“Presidential Villa Is for Serious Leaders, Not Drunkards” — APC’s Jarrett Tennebe Dismisses Fears Over Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tennebe, has responded to speculations that members of the ruling party fear a possible 2027 presidential comeback by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Speaking in an interview with TVC News, Tennebe made it clear that the APC has nothing to worry about, emphasizing that the presidential villa is now reserved for “serious-minded leaders” — not for those who take governance lightly.

“I don’t think anybody is scared of former President Jonathan should he decide to run for the presidency in 2027,”
— Jarrett Tennebe, APC Member


Tennebe praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a focused and hardworking leader whose policies are already yielding positive results for Nigeria’s economy and citizens.

“The presidential villa now is not for drinking of roots; it’s not for drunkards. The person there now is serious-minded and doing his job,” he added.


He further cast doubt on Jonathan’s political influence, claiming that even in his South-South base, the former president might struggle to secure more than 5,000 votes.

Concluding, Tennebe reaffirmed that the APC remains confident in its leadership and has no fears about any potential challenger as 2027 approaches.

“Tinubu Must Be Judged by His Own Promise” — Analyst Warns President Over Unfulfilled Power Sector Pledge

A political affairs analyst, Destiny Enabulele, has raised serious concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unfulfilled campaign promise to fix Nigeria’s power sector, warning that the failure could cost him re-election in 2027.

Speaking on Trust TV News on Monday, Enabulele reminded Nigerians of Tinubu’s 2023 campaign declaration, where he boldly vowed to deliver stable electricity nationwide within his first four years — and urged voters to reject him if he failed to deliver.

“President Tinubu said if he cannot provide stable electricity within four years, Nigerians shouldn’t vote for him again,” Enabulele recalled. “Almost two years into his term, even Abuja suffers epileptic power supply. How then will he campaign for re-election?”


The analyst noted that despite heavy investments and reforms, Nigeria’s power crisis remains unresolved, with citizens enduring frequent blackouts and businesses relying on generators to survive.

Enabulele cautioned that the President’s credibility and political capital are at stake if tangible progress isn’t made soon, stressing that Nigerians are more politically aware than ever before.

“We are no longer in an era where campaign promises are forgotten. Nigerians will remember what was said when it’s time to vote,” he warned.


Power supply remains one of the nation’s biggest challenges, with grid collapses, corruption, and regulatory inefficiencies crippling progress despite numerous interventions.

Enabulele emphasized that Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda must reflect in the energy sector, which he described as “the backbone of Nigeria’s economic revival.”

“The President himself invited us to judge him by his performance in this sector. Accountability must start from the top,” he added.

“Does It Make Sense to Say FCT Is Working But Tinubu Isn’t?” — Lere Olayinka Questions Critics Amid New Asokoro Road Project Launch

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stirred conversation online after posing a striking question to critics of both his principal and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Taking to his official X (Twitter) handle on Monday, October 6, 2025, Olayinka challenged those who praise the progress in the FCT yet criticize the President’s administration, calling their stance illogical.

His statement came shortly after the flag-off of a new road construction project in Asokoro, one of Abuja’s prime districts — an event attended by top dignitaries from across the nation.

The project, launched by Minister Nyesom Wike, marks another key infrastructure milestone under the Tinubu administration, reflecting the government’s continued investment in the capital’s development.

In his post, Olayinka wrote:

“Does it make sense to say the FCT is working but Mr. President is not working?… For us, no sector will be left untouched.”


His comments echoed Wike’s own fiery remarks at the event, where the minister took a moment to address critics who, in his words, “find nothing good” about the current administration.

The FCT minister reaffirmed his commitment to delivering visible progress, stressing that all sectors would benefit from the renewed focus on national development.

Lere Olayinka Counters Sowore’s Court Claims, Says ‘Free Speech Isn’t a License for Defamation’

On Monday, October 6, 2025, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, reacted to a post by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore regarding his ongoing legal battle with the Department of State Services (DSS).

