STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governror Ahmed Usman Ododo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to strengthening security architecture across Nigeria, particularly in Kogi State, saying the President’s strategic investments and support for security agencies have significantly curtailed criminal activities in the state. He made this known during...
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The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Victor Richard Evivna, has officially received his Certificate of Return at the party’s National Headquarters in Abuja. The presentation ceremony, which brought together governorship candidates from various states across the federation, was conducted by the national leadership of the PDP as part of preparations...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the presentation of Letters of Credence to a new set of Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate, marking another significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its diplomatic engagement across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the Honourable Minister of State...
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The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a large cache of arms and ammunition believed to have been destined for criminal networks operating within and around the state, in a major security breakthrough that underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations against criminal elements. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed...
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By Festus Fifen In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the sound of sirens and the sight of khaki-clad men wielding batons—or increasingly, assault rifles—have become as ubiquitous as the traffic in Lagos or the kulikuli seller in Kano. From the gated communities of Lekki, Maitama, Guzape , Osubi, Effurun to the remote farming outposts of...
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Architect Sonny Echono, has called for a strictly merit-based process in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s federal universities. Echono made the call while delivering a public lecture on research findings at the University of Abuja, where he warned that political interference in leadership selection...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day, Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has approved free health insurance coverage for persons living with sickle cell disorder across the state. The landmark intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with the management of...
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Calls for Evidence-Based Investigations and Protection of Democratic Institutions A coalition of civil society advocates under the banner of the Ekens and Hellas Humanitarian Foundation (EAHHF) has formally petitioned several international organisations and diplomatic missions over what it describes as the growing danger of “trial by accusation” in Nigeria’s political space. Documents made available to...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has been described by the Kogi state government as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive lunched against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within parts of the state. The commissioner...
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Nigeria’s political and security environment has come under renewed scrutiny following a strongly worded “State of the Nation” statement issued by a group of respected elder statesmen, diplomats, academics, former public officials, and civil society leaders. The intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment. Since the statement was issued, the nation has continued to grapple...
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