Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected allegations by former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi that the Federal Government is trying to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. According to Punch, Basiru said Obi should challenge any perceived injustice through the courts instead of accusing President Bola…
Paul Namaske, Vice Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, has recounted how terrorists abducted two teachers and more than 20 students during an attack on the school while candidates were sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. According to Punch, Namaske described the incident…
British politician, broadcaster and writer George Galloway has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could develop into a broader conflict with potentially devastating global consequences. In a statement posted on his verified X account, Galloway said increasingly confrontational rhetoric surrounding Iran has heightened fears of a major military escalation. He cautioned…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, saying terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes have spread from the North to the South. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Adeboye made the remarks at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the…
Babcock University has dismissed claims that comedian and content creator Carter Efe graduated with a “First Class Upper” degree in Biochemistry, describing the certificate circulating on social media as fake and unauthorised. According to TheCable, the university said in a statement on Monday that the document did not originate from its registry or any recognised…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that recent comments by the United States on the killing of 199 jihadists in Nigeria and the recovery of ISIS-linked weapons and electronic equipment do not refer to a new military operation. Rather, the DHQ said the information released by US officials represents the declassification of details from a…
Yinusa Tanko, Global Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, says a joint presidential ticket involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will be on the ballot for the 2027 general election. Speaking at a press conference in a video shared by Symfoni TV on Monday, June 29, 2026, Tanko expressed confidence in the movement’s political…
Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Wilson Inalegwu has warned that Nigeria’s proposed state police system could fail if recruitment is driven by political interests instead of merit. According to the Daily Sun, Inalegwu said the success of decentralised policing would depend on creating a professional, impartial and accountable force protected from political interference. He…
Security policy expert Charles Omole says the proposed creation of state police in Nigeria requires careful planning, strong institutional design and technical expertise to ensure its success. According to The Sun, Omole made the remarks amid ongoing constitutional debates on state-controlled policing. He said growing political support for the reform should be matched with practical…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose says open grazing was prohibited during his administration, citing the policy while commenting on the recent approval of state police in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Monday, June 29, 2026, Fayose addressed the country’s security challenges amid growing public concern over insurgent attacks and…
