washington wanted to signal that it is taking this issue seriously. But seriousness is not the same as strategy. From Diplomacy to Militarised Rhetoric? In his post on X, Hegseth highlighted his discussion with Nuhu Ribadu and invoked the controversial…

Allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria have catapulted the country into global headlines, with U.S. Congressman Riley Moore leading investigations that accuse the Nigerian government of failing to protect religious minorities. Moore’s blunt assessments place President Bola Tinubu in an unenviable position: balancing national sovereignty with mounting international pressure. The Reality Behind the Rhetoric President Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria guarantees religious freedom and tolerance. Riley Moore calls this a “complete falsehood,” pointing to 12 northern states enforcing Sharia law where blasphemy can carry a death penalty. In one chilling example, a Christian man currently faces execution for defending…

The Madina District Court II in the Greater Accra Region has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to 12 months imprisonment each for attempting to unlawfully obtain Ghana Cards using falsified identities. False Identities, Forged Documents The convicts — Ike Isaac, also known as Alex Kwesi Brown Appiah, aged 20, and Emmanuel Innocent Egbe, also known as Innocent Emmanuel Kodom, aged 24 — were found guilty of presenting false personal information to registration officials of the National Identification Authority (NIA). The court also established that the two were in possession of forged documents intended to facilitate their enrollment into Ghana’s national identification system. Court Findings and…

In a swift and clear statement on Friday, the former Commissioner for Information in Anambra State, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, has dismissed online reports claiming that ex-Governor, Willie Obiano had died. Adinuba confirmed that Obiano is “alive and hale and hearty,” living in the United States — not the United Kingdom as some versions of the rumour asserted. Details of the Clarification The false rumour had circulated on social media and some news outlets that the former governor had passed away. Speaking on behalf of Obiano, Adinuba said that he personally had spoken with the former governor, verifying that he…

IBADAN, November 14, 2025 — In a striking visual display, large banners and posters backing Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for the 2027 presidency have appeared at the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), national elective convention, intensifying speculation about his ambitions. What the Photos Show Welcome at the Entrance — A massive banner mounted at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan (the convention site) reads “Seyi Makinde for President”, featuring the governor’s portrait prominently. Campaign Messaging — Another billboard-style poster declares, “Relax, Seyi Makinde will fix Nigeria 2027”, signed by Fapetu Stephen, a PDP member from Ido LGA, Oyo…

City Abuzz as Delegates Arrive Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, is alive with political energy as preparations for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP), national convention enter their final stages. Set to take place this Saturday and Sunday, the convention has become one of the most contentious in the party’s history. Over 3,000 delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected, alongside key party leaders, international observers, and members of the diplomatic corps. The Lekan Salami Stadium, the venue for the event, has undergone extensive rebranding, with massive decorations, stages, and party colors taking shape.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that he presented a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Thursday via his X account, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the circulating reports as “completely false and without any factual basis,” urging the public to disregard them. “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), did not gift Lt. Ahmed Yerima — or any other individual — a brand-new Toyota SUV, contrary to the false reports…

Famed Senegalese-American musician Akon was arrested in Georgia last Friday. The arrest followed a wanted‐person alert triggered by a white Tesla Cybertruck registered to him, according to the Chamblee Police Department in the Atlanta suburbs. The Incident & Arrest On Friday, November 7, 2025, police from the Chamblee Police Department, a suburb of Atlanta (Georgia, U.S.), took Akon (legal name Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam), into custody. The arrest occurred after a traffic-camera system (“Flock” camera), flagged a white Tesla Cybertruck registered to him at an auto-styling business (Tint World on Chamblee Dunwoody Road). Upon arriving, officers confirmed that the vehicle…

The Vice President of the Nigerian Body of Benchers and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Albert Akpomudje, has been proclaimed the 14th Ohworode of the ancient Olomu Kingdom in Delta State — a development many have hailed as a remarkable fusion of tradition, law, and modern leadership. Akpomudje, who previously held the esteemed position of Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of the kingdom, will be formally crowned on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Otorere (Agbon) Olomu in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. This development has sparked interest among the people, traditional institutions and the wider public about…

In a dramatic turn in Nigeria’s education reform efforts, the House of Representatives has directed an immediate suspension of the planned full transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT), by WAEC for the 2026 sitting of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). What Triggered the Motion The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Kelechi Nwogu, during a plenary session of the House of Representatives. He warned of an impending “massive failure of candidates intending to write the 2026 WAEC examination using CBT… capable of causing depression and death of students.” The Concerns Raised Among the key…