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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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(video) If we see you in Warri, we will strip you naked- Warri residents send tell VDM following in-flight brawl with Mr Jollof
Tensions have escalated in Warri, Delta State, following the mid-air clash between social media personalities Very Dark Man (VDM) and Mr Jollof on Monday, November 17. A group of local men has now vowed to strip VDM naked if he ever returns to their city. In a video circulating online, the men expressed support for Mr Jollof, praising him for standing up to VDM. They explained that they once admired VDM, but their respect has vanished after his altercation with one of their own. The incident continues to dominate conversations online, highlighting the intense local backlash against VDM over the…
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Christian genocide: ‘Focus on your anaconda music, stop chasing clout’ – Abati slams Nicki Minaj over UN speech
Former presidential aide Reuben Abati has dismissed Nicki Minaj’s planned appearance at the United Nations as clout-chasing. The American rapper is set to speak today in New York alongside U.S. ambassador Mike Waltz on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Waltz announced the collaboration on X, saying he wanted to use Nicki’s huge platform to draw attention to what he called atrocities against Christians. Nicki Minaj, who has previously criticised Nigerian leaders over insecurity, said she was grateful for the opportunity. But Abati argued on Arise News that the rapper has no business speaking on Nigeria’s internal issues. According to him,…
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“You can’t be a Christian and a feminist at the same time. Christianity is built in patriarchy” – Actress, Etinosa Idemudia
Actress Etinosa Idemudia has sparked debate online after stating that a person cannot be both a Christian and a feminist. In a post shared on X, she argued that Christianity is rooted in patriarchy, making the two identities incompatible.
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I don’t want Regina Daniels back in my house – Ned Nwoko
Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has made it clear he will not reconcile with his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels. In a statement shared on Instagram, the lawmaker denied having any recent communication with her, insisting instead that she needs professional therapy. Nwoko released what he said was their last WhatsApp exchange from October 17, explaining that Regina has allegedly been struggling with hard drug use, which he claims triggered violent and irrational behaviour. He said the message was published to clarify the timeline and the ultimatum he gave regarding rehabilitation. According to the statement, Nwoko is not seeking her…
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Nigeria cannot continue on this path, citizens deserve protection, dignity, and peace – Atiku condemns Kebbi school attack, Zamfara killings
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the killing of a vice principal and the abduction of students at Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, calling it another alarming reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. In a statement shared on X, Atiku also decried the murder of APC chieftain Umar Moriki and the mass kidnappings in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara, where armed groups abducted entire families, including women and children. He noted that similar attacks, killings, and displacements continue to plague Plateau, Benue, and other states, while fear is driving residents of Shanono LGA in Kano from…
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