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What we have is insecurity not genocide in Benue state – Gov. Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has rejected claims that genocide is occurring in the state. Speaking at a public event, the governor, who identifies as a Reverend Father, emphasized that he operates with the fear of God and cannot lie about the security situation. He acknowledged that insecurity exists in Benue but clarified that there is no religious, ethnic, racial, national, or state-sponsored genocide taking place. ‘’I am a Reverend Father so being in governance does not take that away from me. I am still a Reverend Father. I came in as a governor as a Reverend Father, I am…
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Super Eagles Winning AFCON won’t make up for 2026 World Cup miss – Mikel Obi
Former Nigerian international John Mikel Obi has stated that even if the Super Eagles win next month’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON), it cannot fully make up for their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board, insisting they should resign for repeatedly failing in their core responsibility. He said, “If we do not qualify for the World Cup, the NFF, the whole board has to go. You can’t keep repeating the same mistake every time and expect different results.” He also highlighted the disappointment…
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Substance abuse: Regina Daniels needs help – AGN President, Emeka Rollas
Emeka Rollas, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has publicly called out Nollywood veterans who he claims were aware of Regina Daniels’ alleged substance abuse. In a statement on Instagram, Rollas addressed what he described as “many allegations, misconceptions, and unnecessary accusations” surrounding the ongoing crisis involving Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. He reminded the public that Nwoko serves as the AGN’s Chairman, Board of Patrons, while Regina and her mother, Rita Daniels, are members. Rollas named Jide Kosoko, Sanni Danji, Okey Bakassi, Charles Inojie, and Chinyere Wilfred as colleagues who allegedly witnessed Daniels abusing…
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Breaking: Federal High Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life Imprisonment
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being convicted on all seven terrorism charges leveled against him. Justice James Omotosho, delivering the judgment, described Kanu as a terrorist whose actions have caused bloodshed and destabilized the South-East. He noted that, despite portraying himself as a defender of his people, Kanu endangered lives and national security. “The court finds that the defendant, Nnamdi Kanu, is an international terrorist and must be treated accordingly,” the judge declared. Justice Omotosho highlighted that the prosecution provided credible…
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The target of those killing and kidnapping our people is the 2027 presidential election – Joe Igbokwe
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has suggested that the recent rise in kidnappings and killings across the country may be politically motivated. In a Facebook post, he claimed that those behind the attacks are targeting the 2027 presidential election. Igbokwe argued that it is illogical and counterproductive for anyone to believe they can win an election by taking the lives of citizens, adding that those working with such a mindset will ultimately fail.
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Kebbi Abduction: Peter Obi restates Trump’s description of Nigeria as a ‘disgraced nation’
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken another swipe at the Tinubu administration, this time over the country’s rising insecurity. Reacting to the recent bandit attack on a church in Kwara State, Obi posted on X that the situation in Nigeria has become so bad that no one can even argue with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s description of Nigeria as “a disgraced country.” Obi didn’t stop there; he accused President Tinubu of focusing more on destabilizing opposition parties than fixing insecurity and strengthening democracy. According to him, the chaos happening inside several opposition parties isn’t coincidental, but…
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Trump’s Pressure on Nigeria Driven by Hidden Economic Interests – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that the United States and its President, Donald Trump, are threatening Nigeria not out of concern for religious freedom but to pursue economic interests. Speaking at a Southern Nigerian Ulammahs summit in Ibadan, Gumi reacted to the U.S. government’s decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide. He argued that America’s posture is aimed at dividing Nigeria so it can gain access to valuable natural resources, particularly in regions like Zamfara, which he says holds significant gold deposits. Gumi acknowledged Nigeria’s security challenges but insisted they must be…
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CAN Raises Fresh Alarm, Says Christian Genocide in Nigeria Can “No Longer Be Denied”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has renewed its warning that Christians in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt are facing what it calls systematic and ongoing genocide. Speaking during CAN’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council meeting in Jos, Plateau State, its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the pattern of targeted killings, mass displacement, razed communities and the lack of justice shows an intentional attempt to wipe out Christian populations in affected areas. Okoh noted that many communities have been destroyed while perpetrators remain free, victims continue to live in displacement camps, and government intervention has been slow. He pointed…
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If your wife lives in Festac, Amuwo Odofin, Okota, Ago, try and gather money for DNA tests – Nigerian woman tells married men
A Lagos-based woman, Keren Effiong, has stirred up heated reactions on social media after alleging that many married women living in areas such as Festac, Amuwo-Odofin, Okota and Ago Palace Way are unfaithful. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, November 20, Keren claimed that a large percentage of married women in these locations are involved in extramarital affairs, and even advised husbands to start saving for DNA tests when their children are born. She wrote that many of these women allegedly engage in affairs either with men or with other women, and warned critics not to challenge her claims. “If…
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VP Shettima Visits Kebbi After Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Conveys Tinubu’s Message
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Kebbi State following the abduction of students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. His aircraft landed at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Shettima, who was sent on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is expected to meet state officials, visit families of the abducted girls, and receive a comprehensive briefing on the situation. He was accompanied by the Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, and other government officials. The tragic attack, which occurred during a bandit invasion, claimed the life of the…
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44 Lawmakers Petition President Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release and Political Dialogue
44 federal lawmakers from across northern and southern Nigeria have jointly written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to release Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu from detention. The lawmakers, operating under the banner of Concerned Federal Lawmakers, also called for the convening of an all-inclusive political roundtable to address national challenges and pursue a lasting resolution to tensions in the Southeast. In their two-page letter and accompanying resolution, the legislators requested that President Tinubu direct the Attorney General of the Federation to discontinue Kanu’s prosecution. They argued that halting the trial and initiating constructive dialogue would promote…
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We stand with victims of Kebbi school attack — First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria, has condemned the brutal attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, where bandits killed Vice Principal Malami Hassan Yakubu Makuku and abducted 25 students. During a visit by the Wives of Service Chiefs to the State House, Abuja, Tinubu observed a minute of silence in honor of the victims. She praised the new service chiefs for their dedication to national security and recognized their spouses for supporting community welfare initiatives across the country. The First Lady urged the service chiefs’ wives to collaborate with her office, highlighting…
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