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Tinubu’s Bold Security Reset: Pulls Police From VIP Escorts, Greenlights 30,000 New Recruits

In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs), redirecting them back to frontline policing duties. Simultaneously, he has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers and committed to upgrading training facilities, in a…

Wike Approves Digital Promotion Exams for Over 8,000 FCTA Workers

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set for one of its most ambitious human resource reforms as Minister Nyesom Wike approves computer-based promotion examinations for more than 8,000 civil servants. This historic move signals a new era of transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation within the FCTA workforce. A Landmark Decision for Civil Service Reform…

Enough Is Enough: Atiku Demands State of Emergency as Kidnappings Terrorize Nigeria’s Schools

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a chilling wake-up call: in the face of escalating mass abductions across Nigeria, the federal government must declare a state of emergency on insecurity—and act with the urgency the crisis demands. His call comes amid fresh outrage over a spate of kidnappings that have plagued schools and religious…

Headline: UAE Accused Nigeria of Shielding Terror Financiers: Inside the Reported Offer the Buhari Government Rejected

A startling claim has reemerged in Nigerian media circles: that the United Arab Emirates presented the Nigerian government with a list of suspected terrorists’ financiers, but the administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari declined to make the names public. The allegation raises deep questions about transparency in counter-terrorism, accountability for terror funding, and Nigeria’s commitment…

CBN Exposes Zuldal Microfinance Bank as an Illegal Operator — Nigerians Urged to Steer Clear

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially disowned a firm calling itself Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, warning that it is operating without a licence. The central bank clarified that Zuldal MFB is not authorised to conduct any microfinance or banking business in Nigeria — contrary to the claims made by the institution. CBN’s public…

Niger State Confirms Kidnap of Pupils and Staff at Catholic School — Blames School for Ignoring Security Alerts

A deeply troubling abduction was confirmed today by the Niger State Government: students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area, have reportedly been kidnapped after an overnight raid. The government lashed out at the school for reopening despite prior warnings, raising serious questions about responsibility, security protocols,…

It’s Not Over Yet: Reuben Abati Declares Kanu’s Life Sentence Isn’t the Last Chapter

The recent life imprisonment sentence handed to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sparked intense debate across Nigeria — and one of the most prominent voices raising concern is Reuben Abati. According to Abati, Kanu’s legal and political struggles are far from over. In this in-depth analysis, we explore his…

PDP Tells Tinubu: Leave the Villa and Lead From the War Zone as Insecurity Escalates Nationwide

The national debate surrounding Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation intensified today as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued one of its strongest criticisms yet, challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon the comfort of the Presidential Villa and temporarily relocate to Kebbi State, where insecurity has reached alarming heights. In a powerful statement that has stirred…

Tinubu’s Bold Diplomatic Gamble: Training 50 Nigerian Lawmakers on Trump’s Foreign Policy

In a move that has stirred both controversy and high-stakes political intrigue, the Nigerian government has extended an invitation to 50 of its lawmakers for a two-day training titled “American Foreign Policy under Donald Trump: New Realities for African Negotiators.” This effort, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, is being framed by Abuja as part…

Sudden Panic: Reported Abduction of Students and Staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State

A disturbing wave of reports early today describes an overnight raid on St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. Local eyewitnesses and multiple community sources say heavily armed gunmen attacked the campus between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., seizing an unspecified number…