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Insecurity: Gani Adams distributes 10 motorcycles to Southwest Security Group

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July 13, 2021

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As part of the contributions to find lasting solution to the worsening state of insecurity in the country and the dangerous incursion into the southwest region by murderous bandits and herdsmen, the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams on Tuesday presented ten motorcycles to the leaders of Southwest Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG).

The motorcycles, which he facilitated through Afenifere leader and Grand Patron of Yoruba Summit Group (YSG), Chief Ayo Adebanjo, were to be used for information gathering, surveillance and other security activities across the southwest region.

The ten prominent security groups that benefitted from the gesture include the OPC, Agbekoya, Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Hunters and the Community Security Awareness Initiatives Corps of Nigeria (COMSAIC) among others.

While presenting the motorcycles to the groups,Iba Gani Adams expressed appreciation to Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying the gesture would enhance security efficiency across the southwest and boost the operations of the security outfits.

He said the bicycles would serve as one of the tools for proper surveillance.

The Yoruba generalissimo, who is also the convener of the SSSG, insisted that the group would embark on continuous security surveillance across the region.

“This is a testimony of our resolve to beef up security across the southwest region. With the spate of kidnappings, killings and banditry in Yorubaland, it is without doubt that we have endured the most difficult moment in the southwest and this new development was part of the
measures and strategies toward ensuring the safety of our people across the region,

“As a group that is determined to secure the southwest, we are ready to complement the efforts of other security agencies and we would not relent in our efforts to get rid of criminal Fulani herdsmen.”

In his remarks, an Afenifere chieftain, Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, urged the groups leaders to ensure that they use the motorcycles for the purposes for which they are meant, stressing that efforts are on to improve on this gesture in the future.

“We use this new security measure to build lasting synergy between the SSSG and YSG in ensuring that the southwest is safe for our people across the country.
“As leaders, it is our responsibility to support the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams in his efforts to secure the southwest and as the traditional chief security officer of our race, the Yoruba, both home and in Diaspora look up to him as the generalissimo of Yoruba land.”

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu addresses religious leaders at Lambeth Palace

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March 19, 2026

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The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday addressed a gathering at Lambeth Palace in central London.

Lambeth Palace is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mrs. Tinubu interacted with religious leaders.

She also met representatives of the Church of England, including Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Bishop of Dover, and Bishop Emma Ineson, acting Bishop of London.

The First Lady and President Tinubu met King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday, as part of activities lined up for the President’s two-day state visit.

They were received by the heir to the throne, Prince William, and his wife, Catherine, who travelled with them to Windsor on the same day.

King Charles also hosted a state banquet at Windsor in the evening in honour of the President and his wife.

Tinubu has visited Britain several times in his tenure, and the two countries remain major partners in trade, aid, and defense. London is also home to a massive Nigerian diaspora.

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Tinubu meets UK PM Keir Starmer

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March 19, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has met Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

The two leaders met on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London on Thursday.

The president’s historic state visit to the UK is the first state visit by a Nigerian president in 37 years (since the last one before the return to democracy in 1999).

Tinubu arrived in the UK on Tuesday, where he was received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

The visit included royal engagements, a state banquet, and discussions on various bilateral issues. It involved closed-door bilateral talks.

The president is expected to sign a £746 million financing deal related to port infrastructure, along with other agreements/MoUs on trade, defence, and culture.

Today also marks the final day of the visit, after a farewell from the royal family.

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EFCC hands over N3.93bn recovered from ‘certain individuals’ in oil firm to NNPC

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March 19, 2026

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total sum of N3.93 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.

In a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s head, media & publicity on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the presentation was made on behalf of Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the commission, by Mohammed Hammajoda, secretary to the commission, in a ceremony at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC, on Thursday, March 18, 2026 handed over a total sum of N3,936,145, 822 ( Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira) to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd,” the statement reads.

In his remarks at the event, Hammajoda reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to combating economic and financial crimes.

He emphasised that the funds were recovered through thorough investigations and the professional exposure of fraudulent activities involving certain individuals within the NNPC.

“On behalf of the Executive Chairman, we will continue to put ourselves on the line to serve over 220 million Nigerians,” Hammajoda said.

“Along the line, many of our colleagues have paid the price and others will still pay the price as we continue to do our work with courage and integrity.

“We will serve and continue to serve this country. So, on behalf of the EFCC, I present the sum of Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira to you.”

Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC, Mumuni Dagazau, executive vice-president, downstream, thanked the commission for its support in the recovery “which goes to show the core unity that exists in our system”.

“NNPC over the years has had its struggles and challenges and one thing we have always tried to do is correct the system. When the opportunity came for this recovery from your people that handled this, it was something I was really proud of,” Dagazau said.

“I was also happy that we brought it to EFCC to help and support us.”

The executive vice-president expressed enthusiasm, noting that it was a significant day for all, and affirmed that the NNPC would continue to depend on the EFCC for support, emphasising that this represents a genuine commitment going forward.