President Bola Tinubu issues a key order. He directs the Nigeria Police Force to pull officers from VIP protection roles. This action starts right away. The Order Takes Effect Police leaders act fast. The Special Protection Unit sends out memos. Officers attached to VIPs must return to their bases now. This follows Tinubu’s command from…
Nigeria’s political scene heats up. The Tinubu administration declares strong opposition to Peter Obi‘s stance. Obi supports Donald Trump‘s proposed military actions in Nigeria. Officials express deep resentment. Background of the Dispute Peter Obi, a key opposition figure, backs Trump’s ideas. Trump suggests military intervention to fight corruption and insecurity in Nigeria. Obi agrees publicly….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, marking a significant political move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration has already sparked controversies, drawing criticism from prominent figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and APC…
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the use of private military and security companies in African conflict zones. He warned that their involvement undermines state sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism efforts. Speaking at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, during the plenary session on “Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism,” Tinubu stressed that peace initiatives…
The Director General of the State Security Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, released Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who authorities had arrested in July 2022 for alleged links to the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor comes from Isuikwuato Local Government Area in Abia State. DSS will pay him N5 million for his wrongful detention. In…
Prominent individuals across the country are uneasy after President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police personnel attached to VIPs. The directive instructs the police to redirect officers to core policing duties. VIPs who still need armed protection must now apply to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). VIPs React With Confusion and…
A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan‘s cybercrime trial on November 24, 2025. Justice Mohammed Umar moved the case to February 4, 2026. He made this decision because he was absent from the session. Consequently, lawyers could not proceed with the hearing. The court had planned to address a defense objection that…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar registered with the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State. He picked up his membership card at Jada Ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area. Supporters cheered loudly as his convoy arrived. They beat drums and waved placards with his image. Atiku waved back and greeted the crowd warmly. Additionally, Atiku…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric in Nigeria, recently addressed the controversies surrounding his interactions with bandits. He said that his visits aim at engendering peace and dialogue. In addition, Gumi explained the approach he uses in a public statement. Defense of Visits Gumi said that he never goes to bandit hideouts alone, as…
The North-Central APC Forum accuses Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda of blocking Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang‘s defection from the PDP to the APC. Forum members claim Yilwatda frustrates efforts to attract the governor. Additionally, they point out his actions create internal tensions within the party. This allegation emerges amid preparations for the APC convention. The forum…
