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Insecurity: Tinubu Was Right to Ask Jonathan to Step Down — Bwala
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has defended Tinubu’s 2014 call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign after the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, insisting the criticism was justified at the time. The Chibok kidnapping, which occurred in 2014, was Nigeria’s first major mass school abduction and drew global outrage. Tinubu, then a leading opposition figure, had accused Jonathan of failing to secure the country and demanded his resignation. With school kidnappings and insecurity again on the rise under the Tinubu administration, many Nigerians have resurfaced those comments and questioned whether the same standard…
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‘My resignation not over US, Tinubu military threat’ — Ex-Defence Minister Badaru
Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed a viral report claiming he resigned from office because he could not “stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Badaru described the publication as false, malicious, and deliberately misleading. He said he never made such comments, nor were they made by anyone authorised to speak on his behalf. According to him, the report was designed to damage his reputation, sow discord between him and President Bola Tinubu, and stir unnecessary controversy. He clarified that the true reasons for…
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“Let’s give the man the opportunity to give Nigerians hope, Trump on our neck” – Akpabio rebukes senators over ‘Bow and Go’ call for Musa
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday cautioned senators against rushing the screening of former Chief of Defence Staff and Defence Minister nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), through a “bow and go” procedure. Akpabio said the level of pressure on Nigeria from the international community — including the United States under President Donald Trump — makes it necessary for Musa to be thoroughly questioned. He stressed that there are critical issues, especially around national insecurity, that require clear answers. During Musa’s screening, the Senate session became rowdy as some lawmakers called for him to “bow and go” after his initial responses.…
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Nigeria’s Presidency run from ‘outside’, Tinubu caged in Aso Rock – Sen Yari
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, has stirred controversy with claims that Nigeria’s presidency is no longer being run from the Presidential Villa. Speaking on Wednesday at the One Nigeria Project Conference in Abuja, the former Zamfara State governor alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is effectively “caged” within the Villa, while real power is being exercised from outside. Yari also dismissed expectations of foreign intervention in Nigeria’s challenges, declaring that United States President, Donald Trump, cannot help Nigeria’s situation. Yari said, “This country called Nigeria, America says their own country is God’s own country but this country called Nigeria…
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Terrorists think Nigeria is so rich – Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher Musa
Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has revealed why Nigeria remains a major target for terrorist groups, saying they view the country as extremely wealthy and strategically important. Speaking during his screening at the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, the former Chief of Defence Staff said terrorists, regardless of where they operate, ultimately aim to gain access into Nigeria because of its perceived economic strength. He stressed the urgent need for stronger border security to curb the growing threat. The Senate screening, held at the National Assembly, followed his nomination by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. If confirmed, General…
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Dele Momodu Accuses Tinubu of Using VIP Police Escort Withdrawal to Target Atiku
Former PDP presidential aspirant and media mogul, Dele Momodu, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is weaponising the recent order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs to specifically target former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Tuesday, Momodu said he became suspicious the moment the escort-withdrawal policy was announced. According to him, presidential aides first circulated a “dummy list” of affected individuals to test public reaction. Momodu claimed the list, which included names such as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Aisha Buhari, and Atiku Abubakar, was deliberately crafted to mislead the public. He said…
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“Round peg in round hole”– Shehu Sani on former CDS nomination as Defense Minister after Badaru’s resignation
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Posting on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani described the appointment as a “round peg in a round hole” General Musa’s nomination follows the resignation of Badaru Mohammed, who previously held the position. “Ex CDS Christopher Musa’s choice as Defence minister is about a round peg in a round hole,” Sani said
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“Mumu, he left his wife to enter a toxic relationship at his big age” – Reality TV star, Leo Dasilva’s wife, Mariam, shares her thoughts on legendary musician, 2Face Idibia’s alleged marriage crisis
Mariam Leo DaSilva, wife of reality TV star Leo DaSilva, has taken a swipe at music legend 2Face Idibia following new reports of turmoil in his marriage to Natasha Igbinedion. The drama erupted after the singer’s former manager, Kaka Igbokwe, made a series of alarming allegations on Monday, December 1. He claimed 2Face is trapped in a tox!c and v!olent relationship with Natasha, alleging that she has repeatedly assaulted him and that the couple are both struggling with dr#g use. He also suggested they need rehabilitation and therapy. Reacting to the revelations, Mariam did not mince words, she labelled 2Face…
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“When the men leave us, they dump us for the worst version of us” – 60-Year-Old Woman Reveals Ex-Husband Has Married Five Wives in 10 Years After Leaving Their Marriage
A 60-year-old Nigerian woman, Doyinsola A. Ilori, has shared that her ex-husband has married five different women in the ten years since he abandoned their marriage and later divorced her. Doyinsola made the revelation in a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 2, while commenting on the public clash between a singer and his wife, Natasha. She reflected on her own experience, recalling how she once considered leaving her marriage due to constant fighting and infidelity but stayed for the sake of their children, even though the relationship had become loveless. However, when her husband eventually chose to walk away, she…
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“Tinubu has been a better president than Obasanjo” – Music Producer, Samklef
Music producer Samklef has stirred conversation on X after publicly praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The producer, born Samuel Oguachuba, wrote: “From my perspective, Tinubu has been a better president than Obasanjo.” The comment immediately triggered backlash, with many users accusing him of being paid to promote the administration. Samklef, however, dismissed the claims and insisted the statement was his genuine opinion. He added that Nigeria has long been in a difficult state and argued that Tinubu should not be solely blamed for the country’s current challenges.
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Defence Minister, Abubakar Badaru, resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,(Information and Strategy), President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week. Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu. His…
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(Photos) Ganduje, Patience Jonathan, Donald Duke, David Mark Listed as FCTA Revokes 1,095 Abuja Property Titles
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has released the names of individuals and entities connected to 1,095 property titles recently revoked due to non-payment of statutory land charges. The affected properties are located in some of Abuja’s most expensive districts, Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse. In a public notice signed by FCTA management, the agency announced that enforcement actions will begin after the final 14-day grace period ends on November 25, 2025. According to the notice: 835 properties were revoked over unpaid ground rents. 260 properties were revoked for failure to pay violation fees and land-use conversion charges. Several prominent…
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