Author: Adekunle

A renewed offensive by Nigeria’s security forces has left terrorists and bandits cornered, with key figures either surrendering, being eliminated, or fleeing into permanent hiding. The latest operations have not only neutralized notorious bandit leaders but have also successfully cut off their arms supply chains, making further insurgent activities increasingly impossible. This is according to a statement released on Thursday by the Initiative to Save Democracy, and signed by its President, Mr Akinloye James. “One of the most significant breakthroughs occurred earlier this week when troops of Operation Fansan Yanma in Nasarawa Burkullu, Zamfara State, intercepted and eliminated…

The recent victories recorded by Nigeria’s Armed Forces against terrorists and key bandits in the country have been commended by the Security Watch Network for Good Governance (SecWatchNGG), which has also hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle for his leadership in dealing with Nigeria’s security crisis. The pro-good governance and security group, in a statement signed by its President, Mallam Abdullahi Fagge on Wednesday, stated that the country had recently recorded a streak of victories against bandits, and this had not gone unnoticed. “Within the past few months, and more recently the past few days,…

One of the greatest challenges in managing security and its growing complexities is coordination. Who brings the entire apparatus together to focus on a common objective? With an array of tactical units, defense agendas, and political considerations often pulling in different directions, the gap between political leadership and security operations has historically undermined efforts to maintain law and order. Bridging this divide requires a unifying figure capable of harmonizing diverse agendas into coherent action. The concept of a National Security Adviser (NSA) emerged from the need for effective coordination of security policies and crisis management in an increasingly complex…

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun spoke with the London-based African Business Magazine on the plans of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to turn-around the Nigerian economy. In his interview he expresses optimism that the government is on the right track and making the right decisions that would reap benefits in both the short and long term. Here are 10 major highlights from that interview: 1. He is optimistic about Nigeria’s economic trajectory and that Nigeria will experience economic stability in 2025: “Without any doubt, I am very optimistic about our nation’s…

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has stated that the country’s economy is on the rise with great investment opportunities. The Minister disclosed this today in his office in Abuja when he met with a high-level delegation from First Abu Dhabi Bank, led by the Group Head of Investment Banking, Martin Tricaud, to discuss investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. HM Edun highlighted Nigeria’s economic transformation over the past 18 months, citing key reforms such as market-driven pricing for foreign exchange and petroleum, increased trade through AfCFTA, and stronger revenue…

Nduka Obaigbena and General Hydrocarbons Limited have filed an appeal against a high court decision they had publicly portrayed as being in their favour. Despite projecting the high court ruling as a win, Nduka Obaigbena and GHL have now taken legal steps to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos had on January 29, 2025 lifted an ex parte Mareva injunction that had frozen the assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited over a $225.8m loan dispute between the company and First Bank Nigeria Limited. In his ruling,…

A policy shift in Nigeria’s education model is underway, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa hinted yesterday at the extra-ordinary National Council on Education (NCE) – a meeting of the highest policy making body – holding in Abuja. He said the Federal Government plans a shift from the 6-3-3-4 system to a 12-4 year education model. Nigeria operates the 6-3-3-4 system, which consists of nine years of basic education, three years of senior secondary education and four years of tertiary education. However, the Minister pointed out that some of the issues influencing the convening of the extra-ordinary NCE meeting include the…

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has set the tone for a transformative 2025, leading a series of high-impact engagements and initiatives in January that reinforce NASENI’s role in Nigeria’s industrial and technological advancement. As part of NASENI’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships, the EVC met with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, reaffirming collaboration efforts that align with Nigeria’s sustainable development goals. This engagement signals NASENI’s resolve to attract strategic investments and technology partnerships that drive industrial growth. Recognizing his visionary leadership and contributions to technological progress,…

About ten years ago, young and aspiring lawyers would have heard the name Aminu Gamawa, a lawyer of northern extraction who was cutting his teeth in academia and establishing himself as a soon-to-be star in policy development. Many of those around him saw him as an anti-corruption advocate with a penchant for honesty, truth, and facts. Today, all those honors and accolades have been dropped by Dr. Aminu Gamawa into the bin for cheap Naira. Dr. Gamawa, a once highly sought-after young legal luminary, has now sold his character, dignity, and integrity for loyalty to the purse of Bauchi…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H. E Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has condemned in the strongest terms recent statements made by Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Dr. Matawalle issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation. In addition, the Minister expressed deep concern over the dangers posed by such rhetoric. “It is both reckless and irresponsible for a former public servant of Amaechi’s standing to…