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US Congressman Raises Alarm Over ISWAP Threats Against Christians in Nigeria
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised concerns over reports of threats against Christians in Nigeria, describing the situation as religious persecution. Moore cited statements allegedly linked to an Islamic State–affiliated group, saying they clearly point to targeted attacks on Christians. In a post shared on his verified X account on Thursday night, the lawmaker said the ongoing debate over the motives behind violence against Christian communities in Nigeria should be put to rest.
Trump Bombs Farmlands- Tinubu Travels- Musa Disappears, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
The story of 2025 cannot be told without Nigeria’s security challenges, and it looks like terrorist activities will only bring more sorrows in the coming year. It was Trump’s unhinged idea of a Christian genocide in Nigeria that was used to justify sending bombs to Nigeria late on Christmas night. However, trending videos have only verified the bombing of farmlands in Sokoto. One wonders why Sokoto, and, up till now, we have yet to confirm that ISIS terrorists were hit.
Altered Tax Act: A Constitutional Crisis For Tinubu, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
Let’s recall the scenario. It was President Tinubu's Presidency that transmitted the Nigeria Tax Bill to the National Assembly in October 2024 for consideration. The Bill covered the Tax Administration Act and proposed new statutes, the Revenue Service Act and the Joint Revenue Board Act. Given the APC's super-dominance in both chambers, the Bill eventually passed. In recent times, we have accused our elected leaders of corruption, abuse of office, impunity, and similar misconduct.
US Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Lawyers File Appeal, Say Conviction, Sentence Unjust
The legal team for the American rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has filed an extensive appeal challenging the music icon's conviction and 50-month prison sentence on prostitution-related charges, arguing that the trial court acted unfairly and relied on conduct for which Combs was acquitted. The 56-year-old music mogul was found guilty earlier this year on two counts of prostitution-related offenses following an eight-week trial in New York.
I have left Tinubu to God for what he did to me- Sen. Bucknor-Akerele
In an interview with The Vanguard correspondent, Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, discussed the anti-Tinubu coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. While she stated that she had no personal issues with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former Deputy Governor criticized his two-year-old administration.
Ex-NTA Boss Defends Adesina’s Claim Nigerians Are Worse Off, Blasts Onanuga’s Rebuttal
Former Executive Director of News at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Shittu-Alamu, has strongly backed the recent remarks made by African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on the deteriorating conditions of Nigerians over the past 65 years. His support came amidst backlash from the presidency, particularly from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategic Communication.
#OpEd: Treasury Is Empty, But Jets Keep Flying, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
The President wants to judge Nigerians by his mediocre standards, but many find it disrespectful. Millions of Nigerians are financially literate and did not gain knowledge from the Midnight School at Chicago State University. The point here is that Tinubu and the administrators of his administration should know that they cannot fool the Nigerian people all the time.
“Step aside, not for your opponents, but for a new generation of Nigerians-Baba Ahmed
According to The Cable, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Affairs in the office of the Vice-President, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to pursue a second term in 2027, advocating instead for the emergence of a new generation of leaders in Nigeria. This call was made public through an open letter addressed to the president, which has stirred conversations across political and civil spaces in the country.
2027: T-Pain Hits Regional Mumu Button As Nation Crashes, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
Barely forty-eight hours after landing from his long-unexplained break, Tinubu activated the mumu button to launch the 2027 election campaign agenda. Even though the rhetoric did not start on Tinubu’s return, theexpedited decamping of the Delta State Governor to the APCseems to be the beginning. It was Okowa, his predecessor,who made the deal. He felt neglected by Atiku and needed to save himself from EFCC prosecution.
Je Suis Natasha: Eyes on Akpabio, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
Following Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Nigerian Senate, public opinion is divided. Despite our religiousness, Nigerians have set aside ethics, morality and respect for the rule of law. And the only winners in this chaos are the oppressors who refuse to open themselves to. Natasha was denied her rights in the Senate, leaving her no option but to become an outlaw against the leadership. And the undeniable truths are being ignored.
Panel Indicts Godswil Obaseki, LG Chairmen, PDP Leaders
An administrative panel of inquiry set up by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reportedly indicted former Governor Godwin Obaseki, local government chairmen, and PDP leaders for alleged mismanagement and diversion of N96 billion council funds.
#OpEd: Four Shambles Of Ribadu: Naja, CDS, Binance, USAID, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
This week has been quite comical for the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. The responses, or lack thereof, proved that Nigeria’s national security adviser cannot deal with difficult challenges. First, the week’s tension started with Haj. Naja’atuMohammed, when the NSA’s lawyer demanded a public apology and retraction of her TikTok video. In the video, she recalled that the NSA had called Tulumbu the “most corrupt politician” when he was the EFCC Chairman.
