United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership and commitment to tackling insecurity in Nigeria, reaffirming Washington’s support in the fight against terrorism. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Islamic scholar and Head of Imam Ratibi of Lagos, Sheikh Imam Tijani Olubodun Shehu Gbajabiamila. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the cleric’s passing as a…
The Ebola outbreak declared in mid-May has claimed more than 1,000 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organization (WHO). A WHO situation update published on Wednesday showed that nearly 2,500 Ebola cases have been confirmed across the two countries since the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing Joint Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement amid growing tensions within the country’s military leadership. Zelensky announced the appointment on Tuesday, thanking Syrsky for his service and praising Ukrainian troops for maintaining strong positions on the frontline. “I have decided…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a photographic book titled Sanwo-Olu: Against All Odds – A Photo Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity, chronicling his administration’s journey through key events and milestones since assuming office. The book, authored by the Governor’s Executive Assistant and official photographer, Ademola Olaniran, documents major…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the administration of President Bola Tinubu borrowed about ₦80 trillion within three years, describing the figures as misleading and driven largely by accounting adjustments rather than new loans. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification while briefing the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, have thwarted an attempt by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to extort residents in Yobe State, dealing another blow to the insurgent group’s operations. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation was launched…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) whose lands and properties were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. The beneficiaries, including owners of filling stations, private schools, mosques, residential buildings and business premises, received cheques during a ceremony held on…
Andy Burnham will officially become Britain’s new prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer and becoming the country’s sixth leader since 2016. Burnham, 56, is expected to take office after King Charles III formally invites him to form a government. He will deliver his first speech outside 10 Downing Street following Starmer’s departure, outlining his…
