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Politics, in its rawest form, is not merely a contest of ideas—it is a crucible of contradictions, a theatre where loyalty is often met with betrayal, and sacrifice with silence. It has increasingly become a game of sepulchral irony—a procession of coffins built by men who are denied the honour of burial rights. Indeed, the political arena often celebrates the despot and forgets the democrat; it venerates the tyrant while ridiculing the freedom fighter. As George Orwell aptly noted, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” Democracy, for all its philosophical grandeur, remains an…
A giant, standing still in one position for over four decades — that’s Ajaokuta’s true but unfortunate situation. So many stories and developments have surrounded it, yet the giant exudes such hope at first sight that it’s difficult to give up on it. However, something strategic happened under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration that many are yet to figure out: the approach to the Steel Sector, and Ajaokuta in particular, further confirms him as a master strategist. His appointment of Prince Shuaib Abubakar Audu may seem normal or ordinary to many. But a deep, critical analysis of the choice of…
Here are the latest news in Nigeria today, 22/06/2025 Zulum Condoles with Konduga Attack Victims, Families https://spynewsnigeria.ng/zulum-condoles-with-konduga-attack-victims-families/ 2. Calabar Pastor Bags Life Imprisonment for Raping Spiritual Daughter https://spynewsnigeria.ng/calabar-pastor-bags-life-imprisonment-for-raping-spiritual-daughter/ 3. EFCC Arraigns Medical Doctor Over N39m Visa Fraud in Rivers https://spynewsnigeria.ng/efcc-arraigns-medical-doctor-over-n39m-visa-fraud-in/ 4. Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Lake Chad Naval Base https://spynewsnigeria.ng/scores-of-boko-haram-iswap-terrorists-killed-in-lake-chad-naval-base/ 5. Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Terrorists in Zamfara https://spynewsnigeria.ng/nigerian-troops-kill-notorious-terrorists-in-zamfara/ 6. Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Lake Chad Naval Base https://spynewsnigeria.ng/boko-haram/
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned the recent suicide attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which occurred yesterday around 10:00 pm, targeted a night fish market, killing 12 people and leaving 18 others injured. Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, expressed grief over the incident, stating, “The barbaric acts committed by these terrorists are not only heinous but an assault on our shared humanity.” He added, “This is a cowardly and barbaric attempt to instill fear in the people and undermine our…
Pastor Favour Maxy Okoise, the General Overseer of Refiners Fire Global Assembly, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old “spiritual daughter” in Calabar, Cross River State. According to the story, the judgment, pursued by Gender and Development Action (GADA), was delivered at the Family Court of the Cross River State Customary Court of Appeal, presided over by His Lordship, Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu Obin. The convicted Calabar Pastor who is a church founder took advantage of the minor from November to December 2016 in the Calabar South Local Government Area of the state. The victim, whose name…
The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 19, 2025 arraigned one Nekabari Dambere Nathan, a Port Harcourt-based medical doctor before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for fraud. The medical doctor was arraigned alongside his Global Horizons Academy Ltd on a one-count charge, bordering obtaining by false pretence and advance fee fraud to the tune of N39,157,000,00 (Thirty-nine Million, One Hundred and Fifty-seven Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Dr. Nekabari Dambere Nathan and Global Horizons Academy Ltd…
In a well-coordinated joint land, maritime and air operations troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralized scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists that attempted to infiltrate the Naval Base Lake Chad in Fish Dam. The terrorists commenced their infiltration attack at about 2am to destroy the newly acquired Swamp Boggeys by the Borno State Government for waterways clearance in the Lake Chad. However, the terrorists were gallantly resisted by personnel of the Naval Base Lake Chad with reinforcement from Baga in a firefight that lasted for over 2 hours before the terrorists retreated having failed to gain access to the Swamp Boggeys.…
Troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation FASAN YAMMA (OPFY) have successfully killed a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on 10 June 2025. According to a statement circulated by the Director Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Markus Kange, among those killed was a notorious terrorists known as AUTA, alongside his associates Abdul Jamilu and Salisu. These terrorists were linked to multiple acts of violence and terrorism within the general area. The operation marks a significant blow to criminal elements, destabilizing peace and security…
By Jerry Ochada A political interest group, Igala Progressive Movement for Tinubu 2027, has called on the Nigerian government to consider Kogi East in terms of appointments and infrastructural developments in the country. This was part of the charge given at a press briefing held in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day (June 12). While addressing journalists, the National Coordinator of the forum, Comr Moses Onuche frowned at the pitiable situation and underdevelopment in Igala land. “The Igala Nation has suffered an unfortunate measure of neglect, especially in the Tinubu government. The current state of infrastructural…
By Jerry Ochada A political interest group, Igala Progressive Movement for Tinubu 2027 in the euphoria of Sallah festivities has called on the Igala Nation and Nigerians at large to support and encourage a government of National Unity. In a Sallah Day Message by the National Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Moses Onuche, he clamored support for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government while urging the Igala Nation to continue praying for Nigeria and Nigerians. “On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Igala Progressive Movement for Tinubu 2027 extends heartfelt greetings to all Muslims across Nigeria and beyond.…