“Halt ongoing killings of Nigerians or risk violent breakup” — Ex-US Envoy warns Tinubu’s Govt.

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Ex US Envoy warns Tinubu

A former United States diplomat has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, warning that the country could face a violent breakup if urgent steps are not taken. The warning was directed at President Bola Tinubu, as killings continue in different parts of the country. A former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for ‘International Religious Freedom’, Sam Brownback, gave the warning in a speech captured in a viral video. He said the situation has reached a critical stage and may spiral out of control if not addressed immediately. Brownback described Nigeria as…

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2027: Kwankwaso set to join ADC, eyes Senate Presidency

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Kwankwaso to join ADC

Former Kano State governor and prominent political figure, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is on the verge of defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in what observers describe as a significant development in the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources within key political circles indicate that advanced consultations are ongoing between Kwankwaso and top ADC stakeholders, with discussions centred on building a broad-based coalition capable of challenging the dominance of the ruling party. The anticipated defection is believed to be part of a wider strategy to consolidate…

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‘Nigeria ranks last globally in ‘Quality of Life 2026’ – Report

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Nigeria's ranking report2

…As income crisis deepens Nigeria has ranked last among 89 countries in the 2026 Quality of Life Index, as a separate report reveals that nearly 60 percent of citizens earn below ₦100,000 monthly, or have no income – highlighting worsening living conditions and deepening economic strain across the country. The ranking, published by Numbeo, placed Nigeria at the bottom of its global quality of life assessment, with an overall score of zero. The index evaluates living standards using metrics such as cost of living, purchasing power, safety, healthcare, pollution, and…

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‘Kidnappers now using banks to collect ransoms’ – Expert raises alarm

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Expert on kidnappers

A security expert, Dr. Kabir Adamu, has raised concern that kidnappers in Nigeria are now using banks to collect ransom payments. Speaking yesterday, Adamu, who is the CEO of Beacon Security and Intelligence Ltd, said this trend is worrying. In the past, kidnappers usually demanded cash, but now they are asking victims’ families to pay money through bank accounts. He revealed that his team has tracked cases where ransom money was paid into bank accounts and successfully withdrawn. Although he did not mention the banks involved, he said some progress…

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Insecurity: NYSC shifts orientation camps in Kaduna, Kwara, others

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NYSC shifts orientation camps

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has relocated its orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, citing ongoing security threats and a commitment to protecting corps members. The move aligns with prior appeals from parents and education stakeholders who had raised concerns about placing graduates in high-risk rural areas. In a statement issued  yesterday, the NYSC noted that corps members posted to volatile regions “are provided with adequate protection, including military escorts”. The statement, which addressed a recent controversial article alleging negligence and fictitious “ransom clauses”, stressed that…

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Kano: Panic in APC, as Gawuna goes ‘incommunicado’ amid pressure to halt defection

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KanoAPC Gawuna

Former Kano Deputy Governor and 2023 APC gubernatorial candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has reportedly gone off-grid, placing his phone on “Do Not Disturb” (DND), as intense speculation swirls over his planned defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement, and possibly the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reliable sources as reported by daily Nigerian revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed top APC leaders to block Gawuna’s move, fearing his alliance with Kwankwaso could destabilise Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s control ahead of the 2027 elections.…

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Court orders arrest of PDP’s factional chairman, Turaki

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Court orders Turaki's arrest

…Fixes April 22 for arraignment  A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). Justice Peter Kekemeke issued the arrest warrant on Thursday after Turaki failed to attend court for the purpose of his being arraigned on a one count criminal charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in which he is accused of, among others, giving false information…

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FG unveils ₦16tr ‘Poverty Reduction Plan’ to tift 50m Nigerians out of poverty

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FG unveils poverty reduction plan3

The Federal Government has announced a new plan to reduce poverty and help 50 million people by the year 2030. The plan, tagged: ‘One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS)’, is designed to bring all poverty reduction efforts into one coordinated system. To fund the programme, the Government aims to raise ₦16 trillion between 2026 and 2030, which is about ₦3.2 trillion each year.  The money will come from different sources: Federal Government: ₦1.5 trillion; Development partners: ₦800bn; Private sector: ₦600bn, and Climate and global funds: ₦300bn. The Government also…

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Scores feared dead, as suspected herdsmen sack community near FCT

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FCT herdsmen attack

A community located near Jumai Estate in Mararaba, Aso-A, a boundary area between Abuja and Nasarawa State, has been attacked by suspected herdsmen, leaving several persons dead and many others injured. It was gathered that the attack, which began yesterday morning, has so far claimed no fewer than six lives, although the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. According to sources, the violence was triggered by an earlier clash between a farmer and a herder, which reportedly led to the death of the herder. The farmer, whose identity is yet…

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“Forget 2027, start preparing for 2031” – APC to Opposition

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APC to Opposition

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on opposition parties to channel their energies into rebuilding their political structures and preparing for future elections, rather than challenging what it described as already concluded mandates from the 2027 polls.  According to a statement issued yesterday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the position was in response to recent political activities and remarks made by opposition groups within the state and across the country. The statement emphasised that while opposition parties remain a critical component of democratic governance, their…

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