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Bishop Kukah Dismisses Christian Genocide Claims, Says Numbers Don’t Match Intent Required for Genocide

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Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah has rejected widespread claims that Christians in Nigeria are victims of genocide, insisting the narrative is exaggerated and unsupported by verifiable data. The Kukah Christian genocide debate intensified after he said genocide is defined by intent, not casualty numbers, and warned against manipulated figures fueling religious tension....

NIGERIA GRANTS ASYLUM TO GUINEA BISSAU OPPOSITION LEADER

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Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following threats to his life after a disputed election and sudden military takeover. The Nigeria asylum Guinea Bissau crisis development underscores Abuja’s growing regional security role as ECOWAS suspends Guinea Bissau amid escalating political instability....

Tinubu Security Emergency Deepens as Ex-CDS Musa Visits Villa After 490 Kidnappings in 13 Days

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Nigeria’s escalating insecurity has intensified the Tinubu security emergency after former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa made an unannounced visit to the Presidential Villa. The visit comes as more than 490 Nigerians were kidnapped in 13 days, prompting new federal security directives and nationwide anxiety over coordinated attacks....

Malami Rejects EFCC Claims on Abacha Loot, Calls Allegations “Baseless and Illogical”

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Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami has strongly dismissed the Malami EFCC Abacha loot allegations after hours of interrogation by investigators. He insists claims that he duplicated a completed recovery process collapse under “elementary logic,” arguing that no funds had been lodged in the Federation Account before he took office in 2015....

BADARU RESIGNS — NIGERIA’S DEFENCE CHIEF QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF SECURITY EMERGENCY

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Nigeria woke up to a shock on Monday as Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru resigned instantly, citing health concerns—just days after President Tinubu declared a national security emergency. The presidency confirmed acceptance of his resignation, with a new minister expected within days. The timing has triggered fresh questions over stability inside Nigeria’s defence leadership...

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

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The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027....

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”...

Tinubu Economy Reboot: FG Targets 500 CNG Stations as Manufacturers Flee Bank Loans

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Nigeria’s economic landscape is shifting as the federal government launches a plan for 500 CNG stations in three years while manufacturers abandon expensive bank loans for bonds and retained earnings. The dual transition—energy reform and corporate financing realignment—signals a new phase in the Tinubu administration’s push to stabilise fuel costs, reduce inflation and cut industrial debt risks....

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