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Tinubu Names Ex-Military Intelligence Chief New Homeland Security Adviser

Tinubu Names Ex-Military Intelligence Chief New Homeland Security Adviser

By Atinuke Otedola •

May 11, 2026 • 3 min read

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security as the administration intensifies efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and security coordination across Nigeria.

The appointment, announced on Monday through a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), is seen as part of renewed moves to improve collaboration among the country’s security and intelligence agencies in tackling emerging threats.

According to the statement, Fadewa was selected based on his “exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.”

The circular was signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana.

The Presidency said the appointment reflects Tinubu’s determination to deepen intelligence coordination and strengthen inter-agency cooperation in addressing national security challenges.

Fadewa, a retired Major General, brings more than 30 years of experience in military intelligence, counter-terrorism operations, national security strategy, and international security diplomacy.

Between 2015 and 2021, he served as Principal General Staff Officer to the National Security Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), where he reportedly played a major role in developing Nigeria’s intelligence coordination framework.

He is also credited with leading the establishment of the Intelligence Fusion Centre (IFC) at ONSA — a joint intelligence-sharing platform involving the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Armed Forces.

The platform was created to improve national threat assessment and enhance coordinated responses among security agencies.

After retiring from military service, Fadewa became a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja, focusing on policing, civil-security cooperation, and reforms in national security.

He also authored the monograph, “Policing and National Security in Nigeria,” where he proposed practical strategies for improving collaboration between security agencies and civil institutions.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that the retired General would deploy his experience and strategic expertise toward advancing the administration’s homeland security agenda.

The President added that the appointment would support efforts aimed at building a safer Nigeria through stronger intelligence integration, proactive risk management, and improved coordination of security operations nationwide.

Tinubu also charged the new Special Adviser to apply his professionalism in driving the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

May 11, 2026
NDLEA Arrests 3 Persons With Disabilities for Drug Trafficking

NDLEA Arrests Three Persons With Disabilities Over Drug Trafficking In Anambra, Kwara

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested three persons living with disabilities, including a 60-year-old man, over alleged drug trafficking activities in Anambra and Kwara states.

The Agency disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during separate anti-drug operations carried out in both States.

In a statement released on Sunday, May 10, 2026, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said officers acted on intelligence reports before tracking down one of the suspects, Romanus Nwabara, to Akpaka Forest in Onitsha, Anambra State.

“Based on credible intelligence, Nwabara was on Wednesday 6th May 2026 traced to Akpaka Forest, Onitsha where he was found with 250grams of skunk in retail sachets.”

According to the Agency, Nwabara was arrested on Wednesday, May 6, with 250 grams of skunk already packaged in retail sachets.

The NDLEA also confirmed the arrest of another suspect, Amos Kenneth, during a separate raid carried out in Ogbunike, Anambra State, on Thursday, May 7.

“In a different raid at Ogbunike area of the state, NDLEA officers on Thursday 7th May arrested another PWD Amos Kenneth, 25, with 160.3grams of Tramadol 225mg and 100mg; 80 pills of Diazepam; 38.23grams of Exol 5 and 176.93 grams of skunk.”

Officials said Kenneth, 25, was found in possession of 160.3 grams of Tramadol in 225mg and 100mg doses, 80 Diazepam pills, 38.23 grams of Exol 5, as well as 176.93 grams of skunk.

In Kwara State, NDLEA operatives reportedly intercepted a commercial vehicle during a patrol operation along Bode Saadu on Friday, May 8.

“In Kwara, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Bode Saadu on Friday 8th May intercepted a commercial vehicle and in the course of a search, one of the passengers, a PWD, Usman Salisu was found with 6.3 kilograms skunk concealed in a brown school bag.”

The Agency said one of the passengers, identified as Usman Salisu, was caught with 6.3 kilograms of skunk concealed inside a brown school bag.

The anti-narcotics agency did not disclose the nature of the disabilities of the suspects but confirmed that investigations into the cases are ongoing.

May 11, 2026
Abuja lawyer freed

Missing Abuja Lawyer Eunice Ameh Released After Ransom Payment

Abuja-based lawyer and NYSC member Eunice Ameh has been freed after spending days in captivity, following the payment of ransom.

Her release was confirmed on Sunday by lawyer Festus Ogun, who shared the update on X. Ogun said Ameh was let go after money was paid to her abductors.

“Eunice, the Abuja lawyer earlier abducted, has been freed after payment of ransom,” Ogun posted. He criticized the state of insecurity in the country, saying the incident reflected poorly on the Tinubu administration and the APC.

“Those who support this incompetency may continue. It’s Eunice today, it could be anyone tomorrow,” he added.

