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17/06/2025

‘Are we joking?’ : Minister of Interior laments poor budget allocations for security agencies

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria's Minister of Interior, has voiced significant concern regarding the persistently low budget allocations for the country's security agencies.

At a national security dialogue on Monday, June 16 in Abuja—jointly organized by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)—the minister emphasized that inadequate funding has persistently weakened both effectiveness and morale among security personnel.

Tunji-Ojo expressed concern that, despite the significant responsibilities assigned to security personnel, their funding remains severely insufficient each year. This financial shortfall makes it challenging to provide them with the necessary tools and resources for optimal performance.

"Consider the 2025 budget and examine how much is allocated for border security. That's the reality we are facing. The entire capital budget for the National Immigration Service amounts to less than N10 billion, yet we're expected to safeguard a border space of 4,024 square kilometers? This seems unrealistic. Eliminating one terrorist makes little difference if our borders remain porous; it allows twenty more to enter."

The military faces significant challenges. Therefore, we need to be honest with ourselves: do we want a system that truly works, or are we just trying to make an impression?

"Our DSS is comprised of some truly brilliant individuals, and our NIA is performing exceptionally. The leadership from the NSA has been commendable; however, when it comes to discussions about security—particularly internal security—the military is what predominantly occupies a Nigerian’s mind. This perception indicates shortcomings within our internal security agencies."

17/06/2025

Police Question Adefarasin Over Gun-Like Object In Viral Video

The Lagos State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, voluntarily appeared for questioning. This followed a viral video circulating in which he is seen holding an object resembling a gun.

"The police stated on X that 'No one is above the law. Pastor Paul Adefarasin has surrendered himself at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja and is now being questioned by detectives who have begun investigating the case.'"

They stated that the investigation's results will be released to the public.

The video, which emerged earlier this month, features the well-known cleric driving a Range Rover. He rolls down his window and interacts with another road user while holding an unidentified black object.

The footage ignited widespread speculation online, as many claimed the object looked like a firearm.

In response, Pastor Adefarasin addressed the claims on his official X account.

"You may have seen a video circulating on social media that some people have misunderstood as me holding a firearm. I want to clarify that it was definitely not a firearm, and at no time did I point anything resembling one at anyone," he wrote.

The cleric recognized the public's worry caused by the footage and requested everyone to remain calm.

He acknowledged, "We recognize the worry that this accusation might have stirred. Thank you for your patience and understanding." He also mentioned that he would discuss the issue in more detail at Sunday’s church service.

According to eyewitness accounts accompanying the viral clip, the incident took place when someone passing by recognized Adefarasin in traffic. The cleric was observed lowering his car window and raising an object, leading people to assume it might be a weapon.

17/06/2025

PDP not collapsed in Lagos – Bode George

Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has refuted claims that the party has disbanded in Lagos.

On Monday, while speaking to journalists following a PDP stakeholders' meeting in Lagos, George compared the party's structure in both Lagos and Nigeria to the deep roots of an Iroko or Lebanon oak tree.

There are reports that several Lagos PDP leaders, including the 2023 governorship candidate Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) and spokesperson Alhaji Hakeem Amode, have recently switched allegiance to the rival APC party.

The defectors claimed that the PDP's structure had disintegrated into the ruling party, a notion George dismissed as "nonsensical" and strongly denied.

The seasoned politician further mentioned that every organization encounters difficult times, but the PDP will persevere because its roots are deeply embedded and firmly established throughout the nation.

"I want to reassure our leaders that the Iroko political party is very much thriving," George stated.

He regretted that a respected elder from the PDP endorsed Jandor in 2023, resulting in him receiving the party's flag—an endorsement he now views as unfortunate.

"There is no sense in claiming that the PDP structure in Lagos State has merged with the APC," George asserted.

17/06/2025

CDS Musa advocates community self-defense to end Benue killings

In an audacious effort to enhance community security, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), has suggested training trustworthy youths throughout Benue State to act as vigilantes under military oversight.

The initiative, inspired by a successful strategy implemented in Borno State, seeks to enable local communities to protect themselves from continuous terrorist and bandit attacks.

On Tuesday, General Musa addressed a gathering of traditional rulers in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. In his speech to these royal leaders, he highlighted the critical importance of grassroots security measures and urged them to take an active role in tackling criminal activities within their areas.

