General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), who turns 88th today, is a distinguished statesman, soldier, and gentleman who, in peacetime and war, served our country with undivided loyalty. This is a moment that invites reflection on a remarkable life of service and on the many seasons he has walked through with courage and conviction. General Danjuma’s story is tied to our country’s story. He served Nigeria at a time when our young nation faced severe trials. He stood firm when unity was fragile, and the path ahead was uncertain. His sense of duty helped steady the country, and his record of…
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•Forum affirms loyalty to ‘united Nigeria’, implores leaders to shun divisive rhetoric All governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their weight behind the recent re-engineering of national security architecture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that safety of citizens’ lives and their property remains a non-negotiable obligation of the government. The Governors, under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), met for two days in Lagos in a strategic meeting where they discussed sundry matters affecting the state of the nation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the meeting held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island.…
Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, managing director and chief executive officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited has assured that the recently announced 60 percent discount on all the company’s estates’ lands is real. The discount dubbed ‘Magic Promo’ is billed to start from 15th December 2025 to 7th January 2026, and it applies to all T.Pumpy estates in Abuja, Ekiti, Ibadan and Ilorin. “Get ready to be spellbound! We are thrilled to announce our Magic Season Promo – where dreams take flight and extraordinary becomes reality. “Your dream home begins here- 60% off this festive season,” T.Pumpy Boss, Adaralegbe said. Ahead of the…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list comprises 34 career ambassadors and 31 non-career ambassadors and high commissioners. Prompt News reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, read the letter conveying the request on the floor of the Senate today, Thursday. The new list of 65 nominees raises the total number of ambassadorial candidates before the Senate to 68. Recall that earlier, the President had forwarded three names — Kayode Are, Aminu Dalhatu, and Ayodele Oke for confirmation. On the list of non-career nominees features several prominent political figures, including…
Nigerian star actor and film director, Femi Adebayo, has endorsed the ‘Magic Season’ promo recently announced by T.Pumpy Concept Limited, a real estate developer. Adebayo, a lawyer and one of the brand ambassadors of the estate firm, T.Pumpy, is now publicizing the promo which promises massive 60 percent cut on all lands in T.Pumpy Estates. The promo which runs from 15th December, 2025 to 7th January, 2026, cut across T.Pumpy estates in Abuja, Ibadan, Ekiti and Ilorin. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy, Akintayo Adarallegbe, had this to say about the ‘Magic Season’ promo: “All our estates…
Ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, a leading aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Senator Omisore arrived at the Ile Oodua in Ile Ife in the company of prominent politicians, respected dignitaries, youth groups, and women leaders from across Osun State. His arrival was greeted with traditional songs, royal chants, and the warm presence of monarchs, high chiefs, and cultural custodians…
The Edo State Government has intensified its campaign against illicit drugs, and has arrested seven suspects, including a breastfeeding mother, in a coordinated anti-drug operation across Uromi, Ubiaja and Auchi in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts. The suspects, comprising three males and four females, were paraded in Benin City by the Edo State Taskforce. Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Hon. Festus Ebea, disclosed that the arrests followed credible intelligence and targeted raids on known drug hubs. He stated that various quantities of illicit substances were recovered from the suspects, providing incontrovertible evidence of their involvement in the…
Sequel to the withdrawal of police officers attached to the VIPs nationwide, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Police High Command to debrief the officers through crash training. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Prompt News reports that President Tinubu recently directed the nation’s Police Chief, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw all police personnel attached to the VIPs on guard duties. “Today, in view of the emerging security situation, I have decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional recruitment into the Armed Forces. “By this declaration, the police and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pointedly accused President Bola Tinubu, of allowing terrorists and bandits to become an alternative government. Atiku made the submission while reacting to the comments of Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, while featuring on Arise News TV on the freedom of the Kebbi school girls. The former Vice President said the comments “is to say the least a shameful attempt to whitewash a national tragedy and dress up government incompetence as heroism.” He spoke further, “Truth be told, the release of abducted Nigerians is not a trophy moment;…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced that 50 students have escaped from abductors in Niger State. Prompt News reports that over 300 pupils were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State recently, days after 24 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi State. CAN in a statement on Saturday, says “We have received some good news as fifty pupils escaped and have reunited with their parents.” The statement added that the students escaped between Friday and Saturday. READ ALSO: