Day: October 1, 2025

Kwara Killings: North on fire, South on edge

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Kwara killings

…”Nigeria facing genocide” Yoruba groups warn Fresh outrage has trailed the September 17 massacre in Oke Ode, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, where 15 people — including vigilantes, women, children, and the village head — were killed by armed bandits.  The attack has triggered warnings from both political leaders and Yoruba groups about an impending national security collapse. Northern Nigeria’s 19 governors, elders and political heavyweights yesterday declared that insecurity and poverty in the region have reached breaking point—warning the crisis now threatens national stability. At the Northern…

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“Jonathan’s dismal record’ll haunt him in 2027” — Presidency

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Presidency on Jonathan

The Presidency has dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 election, insisting his “disastrous record” in office will block any comeback. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, reacting to ex-minister Jerry Gana’s claim that Jonathan would run under the PDP, described the idea as “delusional”. He argued that Jonathan’s administration left behind economic ruin, massive corruption, depleted reserves and unpaid salaries, despite record oil earnings. Onanuga said Jonathan may also face constitutional hurdles, having been sworn in twice. He warned him not to be misled by PDP loyalists,…

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B’Haram attacks Borno community, burns District Head’s palace 

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B'Haram attacks Borno

Armed Boko Haram terrorists launched a fresh attack on Kirawa, a border town in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, late Monday night, leaving one resident dead and another abducted. The insurgents, who stormed the community near the Cameroon border, also set several houses ablaze, including the palace of the District Head, AbdulRahman Abubakar. Shops and other structures were also destroyed during the raid. According to eyewitnesses, many residents fled into neighboring Cameroonian villages to escape the violence. They praised the swift response of members of the Civilian Joint…

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“Sex workers must pay taxes on their earnings from 2026” – FG 

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Taiwo Oyedele

The Federal Government has reiterated that all income earned in Nigeria is subject to taxation, including money made by sex workers, so-called  ‘runs girls’. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification yesterday, during a tax education session held by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Lagos. A video of the session has since gone viral online. Oyedele emphasised that while all earnings are taxable, funds sent to dependents or relatives for upkeep are exempt. He described these transfers…

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NRC offers injured Abuja-Kaduna train passengers free ride per week till Dec. 31

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NRC offers2

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that passengers injured in the Abuja-Kaduna train accident of August 26 will enjoy one free ride per week until December 31, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, said the passenger train services on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor will resume on October 1. According to the statement, commercial operations will recommence following the successful completion of safety, technical, and operational checks, stressing the corporation’s commitment to smooth, reliable, and secure services. “In line with our priority…

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Niger, Mali, B’Faso set to expose Nigerian politicians aiding bandits

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Niger president

Intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they are preparing to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be supporting bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West region. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, officials of the security agencies disclosed that they are already in possession of the names of some politicians suspected of providing assistance to the criminal gangs. They added that some individuals involved in supplying arms to the bandits had been arrested and investigations were underway. According to the agencies, the move forms part…

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Alleged Tinubu Defamation: Plan by DSS to arraign Sowore stalls

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DSS to arraign Sowore

The planned arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters online platform, on charges of defaming President Bola Tinubu stalled yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The trial judge, Muhammad Umar postponed the case to October after it emerged that Sowore had not been served with the charges. The charges stemmed from Sowore’s posts on X and Facebook in August calling President Tinubu a criminal. Recall that earlier this month, the Nigerian government filed five counts of cybercrimes and defamation jointly against Sowore, Facebook and X. The government instituted the…

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“PENGASSAN should be dissolved for sabotaging Nigeria’s oil sector” – Ndume

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Ndume backs Tinubu

…Backs Tinubu on Labour crackdown The Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the union of pursuing private interests rather than the collective good of Nigerians. Recall that PENGASSAN recently directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike in response to the dismissal of over 800 workers by the Dangote Refinery. Reacting during an appearance on a television programme on Monday, Ndume accused the union of corruption and sabotage…

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