Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has debunked media reports alleging that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of being nominated by Boko Haram for peace talks, describing the reports as “misleading and false.” In a statement released on Saturday, October 4, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said his comments during a recent conversation about Nigeria’s security situation were distorted by some media outlets. “The attention of the Office of Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been drawn to misleading reports suggesting that Dr. Jonathan alleged that Boko Haram nominated the late…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Nigerian Armed Forces have detained 16 officers following allegations of indiscipline and disregard for service protocols. Authorities revealed that the arrests were part of a standard military review exercise intended to uphold professionalism within the ranks. A statement by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, said investigations established that the officers’ complaints were largely tied to their inability to pass multiple promotion examinations, which led to perceived career stagnation. Gusau noted, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues…
Former presidential aide, Garba Shehu, has blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan for alleging that late President Muhammadu Buhari was once nominated by Boko Haram to act as a mediator between the group and the Nigerian government. In a statement on Friday shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Shehu accused Jonathan of fabricating a “false narrative” to mislead Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Boko Haram did not nominate Buhari as their mediator. To be president in 2027, Goodluck Jonathan should look for another story to tell Nigerians,” Shehu declared. The former presidential spokesman argued that Jonathan’s claim was…
The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerian youths against the dangers of irregular migration, warning that the trend has become one of the gravest threats to the lives of young people and to national stability. Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, delivered this warning during a campaign and advocacy programme held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday. The minister was represented at the event by Mrs. Grace Lelea, Director of Migration and Climate Change at the ministry. The Root Causes of the Crisis The minister explained that factors such as poverty, unemployment, insecurity, natural disasters, and conflicts are forcing more…
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has temporarily restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police from implementing the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists. This ruling came during the opening session of Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, initiated by prominent legal practitioner, John Aikpokpo-Martins, who questioned the legality of the police’s renewed clampdown on motorists with tinted windows. In its interim order, the court mandated the police authorities to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter,” signaling a pause in enforcement activities. Confirming the directive, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kunle Edun, who…
Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Economic Affairs, has defended Nigeria’s progress since independence in 1960, insisting that citizens today enjoy a higher standard of living despite economic challenges. During an interview on Channels Television, Fasua explained that the hardships often compared to the past overlook the historical reality of rural poverty and limited infrastructure that defined post-independence Nigeria. “For those who try to compare Nigeria to 1960, in many ways we are living a better life now than used to be the case. In 1960, just after independence, we had a whole lot of…
Former Adamawa North lawmaker, Senator Elisha Abbo, is in police custody after turning himself in to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja over allegations that he raped a 13-year-old student. The girl’s parents alleged that the incident happened on June 29, 2025, at Abbo’s residence in Katampe, Abuja. They also claimed that the former senator tried to cover up the case by offering money to the victim’s father. In another development, the family accused Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also known as Binani, of visiting them to discourage them from pursuing the matter publicly. Police sources confirmed that Abbo…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has once again ignited controversy in the political space after backtracking on claims that he had promised to step down for another candidate in the build-up to the 2027 elections. Speaking on Thursday, Atiku declared: “I didn’t promise to step down for anybody — I said I’d support whoever gets ADC ticket.” The statement, however, has triggered a storm of criticism, with many Nigerians questioning whether Atiku is being entirely truthful or simply engaging in his usual political doublespeak. For months, speculations had swirled around the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, alleging he…
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 presidential elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent declaration that he would step aside for a younger aspirant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries has been met with skepticism, with many critics dismissing it as political rhetoric. Atiku, who led the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its presidential flagbearer in 2023 but failed to secure victory, told BBC Hausa that he would accept defeat in the primaries and back a younger contender. He insisted that the African Democratic Congress is a party committed to youth and women’s empowerment. “If I run for…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has returned to the country after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and later holding vital diplomatic meetings in Germany. The Vice President’s jet landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja early Thursday morning, where senior government officials received him. Strong Push for Global Reforms At the UNGA, Shettima presented Nigeria’s national address, calling for a comprehensive reform of the international body to ensure Africa enjoys fairer representation in global decision-making processes. He stressed that African countries must retain sovereignty over their natural resources, estimated…