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Trump’s airstrikes: Nnamdi Kanu not safe in North, should be relocated – Ejimakor

Senator Ben Ejimakor has raised concerns over the safety of Nnamdi Kanu in Northern Nigeria following recent US military airstrikes in the country. According to Ejimakor, keeping Kanu in the North could expose him to serious security risks, given the heightened military operations in the region. The lawmaker suggested that Kanu should be relocated to […]

Abiodun assures Ogun residents of smooth handover in 2027

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has reassured residents that his administration will ensure a smooth handover in 2027. Speaking at a recent public event, he emphasized the importance of stability and continuity for the development of the state. Abiodun noted that orderly transitions are critical for maintaining progress and public confidence in governance. The […]

Stop pampering them’ – Adeyanju tells Tinubu as US bombs terrorists in Nigeria

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop what he described as the “soft handling” of terrorists following reports that the United States carried out airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Nigeria. Adeyanju said the situation shows that Nigeria’s insecurity has reached a level where foreign help is stepping in, […]

Local Government Autonomy, Dapo Abiodun And Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu’s push for full financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 local governments has been described as one of the most important governance reforms in recent years. The Supreme Court ruling of July 2024 declared that local government funds must go directly to councils and not pass through state governments. The aim is to strengthen […]

ACF condemns Borno suicide bomb blast ​

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly condemned the suicide bomb attack that happened at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The attack, which took place on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, led to the loss of several lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor T. A. […]

Chief Of Staff Gbajabiamila Not Replaced By Muri-Okunola – Presidency

The Presidency has denied reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. In a statement, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claims circulating on social media as false and misleading. According to the statement, both the Chief of Staff and the Principal Private […]

Christmas: Igbo community visits Nnamdi Kanu, feeds Sokoto Prison inmates

During the Christmas season, members of the Igbo community visited Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison, showing solidarity and spreading festive goodwill. The visit aimed to promote compassion and support for those in difficult circumstances during the holidays. The community also brought food to the inmates at Sokoto Prison, ensuring that prisoners had a memorable Christmas […]

Terror attacks on worshippers: Foreign involvement can’t be ruled out – Sheikh Gumi

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that foreign involvement cannot be completely ruled out in the recent terror attacks on worshippers in parts of Nigeria. He explained that the pattern and coordination of some of the attacks suggest that external actors or influences may be supporting local extremist groups. Gumi said while Nigeria has […]

Christmas: Atiku, El-Rufai urge Nigerians to embrace unity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to promote unity, peace, and understanding across the country. They encouraged citizens to look beyond religious and ethnic differences and focus on what binds them together as one nation. In their separate Christmas messages, both […]

Barbaric’ — Speaker Abbas on Borno mosque attack

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has strongly condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Borno State, describing it as barbaric and completely unacceptable. He said the act shows total disregard for human life and the sanctity of places of worship. Abbas expressed sympathy with the victims and their families, noting […]