We welcome the mostly peaceful conduct of the Ekiti State election and congratulate Gov Oyebanji on his re-election.
We note concerns of accessibility for voters with disabilities, instances of vote trading & of technical issues with BVAS at some polling units.
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Gallant Nigerian Troops have rescued over 47 people who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The rescue operation followed sustained military pressure and attacks on terrorist hideouts in the Lake Chad region and forced the terrorists to abandon their locations, allowing the victims to escape.
The rescued persons are currently receiving medical attention and humanitarian support at a secure location.
#ICYMI: UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister.
Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest to replace him.
All the records broken by Lionel Messi today:
Most FIFA World Cup finals goals by a football (soccer) player - 18
Most FIFA World Cup matches played in by an individual - 28
Most matches won by a player at the football (soccer) FIFA World Cup - 18
Most minutes played in the football (soccer) FIFA World Cup - 2,489
We are witnessing history.
OBI’S CALL FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RESIGNATION CHILDISH AND AN UNWARRANTED DISTRACTION
Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, based on a comparison with the British Prime Minister’s voluntary exit, are not only misplaced but also reflect a selective and distorted view of Nigeria’s realities since 2023.
His view is also simplistic, as is often the case anytime he opens his mouth. Obi forgets our country does not run a parliamentary system of government like the UK. We run a presidential system, with the president elected to a fixed 4-year term. The people of Ekiti State and the Senatorial constituents in Nasarawa, Enugu, Ondo, and Rivers have just delivered a resounding victory for President Tinubu and his party. The election results, some early referendum of sorts, show that President Tinubu and his party are popular with Nigerians. This should be more concerning for Peter Obi and his new Special Purpose Vehicle, NDC, as we move towards the January 2027 election. Obi should wait until the presidential election to know what the people think of Tinubu’s government. Moving to use X to harangue the President out of office is off the mark and anti-democratic.
It is important to note that President Tinubu did not inherit a country in perfect shape. The security challenges we face today are longstanding and deeply rooted. Yet under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has made significant, measurable progress. Hundreds of people have been rescued from captivity, including high-profile operations in Borno and the Northwest. Our gallant troops have neutralised terrorist kingpins, sometimes with the help of our foreign allies. Over 15,000 terrorists have been taken off the streets and forests, and security operations have intensified nationwide. President Tinubu has not only sustained but also expanded investments in security by deploying advanced technologies and drones, and by appointing a Special Adviser on Homeland Security to ensure a holistic approach. These actions demonstrate commitment, not failure. It is laughable that Obi, who, as governor, was a colossal failure, unable to secure lives and property in his small state of Anambra, as documented by his successor, Willie Obiano, is now the one calling for President Tinubu’s resignation over security breaches in some parts of the country.
On the economic front, Obi’s depiction of decline and his verdict that “We are in the worst possible condition” ignore verifiable data and global plaudits for President Tinubu’s economic and social policies. President Tinubu inherited what another successor of Peter Obi described as ‘a dead horse economy’. When he came on board in May 2023, President Tinubu introduced bold, courageous policies that his predecessors had shied away from. Since then, the Nigerian economy has posted positive GDP growth every quarter, surpassing the global average. Trade surpluses have been recorded consistently, and foreign reserves have hit new highs—over $50 billion. Oil production has risen from less than one million barrels per day to about 1.8 million, reversing years of decline. Federation revenue is projected to hit over N30 trillion this year, far above the 2022 level of N7.7 trillion. By May this year, N15.7 trillion has already been collected, more than twice the entire revenue collected in 2022. State governments now have more resources to pursue development projects in education, infrastructure, health care, housing, and so on. The stock market has soared, with the All-Share Index rising from 50,000 to over 250,000, creating wealth for about 6 million Nigerian investors. The Naira-to-dollar exchange rate has been stable. Foreign Direct and Portfolio Investments are at record highs, reflecting renewed investor confidence, especially in the oil and gas sector.
🚨 BREAKING: Army, DSS & ONSA Foil Deadly Attack Plot, Seize Massive Weapons Cache in Kogi🔥🔥🔥
A major security operation has prevented what authorities describe as a planned large-scale retaliatory attack in Kogi State. Acting on intelligence, security forces comprising the Nigerian Army, DSS, ONSA Hybrid Forces, and local security operatives intercepted a large cache of arms and ammunition allegedly meant for criminal elements.
The Kogi State Government says the operation dealt a significant blow to those seeking to destabilise the state, warning that any attempt to threaten peace will be met with decisive action
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Introducing the Greatest #FIFAWorldCup goalscorer of all-time 🐐🔝
Lionel Messi scores his 17th goal at World Cup finals 🙌
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