7 h. ago FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

NEC meets to review FG proposal The Federal Government has proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for members of read more FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

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26 h. ago Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

In Jada, the serene hometown of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the atmosphere was festive. The occasion was a read more Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

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27 h. ago $6bn Mambila Fraud: Obasanjo Promises To Testify, Witness Tells Court

A Third Prosecution Witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his desire to make himself available to testify in any court or forum regarding […]

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35 h. ago 2027: My ambition is to become president, won’t settle for VP slot — Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed speculations linking him to a possible vice-presidential ticket with former Vice President Atiku...

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45 h. ago Insurgency: Presidency rejects Obasanjo’s call for foreign help

The Nigerian Presidency rejects calls for foreign help in the fight against Nigeria’s insurgency, describing it as capitulation and defending its strategie Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-presidency-rejects-obasanjos-call-for-foreign-help/

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47 h. ago ‘Terrorism Took Root On Your Watch’, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

At an event in Jos on Friday, Obasanjo stated that Nigerians have a right to seek foreign intervention, given what he described as the government’s failure to adequately protect its citizens. The post ‘Terrorism Took Root On Your Watch’, Presidency Replies Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.

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50 h. ago Terrorism incubated under your watch, Presidency replies Obasanjo

"For the leader under whom the first seeds of terrorism were allowed to germinate to now issue public lectures is not..."

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51 h. ago Boko Haram began under your watch, Tinubu’s aide replies Obasanjo

President Tinubu’s aide, Sunday Dare, criticizes ex-President Obasanjo on insecurity, highlighting that Boko Haram’s origins trace back to his term. Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-began-under-your-watch-tinubus-aide-replies-obasanjo/

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51 h. ago Presidency to Obasanjo: Nigeria will not outsource its security

…Assures that Tinubu will end terrorism … Engagements on with partners to end terrorism …Tinubu will adopt kinetic and non- read more Presidency to Obasanjo: Nigeria will not outsource its security

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52 h. ago No Outsourcing Nigeria’s Security, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

  The Presidency has dismissed recent comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo suggesting that Nigeria should seek foreign governments to help stabilise its internal security, describing the position as “ignoble, misleading, and unbecoming of a former leader who failed to act when terrorism first took root.” In a strongly worded response issued on X […]

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53 h. ago ‘Tinubu Robbing Peter To Pay Paul’ — Atiku Blasts ₦17.5trn Pipeline Security Spending

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presiding over one of the “most brazen financial scandals” in Nigeria’s history, following reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent ₦17.5 trillion in just one year on pipeline and energy security. In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office on […]

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53 h. ago Atiku raises questions over N17.5tn pipeline security cost in 12 months

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Tinubu’s administration of squandering ₦17.5 trillion on questionable pipeline security in 12 months read more Atiku raises questions over N17.5tn pipeline security cost in 12 months

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60 h. ago Insecurity: What Sheikh Gumi told me after visiting bandits hideouts — Obasanjo

...any security personnel claiming to have penetrated those specific enclaves were lying

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62 h. ago Wike revokes land belonging to Ilorin Emir, Lamido, Fayose, Iyabo Obasanjo, others in Abuja

Duke, David Mark, Anenih, Ganduje, CBN, Navy, NNPC, Oyo, Kaduna, Borno, others also affected The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 1,095 properties in the FCT belonging to prominent Nigerians after they failed to pay ground rent, land use conversion or Certificate of Occupancy bills. This decision […]

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63 h. ago Obasanjo, Atiku, Osinbajo To Attend Dr. Achema’s 26th Memorial Lecture

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former vice presidents Atiku Abubakar and Yemi Osinbajo are among prominent Nigerians expected at the 26th memorial lecture of the late Dr. Steven Makoji Achema slated for November 29 December 1, 2025 in Abuja. The Dr. Steven Makoji Achema Foundation, in a notice issued yesterday ahead of the event, said […]

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64 h. ago ‘The Governor Concert’ will celebrate culture, music, talent —  Samson Ebe

Dr Samson Ebe is a lecturer in the Department of Perfoming Arts, Lead City University. In this interview with Yetunde Ajanaku, he speaks about his passion for creativity in music, culture and plans for the upcoming ‘Governor Concert’. What inspired the idea of Governor Concert? For a long time, I carried the quiet dream of […]

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68 h. ago Kunle Remi, Tacha, Lanre Da Silva, others step out for “Legendary Christmas” campaign unveiling

As the holiday season approaches, Nigerian Breweries Plc, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, officially set the stage for this year’s Detty December celebrations with an exclusive press cocktail unveiling its 2025 Christmas campaign, “A Legendary Christmas,” setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable festive season. Held on November 26th […]

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3 d. ago ADC is Nigeria’s only escape from economic, security woes — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only political party capable of rescuing Nigeria from

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3 d. ago They are killing white people in South Africa, Trump cries out

“The United States did not attend the G20 in South Africa, because the South African Government refuses to acknowledge or address the horrific Human Right...

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3 d. ago Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

…as Mutfwang preaches peace, solidarity Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s ongoing read more Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

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