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Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who suggested Christians in Nigeria's middle belt stage killings to fabricate claims of genocide. Gumi's comments, made amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, have sparked widespread outrage. Fani-Kayode described the statement as "insensitive and misleading", saying it's a "monstrous mendacity" to claim Christians aren't being targeted and killed. In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode emphasized Christians face sustained attacks from Islamist terrorist groups, leading to significant loss of life. He noted extremist violence affects multiple groups, but Christians are disproportionately…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…
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Bandits Kill 4, Abduct ECWA Pastor, 11 Others in Kaduna Attack

Bandits Kill 4, Abduct ECWA Pastor, 11 Others in Kaduna Attack

Suspected Fulani armed men raided three communities in Kaduna's Lere Local Government Area, killing four people and abducting 12 others, including ECWA Pastor Rev. Istifanus Dunga. The attack occurred around 10 p.m. in Jantsauni, Mai Doki, and Maiyamma, leaving residents in a state of panic. The victims killed were youths between 27 and 30 years old. Bandits The Federated Kurama Association's National Publicity Secretary, Pius Agaji Kyauta, called for urgent security intervention, stating the communities are "ravaged beyond imagination" and require both security and spiritual support. An eyewitness revealed the attackers, numbering in hundreds, surrounded homes and threatened residents, taking…
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Wike vs Young Soldier: An informed opinion by former Corp Marshal/Chief Executive FRSC.

Wike vs Young Soldier: An informed opinion by former Corp Marshal/Chief Executive FRSC.

Mimister Wike: Power, Process, and the Rule of Law Any law enforcement officer, in uniform or plain clothes, represents the President and the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. To abuse such an officer is to diminish the authority of the Republic itself. Minister Nyesom Wike’s decision to personally enforce a directive at a disputed site was a fundamental misstep. In constitutional democracies, power operates through institutions not impulse. Executive authority must be exercised or adjudicated through the courts, ministries, and lawful instruments of state, never through confrontation. No matter how justified a grievance, a minister cannot become an enforcer; that…
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Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit: Onyeizu Leads Technical Panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development

Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit: Onyeizu Leads Technical Panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development

At the recently-concluded Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit, held at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, industry stakeholders and experts gathered to deliberate on strategies for advancing Nigeria’s energy sector, with particular focus on gas infrastructure, energy transition, and investment opportunities. Leading one of the key technical sessions, Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu chaired the panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development in Nigeria, where he provided deep insights into the emerging opportunities within the sector. During his presentation, Engr. Onyeizu discussed the AIIP (Abia Industrial Innovation Park) model and its role as a bridge between Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves and the growing domestic and…
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