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Peter Obi Decries Leadership Failure as Nigeria “Bleeds on Every Side”

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The unrelenting wave of mass abductions and economic deterioration across Nigeria has drawn a sharp rebuke from former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, who has consistently anchored his public commentary on the notion of “leadership failure” as the principal disease afflicting the country. His recent statements, made in the context of the Niger State school […]

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Oby Ezekwesili Says Worsening Insecurity Stems From Deep-Rooted Systemic Corruption

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In the wake of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, particularly the horrific mass abductions targeting schoolchildren, Dr Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education and a globally recognized anti-corruption advocate, has powerfully articulated a central thesis: the root cause of the country’s decaying security situation is systemic corruption. Her argument transcends mere political finger-pointing; it is

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50 Niger Pupils Escape Abduction as 265 Victims Remain Missing in Ongoing Crisis

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The escalating crisis of mass abduction in Nigeria has once again gripped the nation and captured global attention, following the brazen raid on St. Mary’s Catholic School in the remote Papiri community of Niger State. While a fragile sigh of relief swept across the nation with the news of 50 pupils escaping captivity, the joy

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Major Security Shake-Up as Tinubu Orders Police Recruitment, Withdraws VIP Escorts

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In a sweeping move aimed at strengthening frontline policing, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of thousands of new police officers while ordering the withdrawal of escorts attached to VIPs across the country. The decision, announced after a high-level security briefing, marks one of the most dramatic restructuring attempts within the Nigeria Police

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Tinubu Vows to Secure Nation as Presidency Monitors Rising Abduction Crises

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring security across the nation, stating that the federal government is “closely monitoring” the surge in abductions that have shaken several communities. From Zamfara to Niger, Kwara and parts of the South-East, the past two weeks have witnessed intensified kidnappings, prompting renewed panic and calls

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Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment, Forfeits Radio Biafra in Historic Ruling

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In a judgment that has reignited political tensions, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a federal court. In addition to the jail term, the court also ordered him to forfeit Radio Biafra, the station he used to broadcast and mobilize supporters. The verdict marks

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