Tinubu Pulls Police from VIP Escorts, Deploys Them to Tackle Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel attached to VIPs, directing that the officers be reassigned to frontline policing to strengthen national security. The directive followed an extended security meeting on Sunday at the State House with the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General […]
COP30 Ends With Weak Climate Deal After Delegates Fail to Secure Fossil Fuel Phaseout or Amazon Protections
Delegates at COP30 have finally reached a deal on a closing agreement — a full day behind schedule — but the outcome has been widely criticized as falling far short of expectations. Held in Belém, Brazil, on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, this year’s UN climate summit had opened with strong demands from more […]
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Arrested for Alleged Escape Plot Ahead of 27-Year Sentence
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was arrested early Saturday after federal police accused him of attempting to tamper with his court-ordered ankle monitor in an effort to flee the country and avoid beginning a 27-year prison sentence for leading an alleged coup attempt. The dramatic arrest—ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes—came just after […]
Tinubu Pledges Security and Economic Revival for Northern Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu, represented by House Speaker Tajuddeen Abbas, at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna, reiterated his administration’s dedication to tackling terrorism and banditry in Northern Nigeria, assuring that no region will be left to suffer while the government acts. Acknowledging the complexity of the security challenges, Tinubu stressed […]
Governor Adeleke Assures Osun Residents of Security Amid Bandit Threats
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reassured residents of their safety as security concerns rise in neighbouring states, commending service chiefs and security agencies for proactive measures to protect the state. In a statement, the governor said a series of security meetings have been held over the past three weeks with stakeholders in border communities […]
Tinubu Pushes for Fair Global Rules on Minerals, AI, and Debt at G20
At the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, President Bola Tinubu urged the world to ensure that communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and Africa benefit directly from their resources. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s backing for global ethical standards in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote inclusive development. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him at the summit, themed “A Fair and […]
Pst. Enenche Reignites Self-Defence Debate Amid Nationwide Insecurity
Senior Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre has reignited national debate on the right to self-defence after sharing an old 2018 sermon clip on X on Saturday. In the post, he reminded Nigerians that they hold both a God-given and constitutional right to protect themselves. “While we keep praying and trusting God […]
Kanu’s Life Sentence: Otti Steps Up Diplomatic Push
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has restated his commitment to securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, following the life-imprisonment verdict delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20. In a statement on Saturday, Otti disclosed that he had already set a strategy in motion long before […]
Onaiyekan Accuses FG of Knowing Perpetrators of Widespread Killings
Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has accused the Federal Government of knowing those behind the widespread killings across the country. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Onaiyekan said the scale of violence in Nigeria is now impossible to deny. “Nobody can counteract the fact that Nigerians are being killed,” he […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Surprise Resignation After Explosive Rift With Trump
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she will resign from Congress next year, formally stepping down on Jan. 5, 2026 — a stunning move that follows a bitter public split with President Donald Trump. Greene, once one of Trump’s most loyal allies, has faced escalating attacks from the president after she criticized […]
