“Fuel subsidy, FX cabals behind security crisis” – Tinubu

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Tinubu on security crisis

President Bola Tinubu says beneficiaries of the corruption-laden fuel subsidy and foreign exchange era are behind the escalating insecurity across Nigeria. Tinubu spoke through Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun, on Wednesday at the launch of a book, titled: ‘The NADECO Story’, in Lagos. The President said unpatriotic elements who engaged in forex round-tripping are resisting his administration’s reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the exchange rate markets. He said these vested interests are attempting to destabilise the country as retaliation for the policies that…

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Green Card Visa: “Return to your home country” – Trump orders Nigerians, other applicants

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Trump on Green card visa

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump has ordered Nigerians and other nationals applying for green cards to return to their home countries and apply for the process except in extraordinary circumstances. The U.S president disclosed these new immigration directives yesterday. A statement issued by the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services, said the policy was aimed at restoring what it described as the original intent of US immigration law. According to the statement, foreigners seeking adjustment of status would now be required to process their residency applications through US consular offices…

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2027: APC leadership announces direct primaries for presidential contest

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The All Progressives Congress (APC), has approved a direct primary system for its 2026 presidential primary election, clearing the way for party members across the country’s 8,809 wards to vote for the party’s presidential candidate. The party also unveiled members of its presidential primary committee, appeal panel and state coordination teams ahead of the exercise. In a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the decisions were ratified by its National Working Committee in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. According to…

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Oyo School Attack: “Gunmen are armed criminal networks” – DHQ

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DHQ on Oyo school attack

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a fresh update on the recent attack on a school in Oyo State, stating that the armed men responsible are criminal groups operating within forested areas in the South-West, rather than members of any organised terrorist organisation. The military explained that current intelligence and ongoing field operations suggest the attackers are part of loosely connected kidnapping and armed robbery networks that have been exploiting remote forest corridors to carry out attacks on vulnerable communities. The DHQ reaffirmed that joint security operations are ongoing, involving…

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ICPC denies ADC leaders access to el-Rufa’i

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ICPC on access to el Rufa'i

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were yesterday denied access to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. According to reports, ADC leaders, including its National Secretary, Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and Secretary of the ADC Manifesto and Policy Committee, Salihu Lukman, were denied access to el-Rufa’i when they attempted to see him in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). While the details surrounding yesterday’s visit are still sketchy, the development was confirmed by the ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi,…

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2027: “Muslim-Muslim ticket could end APC” – Primate Ayodele warns

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Primate Ayodele warns

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could face an abrupt collapse if President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima contest the 2027 election on the same ticket.Presidential election coverage. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele warned that another Muslim–Muslim ticket would face both national and international rejection. He described such a move as a political miscalculation that could severely damage the ruling party’s chances of retaining power. He said: “It will be a…

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2027: ‘Ekiti gov”ship election under threat’ – CSOs warn

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CSOs warn on Ekiti election

A civil society organisation (CSO), under the Election Observation Hub, have raised fresh concerns over the preparedness, security and inclusiveness of the forthcoming Ekiti State off-cycle governorship election, warning that unresolved gaps could threaten the credibility of the electoral process.  The concerns were highlighted in a pre-election assessment report presented during a media briefing in Abuja. The organisations called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), to urgently release and effectively deploy election funds to complete outstanding preparations ahead of the June 20th governorship election.  They also urged the electoral…

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Defence Minister, Musa warns against electing ‘criminal-minded’ leaders

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Defence Minister, Musa warns

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has said Nigeria’s security outlook is gradually improving under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, even as he acknowledged that significant challenges remain. Musa made the remarks while speaking with newsmen after the commissioning of the annex branch of Haam Legal Consult Services in Abuja. In an issued statement signed by the SA Media to the Minister, Mrs. Leah Katung-Babatunde, Musa said the Federal Government has continued to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria, adding that such backing has enhanced the military’s capacity to…

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Electoral Risks: CSOs Warn Ahead Of 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election

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A civil society organisation, under the Election Observation Hub, have raised fresh concerns over the preparedness, security and inclusiveness of the forthcoming Ekiti State off-cycle governorship election, warning that unresolved gaps could threaten the credibility of the electoral process. The concerns were highlighted in a pre-election assessment report presented during a media briefing in Abuja. The organisations called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), to urgently release and effectively deploy election funds to complete outstanding preparations ahead of the June 20th governorship election. They also urged the electoral body…

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IBAN backs NBC’s DSO strategy in “National Interest’

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IBAN backs NBC

…Says BON opposition risks delaying Nigeria’s digital future Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), in National Sovereignty Interest, has thrown its weight behind the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) revamped Digital Switch-Over (DSO) initiative, dismissing objections raised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) as misleading and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s long-delayed digital migration efforts. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, IBAN argued that the NBC’s new “Big Picture” strategy represents the most credible pathway yet for achieving a…

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