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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the immediate release of the Guinea-Bissau presidential election results. He warned that withholding them undermines democracy in West Africa. Jonathan made the call in Abuja during an interview with journalists, noting that announcing the result would demonstrate integrity. He insisted that the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS … Continue reading “Jonathan Calls For Release Of Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Results”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised questions about the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, saying that it was strange that the ousted president, Umaro Embalo, announced the military takeover. According to him, what happened in the West African country was a “ceremonial” coup. READ ALSO: Why I returned to Nigeria From Guinea-Bissau On Ivorian Aircraft — … Continue reading “What Happened In Guinea-Bissau Was A Ceremonial Coup — Jonathan”
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released an updated list of pupils and staff still held by bandits after the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, Niger State. The diocese says the updated list, compiled on November 24, confirms that 265 people remain in captivity. The breakdown included five teachers, seven non-academic staff, … Continue reading “Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity”
Russia said Friday it was considering banning popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing it of failing to prevent crime, and urged its tens of millions of users to switch to domestic alternatives. US technology giant Meta, which owns WhatsApp, said Russia was trying to ban the application because it “defies government attempts to violate … Continue reading “Russia Threatens Total Ban On WhatsApp”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft amid the coup in Guinea-Bissau. He explained that while both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara made arrangements to evacuate him and his delegation from Bissau, the Ivorian team secured landing clearance first due to its … Continue reading “Why I returned to Nigeria From Guinea-Bissau On Ivorian Aircraft — Jonathan”
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Matthew Adepoju, has explained why Nigeria’s satellites cannot provide real-time surveillance data to support the country’s security operations. Adepoju spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday. Responding to concerns about Nigeria’s ability to track recent mass abductions … Continue reading “Insecurity: Why Nigeria’s Satellites Can’t Provide Real-Time Information — NASRDA DG”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have the right to seek help from the international community if the government fails in its constitutional duty to protect them. Obasanjo stated this during the 2025 Plateau Unity Christmas Carol, held at the Ten Commandments Altar in Jos, where he attended as a special guest … Continue reading “Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo”
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday said Nigeria’s economy has emerged stronger. He specifically pointed out that the economy can withstand external shocks today than ever in its history, noting that Nigeria and Ethiopia are leading economic recovery on the African continent. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves Committee To … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Economy Now More Resilient, CBN Gov Says”
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to tackling insecurity, calling on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against insecurity. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance when a powerful delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, … Continue reading “FG Needs Support From Allies To Fight Terrorism — Akume”
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Friday said that the entire South-West region has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu to address the security challenges facing Nigeria. READ ALSO: Hardship A Global Phenomenon, FG Needs Time – Ooni Oba Ogunwusi, who condemned the politicisation of the current challenges, said that the traditional … Continue reading “Insecurity: We Need To Support Tinubu To Save Nigeria — Ooni Of Ife”