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Tinubu’s chief security officer sacked

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1 year ago

October 20, 2024

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

The Chief Security Officer, CSO to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adeboyega Fasasi has been sacked.

According to Daily Nigerian, he was removed by the Director General of the State Security Service, Tosin Ajayi and replaced with Rasheed Atanda Lawal.

Lawal, a deputy director is undergoing a fellowship course at the National Institute for Security Studies.

Tinubu approved Mr Fasasi’s removal upon request of the DG to send him for a “strategic course” — the usual premise for removing a top security official around the president.

According to sources, Mr Lawal was due for promotion to the rank of director since July 2023, but his promotion was stood down by the former service management as he was not in the good books of the then DG.

“He is among the Deputy Directors that should have been promoted to Director since July 2023, but whose vacancies for promotion were given to their juniors like Koko, Milad and Fasasi because of favouritism,” said a source familiar with the development.

Mr Fasasi’s removal might not be unconnected with his alleged high-handedness and stepping on many influential toes around the president.

“Fasasi has stepped on so many toes. Even the president was not so much pleased with the way he coordinates the office,” said an inside source.

Insiders said it has become the tradition of the service to change the CSO to the President when a new DG of SSS is appointed.

“It has now become the tradition of the service for a new DG to redeploy a new CSO that he is comfortable to work with.

Adeboyega Fasasi

“The position of the CSO is highly strategic. The DG needs someone he actually trusts and comfortable with at that key position,” said the source.

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FIVE U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFTS ARRIVE NIGERIA; AS THREE AIRCRAFTS HEAD STRAIGHT TO ISWAP AND BOKOHARAM AFFECTED BORNO STATE AMID ANTI-INSURGENCY MOVES

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2 days ago

February 15, 2026

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By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
15- FEB- 2026

Heightened security developments have unfolded in Nigeria’s North-East as three United States military aircraft reportedly landed at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri, Borno State—an area long troubled by insurgent activities linked to Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram. The aircraft arrivals are said to form part of a broader movement of U.S. Air Force cargo planes into West Africa within a short operational window.

Security analyst Brant Philip disclosed via X that six U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft entered the West African region between February 6 and 14, 2026. According to his account, all six planes first landed in Accra, Ghana, before five continued onward to Nigerian Air Force installations. Among those that proceeded to Nigeria, one C-17A aircraft reportedly arrived at Kainji Airbase, while a C-130J-30 and three additional C-17A aircraft touched down at Maiduguri Airbase in Borno State. Notably, reports indicate that the planes departed the bases on the same day of arrival, suggesting rapid operational coordination.

Maiduguri Airbase is widely regarded as a strategic hub in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the region, particularly in confronting ISWAP’s presence across rural parts of Borno. In a related development, The Wall Street Journal reported on February 10 that discussions were underway regarding the potential deployment of approximately 200 U.S. troops to Nigeria, based on disclosures from American and Nigerian officials. As of the time of reporting, however, neither the Nigerian military nor U.S. authorities have released formal statements clarifying the purpose or scope of the recent aircraft movements, leaving observers to closely monitor unfolding events in the security landscape.

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Media personality, Denrele Edun, paid a visit to singer and his late friend, Goldie’s gravesite today February 14.

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2 days ago

February 14, 2026

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Goldie who was one of the sought-after singers in Nigeria d!ed on February 14, 2013.

Sharing a video from his visit to her gravesite via his Instagram page, Denrele wrote

‘’Today isn’t just Valentine’s Day.

It’s GOLDIE Day.

Thirteen years ago, Heaven gained a headliner and we lost a hurricane in Heels.

But Legends don’t die — they echo.

Every February 14th, while the world is drowning in roses and romance, I visit you with a wreath…..

and with words.

Because LOVE isn’t only for the living.

Love is memory.

Love is loyalty.

Love is saying your name out loud so it never fades.

GOLDIE!

You were glitter before glitter became a filter.

You were fearless before “soft life” became a hashtag.

You were Theatre.

You were colour.

You were audacity wrapped in melody.

I dropped flowers on your tomb today, but what I really dropped was gratitude.

For the music.

For the madness.

For the magic.

They tried to move on.

But I refuse to let your name become past tense.

So here’s my annual reminder to the world:

Stream her songs.

SAY HER NAME

Celebrate her light.

Because some stars don’t set…

They just change stages.

Forever your friend. Forever your megaphone.

P.S:

Heaven may have booked you for Eternity,

but Earth still dances to your Rhythm.

CONTINUE TO REST IN POWER, BIMPE SUSAN *GOLDIE* HARVEY’’

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Singer bitten to de@th by snake in Abuja laid to rest

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3 days ago

February 14, 2026

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The remains of Late singer Ifunanya Nwangene has been buried in her hometown in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu state today February 14..

Ms Nwangene was confirmed de@d at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, after she was bitten by a snake at her home on January 31, 2026.

Ifunanya who was gaining popularity with her amazing voice, reportedly passed away after visiting two hospitals including the FMC and was told they had no anti-venom. Her tragic de@th triggered an outpouring of shock, tributes, and condolences from fans and colleagues across social media platforms.

She was 26 years old.