Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

The United Kingdom has formally rejected a request from the Nigerian government to transfer former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete the remainder of his prison sentence. The decision ends weeks of diplomatic engagement and confirms that the embattled lawmaker will remain in the UK prison system for the foreseeable future. A High-Profile Case That Drew Global Attention Ekweremadu has been serving time in a UK correctional facility after he was found guilty in 2023 of conspiring to harvest the kidney of a young Nigerian man. The case, prosecuted under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act, gained widespread…

The South West Governors’ Forum has unveiled a comprehensive package of security, economic and administrative measures aimed at strengthening safety and development across the region, reaffirming its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ongoing national reforms. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on Monday at the end of the Forum’s meeting held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State, and made available to the press. The governors said the decisions followed extensive deliberations on agriculture, regional economic development, and mounting security challenges affecting the six South-West states. Backing Tinubu, Supporting National Rescue Operations In the communiqué,…

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand its revenue base and improve economic stability, understanding how to pay taxes correctly has become more important than ever. Many businesses still struggle with the process due to limited awareness or outdated information, yet the modern tax system is now simpler, fully digital, and free to access. Registration or onboarding on the official platform costs nothing, and taxpayers should also know that no deductions are made at source—every naira paid goes directly into the Federation Account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Additionally, not every commercial bank in the country is authorised to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to adopt a global framework that ensures communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and across Africa benefit substantially from their natural endowments. He also backed the creation of ethical global standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI), to ensure the technology advances development without deepening inequality. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, themed “A Fair and Just Future for All: Critical Minerals, Decent Work, Artificial Intelligence,” President Tinubu stressed that critical minerals represent an opportunity for industrial transformation on the continent—not merely…

The Federal Government has dismissed circulating reports alleging that it ordered the shutdown of all schools across Nigeria due to rising insecurity. The Ministry of Education described the claims as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among citizens. Rising Insecurity Heightens Public Anxiety Over recent weeks, our nation, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing resurgence in mass abductions of schoolchildren, especially across the north-west and north-central regions. Two major incidents recorded last week reignited national concern regarding student safety and government response. In reaction to these targeted attacks, the Federal Government approved the temporary closure of 44 Unity Colleges…

In a move that has sparked outrage among his supporters and renewed debates over religious persecution and freedom of speech, the Facebook account of popular Plateau State cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has been deleted. Dachomo himself confirmed the development to multiple media outlets on Saturday when contacted for verification. When asked if his account had indeed been removed, he simply stated, “It’s true.” Who Is Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo? Reverend Ezekiel Bwede Dachomo is a prominent pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), and serves as a regional chairman in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. Over the…

The United States expressed serious concern over escalating terrorist threats and violence in West Africa during a United Nations Security Council briefing on peace consolidation in the region. Addressing the council, the US representative highlighted the paralysis of Mali caused by Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists, who have imposed a fuel blockade and are reportedly aiming to take control of the country. While acknowledging the efforts of Malian armed forces against terrorist organizations, including ISIS-Sahel, the United States emphasized that the security situation is rapidly deteriorating. “The situation is dire. Incidents of kidnapping and hostage-taking are increasing, fueling terrorist operations across the Sahel,”…

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…