Day: June 26, 2026

“Nigeria’s not beyond redemption; pay your taxes for me to do more”  – Tinubu

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Tinubu assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is not beyond redemption. Tinubu made the remark yesterday, during the commissioning of interchange at Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection linking Jahi District to Gwarimpa District of the FCT, while noting that infrastructure is the foundation of prosperity which is the cardinal principle of this administration. The project was among those earmarked to celebrate his third year anniversary, and he was represented at the commissioning by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He said: “I’m very proud to stand here to…

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NLC blasts DSS over Sowore arrest

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NLC blasts DSS

…Warns against ‘protecting individuals over the state’ The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the arrest and detention of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing their actions as unnecessary, intimidating and detrimental to democratic values. In a statement issued yesterday by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour movement expressed disappointment over what it termed the “rowdy scene” and “bullish behaviour” displayed by DSS personnel while taking Sowore into…

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New terror group, ‘Sai Malam’ emerges in Kebbi” – State Govt. warns

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New terror group, 'Sai Malam'

…Says they use blood for sacrifice Kebbi State government has raised the alarm over the emergence of a new terror group called the ‘Sai Malam’ in parts of the state, warning that the sect must be profiled and tackled before it grows into a major security threat. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Home Affairs, Col. Hassan Riba, (rtd), raised the concern during a stakeholders’ security meeting held on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The meeting was attended by representatives of traditional rulers, district heads, union…

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El-Rufa’i appears in 2 Kaduna courts over ICPC charges

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El Rufa'i in Kaduna courts

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, on Wednesday appeared before two separate courts in Kaduna to face allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office and money laundering brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari, el-Rufa’i was arraigned alongside his former Special Adviser, Jimi Lawal, and five companies on an amended 11-count charge. El-Rufa’i pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charge against him, while Lawal also entered not guilty pleas to the counts filed…

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State Police Bill: “Reform hasty, amid failure to strengthen NPF” – CUPP

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CUPP laments

The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticised the Federal Government over the passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, describing the move as a hasty reform in the face of what it called the administration’s failure to adequately strengthen the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Recall that the Senate passed the bill on June 24, 2026, following its earlier approval by the House of Representatives, paving the way for a decentralised policing system aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the current centralised structure. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja,…

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EFCC files money laundering, terrorism financing charges against MACBAN’s president, Bodejo

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EFCC Bodejo

Baahir Adamu, Jalingo A major legal battle is set to begin as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) moves to arraign Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), over allegations involving $2.53 million reportedly linked to money laundering and terrorism financing.  According to information surrounding the case, the EFCC is expected to present charges against Bodejo in court as part of its ongoing efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The anti-graft agency alleges that the funds in question are connected to activities that…

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“Stop blaming Nigerians, media for insecurity” – Atiku to Tinubu

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Atiku to Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of attempting to shift responsibility for the country’s growing insecurity and economic hardship onto Nigerians and the media instead of addressing the underlying problems. Atiku’s reaction followed comments by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who had alleged that sections of the Nigerian media were creating a misleading narrative that the nation was overwhelmed by insecurity. Speaking during a television programme on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that media reports often amplify negative developments while failing…

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“Govs. must be held accountable if insecurity persists under state police” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on insecurity

Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has stated that state governments should be held responsible if insecurity continues after the establishment of state police. Responding to a question  during a television programme on accountability, the governor acknowledged that responsibility would shift closer to the states. When asked: “If insecurity continues after state police becomes operational, who do you think we should blame? Who do you think Nigerians should hold accountable?”, Uba Sani’s response made it clear that governors cannot shy away from responsibility under such a system. He emphasized…

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