Family sources said Ameh was found unharmed on Sunday morning, bringing relief to relatives, colleagues, and members of the legal community who had been worried since she went missing.

“She has been found unharmed this morning,” a family source confirmed.

Ameh was last seen on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, before resurfacing on Sunday, May 10. Her disappearance sparked outrage among lawyers, with the Nigerian Bar Association calling for her immediate release.

“When a young lawyer goes missing, the pain is not distant to the NBA, it is personal,” NBA President Afam Osigwe said in a statement on Saturday night titled “Release Eunice Ameh Now!”

Relatives said Ameh had only started working as a Sales Manager at Blades and Butchers Ltd. in Maitama, Abuja, about two weeks before she disappeared. She was also nearing the end of her NYSC service.

According to family, she was last seen around 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday while heading home to the Life Camp area after work. The case was reported to the Maitama Police Division and NYSC officials were notified.

Family members described the days before her release as traumatic and emotionally draining as they waited for news.

May 11, 2026
Badagry crash.

BREAKING NEWS

Truck Driver Kills Two in Hit-and-Run Horror on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

By Pixel Pulse Media • May 11, 2026 • 3 min read

A chaotic scene unfolded on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Sunday after a speeding truck driver allegedly struck a pedestrian, fled, and later crushed a motorcyclist who was chasing him.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident began near the Iyana-Iba Flyover, close to Lagos State University’s main gate. A heavily loaded bucket truck was moving from the Volkswagen area toward Badagry when it hit a pedestrian.

Instead of stopping, the driver sped off. That’s when a motorcyclist and another passerby gave chase, trying to force him to stop and take responsibility.

LASTMA said the chase ended tragically when the truck rammed into the motorcycle. The motorcyclist died on the spot, while the second rider narrowly escaped with his life.

LASTMA’s Night Gang Surveillance team arrived quickly for rescue and recovery. Officials said the motorcyclist’s body was trapped under the truck’s front tyre before it was pulled out. The truck driver was arrested immediately and handed over to police at the PPL Post in Okokomaiko, alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), for further investigation.

FRSC officials evacuated the motorcyclist’s body, and family members later came to claim the pedestrian who was killed earlier. Both the damaged motorcycle and the truck were taken to the police station while investigations continue.

“This incident is heartbreaking,”
— Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA

He blamed reckless driving by truck operators for the rise in fatal crashes on Lagos highways, and urged drivers, especially truckers, to obey speed limits and drive carefully to prevent more loss of life.

May 11, 2026
Tinubu Showers Praise on Fasoranti Ahead of 100th Birthday

POLITICS

Tinubu Showers Praise on Fasoranti Ahead of 100th Birthday

Published: May 10, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on May 11.

In a statement released on Sunday, Tinubu described Fasoranti’s journey through life as one marked by sacrifice, integrity and outstanding service to Nigeria, saying the nonagenarian has earned every honour and praise coming his way.

The President applauded the Yoruba leader for his lasting impact on education, politics and the struggle to restore democratic rule in the country. According to him, Fasoranti has consistently stood out for his principles, courage and unwavering dedication to causes he believed in.

Tinubu said the Afenifere chieftain’s life reflects honesty, selfless service and exemplary leadership, noting that his influence stretched far beyond public office through activism and political engagement.

He recalled that Fasoranti was a loyal follower of late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, and among the few surviving disciples of the Awolowo political ideology. The President noted that Fasoranti was part of the defunct Action Group during the First Republic and later joined the Unity Party of Nigeria in the Second Republic.

Tinubu also highlighted Fasoranti’s role in the administration of late Adekunle Ajasin, where he served as Commissioner for Finance in old Ondo State between 1979 and 1983.

The President further praised him for standing firmly against military rule, describing him as one of the prominent voices that demanded a return to democratic governance during the era of dictatorship.

According to Tinubu, Fasoranti later emerged as a major force within Afenifere, championing Yoruba unity, progress and solidarity. He added that after the death of Abraham Adesanya and the crisis that rocked the group, Fasoranti became the widely acknowledged leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation.

Tinubu also recounted how the elder statesman survived an assassination attempt during the regime of late military ruler, Sani Abacha, saying the experience only strengthened his resolve against oppression and authoritarianism.

The President reflected on the personal losses Fasoranti endured over the years, including the death of his wife in 1991 and the killing of his daughter, Funke Olakunrin, who was murdered by kidnappers in 2019.

Tinubu also thanked the elder statesman for backing his presidential ambition and for offering prayers that eventually preceded his victory in the 2023 election.

May 10, 2026
2027: Fani-Kayode, Omokri Warn Against Returning Power To North

FFK, Omokri Kick Against Power Returning to North Before 2031

Two ambassador-designates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri, have kicked against any move to return presidential power to Northern Nigeria before 2031, insisting it would undermine the power-sharing arrangement that has shaped the country’s democracy since 1999.

