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Governors may abuse state police, cleric warns
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Ado-Ekiti-based cleric, Prophet James Omitade, has cautioned that state police may be mismanaged by governors if approved as a solution to Nigeria’s rising insecurity. The General Overseer of Holy Trinity Authority Prophetic International Church gave the warning during an interaction with journalists in Ado Ekiti, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act swiftly to address…
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Jonathan exits Guinea-Bissau safely- Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has safely departed Guinea-Bissau following the military coup that toppled the government in the West African country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Jonathan’s departure, stating that he left on a special flight alongside members of his delegation. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau. He left with a special flight…
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Support Tinubu’s security drive, Ashimolowo tells Nigerians
Renowned cleric and founder of the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. Ashimolowo made the appeal on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He described the Tinubu administration as one committed to making meaningful progress in restoring peace…
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Tinubu approves Nigerian delegation for US–Nigeria Joint Working Group on security
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the Nigerian delegation to the newly established US–Nigeria Joint Working Group, a bilateral mechanism aimed at strengthening cooperation on security and related challenges. The approval follows the recent visit of a high-level Nigerian delegation to Washington, D.C., led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The creation…
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Tinubu mourns passing of influential Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the prominent Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood. The revered cleric passed away on Thursday at the age of 101. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Sheikh…
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Nigeria highlights economic reforms, investment opportunities at Dubai summit
Nigeria showcased its economic reforms and expanding investment opportunities on Saturday at the Renewed Hope Global Summit – Dubai Edition, held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. The event, themed “Nigeria and UAE Partnership: Driving Pathways to Shared Prosperity,” brought together senior government officials, international investors, policy leaders, and business executives, highlighting the nation’s commitment to international collaboration and economic…
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CSO commends FG, security agencies over rescue of abducted students, worshippers
A coalition of civil society and non-governmental organizations, the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), has applauded the federal government and security agencies for the rescue of abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku in Kwara State, 51 pupils of St. Mary’s Private and Primary School in Papiri, Niger State, and 24 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga,…
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Three African writers nominated for Ebedi International Writers Residency
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Three writers from two African countries, Ghana and Nigeria, have arrived in Iseyin for the November–December 2025 edition of the Ebedi International Writers Residency. The writers are Prince Litela Agbemedu from Ghana, and Tunde Akingbondere and Stephen Mokuye, both from Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, the organisers of the Ebedi International Writers Residency noted that,…
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Remain fearless in face of insecurity, Tinubu urges Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain resolute in the face of escalating security threats, urging citizens across the country not to give in to fear or despair as government forces intensify operations to restore peace. In a statement signed on Wednesday, the president delivered a rallying message of unity and resilience amid a…
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JUST IN: Tinubu urges states to reconsider building boarding schools in remote areas
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to reconsider establishing boarding schools in remote or poorly secured areas, citing the growing risks to students following a wave of recent mass school kidnappings across the country. He made the call on Wednesday during a national address on security, warning that boarding schools located in isolated areas are…
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