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Nigerian Government Turned Us To Terrorists — Bandits

by Folarin Kehinde November 9, 2025

Community leaders and council chairmen from Charanchi and Batagarawa local government areas in Katsina State on Saturday signed a “peace agreement” with a group of armed men otherwise called bandits. At the meeting, one of the armed men addressed residents directly, saying the insurgency and kidnappings were shaped by wider political decisions rather than only …

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Nigerians seek Diasporas’ Intervention in Economic and Political Recovery

Nigerians, under the auspices of the League of Patriots, have appealed to the Nigerian Diaspora not to abandon their home country at this trying moment. Speaking during the League’s delegate virtual review meeting on the state of the nation, monitored …

Exposed: Face of MINT Acting Director Adesoji Ogungbesan Who Wasted N86m On Rat Gum

Exposed: How NPA Tincan Island Port Manager Sylvester Othuke Egede allegedly diverted N511m government funds through his relatives and companies

Group accuses UBEC Chairman Dr. Hamid Bobboyi of false assets declaration and criminal infractions: Calls for Dr Bobboyi’s investigation and prosecution

Group calls on Nigeria police to pull out its cooperative account from UBA: Alleges backdoor arrangement that shortchanges the police officers’ fund

Breaking: CBN sacks Deputy Governor’s aide Olakunle Abiola for certificate forgery

Investigation

FRSC boss Shehu Mohammed to spend N1.2b on tours, N350m on house rent out of N10.8billion 2025 overhead budget

The Federal Road Safety Corp Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has budgeted to spend the sum of N1,180,000,000 in local and international travels out of the N10,829,243,787 it budgeted for overhead expenses under the 2025 budget proposal of the commission, a LeadingReporters finding has revealed. The budgets which has organizational code no …

Group threatens to sue OAGF if it obliges FRSC N2.3b ‘Operating Surplus” reimbursement request without a forensic audit of revenue leakages

How Cardoso’s boy in MINT Mustapha Oladeji Mohammed-Jimoh pockets N60m leave allowance as a contract staff

Employment scam in MINT: Group petitions CBN, National Assembly, CCB, others: CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro; her aide Olakunle Abiola indicted

Thoughtless Spending: How Immigration CG Kemi Nandap Spent N77million to buy buses for dogs; spent another N43m on free-live chat on Immigration Website.

OPINION

Opinion

Trump’s Threat on Nigeria is opportunity for President Tinubu to act…

Honorable Wole Oke and the Israeli Lobby: A Question of Loyalty and National Interest

Uzodimma’s Imo Miracle: How Do We Ensure That the Momentum Is Not Lost?

Group hails Remi Tinubu’s National Library Project; appeals to FCT minister to make library/ICT centers mandatory for estate approvals

Anti-Corruption Fight: The moral dimension of the job, and the towering guts of Mr. Ola Olukoyede

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Nigerian Government Turned Us To Terrorists — Bandits

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Influencer DonAza Replies Festus Keyamo, Says Islamist Don’t Care About His Religion When Slaughtering Christians

Court Sets November 20 For Final Judgement on Kanu’s Terrorism Case

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Reps To Probe NFF Mismanagement of $25 Million FIFA Grant
by Nelson Ugwuagbo
by Nelson Ugwuagbo
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over alleged mismanagement of $25 million in grants received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 2015 and 2025. The resolution followed the …
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11-Year-Old Kuku Hamidah Steals the Spotlight as First Youngest Female Rider at Ojude Oba 2025

TB Joshua raped, tortured worshippers, faked miracles – BBC report

Outrage sparks as 54-year-old man weds four-year-old girl: Advocates demand justice

Anambra’s Battle Against Erosion: 169 Communities Struggle, Residents Seek Urgent Solutions

I lost my sight while solving Mathematics questions – Blind student honoured by WAEC

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Footballer to Reach $1.4 Billion Net Worth

Reps To Probe NFF Mismanagement of $25 Million FIFA Grant

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Footballer to Reach $1.4 Billion Net Worth

NFF blasts Dessers, faults Ekong after Eagles’ draw with South Africa

Bayer Leverkusen Sacks Erik ten Hag After Two Matches

Man United Fans to Honour De Gea on First Return with Fiorentina

Business

BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Diesel and Petrol

by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In a letter dated October 21, 2025, Damilotun …

by Folarin Kehinde

Access Bank UK Funds CEO’s £15m London Mansion

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s banking giant, Access Bank Plc., Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna has reportedly acquired a £15 million mansion in one of London’s most prestigious postcodes. Business Hilights …

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

‘You lied, 139 million Nigerians not living in poverty, FG tells World Bank

by Folarin Kehinde

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 27% as Inflation Eases

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

AI Hype Faces Harsh Reality as Study Shows 95% of Enterprise Projects Fail

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Sidi Ould Tah Sworn In as 9th AfDB President

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Access Holdings Appoints Innocent Ike as Group CEO

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Tatum Bank Unveils New Digital Platforms to Revolutionize Customer Experience

by Folarin Kehinde

HEALTH

Pathfinder International Launches Women&Co in Nigeria to Drive Women-Led Innovation in Health, Climate Resilience

Resident doctors shut down hospitals nationwide

Nurses deny FG’s Claim, Insist Strike Continues

Health Ministry Warns Against Salt Misinformation, Counters Pastor Oyakhilome’s Claims

FCT declares Free Health Insurance, C-Section Services for Pregnant Women

Nigeria Receives Over One Million Gavi-Funded Vaccine Doses to Combat...

Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in Kebbi

FG Approves N4.8bn for HIV Treatment Following U.S. Aid Suspension

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Group urges FG to create YouthWASH Fund to boost innovation, creativity in...

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Tanzania Eases Curfew and Internet Blackout After Deadly Post-Election Violence

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 4, 2025

Tanzania began easing restrictions on Tuesday, partially lifting a curfew and restoring limited internet access following days of deadly unrest that erupted after the country’s general election. The violence, which …

Pro-Biafra: Austrian Economist Fehlinger Urges EU, US to Recognise Biafra Republic

November 4, 2025

King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of All Royal Titles

October 31, 2025

BREAKING: 92-Year Old Paul Biya Declared Winner of Cameroon Presidential Election

October 27, 2025