Sowore had earlier taken to his X handle to share updates from a court hearing involving himself, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter). The activist revealed that the companies were dragged into the case over alleged defamatory posts — one of which labeled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) a criminal.

According to Sowore, Meta’s legal representative appeared to side with the DSS during the hearing, sparking online discussions about freedom of expression and digital censorship in Nigeria.

In response, Olayinka fired back on his own X page, emphasizing that freedom of speech does not include making unfounded criminal allegations against individuals.

The online exchange reignited public debate about free speech, accountability, and Nigeria’s cybercrime laws, particularly given Sowore’s history with the DSS following his 2019 #RevolutionNow movement.

As of now, neither side has escalated the matter further, but Nigerians are closely watching as the court proceedings unfold and the debate over digital rights continues.

President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After 10-Day Strategic Working Visit to Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a productive 10-day working visit to Lagos, filled with high-level meetings, project inaugurations, and national engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy and infrastructure.


A Packed Schedule in Lagos and Beyond

According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President’s trip began on September 26, shortly after attending the coronation ceremony of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan.

While in Lagos, Tinubu met with leading investors, including Global Infrastructure Partners CEO Bayo Ogunlesi and Metis Capital Partners Chairman HaKeem Belo-Osagie, discussing major investment opportunities in Nigeria.

He also hosted International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, reaffirming his administration’s determination to transform Nigeria’s maritime sector into a key economic driver beyond oil.


Commissioning and Celebration Across States

Ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Tinubu visited Imo State, where he commissioned major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma and unveiled a book documenting a decade of APC-led governance.

On Independence Day, the President delivered his national broadcast from the historic Dodan Barracks in Lagos before inaugurating the newly renovated National Theatre, now officially named the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts — a tribute to Nigeria’s creative excellence.

Before his return to Abuja, Tinubu made a stop in Jos, Plateau State, to attend the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of APC chieftain Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, where he emphasized his administration’s dedication to religious harmony and national unity.

The Era of Calling Nigeria “Most Corrupt Country” Is Over — First Lady Remi Tinubu.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says the era of branding Nigeria as the “most corrupt country” in the world has ended.

Speaking during her official visit to Gombe State, where she commissioned several health facilities including the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Kumo, Mrs Tinubu urged citizens to stop demeaning the nation’s image, noting that global perception of Nigeria is improving under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Gone are the days when they say Nigeria is the most corr¥pt country. You won’t hear that again,” she said. “When I travel abroad and they hear you’re from Nigeria, everyone is interested. Nigeria is now the next destination.”

The First Lady, who also paid homage to the Emir of Akko, encouraged Nigerians to show national pride and speak positively about their country.

She described Gombe’s landscape as “beautiful and comparable to the English countryside,” adding that Nigerians should celebrate the nation’s natural and cultural assets.

Mrs Tinubu linked her message of patriotism to the administration’s ongoing reforms in security, education, and grassroots development, emphasizing the role of traditional and religious leaders in shaping citizens’ attitudes.

“I’m 65 years old now, and I pray to live long,” she said. “I’m working so hard so that when my husband finishes his tenure, I too can walk around safely. That is what drives me.

She called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, united, and supportive of government efforts aimed at restoring the nation’s pride and strengthening its place in the global community.

I am under a lot of pressure to join ADC despite APC being my child— Pastor Tunde Bakare.

Founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, says he is under intense pressure from prominent politicians to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition but has firmly declined the offer.

Speaking on Saturday during the inaugural edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series in Lagos, Bakare confirmed that several influential figures, including a former governor and minister from the South-West, have urged him to align with the ADC.

“There has been a lot of pressure on me from who is who to join ADC. They come to my home. Even while I was abroad, the hierarchy of that party kept calling, saying they needed my voice,” he said.

The cleric added that a younger political associate who had benefitted from key roles in the All Progressives Congress (APC) also tried to persuade him to lend his influence to the opposition party.

“I am not going to take part in ADC. The last time I knew about ADC was about a plane that cr+shed. I wish them well because we need a robust opposition,” Bakare said. “But you don’t birth a child called APC and then try to kill it yourself. We are not going to have another Awolowo-Akintola crisis in the South-West.”

