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Nigeria Reaffirms Strategic Ties With EU, Eyes Stronger Regional Partnership.
Abuja, October 27, 2025 – Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its longstanding strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), emphasizing the bloc’s role as the country’s largest trading partner and a critical ally in regional peace, development, and integration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made the remarks while hosting a six-member delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. The visiting parliamentarians, representing five countries and three political groups, were in Nigeria on a working visit to strengthen bilateral relations and gain insight into developments in West Africa.
Tuggar described engagement with the EU as “a very important one” for Nigeria, noting that Europe accounts for no less than €31.8 billion in trade volume with the country. He stressed that the partnership extends beyond commerce to include security cooperation, regional stability, and sustainable development.
Highlighting Nigeria’s recent admission as the 77th shareholder in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Tuggar described it as a milestone reinforcing the nation’s commitment to international cooperation and investment. He added that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizes food security, sustainable growth, and job creation to meet the needs of Nigeria’s rapidly growing population.
Tuggar further noted that West African countries look to the EU as a model for integration and partnership and reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening collaboration.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, European Parliament Member and Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman David MacAllister described Nigeria as a “strategic partner” for the EU, highlighting its political influence, population strength, and leadership within ECOWAS. He emphasized the EU’s interest in deepening engagement with Nigeria and praised Tuggar for providing detailed insights on regional affairs, including developments in ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Sahel.
The delegation is scheduled to spend two and a half days in Nigeria before continuing their mission to Ghana, with discussions expected to inform EU policy ahead of the forthcoming EU–African Union Summit in Angola.
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UNGA SHOWDOWN: Furious Obidients Demand Immediate Answers For Tinubu’s Three-Year Global Snub!
The Obidient Movement has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his continuous absence from the United States and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), demanding that the government account for his failure to attend the global summit for three consecutive years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Global Snub Criticism: In a statement issued by its Media and Communications Directorate, the group questioned why President Tinubu chose to holiday in France and attend a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron instead of representing Nigeria at the UN summit.
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Implications for Nigeria’s Image: The movement argued that Tinubu’s repeated absence projects a lack of seriousness regarding international diplomacy, noting that UNGA provides a crucial platform to advance national interests, engage global leaders, and address matters affecting Nigeria and Africa.
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Demand for Transparency: Contrasting Tinubu’s European trip with French President Emmanuel Macron—who traveled to New York for UNGA—the group insisted that the administration must clarify its official engagements and provide clear facts regarding the decisions keeping the President away from the international assembly.
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THE GREAT DEFECTION: Former Buhari Ally Babachir Lawal Breaks Silence, Shatters Opposition Lines With Surprise NDC Move!
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Reception: Lawal was welcomed into the party by NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) on behalf of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
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Past Departure: Earlier in the year, Lawal parted ways with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following leadership disputes and allegations that their presidential primary was manipulated in favor of Atiku Abubakar.
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Endorsing the Ticket: Explaining his move, Lawal urged patriotic Nigerians troubled by the country’s economic hardship, hunger, and insecurity to support the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, looking forward to a successful celebration on May 29, 2027.
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Party Leadership Praise: Senator Dickson lauded Lawal as an experienced politician and grassroots mobilizer, assigning him a leadership role to oversee NDC activities and campaigns across the North-Eastern zone.
Lawal expressed confidence that the NDC represents the genuine path forward for Nigeria, calling on citizens to partner with the movement to rescue the nation.
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PRISON WARZONE: Fake Army General Brutally Ambushed And Attacked Behind Bars In Maximum Security Ikoyi Prison!
Bolarinwa Abiodun, a convicted fake Nigerian Army general, was reportedly hospitalized following an alleged physical assault by correctional officers at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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According to an insider source, prison warders entered Bolarinwa’s cell while he was asleep, woke him up suddenly, and pushed him to the ground, causing him to fall.
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Following the alleged altercation, he was rushed to the Military Hospital on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, for medical attention and theatre evaluation.
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A family source corroborated that relatives were later informed of the incident, claiming that Bolarinwa reported being severely beaten and subjected to physical abuse during a search for a mobile phone.
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The family source also expressed deep safety concerns, alleging that this incident follows several previous attempts on his life.
Background on Conviction
Bolarinwa has been serving a prison sentence following his initial remand in April 2022 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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He was arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja on a 13-count charge encompassing forgery, possession of false documents, and obtaining money by false pretences amounting to ₦266.5 million.
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The EFCC stated that Bolarinwa deceived Kodef Clearing Resources Limited by posing as a military general and claiming that former President Muhammadu Buhari had shortlisted him for appointment as Chief of Army Staff, extracting large sums to “facilitate” the role.
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Investigators also recovered forged appointment letters, military identification cards, recommendations bearing former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s name, and several firearms from his Alagbado residence.
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Although he initially pleaded not guilty, Bolarinwa changed his plea to “guilty” during court proceedings on July 7, 2022.
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Justice Taiwo convicted him on all 13 counts, sentencing him to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine, ordering asset forfeitures, and directing him to pay ₦20 million in restitution.
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