Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

In a dramatic incident Wednesday in Washington, D.C., two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically wounded in a shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect is now in custody after also being wounded. The attack — at the heart of the U.S. capital — has shaken federal authorities and sparked fierce condemnation, including from President Donald J. Trump. What Happened: Details of the Shooting The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, near the Farragut West Metro Station, just a few blocks northwest of the White House. According to authorities, the assailant approached one guardsman and…

Authorities responded to a shooting near downtown Washington, D.C., close to Farragut Metro Station — within walking distance of the White House — on Wednesday. According to two sources cited online, the victims were two members of the United States National Guard. They were reportedly shot roughly a mile from the White House; at the time of reporting, their medical conditions had not been confirmed. Local police — the Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.) — confirmed that one suspect is in custody. Shortly after the shooting, the White House was placed on lockdown — a security measure triggered while President…

The Special Protection Unit (SPU), of the Nigeria Police Force has ordered all officers attached to VIPs and special beats across the country to return to their bases. This move follows a directive issued on November 23, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel assigned to VIP security nationwide. In a memo signed by Neji Veronica, Commanding Officer of SPU Base 16 in Lagos, and shared on Tuesday by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on X, all affected officers were instructed to report back before the close of…

The Federal Government has taken a major leap toward transforming Nigeria’s education landscape with the rollout of the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative—a nationwide digital learning programme designed to expand access to quality education for schoolchildren across the country. Announcing the initiative in a statement on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Education described the programme as a groundbreaking effort to provide equitable learning opportunities for every Nigerian child. The statement, signed by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, emphasised that Inspire Live(s) aligns fully with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed…

The Lagos State Government has intensified its clampdown on illegal developments as officials from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), commenced a fresh round of demolitions in the Ikate-Elegushi corridor. The operation is part of a broader statewide effort to eradicate structures erected without statutory approvals or in violation of physical planning regulations. The exercise, executed jointly by the Lagos State House of Assembly, the Office of Urban Development, and LASBCA, targeted buildings encroaching on drainage channels, exceeding approved construction limits, or posing risks to public safety and environmental integrity. Government Officials Endorse Enforcement Drive Chairman of the House…

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…