Bakare also described President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as divinely ordained, saying his leadership could not have been achieved without God’s backing.

“If God wants to remove ‘emilokan,’ He knows how to do it. You can’t get the kind of thing Tinubu has brought without God’s support,” he noted.

Bakare, who contested for the APC presidential ticket in 2023 alongside Tinubu, was the running mate to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 presidential election under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) — one of the legacy parties that merged to form the APC in 2013.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has consoled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, who passed away in August at the age of 83.

Speaking at her burial in Jos on Saturday, Akpabio said the late matriarch “chose the right time to depart,” describing her as a woman whose legacy continues to inspire many.

He said, “To our dear Mama, goodbye from all of us. Goodbye from Nigeria. To our National Chairman, be consoled in the knowledge that your mother chose the right time to depart a time when her legacy continues to speak through you & through all the lives she touched.”

Akpabio also commended President Bola Tinubu for fostering unity across political & religious divides, noting the large turnout of Plateau residents who came out to welcome the president.

“This gathering reflects unity, faith, and leadership,” the Senate President added, saying the event showed that Tinubu had “touched the hearts of the people.”

Minister Uche Nnaji Confesses: ‘UNN Never Issued Me Degree Certificate’.

Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, has admitted that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) never issued him a degree certificate despite claiming to be a graduate of the institution.

The revelation emerged in court filings obtained by journalists, where the minister acknowledged that although he was admitted into UNN in 1981 to study Microbiology/Biochemistry, he never collected a certificate because the university “refused to issue” one.

The disclosure comes amid a storm of forgery allegations after investigations revealed inconsistencies in the academic and NYSC documents he submitted for ministerial screening.

In his sworn affidavit, Nnaji claimed that UNN officials had been “uncooperative,” insisting that the certificate he has was not released by the university.

However, the UNN authorities have since disowned the document. In an official letter dated October 2, 2025, Vice Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya stated that while records show Nnaji was once a student, there is no evidence that he graduated or fulfilled the requirements for a degree.

The university’s latest clarification contradicts an earlier 2023 letter from its Registrar claiming the minister graduated in July 1985 a statement later withdrawn by the school in May 2025.

The controversy has also drawn in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which reportedly denied issuing the discharge certificate the minister has been parading.

With mounting questions over his academic qualifications, calls are growing for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to investigate how Nnaji was cleared during his ministerial screening.

As of press time, the minister has not issued any public statement regarding the fresh revelations.

Every Day, Nigerians Go Hungry While Their Pastors Buy Private Jets – Former NLC Vice President.

Nted, who spoke during his 65th birthday celebration, which coincides with Nigeria’s Independence Day, said the contrast between his personal growth and the nation’s decline leaves him deeply troubled.
Anthony Emmanuel Nted
Former Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and ex-President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Anthony Emmanuel Nted, has lamented the growing hunger in the country, accusing pastors of amassing wealth while their congregants struggle to feed.

Nted, who spoke during his 65th birthday celebration, which coincides with Nigeria’s Independence Day, said the contrast between his personal growth and the nation’s decline leaves him deeply troubled.

“I am happy I was born on October 1, but I am not happy I share the birthday with Nigeria. While I am moving forward, the country is going backward,” he was quoted by Vanduard as saying.

He said the hardship facing Nigerians has reached alarming levels, noting that “every day I get 200 calls asking for food. People are dying of starvation. Things were better before, but today Nigerians can’t eat. Reforms are not feeding the people.”


The former labour leader condemned both past and present administrations for failing to alleviate poverty, saying leaders must stop making excuses. “It didn’t start from President Tinubu—it began with past leaders.

“But if you accept leadership, you must take responsibility. You can’t keep blaming those before you. Once you are in office, you must do the right thing and show people progress,” he said.

Nted took a swipe at religious leaders, accusing them of misusing church funds for luxury.

