“The presidency has further indicted itself. Such level of corrupt practices could not have been perpetrated by a single person.”
@mrfestusogun says the Presidency should not be exonerated without a thorough investigation into the alleged fictitious presidential council and a reported ₦1.2 billion budget allocation.
“There is no attempt that the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President will make to clean this out.”
Liborous Oshoma says the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President cannot fully clear the issues surrounding the matter under discussion.
An injured teacher from the Lassa school attack has been stabilised by emergency teams at the Federal Medical Centre in Mubi. The hospital’s medical director said the patient arrived in critical condition but has since become stable and is now being prepared for specialised care. @Uykirawa1 reports.
.@dondotunojon says the court case over the NDC’s registration may not be concluded before the 2027 elections, as the party is expected to exhaust all avenues of appeal.
"No Nigerian will be left behind in this process...government is committed that all Nigerians will be taken back home before the 30th..."
Alexander Ajayi, Acting High Commissioner at the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, says the South African government has assured that no harm will come to any foreigner ahead of the protest scheduled for 30 June.
Legal practitioner Jide Ologun says it is irresponsible for INEC to budget a huge sum for anticipated election litigation, arguing that it suggests the body lacks confidence in its ability to deliver free and fair elections in 2027.
"Between 2023 and 2024, the ransom collected in Nigeria was put at about 2.2 trillion naira..."
Public affairs analyst Jide Ologun says leaders must understand what true leadership is, noting that many Nigerian politicians seek office out of selfish ambition rather than to serve the people.
"Before you even invest you have to have an emergency fund...."
Financial expert @FinPlanKaluAja1 says that despite the difficult economic situation, Nigerians should prioritise building emergency funds before saving, investing, or spending, and use technology to help achieve this.
After three days in captivity, Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons have been rescued by police in Oyo State. While the operation has drawn widespread praise, it also renews concerns among many Nigerians about whether all victims of insecurity receive equal urgency and attention.
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A clash between operatives of Operation Delta Sweep and residents of Emede community in Delta State has left properties destroyed and heightened tensions in the area. @AustinAzu1 reports.
Oyo State has seen a rise in kidnappings, leaving residents anxious and uncertain. Authorities and police must respond promptly to protect people and show clear leadership in handling abduction cases.
#WakeUpConversations
Many men shoulder struggles in silence, dealing with pressures they seldom talk about. During Men’s Mental Health Month in June, there is a growing emphasis on speaking up, seeking support, and accessing resources to help men manage their mental well-being.
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"The opposition parties are not different parties... The Nigerian political landscape should be very clear."
Political analyst @SamAmadi says Nigeria’s opposition parties are largely influenced by well-known political figures rather than distinct policy positions.
"INEC system has been compromised."
Public Affairs Analyst Simeon Nnah says Nigeria’s electoral body is under renewed scrutiny over alleged system flaws, urging greater accountability and independent oversight.
Femi Adeyeye of the Take It Back Movement says some armed students disrupted the #BringBackOurPupilsAndTeachers rally in Oyo State, while NANS president Akinteye Afeez denied the claim and accused Sahara Reporters and the movement of sabotaging the student body.
"The head of ICT is either incompetent or he is culpable..."
@gbengasesan says that many individuals, particularly the Head of ICT at INEC, need to be questioned regarding the data breach.
"The issue is that the Nigerian state is not committed to solving this problem..."
Public affairs analyst @dondotunojon says Nigeria’s crisis response lacks urgency and calls for security efforts that build citizen trust beyond politics.