Ondo Governor’s Media Aide Accuses Infrastructure, Finance Commissioners of Sabotaging Administration

Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Senior Special Assistant on Multimedia, Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, accused Ondo State Commissioners for Infrastructure and Finance of undermining the governor’s media team. Gbamila alleged that Infrastructure Commissioner Abiola Olawoye deliberately obstructed media coverage of state projects, including denying site access without his approval. He also claimed Finance Commissioner Omowumi Isaac withheld funds meant for public awareness campaigns, leaving media aides to fund initiatives personally. Gbamila warned that persistent attacks on the media could have political repercussions, emphasizing the media’s role in safeguarding the governor’s achievements. He expressed readiness to face any fallout from speaking out, including potential dismissal or legal action, and called on the commissioners to respect the media’s work and integrity.

Returning Safety to Nigeria’s Schools Amid Rising Insecurity

Nigeria’s persistent insecurity has turned schools into targets for mass abductions, undermining children’s right to education. Adaobi Obiabunmuo examines government failures, the Safe Schools Initiative, and practical steps needed to restore safety and accountability in Nigeria’s education system.

Imo Police Accused of Sabotaging Case of 9-Year-Old Defiled by 60-Year-Old Man

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused some Imo State police officers of undermining justice in the alleged defilement of 9-year-old Nmesoma Chiwike by 60-year-old Okechukwu Azuagu. Officers at Isinweke Police Division and SCID Owerri reportedly released the suspect and informed the victim’s family that “the matter has been settled,” despite defilement being a non-compoundable felony punishable by life imprisonment. RULAAC called on the Police Service Commission to investigate, sanction culpable officers, rearrest the suspect, and ensure the child receives protection and support.

Donald Trump’s sons became dramatically richer in the first year after their father returned to the White House

Their wealth multiplied thanks to cryptocurrency ventures, real-estate deals, and shares in companies tied to finance and defense.

Donald Trump Jr.’s net worth jumped from about $50 million to roughly $300 million in a year.

At its peak in the fall, it reached around $500 million, but shares of his mining company American Bitcoin later dropped. He also made money on real-estate projects and on stocks of companies connected to government contracts.

Eric Trump has become the wealthiest heir. His fortune is estimated at around $400 million.

Barron Trump, according to Forbes, has accumulated about $150 million. He was the first in the family to take an interest in cryptocurrencies and pushed his father to launch crypto initiatives.

Barron holds billions of tokens that are still locked. Once they are unlocked, he could make more than $500 million.
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Corruption Fueling Nigeria’s Security Crisis, CISLAC/TI Warn on UN Anti-Corruption Day

CISLAC and Transparency International-Nigeria warn that corruption is the driving force behind Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, accusing political leaders, security chiefs, and military elites of profiting from opaque defence spending and fraudulent security contracts. The groups cite diversion of funds, recruitment racketeering, illegal arms deals, extortion, and poor welfare for frontline personnel as key factors undermining the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and organised crime. They call for urgent reforms, full transparency in defence procurement, strict sanctions for corrupt officers, and independent oversight to stop what they describe as an entrenched “insecurity economy.”

Retired General Reveals Covert Nigerian Operation That Led to Boko Haram Leader Shekau’s Death

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has disclosed how a covert Nigerian military intelligence unit, Operation Service Wide (OSW), weakened Boko Haram and engineered the events leading to Abubakar Shekau’s death. He credited the late Brig. Gen. Abdulrahman Kuliya, former Chief of Military Intelligence, for infiltrating terror networks and sparking the ISWAP–Boko Haram conflict that ended Shekau’s reign. Ali-Keffi detailed how political interference, intelligence leaks, halted operations, and the deaths of top officers—including Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru—nearly sabotaged the mission. He further alleged internal sabotage, plots against him, and complicity of powerful officials in rising banditry driven by illegal mining interests. His revelations shed light on high-stakes power struggles, covert operations, and deep-rooted security challenges in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.

Retired Gen. Ali-Keffi: Buhari Govt Halted Major Offensive Against Bandits, Sabotaged Anti-Terror Operations

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has revealed that the Muhammadu Buhari administration halted a crucial 2021 military offensive that was close to crushing major bandit networks across the North West and North Central. The former GOC 1 Division and commander of the covert Operation Silent War (OSW) detailed internal sabotage, intelligence conflicts, alleged illegal-mining-linked complicity, and an attempt to frame him for treason.

Ali-Keffi described clashes with then Army Chief Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, including an encounter where he was told to hand over intelligence so the Army could bypass OSW. He also alleged assassination attempts, noting that U.S. officials intervened during his detention.

According to him, coordinated operations in Niger and Kaduna had cleared key bandit camps and rescued over 100 victims before a presidential directive abruptly suspended offensives following negotiations with Fulani leaders. Both he and the GOC 8 Division were removed before the ceasefire window ended, derailing what he said could have been a decisive victory against banditry.

Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 Sentence Strengthens Rule of Law,” Says Dr. Austin Orette in New Commentary

Dr. Austin Orette, a US-based Nigerian scholar, has described Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 sentencing as a major win for Nigeria’s rule of law, arguing that the judgment brings long-overdue clarity to a politically charged case. In a strongly worded opinion, Orette says avoiding Kanu’s trial only amplified extremism and misinformation, insisting that due process—not political pressure—should dictate outcomes. He criticizes activists who demanded Kanu’s release outside the judicial process and warns that undermining the courts could lead to anarchy, vigilante justice, and loss of public trust. Orette also dismisses claims of political persecution, emphasizing that the court delivered a fair, transparent trial.


