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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has called for the establishment of a United States military base in Borno State, saying such a move could help combat Boko Haram insurgents operating in the North-East. Ndume made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics, where he spoke on security challenges facing the North-East region. According to the lawmaker, the strategic location of the Mandara Mountains could provide security operatives with a vantage point for monitoring insurgent activities in parts of Borno State, including the Sambisa Forest. “I am in full support. In fact, I am appealing. Let…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that individuals sponsoring terrorism and violent crimes in Nigeria will eventually be exposed, regardless of their status or position in society. The Senate President made the remark on Sunday during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Akpabio, who reflected on Nigeria’s security challenges, urged citizens not to lose hope despite the wave of kidnappings, killings and insurgent attacks across different parts of the country. He stressed that prayers and national unity remain important in the fight…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has refuted reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu approved plans to open Nigeria’s airtime credit market to nine new operators, saying it was neither aware of nor involved in the claims attributed to it. FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said reports suggesting it submitted the names of local fintech companies to the Presidency as part of efforts to reform the airtime credit market were inaccurate. “The commission wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of, and was not involved in, the claims attributed…

A former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has disclosed that founding members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition took an oath. Dalung disclosed that members took an oath that the coalition would be about Nigeria and not individual interests. Featuring on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, the former Minister under the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, said most members of the coalition have broken the oath. While noting that the coalition is not dead, he stressed that it was no longer as formidable like it was at inception. Asked about the controversies in the ADC, Dalung said:…

One of Nigeria’s commercial banks, Access Bank, risks a mass exodus of customers over poor handling of its loan service, the president of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, has said. He disclosed this in an interview with DAILY POST at the weekend. Ogunbunka was reacting to an issue between Access Bank and a customer, Lydia Okodogbe, disputing an N18.81 million loan obtained in November 2022 valued at N26.3 million over a 36-month repayment period. According to Okodogbe, Access bank had failed to offer her bank statement despite repeated requests since 2023. Access Bank’s refusal had prompted her…

Ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has said that the presidency of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is synonymous to Fulani presidency. Lawal, who recently resigned from the ADC over an allegation of flawed primary election, stated this in a post on his Facebook page late Saturday. He said his first post on Atiku, who he described as ‘Kachalla’, has made almost the whole of Nigeria’s Fulani race to descend on him with all manner of insults and threats. “Atiku’s presidency will be synonymous to a Fulani presidency even as Bola Tinubu’s presidency…

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said no fewer than five governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reached out to him after his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal disclosed this in an interview with Sunday Punch, days after leaving the ADC over alleged manipulation of the party’s presidential primary in favour of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The former SGF said several political parties and APC leaders contacted him after he left the ADC. Lawal stated, “There are about five political parties that called me on Wednesday, saying they would…

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has criticized the Federal Government over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, accusing the administration of failing to show enough concern for the safety and welfare of citizens. CityNews reports that the actress expressed her views in a post on Instagram, where she reacted to the continued cases of killings, kidnappings, and other violent crimes reported across different parts of the country. According to Jegede, insecurity is not only about the crimes being committed but also about how authorities respond to the suffering of victims and their families. She argued that many Nigerians feel abandoned because they believe…

Actor and politician, Emeka Ike, has expressed his concerns about the current Nigerian political landscape, stating that it offers little to no opportunity for legitimate and ordinary Nigerians to participate. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, he opened up about the challenges he faced while transitioning from Nollywood to politics. “One of the biggest lessons is that there is very little room for ordinary Nigerians in politics. If you do not have substantial financial resources, it becomes almost impossible to compete, regardless of how intelligent, resourceful or impactful you are. A banker does not have that kind of money.…

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, describing it as a demonstration of “poor leadership” and a reactive approach to governance and security. Obi stated this in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, titled What Our Pervasive Insecurity Requires: A Holistic Not Reactive Approach. The former Anambra state governor said the decision reflects what he described as the Federal Government’s tendency to address critical issues without adequate planning. In a hasty effort to be perceived as…