Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says his commitment to financial discipline has made him unpopular among some civil servants, arguing that his administration has curtailed practices that enabled the misuse of public funds. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike said funds previously lost through wasteful spending are now being redirected…
Nigeria’s debate on establishing state police gained momentum at the ARISE News Town Hall in Abuja, where government officials, lawmakers, governors, legal experts and security stakeholders broadly backed decentralised policing but warned against poor implementation. Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (retd.) said state police could become Nigeria’s “silver bullet” against insecurity if properly implemented, but…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said many Nigerians who relocated to the United Kingdom in search of better opportunities are facing realities that differ from their expectations. Speaking on The Morayo Show, Bwala said many migrants, including university and postgraduate degree holders, are employed in care homes and…
Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, says he remains committed to speaking on national issues despite repeated warnings from friends and supporters to be cautious. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, aired on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Obi described what he called the challenges of serving as…
Magaji Ahmadu, a representative of the Village Head of Sayaya in Katsina State, has linked the community’s prolonged insecurity to the killing of the father of a notorious bandit kingpin, saying the incident triggered a cycle of violence. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Ahmadu said the circumstances…
Karim Adeyemi has informed Borussia Dortmund that he wants to join Barcelona, with the Bundesliga club reportedly receiving an official bid for the 24-year-old winger. Adeyemi, who has one year remaining on his contract, has indicated he will not sign an extension, prompting Dortmund to consider a transfer this summer rather than risk losing him…
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala has said governors and local government chairmen, not the Federal Government, should be held accountable for kidnappings occurring in their states. Speaking on The Morayo Afolabi-Brown Show, Bwala said every kidnapping takes place within a local government and urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state and local authorities….
Dr. Daniel Bwala has urged the Federal Government to exercise caution in responding to hostage crises, warning that indiscriminate military bombardments could endanger the lives of kidnapped victims. Speaking during an interview with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Bwala said the government’s primary responsibility in abduction cases is to rescue hostages alive. He noted that successful special forces…
Former Anambra State Governor and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has claimed that some of his close friends discourage him from attending their personal events because they fear being targeted by the government. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, Obi said friends often invite him to weddings, birthday celebrations and burial ceremonies…
The Moroccan government has dismissed as false social media claims that the country’s national football team, the Atlas Lions, is not representing Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to PulseSports, the controversy stemmed from posts falsely attributed to Chakib Benmoussa, alleging he said Morocco was playing only for itself and not for Africa….
