Two top Beninese military officials the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of the National Guard have been released after being held hostage during a failed coup attempt on Sunday. Security expert Brant Grant confirmed their release in a statement shared on X on Monday, noting that both officers were freed after being captured…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to grant an ex parte application filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility closer to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The ruling was delivered on Monday by…
When a strange event happens once or twice, one can describe it as a coincidence, but when it happens more than three times, it’s beyond a coincidence; it has become a habit or reality. This is what best describes the decisions taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in ending insecurity in Nigeria and the spiritual…
The introduction of new products helped to boost customer demand in November, leading to further expansions of new orders and business activity in the Nigerian private sector. Meanwhile, the recent trend of easing inflationary pressures continued. Input costs increased at the slowest pace in almost five years, while output prices rose to the least extent…
If there is anyone who still doubts Primate Elijah Ayodele after the unexpected coup that rocked Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, it simply means such a person has personal issues, not just with the prophet but with God himself. Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, suspended the country’s electoral process and declared they…
In a decisive legislative move aimed at tackling Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, the Senate has passed a landmark resolution classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism. This development, announced during Wednesday’s plenary session, signals the upper chamber’s intention to strengthen existing laws and impose far harsher punishments on perpetrators of abductions across the country. Lawmakers…
Apart from being the only prophet who repeatedly warned President Tinubu that his government would be fought with insecurity, among other things, Primate Ayodele has been a major man of God, giving wise and spiritual counsel to the president on how to salvage the situation. We recall that during his annual Thanksgiving programme held in…
The Dangote Refinery is set for a major expansion as Dangote Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Honeywell to increase its refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028. This significant upgrade will enable the refinery to process almost all of Nigeria’s current crude oil production, estimated at about 1.5…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents of their safety despite rising banditry attacks in neighbouring states. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor urged citizens not to panic but to remain vigilant and proactive in supporting security operations across the state. Governor Adeleke emphasized that his administration has held…
The United States government has issued a strong call to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding immediate action to bring to justice those responsible for the recent mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger states. The US also emphasized the need for stronger protection of Christians across the country. This follows renewed waves of…
