Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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US-based Nigerians panic as Trump deports Mexicans, Haitians, and Indians
The development has created anxiety amongst the Nigerian communities in the US, as many of them feared deportation. Some US-based Nigerians disclosed to Sunday PUNCH that the government would clamp down on Nigerian illegal immigrants after the deportation of Mexicans, Haitians, and Indians. Trump’s staunch supporter and Nigerian-American, Jacob Adegoke, said the current focus was…
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Bala Mohammed Urges Wike to Resign from PDP Amid Allegations of Anti-Party Activities
Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Mohammed has called on Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Governor Mohammed accused Wike of aligning himself with the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggested that it would be…
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Peter Obi Claims Nigeria Govt Hosts More “Yahoo People” Than Streets
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has asserted that there are more “yahoo people” in government than on the streets. Speaking at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University on Saturday, Obi described Nigeria as a “crime scene,” emphasizing the urgent need for quality leadership to…
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UK Voters Favour Closer Economic Ties with EU Over Trump
Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to strengthen economic relationships with Europe, five years after Brexit, as a significant new poll reveals that voters overwhelmingly prefer prioritizing trade with the EU over the US. A recent MRP survey conducted by YouGov for the Best for Britain think tank, which included nearly 15,000 respondents, shows that…
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Refusing Police Entry and Exit Into Your House Is Criminal – PPRO
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, emphasized on Saturday that refusing police officers entry or exit from a residence is a criminal offense. In a statement shared on X, Edafe responded to a viral video showing a group of young men denying access to individuals dressed as police officers. The men in the…
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A Nation Left Behind: Nigeria’s Visa Automation Announcement Highlights Our Stagnation
By Akinrinlola Olumide While I extend my gratitude to Minister Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for his efforts, I must express profound disappointment and embarrassment that Nigeria, a nation that gained independence 65 years ago, is only now announcing full automation of its visa application process set for 2025. This announcement should compel us all to hang our…
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A Heartfelt Tribute: Children Honour Governor Akeredolu at His Mausoleum
In the serene town of Owo, the sun cast a warm glow over the mausoleum of Rotimi Akeredolu, the late Governor of Ondo State. On January 24, 2025, a group of young children made their way to the final resting place of a man who dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of…
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Nigeria Declares Lakurawa Armed Group a Terrorist Organization
Nigerian authorities have officially designated the Lakurawa armed group, notorious for flogging individuals caught listening to music, as a terrorist organization and have imposed a nationwide ban on its activities. Lakurawa, a relatively new militant faction, has been conducting attacks against local communities in northwestern Nigeria and extending its reach across the border into Niger.…
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‘Highest Level Of 419’: Ajaero Attacks Power Minister Over Electricity Bands, Migration Plans
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has launched a scathing attack on the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, regarding the controversial electricity bands and migration plans. Ajaero questioned the fairness of the current system, which categorizes electricity users into different bands, arguing that it is inherently discriminatory. He denounced the service-based…
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Trump Unleashes Controversy: JFK Assassination Files Declassified, Conspiracy Theories Reignite!
In a dramatic move reported by AFP, President Donald Trump has ordered the declassification of the last remaining secret files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a case shrouded in mystery and conspiracy theories for over six decades. Signing an executive order in the Oval Office, Trump announced the release of documents…
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Judge Declares Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order “Blatantly Unconstitutional
In a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked his administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship in the United States. US District Court Judge John Coughenour condemned Trump’s executive order as “blatantly unconstitutional,” issuing a restraining order that prevents the order from taking effect following a…
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Former FCT Minister Jeremiah Useni Passes Away at 82
Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has passed away at the age of 82. The retired army officer died on Thursday following a prolonged illness. The news of his death was announced on Thursday night by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, through a statement issued by his Director of Press and…