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Police State Or State Police? By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

On 26 November 2025, Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, announced in a statement personally signed by him that he had “decided to declare a nationwide security emergency” to be accompanied by some measures, including the recruitment by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Armed Forces of 20,000 and 50,000 new personnel respectively. In the…

December 7, 2025 • Opinion

Ndume Slams Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List as Unfair, Demands Withdrawal Over Federal Character Breach

By Abiola Olawale Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial district of Borno State has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s list of ambassadorial nominees, labeling the appointments as a clear breach of the Federal Character Principle enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Ndume, known for his frank political commentary, issued a statement on Saturday calling…

December 6, 2025 • News

Ex-Army Chief Faruk Yahaya slams ‘baseless’ terrorism-financing allegations, threatens legal action

By Obinna Uballa Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has strongly denied allegations linking him to individuals allegedly involved in terrorism financing, describing the claims as false, malicious and motivated by personal vendetta. The accusation - reportedly credited to retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi and published by Sahara Reporters - alleged that Yahaya…

December 6, 2025 • News

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