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Femi Adesina, the former Special Adviser Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, recently opened up about his extraordinary experience.  Adesina, a seasoned journalist who initially had reservations about joining the government, shared insights into his tenure, the challenges he faced, and his profound admiration for President Buhari. Adesina highlighted the unexpected nature of his transition from a journalist to the President’s Special Adviser. Despite being at the pinnacle of his career, he felt compelled to accept the invitation to serve Buhari to uphold the integrity of his long-standing support for the president. Reflecting on his eight-year journey, Adesina acknowledged both the…

Daud Olatunji In a world that often judges by appearances, Busayo Olaitan Dairo stands as a testament to resilience and determination. At 27 years old, this physically challenged entrepreneur from Abeokuta, Ogun State, opens up about her life’s journey, the challenges she has faced, and her unyielding optimism for the future. Busayo’s educational journey was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. Starting with a scholarship that paved her way through secondary school, she encountered health challenges during her time at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. A severe bout of typhoid fever forced her to drop out, emphasizing the fragility of life and…

In a significant breakthrough, the Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Police has successfully apprehended a 10-member syndicate specializing in the abduction and sale of children to eager buyers nationwide. The arrest, as revealed by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, unfolded following the capture of Ismailia Adamu in Keffi town on January 10, 2024.  Adamu, confronted by an outraged mob after abducting a five-year-old boy, confessed to his involvement in the syndicate dedicated to child theft and selling to the highest bidders. The syndicate’s nefarious activities involved the abduction and sale of 45 children, with eight females…

Daud Olatunji  Agbara Grammar School in Sango-Ota,Ado-Odo/Ota Local government area of Ogun State, has  found itself at the center of chaos on February 14, 2024, as senior student Akanni Azeez Olawale, with LIN 2018C140030233, along with his irate parents, allegedly unleashed mayhem in protest of the school’s alleged seizure of his uniform.  The situation escalated into a shocking display of violence, with the student physically assaulting a teacher and tearing the Principal’s clothes. The tumultuous incident unfolded when the parents accused the School’s Principal of wrongfully confiscating their son’s uniform.  The Principal clarified that Akanni, having registered for his WASSCE…

In a recent crackdown, military forces intercepted trucks loaded with 600 bags of cement each, destined for Cameroon.  The display took place on Friday at the Nigeria Police headquarters in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, had previously issued an Executive Order banning the transportation of building materials across the country’s border through Adamawa routes. The spokespersons for Governor Fintiri and the Adamawa State Police Command, Humwashi Wonosikou and SP Suleiman Nguroje, jointly addressed journalists during the presentation of the intercepted trucks.  The incident occurred just a few kilometers before Jamtari, a border village between…

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Federal Government (FG) to investigate, prosecute and punish perpetrators of the murder of founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, and other journalists in the country. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also made an order directing the FG to take measures to prevent attacks on journalists and other media practitioners, henceforth. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the applicant; the Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda, had sued the Attorney-General of Federation (AGF) as sole respondent in the suit dated and filed Oct. 26, 2021. In the motion on…

An intelligence and security counterinsurgency group, Phantom Eye Hub, with a special interest in Lake Chad and North East Nigeria, has disclosed that  a weapons shipment in Niger has been intercepted  through a major intelligence operation.  According to the intelligence group,in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter)  the operation, which occurred over the weekend, took place in the northern part of Nguigmi, near the Niger Republic and Chad border. The seized weapons, including 6 AK-47 assault rifles, 11 magazines, and 50 rounds of ammunition, originated in Libya and were transported through an arms courier network. “In a major intelligence…

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has pointed fingers at the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari for the current economic challenges facing Nigerians, absolving President Bola Tinubu of blame.  In a statement signed by the group’s Publicity and Organising Secretaries, Jare Ajayi and Kole Omololu, Afenifere argued that Buhari’s policies, or lack thereof, created a challenging economic environment for his successor. According to the group, the Buhari administration’s failure to include provisions for oil subsidies in the previous year’s budget forced President Tinubu to cancel the subsidy regime in his inaugural speech.  Afenifere contends that the economic downturn was a…

In a disheartening turn of events, the 2024 Batch A, Stream 1 National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members, who embarked on their service journey this February, are grappling with the exorbitant food prices at the Mammy markets located within the NYSC camps. The Mammy markets, established to cater to those unwilling to endure long queues for camp-provided meals, have become a source of distress for Corp members.  Jefferson, a Corp member stationed at the Bauchi NYSC Camp, took to TikTok to shed light on the predicament, revealing that the steep prices in Mammy markets have compelled the majority of Corp…

In a successful intervention, the Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended the suspected abductors of pupils and staff from the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure Ekiti. During a press conference held on Friday evening at the Command headquarters in Ado Ekiti, the police paraded nine suspects before journalists.  In a dramatic turn of events, one of the suspects was fatally shot as the gang engaged in a gun duel with the police. The incident stems from the evening of Monday, January 29, 2024, when gunmen abducted schoolchildren and teachers along Emure–Eporo Road.  The victims, comprising five students, three…