“Did God ask for money to buy jets? No. That money should go to the needy. Every day people are hungry, yet pastors are buying jets. It is wrong,” he said.

How Court Turned Down Tinubu’s Minister’s Request To Stop Release Of Academic Record.

Facts have emerged about how the minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for an interim injunction to bar the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from releasing his academic record, an application turned down by the court.

The minister had dragged the Minister of Education, National Universities Commission (NUC), UNN, its Vice Chancellor, its Registrar and the Senate of the institution before the court, seeking a restraining order from acting on the request to release his records.

Justice Hauwa Yilwa, however, turned down the minister’ request.

The minister had prayed the court for an order granting leave to the Applicant to issue the prerogative writ of prohibition on the 3th – 5th and the 7th Respondents (the VC, Registrar and Senate of the school) from tampering with or continuing to tamper with the Applicant’s academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He also prayed for an order granting him leave to issue the prerogative writ of mandamus compelling the 3rd – 5th and the 7th Respondents to release to the him his academic transcript at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

“An order granting leave to the Applicant to issue the prerogative writ of mandamus compelling the 1st and 2nd Respondents to ensure, utilising their supervisory and disciplinary powers, that the 3rd – 5th and the 7th Respondents release to the Applicant his academic transcript at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

“An interim order of injunction restraining the 3d – 5th and the 7th Defendants from tampering or continuing to tamper with the Applicant’s academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pending the determination of the substantive Suit,” he prayed the court.

However, after listening to the submissions of Counsels, the court held, “I have therefore perused the 34 paragraph Affidavit and the 6 paragraph Affidavit of Urgency deposed to by the Applicant, the grounds upon which this application is made, the Exhibits attached thereto and the Further Affidavit of 6 paragraphs deposed to by Martin Luther Akawe.

Anybody from South-East Supporting Tinubu is an ‘Enemy’ Kenneth Okonkwo.

Veteran Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has launched a fresh wave of criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the president of deliberately sidelining the Southeast region.

Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo questioned the loyalty of any Igbo person who supports Tinubu, insisting that the president’s actions and comments since the 2023 elections clearly indicate hostility toward the region.

Tinubu’s Post-Election Remarks Under Fire
Okonkwo recalled a statement allegedly made by the president after the polls, which he interpreted as proof of animosity toward the Igbo community.

“After the election, he said, ‘These people (Igbos) came to Lagos when they were 12 years, and they didn’t support us,’” Okonkwo recounted. “So he had the mind to emasculate and finish the Southeast.”

According to him, such rhetoric reflects deep-seated resentment and explains why the region has been marginalized in the current political arrangement.

Muslim–Muslim Ticket Cited as Evidence of Exclusion
The actor-politician also pointed to Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket as a clear sign that the Southeast was never part of the administration’s plans.

“On top of it, he went for a Muslim-Muslim ticket. The Southeast is 99.9% Christian,” he stated. “Whoever is choosing a Muslim-Muslim ticket does not have any intention to have them in the presidency for any reason.”

He argued that this decision further alienated the region and reinforced a perception of political exclusion.

Tinubu’s Minister in Forgery Scandal as University disowns Certificate.

A major controversy has erupted over the academic qualifications of Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), formally disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate he has been parading for decades.

In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, confirmed that although Mr. Nnaji was admitted into the institution in 1981 to study Biological Sciences, he never completed his programme and was therefore not awarded any degree.

“From every available record, we are unable to confirm that Mr. Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji graduated from the University of Nigeria in July 1985. There are no records of his completion of studies,” Prof. Ortuanya wrote.

“The University of Nigeria, Nsukka DID NOT and consequently, COULD NOT have issued the purported certificate, or at all, in July 1985 to Mr. Nnaji,” he added.

The minister’s credentials have under scrutiny since October 2023 after a whistleblower tip about inconsistencies in his documents.

Forgery Allegations Dating Back to 2023
Questions over Mr. Nnaji’s academic records first surfaced in July 2023 when President Bola Tinubu submitted his name to the Senate for ministerial confirmation. Critics alleged that the politician neither completed his studies at UNN nor participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, despite presenting both certificates to various federal institutions.

