VIDEO: Tinubu Calls for Stronger Measures on Farmer–Herder Clashes Speaking ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the government to take stronger and more decisive steps to address the recurring conflicts between farmers and herders across Nigeria. #NigeriaNews #Tinubu #SecurityUpdates #FEC

Insecurity: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIPs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive for police officers attached to VIPs to be withdrawn and reassigned to communities facing serious security threats. He also instructed the Minister of Interior to collaborate with the IGP and NSCDC to ensure that NSCDC officers replace the withdrawn police personnel. #NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdates #Tinubu #NSCDC

ECOWAS Unveils Business Council, Appoints Dangote as First Chairman ECOWAS has launched the ECOWAS Business Council to strengthen private-sector participation and boost regional investment, naming Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as its pioneer chairman. The announcement was made during the opening of the 95th ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Abuja. ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray said the initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign capital by promoting intra-regional investment and fostering collaboration between governments, private-sector leaders, and ECOWAS institutions. Dangote’s selection is based on his vast investment footprint across West Africa and his leadership of one of the region’s biggest conglomerates. The Council is expected to drive economic integration, sustainable development, and capital mobilisation across member states. #ECOWAS #Dangote #RegionalInvestment

Tinubu Orders Shettima to Convene NEC Meeting on Ranching Amid Rising Farmer-Herder Clashes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to summon a special National Executive Council (NEC) meeting focused on resolving Nigeria’s escalating farmer-herder crisis through ranching reforms. The directive comes as violent clashes surge across several states. Tinubu also ordered the immediate training, arming, and deployment of additional forest guards to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. According to the presidency, the worsening insecurity demands a more aggressive, coordinated national response to protect citizens. #Tinubu #Ranching #Insecurity

Abuja Court Frees 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Dismisses Treason and Terrorism Charges A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted 11 activists arrested during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, striking out all treason and terrorism-related charges brought against them. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the allegations were unfounded, marking what activist Adaramoye Michael Lenin described as a “historic victory.” The protesters had been detained for over a year after security agencies accused them of attempting to destabilise the country during nationwide demonstrations fuelled by economic hardship, insecurity, and public frustration under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Human rights groups consistently condemned the charges as politically motivated attempts to suppress dissent. With the ruling, all accused individuals have been fully discharged. #EndBadGovernance #HumanRights #AbujaCourt

PRESIDENTIAL FOOD SYSTEMS PLANS FOR 2025/ 2026 DRY-SEASON FARMING The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (#PFSCU), Office of the Vice President, has convened policymakers, farmers, and economists to plan the 2025/2026 dry-season farming under the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM). The initiative represents a critical pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises food security, economic stability, and agricultural transformation.

US Plans Mandatory Five-Year Social Media Check for All Foreign Visitors Under New Trump Policy The Trump administration is proposing sweeping new entry rules that would require all foreign travellers—including Britons—to submit five years of social media history, email addresses, phone numbers, and detailed family information before being allowed into the United States. The plan, revealed in a notice published in the Federal Register, would make social-media screening mandatory for both visa and ESTA applicants. The new policy also seeks expanded biometric data collection, including face scans, fingerprints, iris scans, and possibly DNA. Rights groups have raised concerns as reports increase of travellers being denied entry based on phone content or online posts critical of President Trump. The proposal comes amid ongoing controversies over free speech, including clashes between the Trump administration, media figures, and institutions like Harvard University. A 60-day public consultation period is now open. #USImmigration #TrumpAdministration #SocialMediaScreening

Tinubu Reaffirms Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts, Orders Strict Clearance for Exceptions President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive withdrawing police officers from VIP escort duties, insisting that only individuals who secure his personal approval through the Inspector-General of Police will receive special protection. Speaking before the Federal Executive Council meeting, Tinubu said the decision aims to redeploy security personnel to critical national security operations, particularly the fight against kidnapping and terrorism. He ordered the Interior Minister and NSCDC to replace withdrawn police escorts with civil defence operatives and directed the NSA and DSS to review nationwide security deployments. Tinubu also emphasised arming forest guards. The directive follows a national debate reignited by Wole Soyinka, who criticised the excessively large convoy attached to Seyi Tinubu, calling it a misuse of security resources.