The duo argued that handing power back to the North after only one southern term would amount to a betrayal of the unwritten rotation agreement between both regions and a disservice to the political balance that has kept the country stable since the return to civilian rule.

Fani-Kayode, who was recently named ambassador-designate to South Africa, and Omokri, ambassador-designate to Mexico, made their position known in a joint statement issued on Saturday while endorsing Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027.

According to them, the North already enjoyed two uninterrupted terms under former President, Muhammadu Buhari with the backing of the South, stressing that fairness demanded the South also complete two terms before power changes hands again.

“We view it as unpatriotic and inimical to the unity, equilibrium, and progress of Nigeria for anyone to even conceive of power returning to Northern Nigeria after only one term of four years, during which it was domiciled in Southern Nigeria,” the statement read.

The pair noted that the current southern presidency was not accidental, adding that Tinubu was instrumental in the North’s return to power in 2015.

“Not just in Southern Nigeria, but in the specific hands of the man who was the chief architect for the return of power to the North in 2015,” they stated.

Backing their argument with the principle of reciprocity, the two political allies said, “One good turn deserves another and one good term deserves another.”

They described the North-South power rotation formula as the foundation of Nigeria’s political stability in the Fourth Republic.

“It is in the best interest of the stability, unity, and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in keeping with the Gentleman’s Agreement which ushered in our Fourth Republic in 1999, after sixteen years of turbulence and political instability, for there to be a balanced and orderly rotation of power in Nigeria between the North and the South,” the statement added.

The duo maintained that Northern Nigeria had fully exhausted its turn after eight years under Buhari and should allow the South complete its own cycle.

On Tinubu’s performance, they credited his administration with recording 12 straight cycles of GDP growth and trade surpluses, while claiming Nigeria became the sixth-largest contributor to global GDP growth in 2025 after adding “$67 billion” to the economy.

Fani-Kayode and Omokri also pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the ₦13 trillion Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and the 465-kilometre Trans-Saharan Road project aimed at linking the Southeast with Northern Nigeria.

Calling for nationwide support for Tinubu ahead of 2027, they said, “If we all extend the right hand of fellowship to President Bola Tinubu, we will, with the help of God, collectively see Nigeria become a $1 trillion economy by 2031.”

Drawing comparisons with Switzerland, the duo argued that structured power-sharing had helped the European nation maintain peace and stability for more than two centuries.

“The reason Switzerland has been stable, peaceful, and prosperous for the last 211 years is because that Alpine nation wisely introduced power sharing amongst its multiethnic population and has not seen any conflict since 1815,” they said.

They ended the statement with a direct call for Tinubu’s return in 2027, declaring, “To re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a task that must be done.”

May 10, 2026
Chinyere Ekomaru Quits as Imo Deputy Governor

Chinyere Ekomaru, has reportedly stepped down from her position, triggering widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape.
The development, which surfaced on Friday, has yet to be accompanied by a detailed official statement from the state government, leaving many questions unanswered about the circumstances surrounding her sudden exit.

No Official Explanation Yet

As of the time of filing this report, the administration of Hope Uzodimma has not publicly clarified the reason behind Ekomaru’s resignation. Government insiders have also remained tight-lipped, further fueling speculation.
However, indications suggest that the process to appoint a new deputy governor may already be underway. Under Nigeria’s constitutional provisions, the governor is expected to nominate a replacement, subject to screening and confirmation by the State House of Assembly.

Political Speculations Emerge

Although no official reason has been confirmed, political observers have begun to weigh in on possible motives behind the move.
Some analysts believe Ekomaru’s resignation could be linked to future political ambitions, including a potential bid for higher elective office. Others point to ongoing political alignments within the state, particularly the “Charter of Equity” arrangement, which has been a key factor in Imo’s power-sharing discussions.
These claims, however, remain speculative and have not been verified by government authorities.

A Brief Tenure in Office

Ekomaru assumed office as deputy governor in January 2024 after being elected alongside Governor Uzodimma. Her emergence marked a significant shift in the state’s political structure, succeeding former deputy governor Placid Njoku.
During her time in office, she played a supporting role in the state’s executive council, assisting in governance and policy implementation.

What Happens Next?

With her reported resignation, attention now turns to the next steps in Imo’s political process. The nomination and confirmation of a new deputy governor will be critical to maintaining stability within the state’s executive arm.
Until an official statement is released, the full details behind Ekomaru’s departure remain unclear.

Developing Story

This is a developing situation, and more information is expected to emerge in the coming hours or days. Political stakeholders and residents alike are watching closely as events unfold.

May 2, 2026

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