Author: Lawan

A civic group, One Nation One Law, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, to issue a strong religious declaration condemning terrorism as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s lingering insurgency. In a statement signed by its President, Benson Sunday, the group said the country’s counter-terrorism strategy must move beyond military operations to include decisive ideological engagement, noting that extremist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) continue to carry out attacks despite years of security interventions. The group described the persistence of attacks, including those carried out during major religious…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo in Kano in a move seen as part of efforts to persuade the two political figures to return to the ruling party. Yilwatda met the former governor and senator at Shekarau’s residence, popularly known as Mundubawa Palace, where he appealed for their support, guidance, and possible return to the APC. Addressing the leaders during the visit, the APC chairman described himself as “their son” and urged them to help strengthen the party in the North.…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Office and Data Centre located in Alausa, Ikeja, in a move aimed at transforming land administration and geospatial data management in Lagos State. The President was represented at the event by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The newly inaugurated facility is expected to revolutionise geospatial data management in the state, enhance transparency in land transactions, and support sustainable urban planning across Lagos. Officials said the project would further strengthen Lagos State’s position as a leading hub for innovation and smart city development in Nigeria. A…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has warned broadcast media organisations against the spread of misinformation, saying the credibility of the 2027 General Election will depend largely on how responsibly Nigeria’s airwaves are managed. Amupitan gave the warning on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, while speaking at the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). He said the information space has become a major battleground in modern elections, stressing that the greatest threat to credible polls may no longer be physical disruption, but the rapid spread of false information through unverified…

The Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has explained that President Bola Tinubu was unable to attend a scheduled project inauguration in Lagos due to ongoing security briefings. Dare disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, stating that the President prioritised national security developments over the event. According to him, “Yes, the president is in Lagos, and I’m sure beyond the pictures, you know that the president has been busy with state matters.” He added that recent security concerns across parts of the country required the President’s attention, noting, “You will…

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemning what it described as recent political attacks targeted at opposition parties in Nigeria. During the visit, the PDP said opposition parties were facing a growing and shared threat, warning that actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality must be resisted.The party noted that it had also experienced similar pressures in recent times and stressed the need for vigilance and stronger collaboration among opposition forces to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. The high-powered PDP delegation was led by prominent party figures,…

United States President Donald Trump has pointed accusing fingers at Nigeria for allegedly spreading misinformation regarding Iran’s response to his ceasefire announcement. Speaking on social media, Trump linked the “fake news” to CNN, adding that it was “totally made up” while attributing its origin to a Nigerian site. According to Trump, the Nigerian site is a fake news platform, and CNN has been ordered to withdraw the statement. “No one can believe that fake news CNN put out a knowingly false and dangerous statement pretending it came from the upper levels of the Iranian government. It didn’t! “It was totally…

Several ADC party leaders, including Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Senate President David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, are among those marching through Abuja’s streets. Obi and the others are leading the ‘Save Democracy’ protest, and the demonstration began at the Maitama Roundabout in the city and is likely to continue to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) headquarters. Atiku and the ADC accuse the electoral umpire of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the country’s democracy. Some of…

The Federal Government has commenced a marathon trial of 500 terror suspects arrested in connection with the series of deadly attacks in the country. The suspects were alleged to have participated mainly in the Northern parts of the country, where more than 2000 Nigerians have been killed and properties destroyed. Others were accused of aiding and abetting the heinous crime through direct and indirect sponsorship with either finance, arms and ammunition, as well as foodstuffs and supplies. The trial, which usually takes place at Kainji in Niger, was moved to the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja since the court…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that Nigeria’s democracy will remain intact even if opposition parties fail to appear on the ballot in forthcoming elections. The party made this known in a statement by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, amid growing political tensions and internal disputes within opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Responding to complaints by a faction of the ADC over alleged threats to its participation in future elections, the APC maintained that democracy is guided by laws and institutional processes rather than sentiment or…