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The Yobe State Police Command has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of cybercrime and internet-related offences spreading across all 17 Local Government Areas of the state. This alarm was sounded by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, during a one-day Cybersecurity Symposium held in Damaturu. According to SP Abdulkarim, the police have recorded at least six major cybercrime cases in the last five months, many of which targeted the reputations of individuals—particularly political leaders and prominent business figures. “In the past year, we’ve handled numerous cybercrime cases, with many focused on damaging the public image of…

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has stated that President Bola Tinubu should not be held responsible for Nigeria’s current economic challenges. Speaking with State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Eno emphasized that the country’s economic problems were inherited and not created by the Tinubu administration. “President Tinubu didn’t create the problem we are in right now. For me, I believe he is doing his best, and he should be supported to finish strong,” the governor said. He described Tinubu’s first two years in office…

Prominent northern politician, Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration prioritizes the Yoruba ethnic group over national interests. Speaking on the maiden edition of the Political Advantage Platform (PAP) podcast hosted by Hadiza Malumfashi, Naja’atu claimed that Tinubu is using Nigeria’s national resources to develop only the South-West region, where he hails from. “I have nothing personal against Tinubu,” she said, “but it is evident that everything in his administration is for Yorubas, by Yorubas, and about Yorubas.” According to her, the President has abandoned the idea of national unity in favor of regionalism, which she believes…

The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that he remains the legitimate occupant of the position, asserting that no internal party force can remove him. Speaking at the ongoing Southeast PDP Zonal Stakeholders’ Meeting, Anyanwu maintained his authority, even referencing Julius Berger to emphasize the impossibility of his removal. “I am the only National Secretary of the PDP, and no force—not even a Julius Berger crane—can take me out of this position,” he said. He further challenged PDP governors, including Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, to publicly accuse him of receiving any…

The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has firmly denied reports suggesting the appointment of three new members to its National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement released by the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Biu, the SDP described the reports as false, misleading, and unauthorized, urging party members and the general public to disregard them. The reports in question had claimed that Senator Ugochukwu Uba, Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, and Mr. Hussaini Ado Bello were appointed as Deputy National Chairman (South), Deputy National Chairman (North), and National Financial Secretary, respectively. These claims were attributed to a…

Sam Amadi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has asserted that President Bola Tinubu cannot be defeated in the 2027 presidential election without the involvement of Peter Obi. Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. Amadi’s statement comes amid widespread reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has offered Obi the vice-presidential slot in a proposed coalition ticket, with Atiku reportedly planning to serve a single term if elected. Despite the proposal, Obi has maintained that his primary focus is on building a coalition to…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Borno State, describing the situation in Marte Local Government Area as a national emergency that demands immediate federal intervention. In a statement posted on his X handle, Obi highlighted the gravity of the security threat in the region, emphasizing that the crisis goes beyond local issues and poses a serious challenge to national unity and safety. He commended Governor Babagana Zulum for his proactive leadership, noting that the governor’s decision to spend the night in the embattled area reflects true commitment and courage.…

Former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is finally approaching the resolution of its prolonged leadership crisis. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Udenwa said the party now has the courage and determination to enforce its constitution and discipline erring members. “I believe we are coming to the end of that struggle,” he said. “The end will be that if you don’t comply with what the party’s constitution says, then you will be disciplined. If it means showing you the way out, we will show you the way out.”…

Security analyst Mubarak Umar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action against banditry in the North-West, stressing that no individual, regardless of status, should be spared if the administration truly seeks to end the crisis in 2025. Speaking to journalists in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, Umar revealed that evidence has repeatedly shown that several influential figures are complicit in banditry-related activities. He cited the dethronement of three Emirs and several District Heads over alleged ties to banditry. “The former Governor of the state and current Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, had…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has leveled serious allegations against Nigeria’s judiciary, accusing a significant number of judges and lawyers of corruption and compromising the delivery of justice in the country. Speaking on Monday, May 19, 2025, during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja, El-Rufai said the judiciary is rapidly losing public trust due to delayed rulings and verdicts perceived to be influenced by bias or external forces. “Our judiciary—meant to be the bedrock of fairness and order—is under intense scrutiny,” he said. “Concerns about delayed justice, procedural inefficiencies, and in some cases,…