Akon recalls signing Lady Gaga and working for a full year to break “Just Dance” after it failed to take off at first:
“I literally had to tour the world to push it”
SENATE QUIZZES SEDC MD OVER N16 BILLION BUDGET RELEASE
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of newly established Southeast Development Commission, SEDC , Mark Okoye, has come under heavy scrutiny of the Senate over alleged misuse of funds in the commission’s appropriated budget of N16.6 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
The senate through its committee on Southeast Development Commission chaired by Senator , Orji Uzor Kalu accused the Managing Director of spending a whooping N153million to rent a one -room office apartment in Abuja, with the commission’s corporate headquarters in Enugu.
Responding to how much has been spent so far
from the total sum of N16.6 billion released to the commission last December, Okoye explained that roughly N12 billion is left in the commission’s account.
The Senate Committee was however not satisfied with Okoye’s explanation and subsequently asked him to go and put his documents in order and return next week Tuesday for further scrutiny
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My fellow Nigerians, I earnestly appeal to all those with a vision for our nation's future to listen attentively to this crucial message and momentarily set aside their political affiliations. Let's reflect on the potential approaches of individuals like Peter Obi. How might he tackle issues differently, particularly considering his apparent reluctance to denounce IPOB, a group that, despite its claims of peaceful intent, has a documented history of horrific violence against innocent citizens? Furthermore, what of Atiku, who has remained conspicuously silent regarding the grave threats posed by bandits and Boko Haram? It's truly disheartening to witness the persistent self-deception among Nigerians. We need to transcend the superficial online pronouncements of figures such as Pst. @MamaPee__, @AishaYesufu , @siccof@Peter4Nigeria , Peter4Nigeria,, whose posts often seem to lack genuine reflection. May divine blessings be upon all truly exceptional Nigerians, and may our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, be granted the strength and success to realize his ambitions. Amen.
Credit to this guy.
@officialABAT@atiku@PeterObi@OfficialAPCNg@ADCVanguard_@NDCNigparty
💯 right. The El-Salvador President just told the world why terrorism is thriving in a country like Nigeria 🇳🇬. Just listen to his submission… something we all know but don’t want to address.
GRAPHICS WARNING: Let's assume without conceding that I could be over the board on my thoughts, but what if it requires that level of critical thinking to unravel these daredevils?
What if the guy arrested in Osun forest was the same one in the beheading video judging from the tracksuit he worn ?
Just what if ?
“A lot of people on social media are asking Tinubu to resign now, but I’m saying you don’t need to fight because he still has one year left.
“Now all those agitating on social media have candidates they are supporting, some are with Peter Obi, others are with Atiku; it’s still somebody you want to collect from Atiku and give.
“But I’m explaining that if the election is conducted 10 times, Tinubu will defeat all of them.
“Somebody whom Buhari did not support, but he struggled and emerged President, will now fold his hands and allow the opposition to take over power from him? Even me this little thing, will finish them.”
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
STATE POLICE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK NEAR COMPLETION- PRESIDENCY
Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities.
The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House Correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by the Presidency, held at the State House, Abuja.
Gbajabiamila said deliberations on the proposed state police framework began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the process has gained considerable traction.
He explained that establishing state police requires careful consideration of constitutional and legal issues and cannot be implemented hastily.
"We started deliberations in the last three or four months on how to go about the establishment of state police as directed by Mr President.
"Establishing state police is not something that you do with the snap of the fingers. There is a lot involved in terms of constitution and legalities, and thank God we have now gained a lot of traction.
“Hopefully, the amendment will come shortly, and the details of the amendment will come after that," Gbajabiamila added.
According to him, discussions have now advanced to the point of considering the necessary constitutional amendments, with the enabling legislation to follow afterwards.
"Right now, what we are looking at is the constitutional amendment itself, and then the enabling law would follow thereafter. That is what we have been deliberating on in the last couple of hours," he added.
The Chief of Staff highlighted broad national support for the initiative, emphasising that the debate is no longer about whether state police should be establishedbut about creating the appropriate legal and institutional framework for its operation.
He said President Tinubu, who has consistently advocated for state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture, would receive a comprehensive report on the meeting's outcome.
The meeting is part of a series of consultations convened by the Federal Government to develop a workable framework for the establishment of state police, an initiative aimed at strengthening internal security, improving local intelligence gathering and enhancing the capacity of sub-national governments to address emerging security challenges across the country.
President Tinubu has maintained in the last few months that state police is a necessary response to Nigeria's evolving security challenges, advocating that a decentralised policing structure would strengthen grassroots security, enhance intelligence gathering and improve the protection of lives and property across the country.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi and the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, among other senior government officials.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
June 04, 2026
Three young Nigerians have built a truly automated customer support product, first of its kind in Africa.
Otonte Briggs, Abdulsolmad Jimoh Abiola and Chukwuebuka Ezeokeke built Swift Agents under SERENDPT AI, a product that does not just answer questions but verifies and resolves customer issues exactly like a human agent would.
They have raised N100 million, and they are coming for a market that Silicon Valley has ignored for too long.
The future of customer support is being built in Nigeria.
LGA FUNCTIONS....
Establishment, maintenance, and regulation of slaughter houses, slaughter slabs, markets, motor parks, and public conveniences.
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VIDEO: Navy Uses Drone Intelligence to Arrest Terrorist Logistics Suspect in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Navy has arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in the Lake Chad area following a successful Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operation conducted under Operation HADIN KAI.
I have also directed the deployment of a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers.
The communities' request for the establishment of a military base in the area is receiving urgent consideration.
I share the pain and anxiety of the affected families. No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom. No parent should have to endure this anguish.
At my direction, following the visit of a high-level Federal Government delegation that I sent to the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, I have approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in collaboration with the Oyo State Government.