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Governor Radda Accuses Opposition of Undermining Peace Efforts in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has accused opposition figures of deliberately working against the state’s improving security situation in order to portray his APC-led administration as a failure. Speaking during his tour of Danmusa Local Government, Radda said bandit-hit communities are now witnessing the return of farming and normal socio-economic activities. He claimed critics, including Dr. Mustapha Inuwa and ex-Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita, were exploiting insecurity for political gain ahead of 2027. The governor insisted his government will not be distracted by “celebrants of killings,” and urged residents to remain law-abiding and committed to sustaining peace.

Nigerian Army Arrests Colonel Achigili After Complaining About Blocked Promotion

The Nigerian Army has arrested Colonel Audu Ogli Achigili after he publicly accused top military officials of deliberately blocking his promotion to Brigadier General. Soldiers reportedly stormed his home on Monday, dragging him away in front of his family. Achigili had expressed anger over the non-implementation of his 2023 promotion approval and linked the delay to a land dispute involving influential figures from his community. He detailed his decades of frontline service and alleged that cronyism, favouritism, and declining leadership standards are undermining the Army’s promotion system and morale.

Just In: Mali’s President Goïta Drops Bombshell — “We Either Fight for Our Freedom or Remain Slaves Forever”

In a powerful and emotional address, Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has sent a bold warning to his people and the world, insisting that Africa must choose between fighting for its freedom or remaining “slaves forever.”

According to Goïta, Mali and several African nations are being hunted, pressured, and manipulated by foreign powers using terror!sm as a tool of control.

“We either fight this w@r or remain slaves forever, because they are hunting us,” he declared.

Goïta accused powerful foreign interests of pretending to provide “help” while secretly working to dominate African countries politically and economically.

He alleged that these global actors are:

Influencing who becomes president, prime minister, mayor, and political leaders

Forcing African nations to give up shares in mining corporations

Trying to control national passports and security systems

Targeting ownership of Africa’s natural resources

His message to citizens was clear: wake up, recognize the thre@t, and defend national sovereignty before it’s too late.

This statement is already sparking debate across Africa — especially as more nations question the intentions of external powers on the continent.

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Trump Hosts Peace Summit as DR Congo and Rwanda Agree to Sign Washington Deal Amid Escalating M23 Conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a US-brokered peace deal in Washington, hosted by President Donald Trump, despite ongoing clashes between DR Congo’s army and M23 rebels in the east. The agreement aims to end years of cross-border tensions, even as the M23 launches fresh offensives and regional forces engage in coordinated operations. Analysts warn that the signing may offer symbolic progress but is unlikely to halt hostilities without major concessions, including the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and disarmament of FDLR militias. The US and Qatar are driving the mediation, linking peace to future cooperation on energy, mining and regional infrastructure.

Adoyi Omale warns political patronage in ambassadorial appointments risks undermining Nigeria’s diplomatic credibility.

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Trump Grants Controversial Pardon to Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández


President Donald Trump announced a full pardon for former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in 2024 of partnering with drug traffickers and conspiring to import cocaine into the United States. The decision shocked U.S. officials and Hondurans alike, undermining years of investigations involving high-profile cartel figures, including “El Chapo.” Hernández, sentenced to 45 years in prison, had been portrayed by prosecutors as abusing his power to run Honduras like a narco-state. Trump’s move, delivered via social media, comes days before Honduras’s national election—where he has endorsed Hernández’s political ally—raising concerns over its political impact and U.S. credibility in international anti-drug efforts.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming his move in a post on X with photos of his membership card. Atiku resigned from the PDP in July, citing irreconcilable differences and saying the party had deviated from its core principles. Although he helped adopt the ADC as the opposition coalition platform for the 2027 elections, he and other key figures delayed their formal registration. The coalition says its goal is to “rescue and rebuild Nigeria,” accusing the APC-led government of undermining democratic institutions.

Bail Dispute: Abuja Businessman Who Exposed Illegal Mining In Delta Community Suffers Prolonged Detention

Tanzanian President Appoints Daughter and Son-in-law as Ministers.

Tanzania’s President Samia Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law as ministers in her newly formed government. In a nationwide broadcast on Monday, Mrs. Hassan, who was declared the winner of the October 29 presidential election, named 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers, including her family members.

Wanu Hafidh Amei, the president’s daughter, was named deputy minister for education, science, and technology, while her husband, Mohamed Mchengerwa, took over as health minister. In other appointments, Tanzania’s ambassador to China, Khamis Mussa Omar, became finance minister, while Adolf Mkenda retained his role as education, science, and technology minister.

Seven former ministers were removed, but Anthony Mavunde and Mahmoud Thabit Kombo were retained as mining and foreign affairs ministers, respectively.

Mrs. Hassan’s re-election has attracted criticism due to violent protests, an internet shutdown, and a crackdown on demonstrators.

The United Nations has called for thorough investigations into reported deaths, warning that authorities may be concealing evidence. Opposition party CHADEMA, whose candidate Tundu Lissu was barred from the election, claims about 700 people were killed and refuses to recognize Mrs. Hassan as president.

International observers have also expressed concerns. The African Union deemed the election not credible, while the European Union, Southern African Development Community, and missions from the UK, Canada, and Norway condemned the fatalities, suppression of opposition, and internet restrictions during the polls.