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Senator Tambuwal Accuses APC of Exploiting Economic Hardship to Retain Power

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and current federal lawmaker, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of leveraging economic hardship to coerce defections from opposition parties and maintain its grip on power. In a statement, Tambuwal criticized the APC’s recent attacks on him, describing them as attempts to suppress dissent…

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Amotekun, Fulani Leaders Seek Solution to End Farmers-Herders Clashes

In a concerted effort to address the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Osun State, the Amotekun Corps has met with Fulani leaders to promote mutual understanding and prevent further destruction of farmlands. The important meeting, which took place at the Amotekun Headquarters in Osogbo, gathered key Fulani community leaders to discuss the ongoing…

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Commander 32 Brigade Promises Stronger Collaboration with Ondo Security Agencies

Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, has emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with other security agencies in Ondo State to improve security. During his familiarization tour, he visited the DSS and NSCDC Ondo State commands, where he stressed the need for stronger synergy to ensure the safety of…

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Nigerian Military Confirms 800 Ex-Boko Haram Fighters in Rehabilitation Program

The Nigerian military has confirmed that approximately 800 former Boko Haram fighters are currently undergoing a deradicalization and rehabilitation program as part of efforts to reintegrate them into society. This initiative is managed under Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic approach aimed at addressing insurgency through peaceful means. Major General Emeka Onumajuru, the Chief of Defence…

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Nigerian Government Increases Private University Application Fees to ₦30 Million

The Federal Government of Nigeria has significantly ncreased the fees required to establish private universities, raising concerns about the commercialization of higher education in the country. According to a memo released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, the revised fees for setting up private universities are…

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Inibehe Effiong Gives RCCG 24-Hour Ultimatum to Retract Statement or Face Lawsuit

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, demanding the retraction of a recent press statement concerning the arrest of TikToker Olumide John Ogunsanwo, known online as Seaking. Effiong contends that if the church fails to withdraw the…

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Top APC Official Kidnapped in Abuja, Held for Two Weeks as Gunmen Seek ₦350 Million

A high-ranking director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, has been abducted by gunmen. Dr. Adeniji, who serves as the Director of Administration, was kidnapped two weeks ago within the Federal Capital Territory. The assailants have contacted his family, demanding a ransom of ₦350 million for his…

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