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“Govt. has been compromised, looks away as Nigerians are killed” — Ex-Naval Chief

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Ex Naval Chief on insecurity

A retired Nigerian Navy Commodore, (Prof.) Kunle Olawunmi has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s worsening security situation, alleging that the Federal Government had become compromised and was deliberately looking the other way while citizens were being killed by bandits and terrorists. Speaking at the maiden edition of ‘Boiling Point Extra’, a public policy discourse focused on school kidnapping and the safety of children, the retired naval officer also alleged that hostile foreign interests were playing active roles in fueling insecurity across the country. Olawunmi, a Professor of Global Counter-Terrorism,…

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Counter-terrorism: US withdraws military personnel from Nigeria

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US withdraws military personnel

The United States has pulled back many of its troops in Nigeria following the May operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), Dagvin Anderson, who announced the development on Thursday at a press briefing Luanda, Angola, after the conclusion of the 2026 African chiefs of defence conference, said the US, would however, retain its intelligence partnership with Nigeria. Speaking on security challenges in Africa and the US approach to supporting partners without external interference, the AFRICOM commander…

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2027: PDP crisis deepens, as rival camps lay claim to candidate nominations

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PDP crisis deepens

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has entered a more critical phase, with rival factions now battling over the legitimacy of nomination forms and the authority to produce candidates for the 2027 general elections. What began as a leadership dispute has evolved into a contest over electoral legitimacy, raising fresh questions about which faction will ultimately present candidates recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The camp aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insists it remains the only structure recognised by INEC…

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Flooding: Kaduna govt. presents ₦2bn compensation cheques to victims

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KDSG on flooding compensation

Kaduna State government has presented ₦2 billion in compensation cheques to victims of flooding in the state. The state governor, Uba Sani, handed over the cheques to the affected persons during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 34 billion Rigasa/Tudun-Wada Flood and Gully Erosion Control Project on Thursday. In an issued statement, Governor Sani described the compensation and the new project as part of the state government’s commitment to tackling the persistent challenges of flooding, gully erosion, and environmental degradation across Kaduna State. “This important intervention reflects a fundamental principle that…

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ADC demands judicial probe into PFIPC scandal

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ADC demands PFIPC probe

…Names Akume, Ribaɗu, Walson-Jack, Budget Office DG The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that several top government officials should be questioned over the matter.  According to the party, in a statement issued yesterday, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the Presidency’s explanation on the matter failed to answer key questions.  the probe should extend beyond the man at the centre of the controversy, Adeniyi Adeyemi,…

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Obasanjo warns Nigeria against another civil war ‘at all costs’

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Obasanjo warns Nigeria

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying the country may not survive a repeat of the 1967–1970 conflict. Obasanjo made the remark on Wednesday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the presentation of a historical documentation on the Asaba Massacre by Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze, the Isama Ajie of Asaba. The publication, titled: ‘Asaba Massacre’, consists of a written transcript and an audiovisual documentary compiled from eyewitness testimonies, recorded interviews, archival materials and historical research. Reflecting on the…

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Sokoto: Bello Turji strikes again; abducts 37, kills 10yr-old

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Bello Turji strikes again

Fresh fear has gripped residents of Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto State, after notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his fighters reportedly launched coordinated attacks on two communities, abducting dozens of residents and killing a 10-year-old child. The latest attacks were disclosed on yesterday morning by security analyst and conflict reporter Bakatsine in a post on his verified 𝕏 account. According to him, the first attack occurred in Tarah community, where the armed men reportedly engaged local vigilantes in a gun battle that lasted for about an hour. Despite…

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NYSC Uniform: Minister makes u-turn, says no decision on ‘replacing khaki with adire’

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Minister on NYSC uniform

The Federal Government has clarified that Adire fabric has not been officially approved as a replacement for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform, contrary to earlier reports that suggested a final decision had been made.  Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, explained that Adire was merely one of several ideas being considered as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the NYSC scheme. He stressed that no final approval has been granted on any new uniform design or fabric.  In a statement posted on his official 𝕏 account…

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Court rejects el-Rufa’i’s bail bid after hospital disowns medical report

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Court rejects el Rufa'i’s bail bid

Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the criminal case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). Justice D. H. Khobo, in a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, turned down el-Rufa’i’s third request for bail, which was based on medical grounds. A key issue before the court was a medical report submitted by the former governor in support of his application.  The document, marked as Exhibit ‘A’, was purportedly issued by…

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PFIPC scandal: Atiku challenges Presidency, demands answers over ₦1.3bn budget allocation

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Atiku challenges Presidency

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of treating corruption and fraud as a “family affair”. In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku alleged that despite meetings between Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew – described as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) – and top government officials, the Federal Government now claims ignorance of the agency’s existence. According to Atiku, the Tinubu administration would require “a forensic expert”…

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