"Our Goal Is To Use Education To End Poverty", President Tinubu Tells Duke of Edinburgh.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized that his administration’s economic and institutional reforms aim to equip Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills to secure their future. Speaking during a meeting with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, Tinubu stated, “Our goal is to use education to drive down poverty.”

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that discussions also covered plans for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award events in Lagos.

Tinubu highlighted that Nigeria’s participation in the G-20 this week will focus on youth empowerment and economic growth, stressing that reforms prioritize demography, skills development, and opportunities for young people.

He noted the introduction of a special education loan fund to ensure university students receive support to complete their studies, alongside broader reforms to enhance infrastructure, including fibre optics, security, and crime reduction initiatives. Tinubu also acknowledged humanitarian agencies for their role in supporting terrorism victims.

Finance Minister Wale Edun briefed attendees on the country’s median age of 17 and explained that policies are designed to expand youth participation, skill acquisition, and growth prospects. Prince Edward praised Nigeria’s reforms and highlighted the Lagos events, where 320 youths will be recognized for pursuing their passions, developing skills, and contributing to national development.

Also present were the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Sir Richard Montgomery; the Duke’s Private Secretary, Alex Potts; the Award’s Secretary-General, Martin Houghton-Brown; and International Trustee Muhoho Kenyatta.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global program promoting non-formal education through schools, youth organizations, and community groups to develop skills, resilience, and service among young people.

Reps To Organise Summit On Drug Abuse, Alcohol Misuse.

Reps To Organise Summit On Drug Abuse, Alcohol Misuse

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the rising cases of drug trafficking, alcohol, and substance abuse in Nigeria has announced plans to convene a multi-stakeholder conference in Lagos and Abuja to deliberate and gather public input on strategies to tackle the growing menace.

He said the initiative was in response to mounting public concern over what he described as a “national emergency” that cuts across public health, youth safety, corporate accountability, and the integrity of Nigeria’s trade and regulatory systems.

“Our mandate is clear. We are to investigate the conduct of companies operating within the drug, alcohol, and tobacco industries and ensure absolute compliance with Nigerian laws, regulations, and ethical obligations to the Nigerian people,” Adelegbe stated.

According to him, the committee’s work will focus on key areas of national concern, including the increasing abuse of codeine-laced cough syrups, tramadol, and other controlled substances, as well as the unchecked production and sale of cheap spirit cocktails and illicit alcoholic beverages.

The committee will also investigate the targeted marketing of alcohol and nicotine products to underage Nigerians, the circulation of fake and substandard drugs, corporate complicity, weak regulatory enforcement, and unethical market practices that endanger public health.

Adelegbe emphasised that the committee’s work will prioritise human life and national interest above corporate profit, stressing that “The era of corporate recklessness, weak compliance, and regulatory compromise is over.”

He listed the key laws and regulations guiding the investigation to include, “NAFDAC Act Cap N1 LFN 2004 – Product registration, safety, and standards; National Tobacco Control Act 2015 – Tobacco regulation and advertising; ARCON Act 2022 – Advertising standards and consumer protection; and FCCPC Act 2018 – Fair competition and consumer rights.”

The Lagos State Government on Friday arrested 15 street beggars during enforcement operations at Ikosi Ketu and Mile 12. According to the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the operation is part of the government’s continuous efforts to uphold public order and preserve public spaces from abuse.

No policeman should search your phone on the road – Lagos CP.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has reiterated that no security ooerative has the right to search people’s phones on the road.

CP Jimoh said this on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Police–Youth Dialogue Programme organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development at Alausa, Ikeja, where he also told Lagosians that their phones are their personal belongings.

“Some people put me on TikTok where I said it that no policeman should search your phone on the road, I still stand by that order,” he said.

Jimoh said that the Lagos State Police Command is committed to strengthening its relationship with young people through continuous dialogue, community partnerships, and empowerment initiatives.

Speaking further at the event, with the theme, “The Power of Partnership: Cultural Trust and Understanding Between Youth and Law Enforcement Agencies,” which brought together police officers, youth representatives, civil society groups, and government officials, the CP described the youth as the “mirror of the society”.

TCN announces fresh three-day outage in Lagos.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a fresh three-day electricity disruption in parts of Lagos.

