The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to urgently take decisive action against terrorists and their financiers in the country in light of the recent warning issued by United States President Donald Trump.

Adeboye made the appeal during the November Holy Ghost Service, where he addressed the congregation and reacted to the new development involving the United States.

He urged President Bola Tinubu to give the newly appointed service chiefs a three-month deadline to eliminate terrorists and those responsible for funding their operations. According to him, if the security chiefs are unable to meet the directive within the stipulated time, they should tender their resignation from office.

Adeboye stated that the current security challenges did not originate under the present administration, noting that the President inherited the situation. He recalled that there was a similar moment during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, when he personally advised Buhari to take strong action as violence and killings escalated. However, Adeboye said the suggestion was not fully implemented.

The cleric explained that the former president initially acted on the guidance by giving the service chiefs a three-month ultimatum to tackle Boko Haram insurgents, and security agencies made swift moves at first. He added that when the timeline expired without achieving the expected results, he sought a meeting with Buhari to follow up on the matter.

Adeboye said that the discussions held at that time were private, and although details were not shared with the public, one key point from the meeting was that government must not only focus on neutralising terrorists but also on identifying and removing their sponsors, regardless of their status or influence.

He further cautioned that if the United States were to carry out a military strike in Nigeria, the country should not expect rescue or support from global powers. He stated that countries such as China, Russia, and Britain would likely issue condemnations but would not intervene.
Adeboye stressed that the situation in the country requires seriousness and urgent action.

He said that this is not the moment for assigning blame or engaging in debates over terminology, religion, or politics, pointing out that the essential concern is that innocent citizens continue to lose their lives.

He advised President Tinubu to engage with President Trump diplomatically and request a 100-day grace period to address the security crisis. Adeboye further noted that once such a window is secured, the President should issue firm directives to the service chiefs and security agencies to resolve the problem within 90 days.

He said that in the event the new security team fails to deliver within the timeframe, they should be required to resign, adding that this would ensure accountability and seriousness in handling the task.

Upwardly mobile businessman, Kola Dada, popularly known as KDD, is set to showcase his next major move after months of quiet planning and strategic development.

Information reaching The Nation indicates that KDD has struck a significant waste management deal with the Kwara State Government, a project that officially commenced in November.

Sources disclosed that the partnership, sealed through Dada’s company, followed several months of negotiations with the Kwara State Ministry of Environment, led by Dr. Abubakar Ayinla.

According to insiders, Dada’s entry into the waste management sector marks another milestone in his illustrious career, having already established a strong reputation in South Africa, where his entrepreneurial exploits are widely celebrated among industry professionals.

Though KDD has kept details of the deal closely guarded, limited to his trusted inner circle, he has reportedly been shuttling frequently between Lagos and Kwara State to oversee operations and ensure smooth execution of the project.

A source further hinted that this may only be the beginning of Dada’s expanding business ventures, as he is said to be working discreetly on several other deals expected to unfold in the near future.

Unbeknownst to many, KDD shares a close friendship with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, a relationship said to have deepened during his years of business in the country.

The recent development underscores Dada’s steady rise in the Nigerian corporate space and his commitment to driving innovation and sustainability through strategic partnerships.

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has continued to deepen its commitment to youth innovation and entrepreneurship with Hackaholics 6.0, its flagship campus ideathon. This year, the Hackaholics train has toured four Nigeria cities from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to the University of Ibadan (UI) and Purple Academy, Lagos, bringing together some of the brightest young minds in Sub-Saharan Africa to create transformative solutions to real-world problems.

With over 3,000 entries submitted so far, at each location, hundreds of students and young entrepreneurs gathered to receive industry-led masterclasses, and develop ideas aimed at solving challenges in the ecosystem. For four days in each location, participants were immersed in the full Hackaholics experience, from ideation to mentorship to pitch readiness, culminating in high-energy final pitches where the best ideas emerged. In every location, three Ideathon winning teams; including one women-led group and two Hackathon teams walked away with invitations to compete at the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale. These teams now stand a chance to scale their solutions with the backing of Wema Bank’s innovation ecosystem.

Speaking on the initiative, MD/CEO Wema Bank, Plc, Moruf Oseni, said, “Hackaholics has always been about more than technology. It is about empowering young people to think differently, create boldly, and contribute solutions that can move our industry and nation forward. The level of talent and creativity we have witnessed so far further reinforces why we continue to invest in this programme. The innovative ideas and solutions coming out of the participants have the power to shape the future of financial services and beyond, and we are excited to see them come to life.”

Since its launch in 2019, Hackaholics has grown into a cornerstone of youth engagement and innovation in Nigeria. With over 12,000 applicants from 15 schools, and a total of over $300,000 disbursed in funding, including ₦75 million awarded to women-led teams between 2023 and 2024, the program has consistently delivered on its mission to create a vibrant ecosystem where students, innovators, and early-stage founders can collaborate, learn, and grow while building long-term relationships with Wema Bank.

As the Hackaholics 6.0 train continues its journey to more cities before the Grand Finale, Wema Bank remains committed to empowering the next generation of Nigerian innovators. Students and young entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit https://hackaholics.wemabank.com/ for more information on how to participate and submit their entries.