Day: June 14, 2026

Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan celebrate Abdulsalami’s autobiography launch

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Abdulsalami’s autobiography launch

…Hail his democratic legacy Nigeria’s political elite, elder statesmen, traditional rulers and top government officials yesterday converged in Abuja to celebrate former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as three books chronicling his life, leadership and contributions to peace-building were unveiled in commemoration of his 84th birthday. Among the dignitaries at the event were former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Other notable attendees included former Vice Presidents Namadi Sambo and Yemi Osinbajo,…

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“Only God can end Nigeria’s insecurity” – Matawalle

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Matawalle on insecurity

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence of insecurity, with killings and abductions across parts of the country, including recent incidents in Oyo and Borno, between May 15 and 17. Recall that gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. In Borno, armed groups attacked schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba local government area, abducting 42 pupils. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Matawalle…

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Bandits kingpin vows to keep Late Gen.’s Rabe’s widow 

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Bandits kingpin vows

Hajiya Amina Abubakar, widow of the Late retired Major-General Abubakar Rabe, remains in bandits’ captivity two weeks after she was abducted with her husband along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu LGA, Katsina State.  The couple was last seen in a viral video relaying the abductors’ demands for the release of three detained members — Sani, Aminu, and Nasiru — and the return of seized livestock. Yesterday, Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasiru Mu’azu, announced that Rabe had died in custody from “complications of diabetes and hypertension,”, even as efforts…

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“Why war against banditry, terrorism is taking longer than expected” – Defence Minister

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Defence Minister on terrorism

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has explained why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria appear difficult to address. The former Chief of Defence Staff, who made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at a conference in Lagos, said the persistence of insecurity is partly due to the support criminal groups receive from individuals within local communities. Speaking on the issue, Musa said, “Banditry, insurgency, terrorism. Why does it seem so difficult to deal with it? Perhaps, we have the people that are also encouraging and…

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FG may start paying salaries through eNaira

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FG on eNaira

The Federal Government may soon begin paying workers’ salaries, pensions and social welfare benefits through the eNaira platform. According to reports, this is part of a new plan by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to expand the use of the country’s digital currency. According to reports, the proposal is contained in the ‘Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028’, a new roadmap released by the apex bank to strengthen digital payments and increase the role of the eNaira in everyday financial transactions. Recall that the eNaira was introduced in October 2021…

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2027 Presidency: “Election’ll be between Atiku & BAT; Obi isn’t there” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a fresh political prediction concerning the shape of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. Ayodele made the remarks during a prophetic session shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, where he spoke about emerging political alignments, major contenders, and the expected direction of the presidential race. In his statement, he referenced key political figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. He said, “2027 Presidency: This election will…

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2027: “Stay, defend your vote”, Obi tells Nigerians

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Obi tells Nigerians

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to stay and defend their votes during the 2027 elections, warning that electoral manipulation will persist unless citizens take responsibility for protecting the democratic process. Obi made the call during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., United States, in a video that gained traction on social media yesterday. Speaking on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, the former Anambra State governor argued that the integrity of elections cannot be safeguarded by politicians alone, stressing that voters must remain…

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“Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso not convincing options for North” – ACF

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ACF on Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said voters in Northern Nigeria are increasingly dissatisfied with the country’s political leadership and are yet to identify a presidential contender capable of inspiring confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a television programme on Monday, Mohammed-Baba argued that neither the ruling administration nor prominent opposition figures had offered solutions capable of addressing the country’s pressing economic and security concerns. According to him, many northerners have grown weary of politics centred on personalities rather than policies.…

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