Meanwhile, the governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, paid a visit to his fellow governor Hyacinth Alia to express condolences and support to the people of Benue following the attacks in Yelewata.

Sule called on both states to unite and put an end to the killings at their onset while announcing a donation of ₦150 million to aid internally displaced persons in Benue.

The defense chief, who has been in the state since Monday, announced that the military would alter its strategy to combat acts of terror.

Benue, a state known for its agricultural productivity in Nigeria's North-Central region, has been experiencing severe attacks by suspected herdsmen for an extended period. The violence has persisted over the years and is often attributed to inter-communal conflicts as well as disputes over land dominance between local farming communities and nomadic cattle herders.

The recent wave of killings has been relentless, with over 160 residents confirmed dead in a series of attacks by suspected herdsmen who have caused devastation across various communities in the state over two months.

Last Friday, an overnight attack by suspected herdsmen resulted in the deaths of at least 59 residents and displaced over 3,000 people from the Yelewata area of the state.

The tragic events in Benue have sparked nationwide outrage and drawn global attention, including a condemnation from Pope Leo XIV. He described the incidents as a "terrible massacre" and urged for immediate cessation of such violence.

On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu tasked Governor Hyacinth Alia with organizing reconciliation meetings and dialogues among the conflicting parties to put an end to the ongoing violence and establish lasting peace and harmony between farmers, herders, and communities.

Scheduled to visit the troubled state on Wednesday, the President also directed service chiefs, including CDS Musa, to promptly put an end to the killings of innocent citizens.

On Monday, CDS Musa and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun visited the troubled areas to assess the situation. They instructed field commanders from nearby Nasarawa State to reassess their operational strategies and take firm action against any acts of terrorism in the state.

"We are exhausted by the loss of innocent lives and are committed to taking action against it. I will be meeting with my commanders to discuss a change in our strategy."

We are going to reflect internally and explore how we can address this issue. However, as we've stated before, we cannot achieve it by ourselves; the support of the community and state is essential.

"We need everyone to be involved. We recognize that in the past, we have had individuals among us who compromised by providing information. Observing some of the targeted burnings indicates insider involvement. I have spoken with community leaders, traditional rulers, and clergy members about working together as a unified force," stated CSD Musa.

17/06/2025

BREAKING: Benue crisis: Speaker orders immediate release of arrested protesters

Aondona Dajoh, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, has mandated the prompt release of all youths detained during recent state-wide protests.

The directive was released on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session called in response to growing public criticism regarding the detention of citizens involved in protests against ongoing insecurity in parts of the state.

While addressing the Assembly, Speaker Dajoh reiterated the legislature's dedication to democratic principles and upholding the constitutional rights of all citizens in Benue.

"Peaceful protest is a right protected by the constitution," he stated. "In a democratic society, individuals should not face punishment for expressing their views."

The Speaker's announcement received applause from fellow lawmakers and was praised by civil rights advocates as a courageous defense of civil liberties.

Dajoh also urged security agencies to honor the rights of peaceful demonstrators and conduct future interactions with the public professionally and with restraint.

The Assembly committed to examining the circumstances of the arrests and coordinating with relevant authorities to prevent them from happening again.

17/06/2025

Benue Trip Not Enough, Visit Niger State Too, Obi Tells Tinubu

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for “finally deciding to visit the scene of the brutal killings in Benue State”.

The former Anambra State governor, however, said the president’s intending visit to Benue State on Wednesday was not enough, adding that he should also visit the victims of devastating flood in the Mokwa area of Niger State, also in North Central Nigeria.

On Monday, when he inaugurated the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Tinubu sympathised with the people of Benue State over the attack on Yelwata community on Friday which claimed scores of lives.

The President said he would clear his schedule to pay a condolence visit to the people of Benue State on Wednesday.

Obi, who had criticised Tinubu earlier for failing to visit the state as well as Niger where scores died due to flooding recently, said it was refreshing that Tinubu “has finally decided to visit the scene of the brutal killings in Benue State.”

While the former governor of Anambra State thanked the President for the planned Benue visit, he urged him to make a similar trip to Niger State.

17/06/2025

Japa: Doctors Must Be Incentivised To Stay In Nigeria, Says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized that medical professionals, including doctors and nurses trained in Nigeria, need to be incentivized with appropriate working conditions to encourage them to stay in the country rather than migrate abroad.

Obasanjo made this statement during the commissioning of the renovated and rehabilitated Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Zamfara State on Tuesday.

