Author: Lawan

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on his 72nd birthday, describing him as an elder statesman whose life exemplifies service, integrity and commitment to nation-building. In a goodwill message on Friday, Governor Abiodun praised Senator Akume’s long and distinguished career in public service, noting his contributions at various levels of governance, including as Governor of Benue State, a member of the National Assembly, the Federal Executive Council and now as SGF. According to the governor, Akume’s journey reflects wisdom, resilience and selfless patriotism, adding that his leadership…

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully securing $1.126 billion in financing for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the deal as a major milestone in the delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The President praised the Ministries of Finance and Works, as well as the Debt Management Office (DMO), for their collaboration in closing the transaction, noting that the Federal Government will continue to explore innovative financing options to fund critical infrastructure nationwide. “This is a major achievement. Closing this transaction means the Lagos–Calabar…

House of Reps Orders Review, Re-Gazetting of Controversial Tax Reform Laws The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that issues surrounding the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of four recently enacted tax reform laws are being addressed in line with constitutional and statutory provisions. The House said public concerns had arisen over the legislative process and documentation related to the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the House Spokesman, Rep.…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins linked to violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States. The suspects were arrested on Friday, December 19, 2025, by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT) attached to Kwara State, during a covert operation carried out in collaboration with officers of the Kwara State Police Command. The operation took place along the Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where the operatives intercepted and arrested two members of a dangerous banditry and kidnapping…

Political commentator Bemigho Reno Omokri has rejected claims by activist Omoyele Sowore that recent international actions against terrorists operating in Nigeria amount to a loss of the country’s sovereignty. In a statement on Thursday, Omokri said assertions that foreign military cooperation proves Nigeria is no longer sovereign and reflects a poor understanding of international relations and global security practices. According to him, several larger and older nations have, at different times, sought and received direct military assistance from foreign partners, including the United States, when confronted with terrorist groups operating within civilian populations. He noted that such collaborations are often…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of public communication following a recent United States strike on terrorist assets in Nigeria, urging authorities to improve transparency and coordination in matters of national security. In a press a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP noted that Nigerians first learned about the operation through verified social media accounts of former US President Donald Trump and other American officials, long before Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released what it described as a “vague” and delayed statement. While acknowledging the importance of international cooperation…

The Nigeria government said President Bola Tinubu gave the go-ahead for the US strikes against terrorists in the country’s North-Western region. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said this on Friday, hours after the US Department of War and President Donald Trump announced the North American nation had conducted strikes against the terrorists. “Now that the US is cooperating, we would do it jointly, and we would ensure, just as the President emphasised yesterday before he gave the go-ahead, that it must be made clear that it is a joint operation, and it is not targeting any religion nor simply in…

Banditry Will Soon Become History in Sokoto — Governor Aliyu Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has expressed confidence that banditry will soon be eliminated in the state, unveiling fresh initiatives to intensify the fight against the lingering security challenge. The governor made this known while declaring open the 17th regular meeting of the State Executive Council—the final session for the year—held in Sokoto. According to a statement from the government, Governor Aliyu announced new measures focused on strengthening intelligence gathering and enhancing coordination among security agencies operating in the State. He explained that the latest strategies are designed to build…

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday night. In a statement issued in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, Trump said the strikes were directed at ISIS elements accused of attacking and killing civilians in the region, particularly Christian communities. He described the operation as a decisive response following earlier warnings to the group to halt the violence. According to the statement, the strikes were executed by U.S. military forces and involved multiple coordinated attacks on identified terrorist positions. Trump said the action demonstrated Washington’s resolve to combat…

Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection during a plenary session of the Assembly, formally declaring their decision to align with the APC. Those who crossed over include Hon. Muktar Nasir Kaura, representing Kaura North; Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi Maru of Maru North; and Hon. Amiru Ahmad Keta from Tsafe West. Others are Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi of Gummi I Constituency, Barrister Bashir Abubakar Masama representing Bukkuyum North, and Hon. Bashir Bello of Bungudu West. The development is expected…