During his screening on August 1, 2023, Mr. Nnaji confidently told lawmakers that he obtained a degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from UNN in 1985 and served in Jos the following year. His statements were broadcast live on multiple television stations.

Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
However, forensic scrutiny of the certificates submitted by the minister revealed glaring inconsistencies that cast doubt on their authenticity.

Tinubu reacts to claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria by US lawmaker.

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the allegations of Christian genocide across certain states in Nigeria by a United States lawmaker, Ted Cruz.

The president said that his administration remains fair and duly committed to all religions in the country.

Tinubu gave this assurance while attending the burial ceremony of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda.

Speaking at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, he vowed to unite Nigeria and its people across divides.

Also addressing a group of Northern Christian leaders at the event, the president assured that his administration will continue to ensure justice and inclusivity for all Nigerians.

He said, “I have a mission to unite this country, ensure its prosperity, and we are making progress.

“As leaders, we have the responsibility to manage religious issues for the benefit of all.

“In our family, we have a strong Muslim background, and I married a Christian, a pastor for that matter, and I have never forced her to change her religion,” Tinubu noted.

I have never tried to convince my wife, who’s a pastor, to convert from Christianity to Islam — President Tinubu discloses as he urges Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, love, and tolerance across religious divides, stressing that h+tred should never be an option in the nation’s quest for unity.

Speaking during a condolence message, the President said that the teachings of love and mutual respect should form the foundation of human relationships, regardless of faith or background.

“Hate is not an option for us; love is what we preach that we should love one another. Nobody can deter what God has ordained. God’s ordained actions and prophecies are what matter,” Tinubu said.

The President, who spoke about his interfaith marriage, explained that he was born into an Islamic family but has never allowed religion to create division in his home. “I inherited Islam from my family and I didn’t change, but my wife is a pastor and she prays for me.

There’s no confl+ct, and I have never at any time tried to convince her to convert to Islam. I believe in freedom of religion because we are praying to the same God. We are answerable to the same Almighty, and our deeds and character will be judged by Him. How we treat our fellow beings is what truly matters,” he said.

Tinubu concluded by offering prayers for the repose of the late Lydia’s soul, asking God to grant her eternal rest and bless all she left behind. “To Almighty God, we pray to accept the soul of Lydia and give all that she left behind blessing and glory. May her soul rest in peace,” he added.

Veterinary Doctor Murdered in Abuja, his Three Children Still Missing.

Renowned veterinary doctor and former NVMA FCT chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been murdered in Abuja.

Armed men reportedly invaded his Kubwa residence, abducting him and his three children. While his wife and family prayed for his safety, his body was later found dumped by the roadside, with his children still missing.

A friend, Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu, shared the tragic news on Facebook, writing:
“Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, the immediate past chairman of the NVMA FCT chapter, who was kidnapped alongside his three children from his home in Kubwa Abuja was found dead. The three children are yet to be released. May God please intervene.”

The incident follows the recent murder of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, killed during an armed robbery at her Katampe home. The 29-year-old lawyer-turned-journalist was known for her advocacy on gender-based violence and education reform.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into Maduagwu’s death, urging security agencies to bring the culprits to justice.

Ogbu’s murder has also triggered grief and outrage. A colleague mourned him as “a great loss”, writing:

“Nigeria just happened to my age-long friend, Ifeanyi… His untimely death is a painful reminder of the insecurity that continues to affect families and communities in Nigeria.”

The veterinary community has described him as a dedicated and selfless professional. The killings of both Ogbu and Maduagwu have renewed calls for urgent action on insecurity in the nation’s capital.

Police are yet to issue a statement, but investigations are reportedly underway as families and colleagues await justice.

President Tinubu’s aide, Onanuga, Slams U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Over Comments about Nigerian officials and religious issues

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has taken a swipe at U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas, over what he termed unfounded and mali+cious allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria.

