controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has described the mass abduction of children in Nigeria as a lesser evil compared to the killing of military personnel. Gumi made the statement during an interview with BBC Pidgin, captured in a video posted on the platform’s Facebook page on Tuesday. Although he condemned all violent acts by bandits

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Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has condemned First Lady Remi Tinubu for allegedly ordering Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to turn off his microphone during a public event in Ile-Ife, calling it treasonable. In a statement, Idam argued that the Office of the First Lady is a non-state actor with no legal foundation under Nigerian law

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Kebbi State Government’s approval of a N10 billion loan to fund the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has drawn national criticism, as experts question the state’s development priorities amid alarming literacy and poverty levels. While thousands of children in Kebbi struggle with basic literacy and numeracy, Governor Nasir Idris’ administration moved to secure additional Hajj seats for

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Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has dismissed recent attacks against him as politically motivated efforts by individuals whose ambitions for 2027 are threatened by the government’s security reforms. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Dosara, Matawalle described the attacks as coordinated, malicious, and intended to undermine his reputation and downplay

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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting in Nigeria’s best security interest by deploying military forces to halt the recent coup attempt in Benin Republic. In a statement on Monday, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq noted that the successful suppression of the insurrection prevented potential security threats

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Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has explained why the Nigerian military was able to swiftly address unrest in Benin Republic but has struggled to contain banditry and terrorism within Nigeria. Speaking on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television, Onanuga noted that bandits and terrorists often use innocent

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The reason behind the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130’s flight over southwestern Burkina Faso has been clarified. Brant Philip, a Sahel-region security analyst known for monitoring military movements in West Africa, stated that the aircraft was en route to Senegal, adding that there was “nothing too suspicious” about the flight. Earlier reports by DAILY POST

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The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee, a judicial body set up to reduce overcrowding in the state’s correctional centres, has upheld a two-year prison sentence for a man convicted of stealing beer. Ibrahim Usman, 30, was originally sentenced by the Upper Area Court in Hong for stealing 20 crates of beer in Wuro Bokki, Hong

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Controversial Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has ignited fresh debate after challenging fellow pastors to a public miracle contest. Speaking to his congregation, the flamboyant preacher declared himself “the greatest pastor in the world,” insisting that no other spiritual leader matches his supernatural abilities. Known for his dramatic flair and

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Award-winning singer Kcee, formerly one half of the hip-hop duo KC Presh, has opened up about the pressure he felt when his partner, Presh, suggested they pursue solo careers. In a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Kcee clarified that their split was not due to disagreements or conflicts within the group, nor because of

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