Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Redeployment of Officers to Strengthen Security Nationwide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police personnel assigned to guard Very Important Persons (VIPs), instructing that they be redeployed to strengthen core policing duties across Nigeria. The move is aimed at enhancing security presence, particularly in underserved and remote communities. VIPs to Seek Protection from NSCDC Under the new directive, VIPs requesting security protection will now turn to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for well-armed personnel, rather than relying on the Nigeria Police Force. Government officials emphasized that the shift will allow police officers to focus…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, a 36-year-old Nigerian man wanted in connection with the killing of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), officer and her daughter in Ogun State. Arrest and Police Statement George Ohene-Boadi, regional commander of the Eastern South Regional Police Command, revealed at a press conference that Fajemirokun fled to Ghana to evade arrest by Nigerian authorities. He was apprehended after Ghanaian police intercepted a video alleging that Fajemirokun had abducted and killed Lasisi Funmilayo, an FRSC official, and her daughter Sewa, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. “The suspect was wanted…

U.S. Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has outlined two specific conditions that the Nigerian government must meet before any military partnership with the United States to tackle the country’s persistent security challenges can move forward. In an interview with Fox News, the Republican lawmaker emphasized that the first requirement is the release of Sunday Jackson, a young man sentenced to death for killing a Fulani herdsman in what he claimed was self-defense after the herdsman allegedly invaded his farm. “The young man must be released before the U.S. would consider partnering with Nigeria to tackle the decade-long security crisis,” Moore said.…

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges, following a disturbing escalation of attacks on schools in parts of the country. The decision comes on the heels of violent incidents in Kebbi and Niger States, where students and staffs were abducted and at least one official was killed. Triggers for the Shutdown The move was prompted by two recent attacks: Kebbi State Attack: Gunmen stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the early hours of the morning.They abducted 25 female students and fatally shot the vice-principal, Malam Hassan Makaku, who attempted to protect…

In an era where financial desperation often meets digital deception, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN), recent announcement on Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited lands like a cold splash of water. On Thursday, the apex bank issued a firm and unambiguous statement: Zuldal Microfinance Bank is not licensed, not authorised, and not recognised to operate in Nigeria’s financial space. The CBN’s tone was not merely corrective — it was cautionary. A Name, Four Cities, and Zero Licence According to the regulator, public attention has been drawn to the activities of an entity parading itself as Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, reportedly running…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has once again cautioned Nigerians against the abuse and mishandling of the naira, urging the public to treat the national currency with dignity. The warning was reiterated during the CBN Fair held in Awka, where officials of the apex bank engaged stakeholders on the institution’s policies and ongoing reforms. Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, speaking through her representative, Uche Tobias Nnamdi, emphasized the need for responsible handling of the naira and reliance on accurate information disseminated through the bank’s verified communication channels. “We strongly advise you to depend…

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in the early hours of Monday. The directive was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, signaling a heightened federal response to the worsening security situation in the North-West. The Directive from the Presidency According to the statement, President Tinubu instructed Matawalle to remain in Kebbi State “until further notice” to provide direct oversight, coordinate on-ground military…

In a high-profile meeting in the U.S. capital, Riley Moore, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, hosted a delegation of ten senior members of Nigerian government, led by National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss rising violence and religious persecution in Nigeria. The congressman, a long-standing critic of the Nigerian government’s handling of Christian persecution, delivered a stark warning: President Donald Trump “does not make idle threats.” Key Figures at the Meeting The Nigerian delegation assigned by President Bola Tinubu was composed of some top security and diplomatic officials, including: Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser (NSA) and…

Ilorin, Kwara — In an alarming escalation of violence, the Kwara State Government has ordered the closure of all schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero Local Government Areas (LGAs), citing serious security threats and the risk of attacks on children. The decision comes in the wake of coordinated and deadly attacks that have shaken the state. Spate of Deadly Attacks Triggers Shutdown The immediate trigger for the shutdown was a wave of violence across Kwara: In Bokungi community, Edu LGA, at least three people were killed during a raid on Wednesday. The attack came less than 24…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has issued a strong caution to consumers and businesses, warning that a global recession may be looming and that the coming months could bring a prolonged economic downturn. His remarks add to a chorus of concerns from leading economists who believe the global economy may face continued volatility. A Sobering Message Delivered in a National Interview Speaking to CNN’s Chloe Melas in a recent interview, Bezos stressed that the current economic climate demands heightened vigilance. While he stopped short of declaring a recession inevitable, he made it clear that the warning signs are too significant to…

The Chairman of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Hussaini Aliyu, has released the full list of the 25 schoolgirls abducted during a violent raid on the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga.  The disclosure aims to provide clarity to families and support the ongoing rescue efforts, following the tragic attack that also claimed the life of the school’s vice principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku. Background In the early hours of November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the school’s female hostel, overpowering security personnel before abducting 25 students. The incident has once again drawn attention to the persistent insecurity…

Blood in the Red Earth At the United States Mission to the United Nations this week, the tone was unmistakable: urgency wrapped in moral clarity. Ambassador Mike Waltz opened the event with a stark reminder that in Nigeria, blood still cries from the ground. Ten years after the world rallied to “save the girls,” the kidnapping, rape, forced conversion, and trafficking of young Christian girls continues—not as rare horror, but as routine cruelty. Waltz’s testimony was not diplomatic rhetoric. He recalled deploying to Nigeria in 2015, helping train elite forces to rescue the kidnapped Chibok girls. A decade later, another…