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Ambassador Niniola, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recently embarked on a heartfelt tour of the Osogbo Federal Constituency, where he paid homage to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, the Alie of Ilie, Oba Olagunoye Oladapo, and the Elerin of Erin, Oba Yusuf Kolawole Omoloye Oyagbodun II. The visit was a display of unity, gratitude, and commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda in Osogbo Federal Constituency. During his visit to Ilobu, the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, details his years of friendship with the president and offered prayers for President Tinubu,…

In a recent survey conducted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Nigerians indicated that there have been significantly fewer security incidents on the Kaduna–Abuja Ex pressway over the past two years. To assess public perception of safety along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway—a corridor once notorious for high-profile abductions and violent attacks—Mr. Taye Paul Olubayo, a security and media consultant known on social media as @EfiweOfficial, conducted an online poll asking Nigerians:When last did you hear of a major kidnapping incident on the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway?” A total of 205 respondents participated in the poll. The aim was to gauge…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence and immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has extended a public invitation to Governor Dauda Lawal to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Matawalle made the appeal on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his residence in Maradun, where he received thousands of supporters who paid him a Sallah homage. Addressing the crowd, he described the APC as a party of “leaders with humility and respect” and called on Governor Lawal to embrace the progressive fold for the development and unity of Zamfara State. While welcoming…

For decades, Nigeria’s economy has struggled under the weight of its heavy reliance on imported goods. From electronics to machinery, consumer products to industrial tools, the preference for foreign-made items has stifled local industries, drained foreign exchange, and contributed to rising unemployment. Changing this entrenched pattern requires more than policy—it demands leadership, consistency, and cultural reorientation. That is where the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has stepped in with remarkable foresight. Long before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled the “Nigeria First” policy—an ambitious directive aimed at prioritizing local content in government procurement—NASENI had already laid…

…Unveils Special Operations Command and 70th Anniversary Logo   The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, this week on Sunday, 1 June 2025, graced the Nigerian Navy’s 69th Anniversary Ceremonial Sunset Dinner as the Special Guest of Honour. The event was held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos.   The occasion marked a significant milestone in the history of the Nigerian Navy, commemorating nearly seven decades of resolute service in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain, supporting internal security, and contributing to regional stability in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond.   In his…

A public affairs analyst, Mr Deyemi Saka, yesterday, said the new Nigerian Navy’s Platforms commissioned last Saturday in Lagos would curb piracy on the country’s waterways and boost economic activities. Saka, who spoke on the midterm assessment of President Bola Tinubu on security with emphasis on the Nigerian Navy, also commended President Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Matawalle for doing a great job in the sector. Speaking while featuring on TVC’s current affairs programme, This Morning, Saka said he witnessed the commissioning of the helicopters and drones first hand, adding that they would…

By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his first term. Indeed, two years is sufficient to assess the effectiveness or otherwise of an Administration’s progress in any area, not least, the sphere of foreign policy and international relations. In his address at the Ministerial Briefing Series delivered on 20th…

In a significant vote of confidence in Nigeria’s economic management, Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3, citing improvements in external reserves, fiscal consolidation, and a more stable macroeconomic outlook. The outlook was also revised from positive outlook to stable outlook, reflecting expectations that these reforms will continue to take root. This marks another major validation of the economic reform agenda spearheaded by Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Moody’s, the upgrade is driven…

By Khalil Suleiman Halilu In 1961, South Korea was a textbook case of despair. Per capita income sat below $100. Literacy rates hovered around 30%. Samsung was still a grocery trading company, and Hyundai was repairing fishing boats. But instead of outsourcing its future, Korea placed a bold bet—on its people, its industries, and on disciplined, deliberate execution. Today, Samsung’s market cap exceeds $260 billion. Hyundai earned over $120 billion in revenue last year. For perspective, Nigeria’s entire 2024 federal budget is about $20 billion. The lesson here isn’t to idolize Korea—it’s to recognize what becomes possible when a…

The latest so-called “report” by Amnesty International on insecurity in Nigeria reads less like a credible human rights document and more like a poorly written political pamphlet—riddled with inaccuracies, inflated figures, and a stunning disregard for truth. Security Watch Network for Good Governance is appalled—but not surprised—by Amnesty International’s continued descent into irrelevance, dishonesty, and outright sabotage. This latest report, which claims that over 10,000 Nigerians have been killed and more than 672 villages “sacked” since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, is nothing short of reckless propaganda. It deserves to be thrown in the dustbin of discredited…