The agency said the electricity disruption is due to its planned maintenance of the Ala/Alagbon 330 kV transmission line from November 26th to 29th November 2025.

TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a notice on Friday.

The schedule will affect electricity distribution to Eko Electricity Distribution Company coverage in Lagos South and part of Ogun State, including Ojo, Festac, Ijora, Mushin (also Orile areas), Apapa, Lekki (also Ibeju areas), Lagos Island (also Ajele areas) and Agbara.

“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that scheduled maintenance will be carried out on the Aja/Alagbon 330 kV transmission line from November 26 to 29, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.

“The exercise is to enable the TCN contractor to install wave traps on the 330kV line bays at the Aja and Alagbon Transmission Substations in Lagos State. During this period, supply from the Alagbon Substation will be diverted to the Ijora 132kV line, while supplies to the Akoka and Oworo Transmission Substations will be diverted to the Ikeja West 132kV line.

“TCN explains that there will be a brief load disruption due to the diversion on the affected lines, but the areas will continue to receive a normal power supply during the maintenance window.

“TCN regrets any inconvenience this may cause electricity consumers within the Eko Disco franchise and appeals for understanding, noting that the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and efficiency of transmission infrastructure in Lagos State,” TCN stated.

In July and October this year, parts of Lagos were thrown into darkness over TCN’s maintenance exercises.

President Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another five-year term.

The announcement was made on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

Marwa, first appointed by the late President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse between 2018 and 2020. His renewed tenure means he will lead the NDLEA until 2031.

An Adamawa-born retired military officer, Marwa is a former military governor of Lagos and Borno States and an alumnus of both the Nigerian Military School and the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1973, he held several key roles, including brigade major of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Aide-de-Camp to then Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Danjuma, and academic registrar of the NDA. He also served as Deputy Defence Adviser at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, DC, and later as Defence Adviser to Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.

Marwa holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University.

His time at the NDLEA has been marked by major successes, including the arrest of more than 73,000 drug traffickers and the seizure of over 15 million kilogrammes of illicit substances.

The agency has also intensified nationwide campaigns against drug abuse under his leadership.

President Tinubu praised Marwa’s achievements, describing his reappointment as a vote of confidence and urging him to continue pursuing drug cartels and traffickers seeking to endanger Nigerians, especially the youth.

Lagos to Partially Close Lekki–Ajah Corridor for Eight Months of Road Repairs.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to partially close sections of the Lekki–Ajah corridor for eight months to facilitate major rehabilitation and improvement works aimed at easing traffic congestion.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the project will run from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Osiyemi explained that the rehabilitation, which has already begun with preliminary works, will be executed in two phases to minimize disruption.

According to him, the first phase will cover seven sections, during which one lane will be closed while the other remains open to motorists. Once repairs on the first lane are completed, construction will shift to the opposite side.

“Motorists heading toward Lekki and Ajah will continue to have access throughout the construction,” he assured.

For the second phase, vehicles moving from Ajah toward Lekki will be diverted to one lane while work continues on the other. “When the first lane is completed, work will shift to the second. At all times, movement toward Ajah will remain open,” Osiyemi added.

The commissioner noted that some sections of the corridor will experience partial closures during the entire project period.

He appealed to motorists and residents to remain patient and cooperate with traffic officials. “We urge road users to obey traffic officers and follow diversion signs as directed. These repairs are part of the Lagos State Government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and ensuring safer, smoother journeys for everyone,” he said.

LIRS Seals Shoprite Lekki Over Alleged Tax Default.

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed the Shoprite outlet at The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, over alleged failure to meet tax obligations.

According to a report by Nairametrics, a closure notice placed at the entrance stated that the outlet had “failed to comply with its tax obligations under the relevant tax laws,” describing the act as a violation punishable under Section 94 of the Personal Income Tax Act 2011 (as amended).

According to the LIRS notice, the offence attracts both monetary penalties & possible imprisonment. 

It also warned that removing the notice without prior authorization from the agency constitutes a further offence p¥nishable by imprisonment.

As of the time of this report, the LIRS has not issued an official statement clarifying whether the enforcement action was directed specifically at Shoprite, the mall’s management, or individual tenants within the complex.

Mohbad’s Family Renews Call for Probe, Bars His Widow from Using ‘Aloba’ Pending DNA Test.

