Tag: nigeria
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Religious Group Dismisses Bribery Claims Against Matawalle, Warns Against “Dangerous Misinformation”
The United Front for Religious Tolerance in Nigeria has dismissed as “false, misleading, and inflammatory” allegations circulating online that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, attempted to bribe a United States official, warning that such claims risk undermining national stability and public trust. In a press statement signed by Barrister Okie…
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Misplaced Blame, Missed Priorities: Why Targeting Matawalle Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched…
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Why LGs Must Lead Mining Safety, Says ALGON as Zurak Tragedy Probe Begins
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has declared that local government authorities must take the lead in enforcing mining safety across Nigeria, following the tragic gas poisoning incident at Zurak, Plateau State, which has claimed 37 lives and left over 20 others hospitalised. The position was articulated by ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Hon.…
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Security Boost: ALGON Partners Police to Tackle Insecurity Nationwide
In a renewed push to confront Nigeria’s security challenges, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, as its National President, Bello Lawal, led a high-level delegation to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in Abuja. The high-profile meeting at the Force Headquarters signaled…
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Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, (Rtd) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to ensuring that the Military, as well as their families are well taken care of, so as to diligently carry on with their national task of securing the nation. The Minister opined this during an Inter-denominational Service held on…
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Hitch-Free Yuletide Celebrations: Hon. Adikibe Salutes Gov. Uzodimma, Commends Imo’s Resilience, Seeks Peace, Prayer, Unity
The festive season came alive with warmth and reflection as the Deputy National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Executive Chairman of Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Hon. (Engr.) Ikenna Adikibe, shared a heartfelt Christmas goodwill message with the people of Imo State, celebrating their resilience while…
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The Era of Digital Efficiency Has Begun, Says Defence Minister Musa as Ministry Launches ECMS
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has declared that the era of physical file movement in the Ministry of Defence is gradually giving way to a new culture of digital efficiency, transparency and speed in service delivery. The Minister made this assertion on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during the official launch and…
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Full Text of the Communiqué Of the National Political Summit on Credible Elections and Political Stability of Nigeria
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE NATIONAL POLITICAL SUMMIT ON CREDIBLE ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL STABILITY OF NIGERIA, HELD ON TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2025 AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, NICON LUXURY HOTEL, TAFAWA BALEWA WAY, FCT ABUJA Preamble The National Political Summit, 2025 was convened by the National Consultative Front (NCFront) in conjunction with the Labour & Civil Society Front…
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Obaigbena Unveils ‘Lekeelekee’ to Break Western, Chinese Grip on Global Media
Nduka Obaigbena, founding Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, on Thursday delivered a rousing address at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference in Abuja, calling on Nigerian editors to defend democracy, embrace artificial intelligence, and reclaim Africa’s place in global media distribution. Addressing more than 500 editors, policymakers, and diplomats…
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Brewing Ethno-Political Storm in Cross River: Is Governor Otu’s Government Losing Its Way? – Comrade Ojage Queries
In a stirring and widely-circulated commentary that has ignited debate across Cross River State and beyond, veteran political analyst and former Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) board member, Comrade Obi Ojage, has raised alarm over what he describes as a creeping wave of ethnic favoritism and administrative missteps threatening to undermine the leadership and…
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