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𝐵𝑦: ‘𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑜 𝐴𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑜  “Ṅkan tí à ńwá lọ Ṣókótó, wá ní àpo ṣòkòtò.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭. This proverb framed my thoughts as I stood on the historic grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on the 27th day of December, in the year of our Lord 2025. It is not a saying of complacency; it is a declaration of abundance. It reminds us that Nigeria already possesses what many nations are searching for, culture, history, creativity, resilience, and identity. We have no business chasing what is not lost. To be among the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo As the remaining days of December unfold, unpleasant circumstances and uncertainty can pose real dangers to human life, relationships, and marriages if not handled with wisdom. Emotional pressure from unmet expectations, financial strain at year’s end, unresolved conflicts, and fear of the unknown can easily escalate into harmful decisions or broken connections. These final days call for caution—choosing calm over chaos, patience over anger, and reflection over reaction so that uncertainty does not lead to regret. In relationships and marriages, uncertainty becomes especially dangerous when communication breaks down and emotions are suppressed. Stress can magnify small…

By Peter Omopo A retired United States Army captain, Bish Johnson, has cautioned that Nigeria’s security challenges cannot be resolved through a single military strike, describing the country’s insecurity as complex and multifaceted. Johnson made the remarks on Friday night during an interview on ARISE News while reacting to recent United States airstrikes against terrorist targets in north-western Nigeria. On Christmas Day, United States President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out deadly strikes against Islamic State militants operating in the region, warning that further action would follow if attacks on Christians continued. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

By Peter Omopo Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the late former governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), as a visionary leader whose contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s evolving security architecture. Aiyedatiwa made the remarks in a tribute marking the second anniversary of Akeredolu’s death, noting that the former governor’s advocacy for state policing and his role in the establishment of the South West Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, had redefined subnational security in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday through the state government’s official social media platforms and website, the governor described Akeredolu…

By Peter Omopo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has criticised the state government over what it described as the absence of an official response following an explosion in Offa, the headquarters of Offa Local Government Area. The party’s reaction followed reports that explosions occurred in parts of Offa on Christmas night, damaging property and prompting security agencies to cordon off the affected areas while investigations commenced. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Saturday and signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Mr Olusegun Adewara, the opposition party accused the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of failing…

By Peter Omopo Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of failing to fully disclose the support allegedly received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the Ibadan explosion. Fayose made the claim on Friday, December 26, while speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout. According to him, the President approved a N50 billion intervention to assist Oyo State in managing the aftermath of the incident, a development he said was not properly communicated to Nigerians by the Oyo State governor. “The president of Nigeria, yes, he wanted the sitting, he wanted the minister to be appointed.…

By Peter Omopo Lagos residents, visitors and cultural enthusiasts on Friday converged on Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) for the 2025 Adamu Orisa play, popularly known as the Eyo Festival. The annual festival, one of Lagos’ most iconic cultural events, celebrates the state’s rich heritage and is traditionally held to honour departed monarchs and distinguished personalities. Several dignitaries are expected at the event, including state governors, top government officials and President Bola Tinubu, a Lagos indigene. The Eyo Festival is renowned for its colourful procession, elaborate masquerades, and the display of traditional music and rituals, drawing large crowds of spectators from…

By Peter Omopo The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, December 26, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State. The visit was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday, December 27, by the Nigerian Army via its official X handle. According to the statement, the engagement underscored the Nigerian Army’s renewed commitment to strengthening civil–military relations and deepening collaboration with traditional institutions in the interest of national unity, peace and security. During the meeting, Lt. Gen. Shaibu reaffirmed the resolve…

For those coming to this story for the first time, here is a full, compiled account based on my extensive investigations, interviews, and evidence gathered. I swear on my honor and all I hold sacred that every detail here is the truth. THE BACKGROUND: JOY’S ACTUAL ROLE & HISTORY Joy Igene Mustapha initially worked at Prayer City with Deborah Amaka, sharing a room on instruction from the church leadership. Due to her promiscuity, she was moved back to the headquarters and assigned to the SPECIAL DUTY OFFICE—a department that handles critical investigations and assigned tasks (like uncovering financial misappropriation by…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 1,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice to Christian families in Bauchi State through the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF), in support of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The donation was announced on Saturday during the flag-off of the distribution exercise in Bauchi by the state coordinator of the forum, Mr Ayuba Dogara. He said the food items would be distributed across the 20 local government areas of the state. Dogara explained that beneficiaries would include members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), women and youth groups, various associations,…