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Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has blasted the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on his ‘shoot at sight’ statement. In a statement posted on her verified X handle on Sunday, Yesufu said Onanuga and his ilk are actually the worst specie of citizens. The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement stated that the people the …

One of the most amazing things about Nigerian politics is how a tiny rumour develops wings and flies around the ecosystem, nestling in the minds of the people and gaining significant media mileage in no time. President Bola Tinubu had hardly been inaugurated in 2023 when rumours started gushing out that he had become estranged with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spent 22 days outside Nigeria in January 2026 alone, according to a review of his officially announced foreign trips. Within the period, the president visited France, the United Arabs Emirates and the Republic of Türkiye. The president’s foreign trips have drawn flak from civil society groups and opposition political parties which alleged that spending that number …

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), says he was among those targeted by the officers who plotted to topple the government of President Bola Tinubu. In October, there were reports that officers, ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier-General, were arrested and detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for attempting to overthrow Tinubu’s government. The panel which …

The Defence Headquarters and relevant government agencies have commenced an investigation to trace and curb the use of drones by terrorists. The director of defence media operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while briefing journalists said the investigation had reached an advanced stage. In recent months, terrorists operating in the North East had increasingly deployed …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. The meeting reportedly took place on Saturday at Atiku’s residence in Abuja. The meeting is coming on the heels of rumours of an alliance between some opposition figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There are …

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has declared that there is no legal provision mandating a sitting governor to operate exclusively from the Government House, insisting that the Constitution does not prescribe a specific place of residence or official duty post for a state chief executive. Governor Otti made the assertion while responding to questions during a media parley in …

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has described Bola Tinubu’s administration as terrible, asserting that Nigerians are fully aware that his government’s time is limited as the 2027 elections draw closer Speaking via a statement released on Sunday, via his X account, Okonkwo said Nigerians are truly yearning for a change because the current crop of leaders has not …

The Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, has confirmed that at least 80 worshippers who escaped abduction during a bandit attack on the community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have returned to their homes after spending about two weeks in neighbouring villages. Dan’azumi disclosed this in a telephone interview with the PUNCH on Sunday, explaining that …

Kano State is always in the news because of its prominent position in the country in both trade and population. It is also known for playing vibrant politics which often generates interest from within and outside the state. However, a disturbing trend is growing in the state; killings and not just killings, those committed by relatives against relatives. Indeed there …