Coup Panic in Abuja: Tinubu Orders Sweeping Military Purge, Over 60 Generals To Go

By Sportdsayonline.com Fresh tension is brewing within Nigeria’s Armed Forces as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu carries out a sweeping shake-up of the military hierarchy, following intelligence reports and growing fears of an alleged coup plot.Multiple military sources confirmed that the president’s latest decision has set off a wave of retirements, with no fewer than 60ContinueContinue reading “Coup Panic in Abuja: Tinubu Orders Sweeping Military Purge, Over 60 Generals To Go”

Coup Panic, Not Patriotism: Mahdi Shehu Accuses Tinubu of Acting Out of Fear in Service Chiefs Shake-Up

Analyst slams President for ignoring mass killings but moving “swiftly and panicky” after alleged coup scare Public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the recent removal and replacement of Nigeria’s service chiefs was not borne out of concern for the country’s worsening insecurity but outContinueContinue reading “Coup Panic, Not Patriotism: Mahdi Shehu Accuses Tinubu of Acting Out of Fear in Service Chiefs Shake-Up”

Gunmen Ambush Security Checkpoint in Benue, Kill Police Inspector, Hunter — Cart Away Rifles

Suspected gunmen have killed two members of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force in a late-night attack on a security checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road in Benue State.The attack, which occurred around 11:59 p.m. on October 22, left a police inspector and a member of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services dead.Security analyst Zagazola Makama,ContinueContinue reading “Gunmen Ambush Security Checkpoint in Benue, Kill Police Inspector, Hunter — Cart Away Rifles”

“He Wasn’t Ready for Nigeria”: Obasanjo Reveals Why He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Says former FCT Minister needed time to “mature politically” before leading the nation In a candid revelation that rekindles memories of Nigeria’s political intrigues in the post-2007 transition era, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed why he turned down a proposal to support Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, as his successor.Speaking on FridayContinueContinue reading ““He Wasn’t Ready for Nigeria”: Obasanjo Reveals Why He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor”

Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership: Presidency Says Move Meant to Reinforce National Security

Routine shake-up or silent message? Presidency defends decision as new service chiefs take chargePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Nigeria’s service chiefs in what the Presidency has described as a “routine but strategic” step aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture.The announcement, which took the nation by surprise on Friday morning, wasContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership: Presidency Says Move Meant to Reinforce National Security”

Palace Politics, Collapsing Classrooms: Outrage as Fintiri’s Adamawa Govt Splurges ₦5.3 Billion on Prestige Projects Amid Education Decay

The Adamawa State Government is facing mounting public outrage after approving a staggering ₦5.379 billion for a series of renovation and upgrade projects—ranging from the Presidential Lodge to flyover barriers—even as public schools across the state crumble under neglect.The approvals, granted during the 20th State Executive Council meeting of 2025 presided over by Governor AhmaduContinueContinue reading “Palace Politics, Collapsing Classrooms: Outrage as Fintiri’s Adamawa Govt Splurges ₦5.3 Billion on Prestige Projects Amid Education Decay”

Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Landing Cost Falls to ₦840, But Pump Prices Soar Beyond ₦920 Nationwide

Despite a notable drop in the landing cost of imported petrol, fuel prices across Nigeria have continued to skyrocket, worsening the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.According to a new report by The Punch on Friday, data obtained from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) revealed that the landing cost of petrolContinueContinue reading “Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Landing Cost Falls to ₦840, But Pump Prices Soar Beyond ₦920 Nationwide”

Kwankwaso Predicts Fierce 2027 Election, Opens Door to Alliance with Tinubu, Obi, APC, ADC

By Politics Nigeria Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has forecast that the 2027 general election will be the most hotly contested and consequential in Nigeria’s political history, hinting at possible alliances with some of the nation’s biggest political figures and parties.Speaking duringContinueContinue reading “Kwankwaso Predicts Fierce 2027 Election, Opens Door to Alliance with Tinubu, Obi, APC, ADC”

Anambra Governorship Poll: INEC Storms State for Mock Accreditation, Vows to Deliver Transparent, Hitch-Free Election

The build-up to the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election gathered momentum on Thursday as a high-powered delegation from the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stormed the state to assess the level of preparedness ahead of the crucial poll.The four-member delegation, led by the National Commissioner in charge of Election Planning andContinueContinue reading “Anambra Governorship Poll: INEC Storms State for Mock Accreditation, Vows to Deliver Transparent, Hitch-Free Election”

Police Justify Sowore’s Arrest Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest, Vow Swift Arraignment

“No one is above the law,” says Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin as activist faces prosecution todayThe Nigeria Police Force has explained the reason behind Thursday’s arrest of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over his alleged role in Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in Abuja.Addressing journalists in the Federal Capital Territory, the ForceContinueContinue reading “Police Justify Sowore’s Arrest Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest, Vow Swift Arraignment”