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A growing security concern is emerging in Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions as fleeing terrorists and armed criminal elements reportedly relocate from the North-West and North-East following intensified military offensives across major insurgency enclaves. Security sources and local intelligence reports indicate that sustained operations by the Nigerian military under various counter-terrorism campaigns have significantly weakened…

Traditional rulers across parts of South-West Nigeria have threatened to invoke ancestral deities and traditional spiritual sanctions against bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements terrorising communities in the region. The warning was issued during a security stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday amid rising concerns over increasing cases of kidnapping, killings and attacks on farmers and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians in recognition of their roles in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement and resistance against military dictatorship. The honours were announced during the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, as the President paid tribute to journalists, civil rights activists, politicians, and retired military officers who contributed to the restoration…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday delivered a sweeping Democracy Day address, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to security, economic reforms, grassroots governance, and democratic consolidation as Nigeria marks 27 uninterrupted years of civilian rule. Speaking during the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, the President described Nigeria’s democratic journey as imperfect but resilient, stressing that the…

Nigeria may soon witness the most significant transformation of its policing structure since independence following the emergence of far-reaching constitutional amendment proposals seeking to establish both Federal Police and State Police across the federation. The proposed amendments, which introduce a dual policing system, aim to decentralise security operations while maintaining national oversight mechanisms to prevent…

German mathematician and economist Joachim Klement has predicted that the Netherlands national football team will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending a remarkable streak that has already seen him correctly forecast the winners of the last three editions of football’s biggest tournament. Klement’s prediction has generated widespread attention across the football world because his…

LThe Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has officially appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate. The appointment was announced following a rigorous selection process in which Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki emerged successful among several respected Islamic scholars who contested for the revered spiritual position. According to…

Freed victims of a recent mass rescue operation in Borno State have narrated the horrific conditions they endured while held captive by terrorists in the Mandara Mountains for months. The victims, numbering about 360, were rescued during a military operation conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in southern Borno. Many of those freed were…

Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is reportedly considering leaving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) amid growing tension within the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recent reports indicate that Kwankwaso’s absence from key NDC meetings has fueled speculation about an imminent exit from the party.…

LTR Leadership Reflections | Volume 1 In conversations about leadership, attention is often directed toward those who occupy positions of authority. Leadership is frequently associated with titles, offices, influence, and decision-making power. Yet across communities in Nigeria, there exists another form of leadership that rarely receives public recognition despite its profound impact on people’s lives.…