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DSS sues Sowore, X, Meta over anti-Tinubu post

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, alongside X Corp (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms Inc., over posts critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The suit, dated September 16, 2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court, Abuja, after Sowore allegedly refused to delete certain posts about the President. The case was filed on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, along with four other DSS counsel: M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor. Confirming the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Sowore wrote: “The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG, today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and myself. They claimed that […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 16, 2025

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Nigeria

Dino Melaye Faces Court Over Alleged ₦509.6m Tax Evasion

A former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has been dragged before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court over alleged evasion of ₦509.6 million in personal income taxes for 2023 and 2024. According to filings, the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) accused Mr. Melaye of failing to pay his assessed Personal Income Tax of ₦234.9 million (2023) and ₦274.7 million (2024), totaling ₦509,608,000.00. Past Underpayments In addition to the recent assessments, FCT-IRS said Mr. Melaye underpaid his taxes in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2019, while still in the Senate, he declared ₦1,258,334 in income but paid only ₦85,000.08 in tax. In 2020, he declared ₦1,383,334 but remitted just ₦100,000.08. In 2021, he declared ₦1,550,000 but paid ₦120,000. In 2022, despite declaring ₦6,541,666.67, he paid only ₦1,000,000. Summons and Legal Action A criminal summons dated 21 August […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 27, 2025

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Nigeria

PDP Govs Slam ADC Over Zamfara Meeting Criticism

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has defended its recent meeting in Zamfara State, accusing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of politicising insecurity instead of showing empathy to victims of bandit attacks. The ADC had criticised the PDP for holding a political meeting in Zamfara, only days after dozens of residents were killed by bandits. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the PDP governors of being insensitive and urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara. ADC said: “Instead of rallying around their colleague to help stop the killings, PDP governors staged a political show in a state still mourning its dead. Their pictures in ceremonial attire, smiling for the camera, were insensitive.” Responding, the Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Emmanuel Agbo, described ADC’s comments as “irresponsible,” […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 26, 2025

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Lifestyle

Nigeria’s Political Recycling Epidemic: When Failed Leaders Become Untouchable Senators

The Senate as a Safe House for Failed Leaders Nigeria has perfected a dangerous political tradition: recycling failed executives into legislative roles, where they trade oversight for immunity. 🔴 Former governors dominate the Senate—not to serve, but to shield themselves from probes.🔴 Critical anti-corruption bills (whistleblower protection, unexplained wealth laws) stall indefinitely.🔴 Senator Natasha’s bombshell: Lawmakers extort MDAs for cash/jobs during budget approvals. "Committee seats come with quotas—bring money or lose influence," she revealed. Yet, no investigations followed. Nigeria vs. America: Two Standards of Accountability Nigeria’s ResponseAmerica’s Response• Scandal exposed → Silence• Scandal exposed → Resignation/Indictment• EFCC/ICPC inactive• FBI/DOJ immediately investigate• Laws protect the powerful• Laws punish misconduct (e.g., Santos expelled, Menendez indicted) The difference? One system enforces rules; the other rewards evasion. Why a New Constitution Won’t Fix This Proposed constitutional reforms ignore the real issue:➡️ No political will to enforce existing laws➡️ Agencies fear probing connected elites➡️ Voters keep rewarding failure with new roles Example: A governor […]

Ahmad July 22, 2025

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Food

Atiku, Sanusi, Onaiyekan Unite: “End Poverty Now to Save Nigeria’s Democracy”