The former president, who was hosted by Governor Dauda Lawal, expressed concern over the migration trend referred to as 'Japa', which has gained traction among Nigerian youths who are leaving the country in large numbers in search of economic opportunities and job security in distant regions such as Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other areas of the globe.

The octogenarian remarked that it is insufficient for federal, sub-national, and local governments to merely construct health facilities; they must also ensure the provision of essential equipment and fair compensation to motivate health workers.

17/06/2025

PDP, LP Condemn Benue Killings, Ask Tinubu To Act Decisively

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) have denounced the violent assault on the Yelewata community in Benue State that occurred on Friday, resulting in numerous fatalities and displacing hundreds.

In separate statements issued on Monday, the opposition parties called upon President Bola Tinubu to take decisive measures to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are apprehended and brought to justice.

The parties expressed their condolences to the families of the victims of these senseless murders in Benue State and across the nation, urging them to persist in their efforts to secure the safety of lives and property in Nigeria.

In a statement attributed to its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP criticized Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for being "largely indifferent."

17/06/2025

Yahoo boys now launder money for politicians – EFCC boss, Olukoyede

Olukoyede made this known during a media briefing on Monday, June 16, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The EFCC boss said that ‘Yahoo Boys’ have made Nigerians seem like suspects before immigration officers around the world.

“I want Nigerians to know that we are having a crisis on our hands. If you travel abroad with your green passport and stand in the queue among so many people, you will discover that by the time you present the passport, the people (immigration officers) will look at you with some reservation. That is, if they don’t take you aside to carry out some special scrutiny. That is a national shame that some young Nigerians (Yahoo-Yahoo Boys) have caused for us.

I go out to interact with my counterpart and other government agencies abroad in the course of tracing money and recovering assets. And there are things that it would be difficult for you to defend.

We recently arrested groups of young men, and people no longer believe in hard work. I’m from a state where education is our pride. If you go to the secondary school that I attended, by 12 noon, the students have left school,” he said.

The EFCC chairman elaborated on the actions of fraudsters, emphasising their involvement in banditry and kidnapping when their unsuspecting victims fail to comply.

He also highlighted that they engage in money laundering for politically exposed individuals both within and outside of government.

17/06/2025

Israel bombs Iran’s state TV headquarters during live broadcast

The strike, which occurred during a live transmission, caused chaos in the studio as dust and debris engulfed the set. In a shocking scene captured on video, Sahar Emami, the on-air anchor, was seen fleeing for safety mid-broadcast.

The strike occurred shortly after the Israeli military issued a warning targeting Tehran’s district Three, where IRIB is based.

Israel Katz, Israel’s defence minister, took immediate credit for the operation, describing IRIB as “the Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority”.

Katz vowed to “strike the Iranian dictator everywhere”.

He said the attack followed a “widespread evacuation of the area’s residents”, signalling a calculated military action.

During the live broadcast, Emami was seen hurriedly leaving the studio as smoke and debris obscured the screen.

Voices on set were heard saying “Allahu Akbar” (God is the greatest).

The transmission quickly switched to pre-recorded programmes before Emami returned from another studio, reporting that “bodies of reporters” were at the original site and showing images of smoke and flames.

The IRIB later confirmed that four bombs had hit the building.

Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson of Iran’s ministry of foreign affairs, condemned the strike as a “wicked act of war crime” and called on the international community to hold Israel accountable.

Baqaei accused Israel of being the world’s leading “killer of journalists and media people”, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by media workers in conflict zones.

17/06/2025

Why we didn’t endorse Shettima with Tinubu — APC clarifies

The National Vice Chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has explained why Vice President Kashim Shettima was not included in the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Salihu said including Shettima in the endorsement would have meant that Tinubu had already chosen his running mate for the 2027 election.

“It would have been inappropriate to endorse the Vice President along with the President because it would pre-assume that he is the running mate,” Salihu said.

The omission of Shettima happened during a North-East APC stakeholders meeting held in Gombe on Sunday, where the region endorsed President Tinubu for re-election but left out the Vice President.

The omission of Vice President Kashim Shettima also comes amid growing speculation about his political future.

17/06/2025

I’ll ensure FCT residents see your good works – Wike assures Tinubu

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that residents of the capital city witness the good works of President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly daily.

He made the pledge during the commissioning of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network.

Speaking at the event, Wike expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his support towards infrastructural development in the FCT.

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