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Jul
10
2026
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Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security
Why It’s Difficult For Military To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has explained why it is difficult for the Armed Forces to fight bandits and terrorists in the country Speaking on Thursday at the Arise Television’s Town Hall on State Police, General Musa stated that the terrorists live within the communities. According to him, if the communities are on the side of the insurgents, it makes it difficult for security forces to win the battle and if the communities are with the security forces, it makes it a lot easier. “We’re…
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Jul
10
2026
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Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Death Threat: Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, says Peter Obi’s claims that he may not be alive for the 2027 elections were designed to “attract undue sympathy”. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accused the federal government of deliberately frustrating his means of livelihood and targeting opposition figures. The former Anambra governor alleged that everything he does for a living is being deliberately obstructed by the government. “The way they…
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Jul
09
2026
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Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life

Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life

Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of frustrating his life and means of livelihood. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi alleged that he would not be alive if Tinubu’s government had the opportunity. The NDC presidential candidate alleged that the federal government is deliberately frustrating everything he does for a living. The former Anambra governor said Tinubu’s government is attacking him personally, adding that he is being denied “things that he is entitled to”. “The way…
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Jul
09
2026
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Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election- Akpabio

Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election- Akpabio

News Flash, National Assembly, Politics
Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election – Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday predicted that opposition parties would allege electoral manipulation if President Bola Tinubu wins re-election in 2027. Akpabio made the remark while receiving members of the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu support group, during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. The Senate President, who is also the Grand Patron of the movement, urged the group to intensify grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election, expressing confidence that the President would secure a second term despite expected criticism from…
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Jul
09
2026
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Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos

Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos

Crime, Lagos, News Flash
Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos One hundred and thirty-five suspected cultists were arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command after failed initiation attempts in different parts of the state. The botched initiation exercises were part of activities lined up to mark the annual 7/7 celebration by cult groups in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. The police chief said the operation was the outcome of intelligence-led policing, aggressive raids, convoy patrols and the strategic deployment of…
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Jul
09
2026
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Don’t Wait For Orders, Shoot Bandits On Sight; If You Refuse, We Will Treat You Like Bandit – Defence Minister Charges Troops

Don’t Wait For Orders, Shoot Bandits On Sight; If You Refuse, We Will Treat You Like Bandit – Defence Minister Charges Troops

News Flash, Security
Don’t Wait For Orders, Shoot Bandits On Sight; If You Refuse, We Will Treat You Like Bandit — Defence Minister Charges Troops The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has ordered security personnel to immediately engage and neutralise bandits and terrorists once deployed, warning that any operative who delays action while waiting for approval would be regarded as a terrorist. Musa issued the directive on Wednesday in Sokoto State during the commissioning of 62 operational vehicles and other security equipment worth N27.1 billion, procured by the Sokoto State Government to boost security operations across the state. Addressing the troops, the…
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Jul
09
2026
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Complete List: NANS Names 39 Institutions Yet To Refund Students After NELFUND Payments

Complete List: NANS Names 39 Institutions Yet To Refund Students After NELFUND Payments

Education, News Flash
FULL LIST: NANS Names 39 Schools Yet To Refund Students After NELFUND Payments The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released a list of 39 tertiary institutions it says have yet to refund students who paid their tuition fees before receiving payments from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle on Wednesday, saying the affected institutions had already received tuition payments from NELFUND on behalf of eligible students but had failed to refund those who had earlier paid their fees. According to Babatunde, the publication of…
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Jul
06
2026
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Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

News Flash, People & Events
Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has generated widespread reactions online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a viral song that criticises several Nigerian political figures, including his father. In the clip posted on his social media page, Ozonna was seen singing and dancing as the song began with the lyrics: “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus.” The song goes on to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and…
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Jul
06
2026
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NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

News Flash, Politics
NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition The South-East bloc of the Nigerian Democratic Congress has warned the party’s national leadership against delaying the release of outstanding primary election results and imposing candidates, saying such actions could trigger fresh internal crises and weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The warning comes as political parties race to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading the names of candidates for the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the NDC South-East in the Federal Capital Territory, Maxwell Igbokwe, urged the party leadership to adhere…
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Jul
06
2026
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2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

News Flash, Politics
2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.…
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