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The Nigeria Safety and Peace Solidarity Movement (NSPSM) has strongly criticized Amnesty International over its recent report on the security situation in Nigeria, describing it as exaggerated, one-sided, and harmful to national unity and morale. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on June 2, 2025, the group accused Amnesty International of misrepresenting the realities on the ground and undermining the efforts of Nigerian security agencies. “We are here today in our patriotic responsibility to defend our country and call for peace and stability — the necessary foundation for development,”…

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Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, has disclosed that the Adeleke dynasty’s visit to President Bola Tinubu. This is as the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State said its 2026 gubernatorial ticket is not for sale. It would be recalled that pictures of Governor Ademola Adeleke, his elder brother, Dr Deji Adeleke and nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, visiting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State on Tuesday went viral on the internet, suggesting that the governor is seeking to join the ruling party. However, in a statement…

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s unyielding resolve to safeguard the nation’s airspace and collaborate with sister agencies to protect all Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja on June 4, 2025, during the Second Quarter Route March, the CAS made it clear that defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity remains the NAF’s foremost responsibility. “We will continue to defend every inch of our nation’s airspace,” Air Marshal Abubakar declared. “Our commitment to the safety and protection of all Nigerians is not just a…

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has begun investigating the tragic road crash that killed 22 athletes from Kano State. Assistant Corps Marshal Ahmed Umar, the Zonal Commanding Officer overseeing Jigawa, Kaduna, and Katsina States, announced the investigation on Monday during a condolence visit to the Kano State Government House. Reports confirmed that the crash occurred just a few kilometres from Kano, as the athletes returned from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. During the visit, Umar described the crash as “a devastating and tragic loss not just to…

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El-Rufai Slams Tinubu, APC Govt as ‘Urban Bandits’, Regrets Supporting President Abuja, Nigeria – Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, labelling them as “urban bandits” and expressing regret for his role in their rise to power. Speaking at the 60th birthday lecture of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja, Mr El-Rufai controversially stated that he and others had allowed “a bandit” to become Nigeria’s leader, a clear reference to President Tinubu,…

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Nigerian Economy Hit Hard by Tough Policies, Conditions Deteriorating – Ex-IYC President Omare ABUJA, Nigeria – Eric Omare, a former President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), has voiced significant concern over the current state of the Nigerian economy, describing conditions as “difficult and worsening” for citizens. Speaking on the impact of recent government policies, Omare stated that it is challenging to definitively say whether Nigerians are better off economically under the current administration. He attributed the prevailing hardship directly to “tough economic policies” that have had a “significant impact…

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A growing number of residents say they feel hungrier and more impoverished compared to the period before Tinubu’s administration began As President Bola Tinubu marks two years in office since assuming the presidency on May 29, 2023, many Nigerians have voiced concerns over worsening living conditions. A growing number of residents say they feel hungrier and more impoverished compared to the period before Tinubu’s administration began. Across various regions, citizens have reflected on their socio-economic realities, highlighting increased poverty levels and heightened insecurity under the current government. Many describe the…

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Nigerian Politics: Decoding the Dynamics of Power and the Role of Politicians by Tolu Adebayo ABUJA, NIGERIA – Nigerian politics is a complex, vibrant, and often contentious arena, shaped by a diverse population, a federal structure, and a history deeply intertwined with the actions and decisions of its politicians. Understanding the dynamics requires looking beyond the headlines to the fundamental roles and challenges faced by the individuals who seek and hold political power in Africa’s most populous nation. At its core, Nigerian politics operates within a multi-party democratic framework, featuring…

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that the Senate embarrassed Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East) during a recent plenary session. In a personally signed statement released on Friday in Abuja and titled “Clarification on Misleading Reports Regarding Senate Proceedings,” Akpabio described the circulating reports as “false and misleading.” False Claims on Social Media Akpabio was reacting to a viral report—particularly one published by Linda Ikeji’s Blog—alleging that Senator Musa was ridiculed on the Senate floor for being unable to define the word “harmonised.” “This is completely untrue,”…

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