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“Criticize me, disagree with me, but never stop believing in Nigeria”, Tinubu tells citizens on Democracy Day

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians, to always have faith in their country whatever the circumstances, even as he challenges the National Assembly, the Judiciary, the media and civil society organizations to continue to act as guardians of democratic governance. The President in his speech at the Democracy Day celebrations appealed to the young generation to see this country …

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FOR THE NOTE: Full text of President Tinubu’s broadcast on Democracy Day 2026

Fellow Nigerians Today, we not only celebrate democracy but also the eternal spirit of Nigeria. For 27 consecutive years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have elected their leaders through voting, witnessed the peaceful transfer of power, and resolved differences of opinion in courtrooms and legislatures—not through violence. We have experienced the longest period of civil rule in our history. Our …

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Peter Obi is Onanuga’s ‘copy and paste politician’ making fun of former Anambra governor

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has called National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi a “copy-paste politician” who he says has failed to demonstrate independent thought in public service and leadership. Onanuga in a post on his X handle, further described Obi as lacking originality in his political and economic ideas, adding …

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JUST IN: Representatives pass bill to create state police

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to create state police nationwide, marking a significant step in constitutional amendment. The bill, entitled “A Bill to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of the State Police and Related Matters (Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2026,” was approved for consideration in the Committee …

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Former NNPCL boss, Kyari, insisting he cannot appear before the Senate physically, offered an alternative

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has insisted that he cannot physically appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The committee had threatened to issue an arrest warrant against him over an ongoing investigation into the company’s financial records, and said he had failed to honor several invitations. Responding to …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 11 June

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Bandits storm a Kogi school, killing a 6-year-old child, and three others A large number of bandits on Wednesday stormed the Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of ​​Kogi State and killed a number of people.Read more 2. Obi regrets more borrowing amidst rising income …

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Bandits stormed a Kogi school, killing a 6-year-old child, and three others

A large number of bandits on Wednesday stormed the Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of ​​Kogi State and killed a number of people. The attack that left the community in chaos and fear led to the deaths of a six-year-old child, a school deputy principal and one other person. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed …

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Obi laments more borrowing amid rising incomes

The National Democratic Party (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation as to why the country continues to borrow money, despite claims of increased revenue. He also sought clarification on how state revenues and loan funds are being used, amid what he described as worsening economic hardship across the country. Obi, …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday 10 June

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 25 days later, 2 year old toddler, teacher, school children kidnapped in Oyo still in captivity Today it has been 25 days since bandits invaded Ogbomosho town in Oyo State and kidnapped 46 teachers, students and children including a two year old child who was tied to his mother’s …

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Former SGF, Lawal, insists the ADC primaries were rigged in favor of Atiku, saying he has proof

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has insisted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries were rigged to produce former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner. Lawal, who spoke during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today program on Monday evening, also claimed to have evidence to support his allegations. Lawal, who said …

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