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Political Economist - World Cup without Nigeria and a nation without compass, by Ken Ugbechie https://www.politicalecono...
14/06/2026

Political Economist - World Cup without Nigeria and a nation without compass, by Ken Ugbechie https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/world-cup-without-nigeria-and-a-nation-without-compass-by-ken-ugbechie
This year, a record 10 African countries are flying their flags at the Mundial including Congo DR and Cape Verde, not forgetting regulars like Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, South Africa (the only African country to have hosted the World Cup). And you just wonder. Why is Nigeria not at the World Cup, for two consecutive tournaments?



As you read this, the 23rd edition of the world’s biggest football festival, the World Cup, is deep into its fourth day.

Political Economist - Military airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Tumbus enclaves of Borno https://www.politicaleconomistn...
14/06/2026

Political Economist - Military airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Tumbus enclaves of Borno https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/military-airstrikes-kill-27-terrorists-in-tumbus-enclaves-of-borno
Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno. The operational report of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday indicated that the strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions across the theatre. According to the report, air assets comprising Dragon and ISR platforms conducted an air interdiction mission at Dawoshe, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbus area, at about 12:40 a.m.

Political Economist - Navy Uncovers 120,000 Litres of Illicit Oil Products, Dismantles Rivers Refining Network https://w...
14/06/2026

Political Economist - Navy Uncovers 120,000 Litres of Illicit Oil Products, Dismantles Rivers Refining Network https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/navy-uncovers-120000-litres-of-illicit-oil-products-dismantles-rivers-refining-network
The Nigerian Navy has frustrated renewed attempts by economic saboteurs to re-establish illegal refining operations in Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Sunday in Abuja.

Political Economist - Anti-smuggling crackdown: Katsina customs hands over 60,000 litres petrol tanker to NMDPRA https:/...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - Anti-smuggling crackdown: Katsina customs hands over 60,000 litres petrol tanker to NMDPRA https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/anti-smuggling-crackdown-katsina-customs-hands-over-60000-litres-petrol-tanker-to-nmdpra
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Area Command, has handed over a detained oil tanker loaded with 60,000 litres of petrol to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The handover took place on Saturday at Lolo Dakare Garage in Katsina. The Customs Area Controller, Saidu Musa, conducted the transfer in collaboration with NCS Operation Whirlwind.

Political Economist - Katsina Police foils kidnap attempt, rescue 9 passengers in fierce gun battle https://www.politica...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - Katsina Police foils kidnap attempt, rescue 9 passengers in fierce gun battle https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/katsina-police-foils-kidnap-attempt-rescue-9-passengers-in-fierce-gun-battle
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine passengers following a fierce gun battle with suspected bandits along the Katsina-Kankara highway. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Katsina by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu. According to him, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 2:30p.m.

Political Economist - Lost lessons of June 12, by Monday Phiilips Ekpe https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/lost-lessons...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - Lost lessons of June 12, by Monday Phiilips Ekpe https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/lost-lessons-of-june-12-by-monday-phiilips-ekpe
Democracy Day can only make sense if the nation learns and adapts its historical significance adequately, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE





Ask Nigerians what they think about the current system of government that was warmly welcomed back on May 29, 1999. Those who witnessed it would most likely express their disillusionment. Those born within this Fourth Republic, especially the Gen Z, would either be lost for the right words or spew out some invectives and then return to their phones – social media – for succour.

Political Economist - B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Abducted Retired Major General Dies in Bandits’ Custody- Katsina State Govt. http...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Abducted Retired Major General Dies in Bandits’ Custody- Katsina State Govt. https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/b-r-e-a-k-i-n-g-abducted-retired-major-general-dies-in-bandits-custody-katsina-state-govt
The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in the custody of bandits, describing the development as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr.

Political Economist - DSS intercepts arms shipment bound for bandit kingpin, nabs suspect https://www.politicaleconomist...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - DSS intercepts arms shipment bound for bandit kingpin, nabs suspect https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/dss-intercepts-arms-shipment-bound-for-bandit-kingpin-nabs-suspect
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State allegedly transporting weapons intended for delivery to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara. An operational report made available on Saturday, said the suspect was apprehended on Friday in Gezawa Local Government Area following actionable intelligence. According to the report, the suspect was intercepted while moving a cache of arms and ammunition from Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa to Funtua in Katsina State for onward delivery to criminal elements.

“Items recovered from the suspect include three AK-47 rifles, four rocket-propelled gr***de (RPG) tubes and warheads, as well as two empty magazines.”

The report said preliminary investigations linked the consignment to a suspected bandit kingpin believed to be operating in parts of Zamfara.

“The suspect confessed that he was contracted to transport the weapons from Maigatari to Funtua and was promised a payment of N450,000 upon successful delivery.

“Investigations are ongoing to unravel the network behind the arms movement and identify other collaborators involved in the operation,” the report said.

Political Economist - Troops neutralise terrorist, rescue 3 kidnapped victims in Zamfara https://www.politicaleconomistn...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - Troops neutralise terrorist, rescue 3 kidnapped victims in Zamfara https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/troops-neutralise-terrorist-rescue-3-kidnapped-victims-in-zamfara
The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits’ camp during ongoing operations in Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available on Saturday. The report said the operation was conducted on June 12, across communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas as part of efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities.

Political Economist - Epstein Files, Power, Complicity, and Banality of Elite Evil; By Richard Ikiebe https://www.politi...
13/06/2026

Political Economist - Epstein Files, Power, Complicity, and Banality of Elite Evil; By Richard Ikiebe https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/epstein-files-power-complicity-and-banality-of-elite-evil-by-richard-ikiebe
Too often, we in the media elite, journalists, writers and intellectuals - behave as though we inhabit a different moral planet. The Good Book instructs he who is without sin to cast the first stone. I write on a human problem that touches all of us, more visibly manifest in some than others.

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