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An Open Letter to the President: Reconsidering the Withdrawal of Police Security from VIPs

An Open Letter to the President: Reconsidering the Withdrawal of Police Security from VIPs

…A Call to Protect Nigeria's Leaders and Ensure National Stability Your Excellency,President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write this open letter with utmost respect and deep concern for the security and stability of our nation. Mr. President, I humbly appeal to your sense of magnanimity and commitment to safeguarding every Nigerian—both public officials and private citizens—as I address the recent decision to withdraw police security from VIPs across the country. Your Excellency, while the intention behind this policy may be to reform and reposition our security framework, the realities on ground suggest that its implementation at this time…
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Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Why is Godwin Emefiele undergoing trial in Nigeria under President Tinubu while someone like Okezie Ikpeazu can be nominated as an ambassador? Is this disparity appropriate? Ikpeazu does not have a better image and relations than late Adelabu in the international community. The man is the worst and most underperforming governor in Nigeria's history. Someone who took eight years to build a flyover less than 50 meters in size. And, despite Abians and Nigerians calls for accountability, the president Tinubu Ambassadorial nominee Ikpeazu did not formally announce or publish the definitive total cost of the flyover project, unlike other state…
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CBN Gov., Cardoso: We inherited a very bad economy

CBN Gov., Cardoso: We inherited a very bad economy

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, says the current administration met an economy that had not only reached a macroeconomic precipice but had already “gone over the cliff,” describing the depth of challenges inherited as unprecedented. Speaking at the 60th annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Cardoso reaffirmed the bank’s determination to drive inflation firmly into single digits, insisting that the current double-digit level “cannot be acceptable” as Nigeria consolidates economic reforms. He highlighted the progress made over the past year, noting that inflation has more than halved—from its peak of…
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Nigeria Sees Record Foreign Capital Inflows, Surges to $20.98 Billion

Nigeria Sees Record Foreign Capital Inflows, Surges to $20.98 Billion

Nigeria's foreign capital inflows have hit a record high, reaching $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, according to Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso. This represents a significant 70% increase compared to the total for 2024 and a staggering 428% jump from the $3.9 billion recorded in 2023. Cardoso attributed this remarkable growth to strengthened macroeconomic management, foreign exchange market reforms, and improved transparency across the financial system. He made this disclosure at the 60th Annual Bankers' Dinner in Lagos, highlighting the renewed appetite for Nigerian assets. The CBN governor also reported significant improvements in the country's external…
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Mazi Chibuike Jonas Advises Governor Otti to Prioritize Peace and Fairness

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Advises Governor Otti to Prioritize Peace and Fairness

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, a former Arochukwu Local Government Chairman and Abia 2023 Governorship Candidate, has sounded a note of caution to Governor Alex Otti, urging him to exercise restraint and ensure a level playing field for all political stakeholders in Abia State as the 2027 contests approach. In a statement, Mazi Jonas, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Renewed Hope Partners in Abia State, emphasized the importance of ranchor-free politics in maintaining peace and stability in the state. "I want to advise Governor Otti to tread carefully and create space for all political players in Abia…
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