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We will fight drug abuse to finish – Emir Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has pledged that the Kano Emirate Council will intensify efforts to combat drug abuse across the state. The Emir made the declaration at a three-day stakeholders’ summit on drug abuse organised by the Kano Reformative Centre in Kiru. He said the Emirate Council, as a custodian of culture and moral values, will continue to use its influence and leadership to support the anti-drug campaign. Emir Sanusi stressed that the fight against drug abuse requires collective action, noting that no single institution can tackle the problem alone. He warned that when a young…
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President Tinubu swears in Gen. Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, December 4, officially swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, barely 24 hours after the Senate screened and confirmed his nomination. Musa’s appointment followed the resignation of Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down from the position on health grounds. Tinubu had forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate earlier in the week for confirmation.
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‘I’m not afraid of death, only poverty’ – Peter Okoye
Famous Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has revealed that his greatest fear in life is poverty, not death. Speaking on a recent episode of the Nancy Isime Show, the music star said his past experiences shaped that fear. He recalled a painful childhood incident when his family’s rented single-room apartment was demolished after the landlord sold the property. According to him, that moment left a lasting impression, and he never wants to return to that level of hardship. He said: “I am not afraid of death. The only thing I am afraid of in this life…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong retires few weeks before AFCON 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football after a decade of service to Nigeria. The 31-year-old said his final appearance was the 2026 World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo. In an emotional statement, he reflected on his journey since his debut in 2015 under the late Stephen Keshi, describing it as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Troost-Ekong earned 83 caps, played in five major tournaments, and won three major medals. His finest moment came at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, where he captained Nigeria to the final and was named Player of…
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Insecurity: “Is this the renewed hope you promised Nigerians?” – Yul Edochie criticizes President Tinubu
Hollywood actor Yul Edochie has openly criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening state of insecurity and the rising cost of living in the country. Despite being a known supporter of the President, Yul expressed concern over what he described as the growing takeover of communities by bandits and the continuous loss of innocent lives. He warned that the bloodshed across the country is becoming increasingly alarming. The actor also lamented the unbearable hardship Nigerians are currently facing, noting that the high cost of living has made survival difficult for the average citizen. Questioning the government’s promises, he asked pointedly:“Is…
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Insecurity: Let every community properly arm their youths – Actress Rita Edochie advises
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has called on community leaders to take decisive action in tackling the rising insecurity across Nigeria. Sharing a photo of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Instagram, Rita noted that he had earlier warned Nigerians about the spread of terrorists but was ignored and criticised at the time. In her post, she proposed that community leaders should identify the strongest individuals in their communities and equip them to confront terrorists responsible for kidnappings and killings. She wrote: “MY HUMBLE OPINION…….. “BEFORE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S ARRIVAL , NDI IGWE , COMMUNITY LEADERS…
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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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