Lai Mohammed Says Buhari’s Death News Left Him Paralysed for Days Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed revealed he was physically paralysed for days after hearing of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s death. He described Buhari as a supportive leader who never micromanaged and praised his loyalty and leadership style. Mohammed also recounted the challenges he faced during the EndSARS period, including attacks on his family, and addressed accusations that he frequently lied while defending the administration. His reflections are documented in his new book, Headlines and Soundbites. #fintter #LaiMohammed #Buhari #NigeriaPolitics

NAHCON Commissioner Defies VP Shettima’s Order, Retains Retired Staff Amid Nepotism Allegations The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is facing fresh controversy as insiders accuse Commissioner of Operations, Anofi Elegushi, of ignoring Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s directive by retaining a retired officer, Mr. Gaffar, who left the commission in 2023. The retired officer reportedly attends official meetings, travels with the commissioner, and maintains offices in Abuja and Saudi Arabia — actions seen as violations of Public Service Rules. Elegushi is also accused of keeping a former NYSC corps member allegedly related to him, granting her full staff privileges despite her service ending months ago. These actions allegedly defy a written directive from VP Shettima rejecting NAHCON’s request to re-engage retired staff and ordering all such appointments reversed. Staff fear retaliation, with claims that Elegushi is consolidating power ahead of a possible bid for the NAHCON chairmanship. Efforts to reach him were unsuccessful.

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NORTH WILL REMEMBER: Tinubu's Govt Pushes for Completion of Mubi-Maiduguri Road, a Key North-East Corridor For years, the road's poor condition hindered trade and movement, but no more! President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is racing against time to complete the crucial Mubi-Maiduguri Road Reconstruction project, initially awarded by the previous government. The project, a vital link between Adamawa and Borno states, is receiving priority attention. Minister of Works, Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, is overseeing the project, leveraging concrete technology for durability. "The Mubi-Maiduguri Road is a game-changer for the North East," Umahi said. "We're committed to completing it swiftly, boosting trade, security, and regional integration." Completion of this 104km road will significantly improve transportation, enhance economic growth, and foster regional connectivity. The North is poised to remember this administration for transforming its infrastructure landscape.

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Soyinka Slams ‘Private Battalion’ Escorting Tinubu’s Son, Warns of Dangerous Misuse of Security Forces Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has sparked nationwide debate after criticising the massive security convoy assigned to President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, describing it as large enough to “crush” the recent coup attempt in Benin Republic. Speaking at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos, he condemned the concentration of heavily armed operatives around one individual while Nigeria battles widespread insecurity. Soyinka warned that the misallocation of security resources highlights distorted national priorities and threatens public safety. He also criticised Nigeria’s involvement in Benin’s failed coup, warned about the dangers of misinformation, and condemned ongoing demolitions in Lagos. As public scrutiny intensifies, the Presidency has yet to respond.

Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security personnel around the family of President Bola Tinubu, saying it reflects poorly on Nigeria’s priorities and security architecture.

Top Political Scandals That Rocked Nigeria in 2025: Uche Nnaji, Akpabio, Sylva, Obasa The year 2025 was marked by major political controversies involving several high-profile Nigerian politicians, especially within the ruling APC. Former minister Uche Nnaji resigned after allegations of certificate forgery surfaced, though he denied the claims. Senate President Godswill Akpabio faced sexual harassment accusations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, leading to her suspension before her eventual return. The EFCC declared ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged diversion of $15 million meant for a refinery project, a claim he disputes. In Lagos, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was impeached over alleged misconduct before political negotiations facilitated his dramatic reinstatement. These scandals shaped Nigeria’s political landscape throughout 2025.

PDP Warns Nigeria Sliding Into Authoritarianism After Governor Fubara Defects to APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his justification as “pitiful” and accusing the ruling party of weaponizing state power to coerce political actors. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Fubara’s move reflects a growing erosion of democratic institutions and a dangerous shift toward authoritarian governance under President Bola Tinubu. The party warned that Nigeria is “visibly inching toward a one-party state,” urging citizens and the international community to resist what it calls a deepening decline of democratic norms.

BREAKING: Newly Elected AGN President Abubakar Yakubu Arrested After Fatal Lagos Crash Newly elected Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President, Abubakar Yakubu, has been arrested following a fatal car crash in Surulere, Lagos, that claimed one life. Yakubu, who recently won the AGN presidential election by a narrow margin over Rita Daniels, was taken into custody at the Barracks Police Station as investigations begin. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the accident or details of the ongoing inquiry. The incident has sparked nationwide attention due to Yakubu’s high-profile position and the tragic loss of life involved.

Be like they’ve stopped supplying egbon!! “President Tinubu didn’t have to send the Air Force and Military to stop the coup in Benin, he should have sent his son, Seyi Tinubu instead.” ~ Prof. Wole Soyinka speaks on Seyi Tinubu’s use of heavy security, warning: “Let’s not overdo things.”