Senator Cruz, in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter), accused Nigerian authorities of “turning a blind eye and even enabling the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadosts.” He also revealed plans to push the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act, a bill aimed at sanctioning Nigerian officials allegedly involved in such attacks.

Responding to the claims, Onanuga who serves as President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy dismissed the senator’s assertions as false and misleading, urging him to stop spreading fabricated narratives about the country.

“Senator, stop these malicious, contrived lies against my country. We do not have a religious war in Nigeria,” Onanuga stated. “The degraded Boko Haram terrorists operating along the fringes of the North-East target everyone. They attack farmers, our soldiers. The bandits in the North-West kill worshippers in their mosques. Christians are not targeted. We have religious harmony in our country. Stop these malicious lies.”

He emphasized that Nigeria’s insecurity stems from criminality and violent extremism rather than religion, warning that such misleading foreign commentaries could d+mage diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United States.

Alleged killing of Christians: Onanuga warns Senator Cruz as US lawmakers move to sanction Nigerian politicians.

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has issued a stern warning to Senator Ted Cruz representing the State of Texas in the United States Senate.

Onanuga warned the lawmaker against propagating malicious lies against Nigeria on the issue of Christians being targeted in the country.

The presidential aide was reacting to Senator Cruz’s post on X where he accused officials in Nigeria of ignoring and even facilitating the mass murer of Christians by Islamist jihadists.

The lawmaker said that his “Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act would target these officials with powerful sanctions and other tools,” he wrote on X.

The lawmaker added, “It’s time to hold those responsible accountable.”

In a response, Onanuga wrote, “Senator, stop these malicious, contrived lies against my country. We do not have a religious war in my country.

“The degraded Boko Haram terrorists operating on the fringes of Nigeria’s North east target everyone. They attack farmers, our soldiers. The bandits in the North west kill worshippers in their mosques.

“Christians are not targeted. We have religious harmony in our country. Stop these malicious lies.”

Tinubu Approves Establishment of Forest Guards of Nigeria to Combat Bandits.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Forest Guards of Nigeria, a new security outfit tasked with securing the nation’s 1,129 forests to root out terrorists, bandits, and other criminals using these areas as hideouts.

The announcement, made public on Wednesday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication via his official X account, signals a bold move to reclaim Nigeria’s forests from illegal activities.

President Tinubu has directed the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to spearhead the immediate recruitment of personnel, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, to ensure swift implementation.

“The forest guards will be well-trained and armed to flush out terrorists and criminals hiding in our forests,” Dare stated, emphasizing the initiative as a joint effort between federal and state governments.

The program is expected to employ thousands of young Nigerians, boosting job creation while enhancing national security.

The move aligns with Tinubu’s earlier vow to not “surrender an inch of Nigeria’s territory” to criminal elements.

“We will take back our forests,” he declared, reiterating his administration’s resolve to dismantle safe havens for bandits and terrorists.

The establishment of the Forest Guards marks a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against insecurity, with the NSA tasked to ensure the outfit is fully equipped and operational to safeguard the nation’s forests and communities.

Naira Hits Strongest Level of 2025 at Official FX Market.

The naira on Thursday appreciated to N1,455.23 per dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market, marking a 1.36 percent gain from the N1,475.34/$ recorded on September 30. This is the first time the currency has traded in the N1,400 range since May 2024.

The latest performance represents the naira’s strongest showing in 2025 and the best level since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) in December 2024. At the time of the transition, the naira had weakened to around N1,660/$ at the official window.

In his Independence Day broadcast on October 1, President Bola Tinubu said the reforms were yielding results.

“The naira has stabilised from the turbulence and volatility witnessed in 2023 and 2024,” he said. “The gap between the official rate and the unofficial market has reduced substantially, following FX reforms and fresh capital and remittance inflows.”

Market optimism was also boosted by comments from Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, who predicted on September 25 that the naira could strengthen further to between N1,300 and N1,400 by year end.

The recent gains highlight renewed confidence in Nigeria’s FX market, though analysts caution that sustained appreciation will depend on continued inflows, effective CBN intervention, and stability in global oil markets.