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Peter Obi Laments “Shocking Loss of Lives” Under Tinubu as U.S. Designates Nigeria a Country of Concern

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Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi , has once again raised alarm over the growing insecurity and loss of lives across Nigeria. His comments come shortly after the United States government placed Nigeria on its list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) —a designation reserved for nations where severe violations of human rights and religious freedom occur. In a strongly worded statement reported by Sahara Reporters on Monday, November 3, 2025 , Obi said Nigeria is currently facing one of the most troubling periods in its history, with “an unprecedented level of insecurity, shocking loss of lives, and destruction of property.” According to him, the crisis has worsened since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 . A Bleak Picture of Insecurity Peter Obi pointed to data reportedly compiled by Amnesty International and other independent watchdogs, which estimate that over 10,000 Nigerians have been killed in vio...
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Nigeria revokes British businessman’s visa, residence and work permits over alleged racism

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  The Minister of Interior, Abuja has revoked the Work Permit, Visa and Residence Permit of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown, over allegations of racism, favouring of foreign workers and discrimination against Nigerian employees levelled against him by employees of the company. The federal government also accused Brown of being in possession of a Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) not based on a valid Expatriate Quota. It was also alleged that Brown failed to honour invitations by the Ministry’s panel, which investigated the matter. The revocation was contained in a March 3, 2023, letter to the Board Chairman of Seplat Energy Plc    by the Minister of Internal Affairs, at the Federal High Court Lagos, where some concerned stakeholders, today, instituted a legal proceeding against Seplat in this respect. The letter was entitled, “Withdrawal of Work Permit, CERPAC, Visa/Residence Permit of Mr. Roger Thompson ...
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CBN Releases Operational Guidelines For Open Banking

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  An operational guidelines for open banking in Nigeria has been released by the Central Bank.  The guidelines were conveyed in a circular signed by Musa Jimoh, Director of Payments System Management Department at the apex bank.  The CBN also stated that while it would provide and maintain an Open Banking Registry (OBR) for the industry, it will be a public repository for details of registered participants. The OBR would be maintained for the purpose of providing regulatory oversight on participants, enhancing transparency in the operations of open banking and ensuring that only registered institutions operate in the ecosystem. It read;  “The adoption of Open Banking in Nigeria will foster customer permissioned data between banks and third-party firms to enable the building of customer-focused products and services. “It also aims to enhance efficiency, competition and access to financial services in Nigeria. “All stakeholders are required to ensure strict compli...
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Most wanted Nigerian mafia woman leader who ran prostitution ring extradited to Italy (video)

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  A Nigerian woman who has been wanted in Italy since 2010 has been flown from Abuja back to Rome, Italian police said in a  statement  on Wednesday , March 8 , 2023 . Joy Jeff, 48, was tried in absentia in 2010 and sentenced to 13 years in jail for criminal conspiracy, slavery, people trafficking and living off proceeds of prostitution.  The fugitive was one of the few women on Italy's most-wanted list, police said in the statement, describing her as a prominent figure in the Nigerian mafia. The extradition was facilitated by a treaty signed by Nigeria and Italy in 2020. She was arrested in Nigeria on June 4, 2022, on an international warrant issued by Italy, the statement said.  Italian investigators in the eastern city of Ancona said Jeff played a leading role in trafficking women to Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, where they were forced into prostitution by violence and threats. She has been convicted in her absence. Video released by the Italian police sh...
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Afenifere rejects Tinubu’s victory, insists Peter Obi won

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The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere,  has rejected the emergence of APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as the president-elect, insisting that Labour party's Peter Obi won the election.  The group stated this in a statement signed and released by its National leader and Secretary General, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Sola Ebiseni,  after its Special General Meeting, held, at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday, March 7. The group denied sending any congratulatory message in the name of the group to any candidate.  ‘’The results of the lawful votes at the election available to the Afenifere through credible sources confirm that His Excellency Peter Gregory Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, won the said election and we thus support his decision challenging the contrary Declaration by the INEC. The General Meeting hereby denounce in strong terms and dissociate Afenifere from any congratulatory message in the name of the Organisation or h...
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Appeal Court Grants INEC Permission To Reconfigure BVAS

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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has granted permission to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to reconfigure the Bimordal Voters Accreditation BVAS for the Saturday, March 11 governorship and state house of assembly elections. INEC had approached the court for permission to reconfigure the machines that were used for the February 25, 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections as the same machines are also to be used during the governorship elections. This was however objected to by the Labour party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who is contesting the outcome of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.  In an application marked: CA/PEC/09m/23, Obi and the Labour party had sought permission from the court to be allowed to conduct a physical inspection of all the BVAS that were used for the presidential poll.  Obi and his party said the essence of the application was to enable them to extract data embedded in the BVAS, “which represent the ...
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Nigerian blogger Olufunke 'Angels Empire' Afeh is set to appear in court on April 8 following her recent arrest and detention in connection with allegations of cyberstalking and harassment.

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Legal troubles are on the horizon for blogger and philanthropist Olufunke Afeh , famously known as Angels Empire . Her forthcoming arraignment at the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 8 has garnered public interest regarding the details of her arrest, extended detention, and eventual release on bail. On February 19, 2025, SaharaReporters brought to light that the police had leveled 11 charges against Afeh, accusing her of various offenses, including cyberstalking and harassment of multiple individuals, notably Mr. Obidi Anthony and his daughters, Nancy Ume and Korra Obidi . The Angels Empire Foundation reported that Afeh was taken into custody on February 6, 2025, in Abuja . She had responded to a deceptive phone call from the Nigerian Police , which involved a false allegation of phone theft.  Once at the police station, Afeh was swiftly detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Abuja, where she was denied access to legal representation, and her mobil...
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🍲🔥 BBNaija Food Fight! Big Soso and Ivatar Joanna Clash Over Missing Ingredients in Biggie’s House!

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Tensions Rise in the House Over Food Dispute – BBNaija S10 Drama hit the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house today, August 8, 2025, as a serious disagreement broke out over food, causing tension among housemates and stirring reactions across social media. The clash began when Big Soso accused fellow housemate Ivatar Joanna of hoarding key food ingredients meant for group meals. According to Big Soso, Joanna had been “secretly setting aside meat and seasoning cubes,” a claim Joanna strongly denied. The situation quickly escalated as voices were raised and other housemates joined the fray, choosing sides and contributing their opinions. What started as a minor food-sharing issue snowballed into a heated verbal exchange that disrupted the house’s usual morning routine. Big Brother , monitoring the situation closely, issued a stern warning to both Soso and Joanna, reminding all housemates of the need to maintain peace and respect within the house. Several housemates attempted to calm ...
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I Repeat, Peter Obi, Atiku Did Not Win 2023 Presidential Election; They Donated The Outcome Before Voting – Wole Soyinka

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   A Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist in the English language,  Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka Hon. FRSL known as Prof.  Wole Soyinka , has insisted that Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not win the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. Soyinka on Saturday noted that Obi “jointly with his erstwhile colleague of the PDP donated the outcome (of the presidential election) even before the voting.” SaharaReporters had during the week reported how Soyinka stated categorically that Peter Obi, who came third at the presidential polls, did not win the 2023 presidential election. Soyinka had stated this while speaking as a guest speaker at the 2023 ‘Africa in the World’ event, a festival that brings together the world’s most innovative thinkers and top leaders to platform invigorating ideas for fresh changes and sustainable solutions for African people. The event started on Tuesday, September 12 a...
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