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A Government That Fails To Secure Citizens Forfeits Right To Exist, Says Obasanjo

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Obasanjo says government that fails to secure lives and property loses legitimacy, blaming leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and decline. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government that fails to guarantee the security of life and property has no justification to exist, delivering a stark assessment of Nigeria’s worsening...

Peaceful Collaboration Over Chaos: Why Responsible Engagement Must Guide Edo’s Future And The Continued Leadership Of Dr. Osamwonyi Atu

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

By Aaron Mike Odeh Recent developments in Edo State, where a group of youths disrupted a political engagement with chants of “no more promises,” have sparked intense reactions across the state. While such incidents may initially appear as expressions of civic frustration, a closer and more objective analysis suggests a...

Organic endorsement: Gov Bago’s record and the future of Niger state

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Umaru Bago has, in recent years, emerged as one of Nigeria’s most closely watched state leaders, building a reputation anchored on results rather than rhetoric. Since assuming office in May 2023, his administration has steadily attracted attention for its practical approach to governance and its focus on long-term impact. At...

Taiwo Oyedele’s Appointment Shows Tinubu Is a Coach Who Knows When to Replace Fatigued Players — Renewed Hope Labourers Network

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

The Renewed Hope Labourers Network (RHLN), a cross-party political support group, has described the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of Finance as a strong signal that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is demonstrating adaptive and performance-driven leadership in managing Nigeria’s economic team. In a statement issued on Monday and signed...

Improved Funding, Timely Releases to Armed Forces Will Turn Things Around in War Against Insurgency – Reps Philip Agbese

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said that improved funding and the timely release of appropriated resources to the military remain critical to turning the tide in Nigeria’s war against insurgency and other forms of insecurity. Agbese made the remarks while speaking with journalists in...

Trump Evacuated After Gunshots Disrupt White House Correspondents’ Dinner

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Donald Trump was rushed to safety by the Secret Service as gunfire sparked panic at a White House Correspondents’ dinner. United States President Donald Trump and other high-ranking administration officials were abruptly evacuated from the room at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) annual dinner last night following a security...

Man City Rally To Beat Southampton 2-1 And Reach Record Fourth Straight FA Cup Final

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Manchester City came from behind late to defeat Southampton and keep their domestic treble hopes alive. Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 and secure a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic treble. Pep Guardiola’s side, already winners of the...

Arsenal Beat Newcastle 1-0 To Go Top Of Premier League

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Arsenal returned to the Premier League summit after Eberechi Eze’s winner beat Newcastle at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners reclaimed first place after...

Morocco Unveils $700M Mohammed VI Tower In Rabat, Signals Global Ambition

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Morocco opens Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat, boosting tourism, investment, job creation and positioning itself as regional powerhouse. Morocco has inaugurated the Mohammed VI Tower, a $700 million, 55-storey skyscraper that now rises prominently above the historic skyline of the capital region, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push...

Gunmen Attack OOU Campus, Injure Students, Loot Property

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Suspected gunmen have attacked Olabisi Onabanjo University hostels, injuring students and stealing valuables. Some students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus, near Ifo, Ogun State, were injured when over a dozen gunmen suspected to be robbers invaded the students in a late-night attack. The horrifying incident, which began around...