Nigeria's most influential voices sounded a united alarm in Abuja. At a lecture honoring Rotimi Amaechi's 60th birthday, Atiku Abubakar, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Cardinal Onaiyekan, and others demanded urgent action against poverty to rescue democracy. Their message was clear: "Poverty is being weaponized – and it’s destroying Nigeria." Why Poverty Threatens DemocracyCardinal Onaiyekan linked poverty to political failure: "Democracy thrives only when leaders uplift citizens, not themselves." Critically, he tied fair elections to poverty reduction: "Voters must freely choose leaders who serve them – not exploit them." Sanusi’s Shocking Reality CheckThe Emir of Kano revealed: "As CBN governor, I saw poverty statistics. But I only understood it when I visited villages." He described crumbling schools and undrinkable water, asking sharply:“Do we love the people? Or just love ruling them? We build city overpasses while rural mothers die reaching hospitals. This is a crisis.” Atiku’s Direct Challenge to LeadersThe former VP […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Locations

Amaechi Backs Tinubu’s Policies But Slams Leaders: “Gains Go to Private Pockets, Not Nigerians!”

Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi delivered a sharp message at his 60th birthday in Abuja. He revealed he would have pursued similar policies to President Bola Tinubu if he led Nigeria. But he issued a major warning: ordinary Nigerians aren’t feeling the benefits. Amaechi’s Core Critique: Where’s the Public Good?Amaechi didn’t mince words: "The failure is that the gains of those policies are in their private pockets." He claims the intended results of reforms like subsidy removal enrich private individuals, not the masses. His question hit hard: *"We paid 4-5 trillion Naira in subsidies – where is that money now? If it went into the economy, people wouldn’t be complaining."* The Root Problem: Sharing vs. BuildingThe ex-Rivers Governor pinpointed a deeper issue in Nigerian politics. "Our politicians lack capitalist ideas," he stated. "Elites only fight about sharing resources, not creating them." He argued this "sharing mentality" blocks real progress that could help […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Locations

Urban Bandits in Power”: El-Rufai Bombshell – Tinubu, Wike Called Out as 2027 Opposition Coalition Forms

POLITICAL NAPALM: El-Rufai's "Urban Bandits" Declaration In a seismic Abuja speech at Rotimi Amaechi's 60th birthday, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai detonated: "We allowed bandits—not in bushes but URBAN BANDITS—to take over leadership. Nigeria's in its biggest trouble since 1914." 🔥 Targets of Fury Keyphrase IntegrationExplosive AccusationTinubu's administration"Incompetent power-grabbers"Urban bandits definition"Cabinet thieves in suits"2027 opposition coalition"Conspiring to rescue Nigeria" 💣 EL-RUFAI'S DAMNING INDICTMENT On Regret:"I helped install a bandit leader as President" (Reference to 2023 campaign role) On Competence:"They only know how to snatch power but lack governance skills" On Hypocrisy:Admitted backing Tinubu despite Chicago cocaine/certificate scandals ⚔️ AMAEACHI: Rallying the 2027 Opposition Coalition The birthday host issued a battle cry: "We're ALL HUNGRY! If opposition unites, we can remove Tinubu from power by 2027." 🔑 Coalition Foundation Origin: Student union tactics vs. Babangida/Buhari regimes Glue: Shared desperation across regional/religious lines Goal: Replicate APC's 2015 takeover strategy 📜 The Backstory: Why El-Rufai Turned EventConsequenceSenate blocked ministerial bidPersonal/political […]

Ahmad June 1, 2025

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Hobby

NNPP Debunks Rumors: Kwankwaso Joining APC Ahead of 2027? ‘Fabricated,’ Says Party

NNPP Denies Kwankwaso’s Alleged Defection to APC: “Statement is Fake” The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has firmly dismissed circulating reports claiming its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is planning to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The party labeled the viral statement as “false, unfounded, and politically motivated.” Fake Claims and NNPP’s Swift Rebuttal In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP clarified that the alleged press release attributed to Kwankwaso was fabricated. Johnson emphasized: “The lengthy statement is a hatchet job with negative political objectives. It never originated from Senator Kwankwaso or the NNPP. We urge the public to disregard it entirely.” The fake document had claimed Kwankwaso declined an offer by President Bola Tinubu to join the APC, citing disagreements with federal policies. However, the […]

Ahmad May 18, 2025

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