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Tiwa Savage Addresses Criticism Over Silence on Insecurity
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has responded to public pressure regarding her perceived silence on Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In an interaction with a fan on Instagram, the singer explained that her decision to maintain a lower profile on national issues is not driven by indifference, but by the intense hostility and “crucifixion” she faced after previously voicing her opinions. “When I spoke I was crucified for it, but trust me, that won’t stop me from still being active,” she wrote. Addressing those who interpret her silence as apathy, she added, “Just know that just because you might not see my…
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Alleged N36m fraud: Court puts Blessing CEO’s bail application on hold
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved its ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO. Justice D.I. Dipeolu announced on Friday, June 5, 2026, that the court’s decision regarding the application will be delivered on June 9, 2026, following the conclusion of arguments from both the defense and the prosecution. Case Background Blessing CEO is currently standing trial on a two-count charge brought against her by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges border on alleged…
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Bode George Faults Adeboye’s Security Ultimatum, Directs Responsibility to President Tinubu
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has publicly critiqued the recent suggestion by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that security chiefs should be given a 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists or resign. In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, 2026, George argued that while the clergyman’s frustration with the nation’s escalating insecurity is understandable, the directive is misdirected. He maintained that service chiefs operate under a clear chain of command and that the ultimate constitutional responsibility for national security rests solely with the…
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Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Handling of Oyo Abductions
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused the Federal Government of failing to demonstrate sufficient urgency in securing the release of the victims. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president stated that the government appeared more focused on political activities than addressing the plight of the abducted victims. “It is difficult to understand how a government…
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2027: No proof of glitch – Sam Amadi speaks on why nobody should trust INEC
Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has said that nobody should trust the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s system for voter registration. Amadi made the assertion on Friday when he featured in an interview on News Central Television. He was reacting to the failure of INEC to electronically transmit election results, which he said would have made the exercise transparent. “With all the issues around BVAS malfunctioning, which many people think was internal sabotage by INEC itself not to transmit the election result, do you expect the first item on the agenda of any opposition political party…
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They want to convict me to stop my 2027 presidential ambition – Sowore
Sowore, who was recently nominated by his party to represent the AAC in the upcoming 2027 general election, stated, “They want to convict me at all costs, so that I will be disqualified from contesting the 2027 election. That’s what it’s about.” Under Nigerian electoral law, a criminal conviction can serve as grounds for disqualification from running for public office. The activist also voiced strong dissatisfaction with the court’s conduct, particularly alleging instances of judicial overreach. He remarked that it is impossible to receive a fair trial in an environment where his legal counsel could be ordered to kneel before…
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LASU student dies after armed robbery attack
The tragic death of Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, a student of the Department of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), has prompted a formal response from the university management and renewed discussions regarding the safety of students residing off-campus. Otabor, who held matriculation number 240341269, was attacked by armed robbers in the Iba area of Lagos on the night of Friday, May 29, 2026. He succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. In an official statement released on June 4, 2026, the Acting Coordinator of…
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2027: Voting for Peter Obi is a vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the decision of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to leave the ADC and join the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where he has been named the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking in a recent interview, Okonkwo argued that the opposition must present a unified front to effectively challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He warned that the splintering of opposition votes between platforms like the ADC and the newly established NDC ultimately benefits the incumbent administration. “The reason I said it is that either you’re working…
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FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno
The Nigerian Federal Government has launched an aggressive security offensive aimed at rescuing abducted students and teachers currently held by terrorists in Oyo and Borno States. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the initiative at a national security briefing in Abuja, where he conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s firm stance that “no child belongs in captivity.” To bolster these efforts, the President has ordered the immediate deployment of a specialized rescue team and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to better secure vulnerable communities and monitor hidden routes used by criminal syndicates. Beyond the immediate rescue mission,…
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2027: Conduct 10 elections, Tinubu will still defeat Atiku, Obi – Fayose
The former governor of Ekiti State has claimed that President Bola Tinubu would defeat presidential candidates in the likes of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, even if the election is conducted 10 times. Fayose spoke in an interview on EKTV against the backdrop of those calling for Tinubu’s resignation from office due to the escalating insecurity challenges in the country. According to Fayose, “A lot of people on social media are asking Tinubu to resign now, but I’m saying you don’t need to fight because he still has one year left. “Now all those agitating on social media have candidates…
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‘Let’s settle political popularity by ballot, not guns’ -Davido slams APC
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has strongly condemned the shooting of the Osogbo Local Government chairman of the Accord Party, Asimiyu Ajibola, also known as “Baba Isila.” The politician was attacked by suspected gunmen on Wednesday night near the MDS area of Osogbo, Osun State, and is currently receiving medical treatment. Davido expressed his outrage on X, emphasizing that political competition should never devolve into violence or bloodshed. He challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on democratic processes rather than resorting to intimidation, stating, “If APC is sure they are popular, let’s settle this with…
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I ran with Peter Obi out of sympathy after three top politicians rejected him- former Labour Party, VP candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice-presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has revealed that his decision to join Peter Obi’s ticket was primarily driven by sympathy. In a recent interview with Symfoni, Baba-Ahmed explained that he stepped into the role after observing that prominent politicians were unwilling to partner with the former Anambra State governor. According to Baba-Ahmed, Obi had reached out to three major political figures in 2022, all of whom declined to run alongside him. He noted that he watched the situation unfold with concern, stating, “People don’t understand that between me and Obi,…
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