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Jun
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ – Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack

‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ – Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack

FGN, News Flash, North Central, Security
‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ — Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack President Bola Tinubu has criticised Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, over the “failure” of officers to apprehend perpetrators of the recent deadly attacks in Benue state Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday, Tinubu said he expected the police to have made some arrests after the attack in Yelwata, a community in Guma LGA of Benue state, which led to the killing of over 100 people. “Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been…
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Jun
18
2025
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FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash
FG Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran The Federal Government has announced that it is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday night, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Despicable Me 4 (2024)Nigerians in the affected regions have been urged to adhere strictly to…
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Jun
16
2025
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Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes

Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes

Crime, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, Judiciary
Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele bail set at ₦2 billion, with stringent surety conditions, in the ongoing prosecution over alleged financial crimes and illicit property acquisition. Justice Halilu Yusuf, presiding over the eight‑count charge, noted that Mr. Emefiele “had previously been granted bail in three other criminal cases that remain pending” and that “there is no evidence before this court that the defendant has ever jumped bail.” He therefore ruled that Emefiele could be released if he produced two sureties each owning property…
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Jun
16
2025
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Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Crime, FGN, National Assembly, News Flash
Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by federal prosecutors to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her absence at an arraignment. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was dragged to court by the Federal government on charges of criminal defamation. Justice M.G. Umar, on Monday, ruled against the application for arrest, citing improper service of the charges. “How do you expect her to be in court this morning if she was only served today? I will not grant your application if she was served…
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Jun
16
2025
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No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Personality, Politics
No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that many Nigerians are already living in “hell” due to persistent government failures, and should not have to experience it again after life on earth. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to embrace political action and push for a better future, rather than merely holding on to hope. “You must embrace the reality and fight for the future that can give you hope. And hope…
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Jun
15
2025
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Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire The federal government has condemned Israel’s “pre-emptive” strike on Iran which triggered an escalation of hostilities between the two countries. On Friday, Israel launched a fusillade of attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and military leadership. Israeli defence officials said the missiles killed members of Iran’s general staff, including Hossein Salami, commander-in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and several senior nuclear scientists. In response, Iran unleashed ballistic missiles into Israeli territory as explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
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Jun
13
2025
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Beyond Eurocentrism: A Critical Analysis Of Western Condemnation Of Nigerian Politics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Eurocentrism: A Critical Analysis Of Western Condemnation Of Nigerian Politics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Presidency
Beyond Eurocentrism: A critical Analysis of Western Condemnation of Nigerian Politics IntroductionWestern condemnation of Nigeria's political challenges ignores both historical responsibility and parallel democratic failings in their own systems. Colonial powers like Britain created Nigeria's institutional fragility through arbitrary borders and extractive governance, while corporations such as Shell financed repression. Today, the U.S. exhibits comparable judicial partisanship through ideologically driven Supreme Court rulings and elected judges taking donor funds, alongside electoral vulnerabilities in 31 states lacking citizenship verification. Similarly, protest suppression tactics in the UK (preemptive arrests) and disinformation double standards by Meta platforms reveal systemic parallels. Selective condemnation obscures…
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Jun
12
2025
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25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
25 Takeaways From Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday addressed a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming his commitment to preserving democratic governance while highlighting key economic reforms and honouring heroes of the June 12 struggle. In a speech that spanned national unity, economic recovery, and political inclusiveness, the president dismissed rumours of a one-party agenda, pledged continued security reforms, and announced posthumous national honours for late pro-democracy activists, including Kudirat Abiola and Ken Saro-Wiwa. Here are 25 takeaways from Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech: June 12 as Democracy Day: Tinubu…
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Jun
12
2025
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President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol:With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we…
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Jun
12
2025
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Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

FGN, Interviews, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of being hypocritical and playing politics rather than working to better the lives of Nigerians. He made the comment during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday as Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12. According to him, ongoing political activities in the country in the last two years are pointers to the next general election. Obi, who at first paid homage to the late MKO Abiola, said the politicians…
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