Nigerian lawmaker Onwusibe brands Binance’s bribery allegations false, malicious, defamatory
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes and the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, has denied allegations that the committee demanded bribes from the cryptocurrency firm Binance and its officers, describing the allegations as malicious and defamatory.
EFCC Eagle Goes Veggie - Big Thieves Off the Menu, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
The EFCC is no longer an agency dedicated to investigating economic and financial crimes; it has transformed into a government apparatus that suppresses dissent. As Nigerians, we must reflect on how we arrived at this juncture. Some will argue that this has been going on since theinception of EFCC. To a limit, I agree that such assertions are not entirely wrong. But what is happening today is more ridiculous.
I Was Never Obsessed With Control Of LG Funds Like You - Obaseki Blasts Okpebholo Over ₦96 Billion Fraud
Naija New reports that, following the revelations in the report, Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presenting the report to Governor Okpebholo over the weekend, the panel’s chairman, Solomon Imohiosen, revealed that forensic investigations uncovered massive financial irregularities, with approximately ₦96 billion either mismanaged or diverted into private accounts.
Unlawful Detention Of EFCC’s Bawa Is Against Democratic Principles, By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
In Nigeria, the principles of justice are constantly challenged. From notable cases of detention to past occurrences of political exile, it remains an ongoing struggle. The former EFCC Chairman has been detained for over two months, while key individuals under investigation for corruption are roaming free.
Tinubu's Speech: Hope or Hoax? By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
The speech on Monday shows Tinubu is still searching for ways to cushion the economic effect of his inauguration day policy reform-fuel subsidy removal. It was another attempt to correct the policy mistake after receiving approval of N500 billion from the national assembly to spend on 12 million poor households in the country. The policy also raised the ongoing debate about reviewing the social register, which looks like another black hole for a short-term policy.
Former Ivory Coast President Bedie Dies At 89
Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader and the second president to lead the West African nation after independence, Henri Konan Bedie has died at 89. Bedie who was part of an old guard of politicians who dominated politics in the West African nation for a generation, died at a hospital in the commercial capital Abidjan on Tuesday, a close relative told . The cause of Bedie's death was not immediately known. His spokesman could not be reached for comment.
Tinubu's Speech: Hope or Hoax? By Dr. Nasiru Aminu
The speech on Monday shows Tinubu is still searching for ways to cushion the economic effect of his inauguration day policy reform—fuel subsidy removal. It was another attempt to correct the policy mistake after receiving approval of N500 billion from the national assembly to spend on 12 million poor households in the country. The policy also raised the ongoing debate about reviewing the social register, which looks like another black hole for a short-term policy.
The Undiscerning Blanket Condemnation of Carbohydrate Foods, By Mukaila Kareem
…carb haters, please understand that the source matters, and try to distinguish between processed carbohydrates and starch because they are not the same. Glucose derived from digested starch is literally a nutrient of life, but this cannot be said about glucose ingested from the chronic consumption of soda drinks, fruit juices, cakes, cookies, desserts and other processed foods.
Nigerians condemn govt 'silence' on threat to kill 17 students
Nigerians have intensified their pleas to the federal and Kaduna State governments to secure the release of the 17 students, who their abductors have threatened to murder if they are not ransomed by Tuesday. The students were kidnapped about a fortnight ago from Greenfield University in Kaduna. The kidnappers have already killed five of the students, to demonstrate their lack of qualms at shedding innocent blood.
Should the CBN Print Money To Finance Fiscal Deficits?, By Nasiru Aminu
Printing money to aid fiscal deficits is not uncommon for monetary authorities around the world. It is done in the form of monetisation – a way for the government to fund itself by issuing non-interest-bearing liabilities, like fiat currency or bank reserves held at the central bank. The countries currently monetising public deficits are mostly advanced economies, which have reduced their interest rates to around 0 per cent. There were 22 countries with rates below 0 per cent as of February.
Can Nigeria Default On Its Chinese Debt?, By Nasiru Aminu
Ololade Bamidele August 8, 2020 Can Nigeria Default On Its Chinese Debt?, By Nasiru Aminu2020-08-08T14:36:32+00:00 Opinion Unlike a corporation or household, a currency-issuing nation cannot be insolvent. That is because Nigeria controls its currency. If Nigeria owes debts and lacks the revenue (like tax and oil proceeds) to pay them, the Central Bank can be asked to print money to pay-off the debt.
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