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“Nigeria Confirms Jonathan’s Safety Amid Guinea-Bissau Turmoil”.
The Federal Government has confirmed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following a military coup in the West African nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reassured journalists in Abuja on Thursday that Jonathan is “very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau,” addressing widespread concerns over his security.
Jonathan had been in Guinea-Bissau to lead the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission for last Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections when soldiers seized control of the country. In the aftermath of the coup, he and other mission leaders condemned the military takeover, warning that it threatened democratic stability in the region.
In a joint statement on Wednesday, Jonathan, along with Filipe Nyusi, former president of Mozambique and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission, and Issifu Kamara, Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, denounced the coup as “a direct attempt to disrupt Guinea-Bissau’s democratic process” and urged citizens to remain calm. The statement stressed the importance of preserving peace, stability, and the welfare of the Bissau-Guinean people.
Separately, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the coup as an “unconstitutional change of government” and a grave threat to democracy, describing it as a violation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. The ministry expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the takeover.
Guinea-Bissau descended into turmoil on Wednesday after military officers announced “total control” of the country, closed borders, and suspended all electoral activities. Heavy gunfire was reported near the presidential palace, while soldiers blocked key access routes in the capital. General Denis N’Canha, head of the presidential military office, said an interim command consisting of all armed forces branches would govern “until further notice.”
Incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo confirmed his removal in an interview with France24, stating, “I have been deposed.” Reports indicated he was secured in a building near the military headquarters alongside top aides. The coup occurred amid contested election results, with both Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias claiming victory. The military justified its actions by alleging a plot involving “national drug lords” and illegal weapons intended to disrupt the constitutional order.
Following a brief lockdown, military authorities reopened Guinea-Bissau’s borders on Thursday. General Lansana Mansali, Inspector General of the Armed Forces, confirmed that “all borders are now open,” signaling a temporary resumption of movement. Prior to the coup, over 6,700 security personnel, including ECOWAS Stabilisation Force members, had been deployed to safeguard the elections amid mounting political tension.
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FROM BEHIND BARS! Uwazuruike Drops Bombshell: Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youth For Violence From Prison!.
Ralph Uwazuruike, an agitator for the Biafran nation, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of continuing to recruit Igbo youths for violent activities from his prison cell in Sokoto. Uwazuruike claims that this ongoing recruitment is directly responsible for the deaths of many young people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call to Action: He urged Igbo leaders and the pan-Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to travel to Sokoto to demand that Kanu cease his recruitment efforts.
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Opposition to Violence: Uwazuruike emphasized his own aversion to violence and questioned how someone serving a life sentence for terrorism can continue to mobilize youths for such causes.
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Advocacy for Amnesty: He questioned why IPOB members cannot renounce violence and seek government amnesty and rehabilitation, similar to the programs offered to repentant terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria.
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Context of Allegations: Uwazuruike’s comments appear to be prompted by recent social media videos featuring hooded, armed militants who claim loyalty to Kanu and threaten further violence in the South East to secure his release.
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Leadership Changes: These concerns also follow reports that Kanu has restructured his leadership team from prison and initiated a vague “100-man-project”.
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THE VIRAL REBUTTAL! APC Chieftain Ayekooto Fires Back: Remi Tinubu’s Advice Was Not For Yahoo-Boys Or Obidients!.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.
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Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.
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Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.
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Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.
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The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.
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Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.
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Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
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Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.
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