Governor Radda: 90% of Bandits in Katsina Are Locals

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has said that the overwhelming majority of bandits terrorising communities across the state are not strangers, but locals well-known to the people. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Radda explained that “ninety-something percent” of the bandits are homegrown, adding that many of them are familiar faces within their communities. “Most of the perpetrators of this banditry are from our own area. They are not...

Tinubu: We’re Using Fuel Subsidy Money to Build Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the money saved from removing fuel subsidy is not being wasted. According to him, it is being channelled into crucial infrastructure, social protection programmes, and economic reforms aimed at restoring public confidence and building a more inclusive nation. Speaking through the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, at a national conference on public accounts and fiscal governance held in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu explained why...

Presidency to Obi: You’ve Joined the Same ‘Structure’ You Condemned

The Tinubu administration has taken a jab at Labour Party’s Peter Obi for joining forces with politicians he once publicly condemned, calling the new opposition alliance a gathering of “internally displaced politicians.” Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala, in a post on X on Sunday, mocked the former Anambra governor for aligning with familiar political faces ahead of the 2027 elections—faces Obi had previously criticised as lacking integrity. “One of the members of the coalition of internally...

ADC or Whatever, We’re Not Jittery – APC responds to newly formed opposition coalition

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is not losing sleep over the newly formed opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Felix Morka, the APC’s national publicity secretary, made this clear during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, saying the party is confident in its performance and has no reason to panic. “The All Progressives Congress is not jittery; we have no reason to be jittery at...

Nigerians Reject Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Over Hardship, Insecurity, Poll Reveals

A new nationwide poll has revealed a crisis of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with 83 per cent of Nigerians saying they have lost trust in the federal government, nearly two years into his presidency. The findings were released in the Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey 2025 conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API). The report paints a grim picture of public opinion, showing widespread disillusionment across the country over the government’s handling of...

Mathew Verghis Takes Over as World Bank Country Director in Nigeria

The World Bank has named Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria. Verghis, an Indian economist with over two decades of global development experience, officially resumed the role on 1st July, taking over from Ndiame Diop, who has moved on to a new assignment within the organisation. In a statement issued on Friday, the World Bank described Verghis as a seasoned expert in economic policy, with a long track record of leadership across...

Tinubu Orders Military to Crush Terrorists, Bandits and Separatists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Army to remain unwavering in its fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, describing the threats as “existential” and demanding a “united, firm, and uncompromising response.” Speaking on Sunday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the Murtala Square in Kaduna, the President gave what he termed a clear mandate to the Nigerian Army and...

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61

Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic goalkeepers, is dead. Fondly known as Dodo Mayana, Rufai died on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, in Lagos after a brief illness. He was 61. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the former Super Eagles goalkeeper passed away around 6 am, and his remains have been deposited in a morgue. Rufai, a towering figure in Nigerian football, was a key member of the historic Super Eagles squad that...

INEC Receives 12 More Applications for Party Registration

Releases Guidelines on Review of Election Results The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has received an additional 12 applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number to 122. This development was made public in a statement issued on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to the statement, the fresh applications were received as...

FBI: Lagos Yahoo Boy Stole ₦460m Meant for Trump’s Inauguration

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched legal action to seize digital assets linked to a Nigerian man, Ehiremen Aigbokhan, accused of masterminding a crypto fraud scheme that intercepted funds meant for the 2025 inauguration of former US President Donald Trump. Mr Aigbokhan, based in Lagos, is currently wanted by US authorities for his alleged role in a criminal conspiracy that defrauded a US donor of over 250,000 USDT (a dollar-pegged cryptocurrency),...

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