The family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has renewed its call for a transparent and independent probe into his d+ath while directing his wife, Wunmi, to stop using the family surname pending the result of a court-ordered DNA test.

In a statement signed by family head Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family said it remained “resolute in its demand for a transparent, independent, and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.”

It announced the appointment of Oladayo Ogungbe, Esq., as the family’s sole legal representative for estate and DNA matters, while Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN, will continue to represent them before investigative authorities.

Three administrators — Ajewole Aloba, Rasaq Famuyiwa, and Alonge Aloba — were named to manage the late singer’s assets, with one slot left for Wunmi if the DNA test confirms that her son, Liam, is Mohbad’s biological child.

The family also instructed Wunmi to “cease using the surname Aloba in public or private records until lawful confirmation of paternity is obtained,” noting that “no statutory or customary marriage was contracted between the late Mohbad and Wunmi Adebanjo.”

Reacting, Wunmi’s lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu, described the directive as illegal and sentimental, saying, “Nobody can stop her from bearing Aloba. That is the name given to her by her husband, and under the law, she has every right to keep it.”

He accused the Aloba family of frustrating the DNA process despite multiple court orders, adding, “We are ready for the DNA any time, any day. The child is not a bastard, and my client has nothing to fear.”

Mohbad, a former Marlian Music signee, who is yet to be buried,  died on September 12, 2023, at 27. The Lagos State Police Command had earlier inaugurated a 13-man team to probe his death.

At the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Lagos, 3 Cold Dishes, co-produced by Burna Boy and Osas Ighodaro, emerged a top winner, earning Best Nigerian Film and Best Young/Promising Actor for Ruby Akubueze. Lateef Adedimeji won Best Actor for Lisabi: The Uprising, while Tina Mba received Best Supporting Actress for The Serpent Gift. South Africa’s The Heart Is a Muscle took home Best Film and several technical awards, and Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions won Best Film in an African Language. The ceremony also featured performances by Made Kuti and tributes to late African film icons.

Lagos Police Defy Court Order, Insist on Arresting Sowore Over Alleged Plan to Incite Protest

The Lagos State Police Command has maintained its stance on arresting political activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over an alleged plan to incite violent protests in Lagos — despite a court order restraining the police from doing so.

Last Wednesday, Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, had issued an interim injunction barring the police and other security agencies from arresting, harassing, or declaring Sowore wanted, following an application filed by the activist.

However, during a strategic meeting at the police headquarters in Ikeja, Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh stated that Sowore’s arrest “still stands,” accusing the activist of ignoring official invitations.

“He never showed up. If you are declared wanted, you are to report to the nearest police station, not call me over the phone,” the CP said.
“Any officer who sights him — whether on the road, in a restaurant, or elsewhere — should arrest him and bring him to the State CID for proper investigation.”

Jimoh said security operatives recently intercepted over 300 individuals allegedly mobilising for a violent protest on the Third Mainland Bridge, arresting 13 suspects and recovering a vehicle loaded with loudspeakers and a generator.

The Commissioner dismissed social media criticism, calling it “ignorance of the law,” and emphasized that maintaining order was his constitutional duty.

“Anybody who is not pleased can go to court. As CP, I will continue to act within the powers of the law to protect Lagosians. We won’t allow enemies of progress to drag Lagos into chaos,” he declared.


Jimoh further insisted he had not been formally served any court order restraining the arrest.

“Once I am served, I’ll comply immediately,” he assured, while directing all Area Commanders and DPOs to arrest Sowore anywhere he is found — except inside a courtroom.


The police boss concluded that no individual or group would be allowed to “destabilise the peace of Lagos under the guise of protest.”

Police insist on arrest of Sowore over alleged plan to incite violent protest in Lagos.

The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its intention to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged plans to incite violent protests in Lagos.

This is coming despite the clear orders of Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court, Lagos, last Wednesday, which restrained the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, and other security agencies from arresting, intimidating or declaring Sowore wanted.

The order followed an application by Sowore after reports that the Lagos State Police Command had allegedly declared him wanted in connection with unspecified allegations.

Delivering the ruling, the court granted an interim injunction restraining the respondents, particularly the Commissioner of Police, from “harassing, intimidating, threatening with arrest, or declaring the applicant wanted pending the determination of the substantive suit.”

But Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, who spoke during a strategic security meeting at the command headquarters in Ikeja, yesterday, said despite Sowore’s invitation, he had failed to show up at the command headquarters.

He stated that the declaration was made in accordance with Section 215 (1, 4 and 5) of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowered the Commissioner of Police to maintain law and order, protect lives and property.

He added that despite an earlier letter from Sowore’s lawyer expressing his intention to bring Sowore to the command, none of them had shown up.

He said: “He never showed up, if you are declared wanted, you are to report to the nearest police station, not call me over the phone.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a notorious drug lord, 40-year-old Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, as he attempted to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. The arrest capped months of intensive surveillance on his illicit operations.

Drug Kingpin Arrested at Lagos Airport While Attempting Umrah Trip, NDLEA Seizes 148.3KG of Colos.

Operatives of the National drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 40-year-old wanted drug baron, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, while he was attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

According to the NDLEA, the arrest followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on his activities. 

Azeez, who was previously arrested in the United Kingdom for drug-related offences, reportedly jumped bail and fled to Nigeria, where he later set up a large clandestine drug laboratory in the Lekki area of Lagos for the production of “colorado,” a dangerous synthetic strain of cannabis, along with other illicit substances.

He was apprehended around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, 6th November 2025, just before boarding his flight. 

NDLEA operatives then led him to his operational base at 17 Vincent Eku Street, Ogombo, Lekki, which had already been under monitoring. At the lab, officers also arrested another suspect, 43-year-old Abideen Kekere-Ekun.

A search of the facility led to the dismantling of the production equipment and the seizure of precursor chemicals and finished drugs, including colorado weighing a total of 148.3 kilograms.

The agency says investigations are ongoing, and further charges will be filed accordingly.

You Stay In Lagos Protesting Against Trump? Come To Where The Bullets Are Being Fired - El-Buba.

Renowned clergyman, Prophet Isa El-Buba has taken to his official X handle to voice his displeasure over the antics of those who took to the streets in Lagos State to protest against President Donald Trump's threat. According to the statements which were shared on his official X handle, he urged them to come to where the bullets were being fired.

Many were left stunned after several protesters took to the streets of Lagos State with placards to demand that president Donald Trump do not act on his threats after redesigning Nigeria as a country of particular concern.

The demonstrators surfaced few hours after several others took over the streets of Kano State make similar demands, an action which caught public attention, drawing mixed reactions from different quarters.

However, a senior clergyman, Prophet Isa El-Buba in a recent statement which was published on his official X handle on Saturday November 8th 2025, found the antics of the protesters not only unnecessary, but also treacherous.

According to his statements, he pointed out that those protesting in Lagos State had little knowledge of what was going on in the North and dared them to come to the North and protest with their full chest.

The Clergyman, who had been vocal over the insecurity challenges, particularly in the Northern region, disclosed that the killings and bloodsheds were real, and urged those who wanted to stand for the truth to come to the scene of action.

Trump is a Symptom of Nigeria’s Diseases – Bishop Kukah.

Mathew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, has described U.S. President Donald Trump as “a symptom of disease in Nigeria,” stressing that recent international attention on the country should serve as a wake-up call for local leaders.

Kukah made the remarks on Friday in Lagos during the 60th birthday celebration of journalist Reuben Abati, which also featured the public launch of Abati’s three new books.

The comments come after Trump, on October 31, redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing allegations of a Christian genocide.

In his statement, Trump warned the Nigerian government to take immediate action to stop the killings of Christians, threatening potential air strikes or ground operations against terrorists if the violence persisted

Bovi Sparks Reactions as he declares Monogamy a social construct.

During a recent episode of Mentality, Nigerian entertainer Bovi, TV host Ebuka, and singer Banky W engaged in a candid discussion on the evolving concept of monogamy in contemporary society.

Bovi sparked the conversation by suggesting that “monogamy is a social construct,” hinting at the shifting dynamics of relationships in modern times. Ebuka then posed a provocative question, asking whether monogamy could become extinct in the next decade, referencing perceptions that many Lagos women engage in extramarital affairs and the increasing normalization of polyamory.

