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I’m not hiding, my life is in danger – PFIPC’s Adeyemi
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the ‘Director-General’ of the disputed ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)’, has said his withdrawal from the public is due to threats to his life rather than an attempt to evade law enforcement agencies. Adeyemi said this on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. “I’m ready to show my face. I’m…
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Tinubu urges leaders to emulate Buhari’s honesty, one year after ex-president’s death
President Bola Tinubu on Monday paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari on the first anniversary of his death, urging political leaders and public officials to uphold the late leader’s values of honesty, simplicity and self-discipline. Speaking at a prayer session held in Abuja to commemorate Buhari’s first death anniversary, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the…
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State police proposal is Tinubu’s ‘masterstroke’ against insecurity, says Barau
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has described President Bola Tinubu’s bid to establish state police as a “masterstroke” that could transform Nigeria’s security architecture, saying the proposed system contains safeguards to prevent abuse while bringing policing closer to communities. Barau, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, spoke during Radio Nigeria Kaduna’s live Hausa programme, Hannu Da Yawa,…
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Tinubu celebrates Wole Soyinka at 92, hails Nobel laureate’s enduring legacy
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing him as a global literary icon, fearless advocate of justice, and one of Nigeria’s greatest national treasures. In a personally signed message released on Sunday ahead of Soyinka’s birthday on Monday, Tinubu praised the renowned playwright, poet and activist for his remarkable contributions to literature,…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, others to launch charities
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to lend a helping hand to the people in Nigeria through foundations. Mrs. Tinubu made the remarks in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Saturday, where she launched the national community food bank, saying that Nigeria has an abundance of wealthy people and called on them to…
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40 more Nigerians return from South Africa, total hits 1,174
Another batch of 40 returnees has arrived at the Lagos Airport from South Africa, bringing the total number of returnees in the sixth batch to 1,174. A report by Channels TV said the returnees came through Air Peace in four different flights of 258, 266, 262, and 282, Value Jet 66, and the sixth batch came in a chartered flight…
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How we rescued abducted Oyo pupils, teachers — Army
The Nigerian Army has revealed that the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State regained their freedom after a month-long, intelligence-driven operation that dismantled the kidnappers’ network and forced the terrorists to release their captives unconditionally. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public…
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Tinubu hails rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers, orders medical support
President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending security agencies for securing their freedom after 56 days in captivity. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the military, the Department of State Services…
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NHRC records 326,113 rights abuse complaints in June
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 326,113 human rights complaints in June 2026, warning that killings and sexual violence against children are escalating across the country. Presenting the Commission’s June Human Rights Situation Dashboard, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the figures as evidence of an “ongoing and urgent challenge” facing Nigeria. “For…
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JUST IN: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu has formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over the composition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. The announcement was made on Friday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, where the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, alongside top party leaders, met…
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