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Despite a massive 2026 budget, Lagos State’s education funding remains disproportionately low.
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The IGP seeks a more professional and a more accountable police in Nigeria and to serve with dignity and integrity.
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Igbos resident in Abuja have stated that the government of President Bola Tinubu is failing daily in its duty of protecting Nigerians.
The group under the aegis of Igbo Community in Abuja (ICA) in a statement signed by its President and Secretary General, Mr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe and Mr Chinwoke Emmanuel Onah, respectively, said Nigerians are killed everyday right under Tinubu’s watch.
The statement read: “The ICA FCT hereby appeals directly to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Your government is failing badly. The current measures are insufficient to stem the tide of insecurity and economic collapse.
“We urge you to do something beyond your present efforts to save the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians. The era of playing politics with the lives of the masses must end.
“Nigeria is turning a corner unlike any it has experienced in its 64-year history—a corner from which many nations never recover. The Igbo Community Association (ICA) FCT issues this statement to express its profound alarm over the state of the nation and the misplaced priorities of Nigeria’s political class.
“The people of Nigeria are truly suffering; times have never been this hard. Mothers are burying their children, and kidnappers parade openly without fear.
“Even top generals of the Nigerian military are being slaughtered by unmasked bandits, yet the country remains strangely at rest. We cannot continue like this.”
The group also knocked opposition politicians, expressing surprise that while the country burns, they are only interested in protesting for the removal of the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which serves their own interest.
“While the nation grapples with sustained nationwide power failure, abject poverty, and a complete dereliction of duty by the Tinubu administration, the opposition has chosen this moment of national agony to protest only what serves their personal interests: the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Amupitan.
“The ICA FCT views this as a glaring act of hypocrisy. While near-daily massacres of innocent and helpless citizens continue in Middle Belt communities, none of the supposed opposition parties have deemed it necessary to take to the streets of the capital in protest.
“This silence in the face of bloodshed, contrasted with their loud demands for electoral shifts, reveals a cynical ploy to gain power at the expense of a suffering populace.”
A new legal battle has erupted over plans to appoint a Deputy Governor in Kano State, as lawyers have approached the court seeking to halt the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.
In a letter dated April 15, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker, Jibrin Falgore, a law firm, Suleiman Mohammed & Co., stated that it had instituted a case on behalf of Kuliyya Muhammad Salihu and two others.
The lawyers explained that the suit challenges the planned screening of Garo and is already before the Kano State High Court.
They noted that the case, marked K/360/2026, is still pending, stressing that the matter is sub judice.
According to them, it would be improper for the Assembly to proceed with any action while the case remains unresolved.
They cautioned lawmakers to suspend all steps relating to the screening, warning that any action taken during the pendency of the case could prejudice the course of justice.
A copy of the letter was also sent to the Clerk of the Assembly, with lawmakers confirming receipt.
The development comes amid rising political tension in Kano over the deputy governorship position, with various groups reportedly holding meetings and engaging in lobbying.
The fresh court case has further deepened the growing political crisis in the state.
Lawyers move to stop screening of Garo for Kano deputy governorship
A Nigerian United States citizen and health specialist, Kelvin Onyiaeze,has announced plans to file a N1 billion defamation suit against social commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan.
Onyiaeze disclosed this in a briefing in Abuja on Friday.
Recall that in a viral video, VeryDarkMan alleged that Onyiaeze is a land grabber.
However, reacting, Onyiaeze described VeryDarkMan’s claims as malicious and an attempt to tarnish his image.
He said VeryDarkMan’s claim is a ‘total falsehood.’
“The allegations contained in the viral video are a total falsehood and a coordinated attempt at character assassination. Mr. Kelvin Onyiaeze is a law-abiding United States citizen and a distinguished healthcare specialist.
“The attempt to weaponize social media to destroy the livelihood of an international healthcare professional is not only wicked but a threat to the safety of the diaspora community,” Onyiaeze said.
He noted that VeryDarkMan’s action is a breach of Nigeria’s cybersecurity acts and his data privacy.
“We wish to remind the public and the authorities that the digital space is not a lawless vacuum. The actions of “VeryDarkMan” constitute a direct violation specifically regarding cyberstalking, bullying, and the distribution of racist contravention of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 and xenophobic material aimed at causing fear and reputational harm,” he said.
He urged the Nigerian Police and Department of State Security Services to take action against VeryDarkMan.
“We hereby urge the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the Attorney General to take immediate punitive measures against Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan). The law must take its course to serve as a deterrent to digital terrorists who use their platforms to blackmail and de-market hardworking citizens for “clout” or financial gain.
“Our legal team, led by Barrister Abubarka Orumah, has been instructed to proceed with a $1 billion libel and defamation suit,” he said.
Nigerian-US citizen, Onyiaeze to slam N1bn defamation suit against VeryDarkMan
The Rivers State Police Command has rolled out security arrangement for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), deploying personnel and operational resources to all accredited Computer-Based Test, CBT, centers across the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju, said the move is part of a proactive strategy aligned with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to guarantee a safe and orderly environment for candidates, examination officials, and other stakeholders throughout the exercise.
The statement, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, indicated that officers assigned to the operation have been given clear instructions to uphold professionalism, remain civil in their conduct, and act decisively against any form of examination malpractice, public disturbance, or security violation.
Personnel have also been directed to collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure adequate security within examination venues, surrounding areas, and access routes.
“The Command has also emplaced enhanced patrols, intelligence gathering, and traffic control measures around examination centres to ensure free movement and to forestall any security threats before, during, and after the examination.”
Adepoju further appealed to candidates, parents, guardians, and the general public to cooperate with security agencies and strictly observe all examination regulations to ensure a seamless process.
The Command warned that individuals or groups attempting to compromise the integrity of the examination would face strict legal consequences.
It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, as well as maintaining peace and security across the state.
Residents were also encouraged to stay alert and promptly report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: Command Response Unit: 07057605209, 07057605256, 08120822987, 07072323049, and Control Room: 08032003514.
JAMB UTME: Rivers Police Command beefs up security at CBT centers
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