The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its comprehensive readiness for a smooth, safe, and vibrant festive season, as key tourism and infrastructure agencies conclude high-level planning ahead of December’s peak activities. This assurance followed a multi-agency stakeholders’ engagement held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. According to a statement by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the strategic meeting—tagged “Unlocking the Potentials and Opportunities of Lagos Tourism: Collaboration and Partnership for a Greater Lagos”—brought together government agencies, private operators, and industry leaders to harmonise plans for the year-end festivities and enhance the overall visitor experience. The engagement, convened…
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Nigerian rapper and veteran socio-political critic, Eedris Abdulkareem, says his Facebook and Instagram accounts have been suspended—an action he believes is directly linked to the release of his latest protest track, ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’. The suspension, which reportedly occurred just days after the song’s debut, has reignited conversations about digital censorship and the increasing suppression of dissenting voices in Nigeria’s political and artistic landscape. “I Can’t Access My Accounts” — Abdulkareem Raises Alarm In a statement first reported by SaharaReporters on Sunday, Abdulkareem revealed that both accounts became inaccessible shortly after the new track went live. “Facebook just…
In a dramatic escalation of his administration’s immigration agenda, U.S. President, Donald J. Trump announced on November 27, 2025, that he will “permanently pause” migration from all “Third World Countries.” The declaration comes in the immediate aftermath of a fatal shooting near the White House — an attack the government says was perpetrated by an Afghan national. What triggered the decision The announcement follows a tragic ambush-style shooting on November 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Two members of the United States National Guard were targeted near the nation’s seat of power; one of them, 20‑year old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed,…
On 28 November 2025, Monday Okpebholo, Edo State governor, made a bold declaration: he is so confident that President Bola Tinubu will win Edo in the 2027 presidential election, that if the president fails to carry the state — Okpebholo says he will resign as governor. Below I give an overview of the declaration, drawing from other reliable sources; its political context, and possible implications for Edo’s political landscape. What Governor Okpebholo Said Okpebholo described Tinubu as “even more popular than me here now,” arguing that Edo people appreciate what his administration has done — and they know it’s because…
The Lagos State Government has revealed that an estimated 160,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), underscoring both the scale of the public health challenge and the urgency of sustaining community-level interventions. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), during its World AIDS Day 2025 press briefing held on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja. Presenting the state’s progress report, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, explained that the estimate reflects the latest data collected between January and September 2025. “As of January to September 2025, Lagos State currently has…
Expanding Access to Life-Saving Medical Supplies The United States is taking a bold step forward in global health and technological innovation. Today, the Department of State announced a landmark agreement to provide up to $150 million to Zipline International Inc., supporting the expansion of life-saving medical supply deliveries—including blood and essential medicines—to as many as 15,000 health facilities across Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda. By deploying Zipline’s American-made advanced robotics, the United States is ensuring that rural communities facing slow and unreliable logistics can access critical medical products efficiently and reliably. Technology Meets Diplomacy This initiative exemplifies the…
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday introduced a bill seeking sweeping amendments to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, barely a day after lawmakers demanded tougher measures to confront the worsening insecurity and rising wave of abductions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), scaled first reading immediately upon presentation. It proposes one of the most far-reaching changes to the nation’s counterterrorism framework in recent years, including the classification of all forms of kidnapping as acts of terrorism and the imposition of a mandatory death penalty for offenders upon conviction. Background: A Heated Plenary…
The Dangote Refinery has once again triggered a ripple effect in Nigeria’s fuel market. After the refinery and several depot owners lowered their ex-depot (gantry) prices, NNPCL responded by cutting its retail price — a move that could signal a fresh fuel-price war nationwide. What Happened (and Where) According to eye witnesses in Abuja, NNPCL’s pump price has been revised downward to ₦930 per litre from ₦945 — a reduction of ₦15 per litre (some reports say the cut was ₦10). The price adjustment has already been observed at several NNPCL retail outlets across Abuja: Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, Wuse Zone…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau after a sudden military coup disrupted the country’s presidential election process. Jonathan is part of a delegation of 36 high-profile observers representing the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF). The joint mission was in Guinea-Bissau to monitor the presidential election held on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Military Takeover On Wednesday, November 26, military officers seized control of the government, suspended the electoral process, and imposed strict security measures including the closure of borders and the shutdown…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has confirmed that 16 banks have fully met the revised regulatory capital requirements, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme. Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN governor, made the announcement on Tuesday during a press conference following the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), meeting in Abuja. MPC Commends Banking System Resilience Speaking at the event, Cardoso said the MPC expressed satisfaction with the sustained resilience of the Nigerian banking system. “Most financial soundness indicators remain within regulatory thresholds,” he noted, highlighting the sector’s stability despite broader economic challenges. He added that…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the safe return of the 24 schoolgirls abducted last week in Maga, Kebbi State, calling their release a significant relief and praising the “tireless efforts” of security operatives. Dawn Abduction Sparks Copycat Attacks The girls were seized at dawn on November 17, shortly after a military detachment reportedly left the school premises. Their kidnapping triggered a spate of similar incidents, including attacks in Eruku, Kwara State, and Papiri in Niger State. Other Victims Regain Freedom In Eruku, all 38 abducted individuals were freed on Sunday. That same day, the Niger State chairman of the…
In a significant breakthrough for Nigeria’s ongoing fight against mass abductions, the twenty-four schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained their freedom. Their release brings a wave of relief to families, state authorities, and a nation long tormented by relentless attacks on schools and rural communities. Presidency Confirms Release The news of their rescue was confirmed on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy. In a statement issued on behalf of the President, Onanuga praised the security agencies whose coordinated…