Banky W, however, took a measured stance, pushing back against sweeping generalizations. “I think I push back when we make generalistic statements… Lagos women are like this, Nigerian men are like that.

You’re casting a blanket of assumption on everybody,” he said. He emphasized the potential harm of such stereotypes, particularly for shaping the expectations of younger generations.

Speaking from his personal experience, Banky W highlighted the role of spirituality in maintaining a committed relationship. “I don’t believe that monogamy is impossible, but my experience is that it is possible with God. When there’s God in the picture, you answer to a higher authority, and that helps you say there are some lines I’m not going to cross,” he noted.

The episode provided a nuanced perspective on monogamy, challenging assumptions while also addressing the influence of faith and personal values in sustaining committed relationships.

Pretty Mike Granted N50m Bail Over Alleged Drug-Related Offences.

Popular Lagos socialite and nightclub owner, Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, has been granted N50 million bail by the Federal High Court in Lagos after being arraigned on alleged drug-related offences.

Nwalie, who owns Proxy Lagos Night Club, was arraigned alongside the club’s supervisor, Joachim Hillary (32), by the Federal Government through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). They were charged with conspiracy, unlawful possession, and allowing the nightclub premises to be used for illegal drug activities.

According to NDLEA prosecutor Buhari Abdullahi, the alleged offences occurred on October 26, 2025, at the club located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The agency claimed the duo conspired to organize a drug party at the venue.

During a follow-up raid, officers reportedly recovered 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa and 177 cylinders of Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas), weighing 364.662 kg. Hillary was further accused of possessing 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa on October 25, 2025.

Pretty Mike, 45, was accused of permitting his premises to be used for drug-related activities, contrary to Sections 14(b) and 20(1)(c) of the NDLEA Act.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty.

Defence counsel, Dr. B.S. Awosika (SAN), urged the court to grant bail on liberal terms, arguing that the men had no prior cr+minal record and would appear for trial. The prosecution opposed the application, saying the defendants had not provided enough supporting facts.

In his ruling, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa held that the prosecution failed to show sufficient grounds to deny bail, noting that the defendants remain presumed innocent. He granted each N50 million bail with two sureties in the same sum and ordered the sureties to swear to an affidavit of means. The defendants were released to their counsel pending completion of their bail conditions.

The case was adjourned to January 14, 2026, for trial.

President Tinubu Considers Presidential Task Force to Boost ‘Detty December’ Tourism.

The Federal Executive Council has proposed the creation of a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December’ to coordinate Nigeria’s booming end-of-year tourism and entertainment season.

Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced the plan after Thursday’s Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. She said the initiative aims to unify federal and state efforts to position Nigeria particularly Lagos as a major global destination during the festive period.

Musawa explained that the Council also approved the adoption of key national tourism brands such as “Naija Season,” developed by the National Council for Arts and Culture. These brands will serve as national catalysts for promoting tourism and creative industries across all 36 states throughout the year.

She revealed that the task force would bring together key ministries and agencies including those in aviation, interior, and power to ensure seamless support for Lagos State, which hosts the highest concentration of December concerts, festivals, and diaspora events.

According to Musawa, the Federal Government’s involvement will strengthen inter-agency collaboration, enhance Nigeria’s global image, and attract private-sector participation in the creative and tourism sectors.

“Detty December,” a popular term describing Nigeria’s festive wave of concerts, fashion shows, nightlife, and cultural events, has become a major driver of the economy, especially in Lagos. The initiative is expected to further expand Nigeria’s soft-power influence, boost tourism revenue, and establish the country as a leading African entertainment hub.

Court Jails Man Three Years for ₦8.56bn Bank Fraud in Lagos.

A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu to three years’ imprisonment for his involvement in an ₦8.56 billion fraud scheme linked to one of Nigeria’s first-generation banks.

Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, convicting Asiegbu after he pleaded guilty to a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud, contrary to Sections 409 and 386 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2011.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Asiegbu alongside several others on June 23, 2025.

While all defendants initially pleaded not guilty, Asiegbu later changed his plea, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Justice Oshodi sentenced the defendant to 10 months and 8 days’ imprisonment on count three and 1 year and 8 months on count four, both without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently, effectively amounting to three years in total. Consequently, counts one and two were struck out.

The court adjourned the case to November 14, 2025, for further proceedings against the remaining defendants.