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Show Me The Tapes! Ex-DSS Boss Fires Back At Al-Mustapha, Daring Him To Produce Explosive Abacha CCTV Proof!.
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Demand for Evidence: Former DSS Assistant Director Dennis Amachree has challenged Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.) to provide CCTV footage or verifiable facts to disprove the account of Gen. Sani Abacha’s final hours detailed in Amachree’s memoir, DSS@40.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Official Vetting and Approval: Amachree defended the credibility of his book, noting that it underwent official vetting and received institutional approval from the DSS as part of its 40th-anniversary activities, with the launch attended by senior security officials and diplomats.
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Dismissal of Criticism: Dismissing Al-Mustapha’s rejection of the publication as false, Amachree insisted that his critic must back up claims with actual evidence rather than mere dismissal.
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Rank and Age Defense: Amachree also pushed back against being called “a boy” by pointing out his age—noting he was seven years old when Nigeria gained independence—and highlighting that he retired at an equivalent military rank of a Brigadier, compared to Al-Mustapha’s rank of Major.
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No More Excuses: Nigeria Demands Immediate End To Gruesome Mob Killings Threatening Ties With South Africa!.
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Firm Condemnation: The Federal Government strongly condemned ongoing “Afrophobic” violence against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, urging Pretoria to take immediate steps to halt the attacks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Presidential Directive: Amid diplomatic tensions, President Bola Tinubu did not personally meet with a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Presidency sources explained that the delegation arrived on Friday without prior notice, leading Tinubu to direct them instead to meet with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye.
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Strategic Warning and Death Toll: During the meeting in Abuja, Enikanolaiye warned that continued violence threatens the strategic ties between both nations. He revealed that 98 Nigerians have been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022 alone, pointing out a recurring pattern of anti-migrant violence spanning over three decades.
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Rule of Law vs. Mob Justice: While clarifying that Nigeria does not condone criminal acts like drug peddling, Enikanolaiye insisted that any accused citizen must be treated in accordance with South Africa’s constitution and international human rights standards.
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Targeting of Legal Residents: Enikanolaiye expressed deep concern that attacks have increasingly targeted law-abiding Nigerians legally residing and running businesses, noting worries that South African police have sometimes failed to intervene during mob assaults.
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Democracy Under Fire: INEC Fires Back Following Violent Osun Raid That Left Electoral Devices In The Hands Of Thugs!.
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Attack on Collection Centre: Suspected hoodlums raided an INEC Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centre at Oyinlola DC School, Ward 2, Okuku, in Osun State, attacking officials and stealing PVCs along with Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Police Investigation: Dayo Oketola, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed that the incident was reported to the police, expressing confidence that law enforcement will apprehend the suspects and recover the stolen equipment.
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Preparations Unaffected: Oketola stressed that the raid will not distract the commission or disrupt preparations for the August 15 governorship election, noting that INEC has configured 4,427 BVAS devices, including 664 backup machines to handle such incidents.
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Security of the Vote: Reassuring the public, Oketola stated that stolen PVCs cannot be used for fraudulent voting because the BVAS technology requires mandatory biometric authentication.
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Protection of Voter Rights: INEC promised to take administrative steps to ensure no registered voter whose PVC was stolen will be disenfranchised on election day, while urging traditional rulers, community leaders, political actors, and security agencies to collaborate in safeguarding electoral facilities.
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The Federal Government and the Rivers State Government have partnered by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Government House in Port Harcourt to boost tourism, arts, culture, and the creative economy. Signed by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, for the Federal Government, and Permanent Secretary Tomonialadeokuma Ishmael for the state, the initiative aims to expand economic opportunities and develop Nigeria’s creative industries through collaborative state efforts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
‘Let’s Build Our Own Dubai’ – Fubara Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated that the agreement aligns with his administration’s goal to diversify the state’s economy beyond traditional infrastructure by investing in hospitality and tourism. Highlighting areas like Andoni, the governor noted that a public-private partnership is currently building a new tourist beach with its first phase targeting a December opening. To unlock these ecotourism potentials—which feature rich biodiversity and local wildlife like elephants—the state is constructing the Oyorokoto road in the Andoni Local Government Area.
Arguing that development should extend beyond physical infrastructure like roads and hospitals, Fubara emphasized the economic power of leisure and entertainment, pointing to global destinations like Dubai, Spain, and Qatar.
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“If we cannot go to Dubai, let us build our own Dubai in Rivers State,” Fubara stated, expressing that the state would bring tangible results to life within four months and invite the Federal Government back to commission projects.
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He also thanked the Federal Government for choosing Rivers as a primary implementation hub for the Renewed Hope Cultural Project to support youth and preserve cultural heritage.
Rivers as a Strategic Tourism Hub Minister Hannatu Musawa explained that President Bola Tinubu created her ministry to diversify the national economy, generate jobs, and scale up creative sectors.
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Musawa noted that true success requires active collaboration with state governments rather than federal isolation.
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She highlighted Rivers State as a crucial “low-hanging fruit” for tourism due to its strong infrastructure, cultural richness, and international flight accessibility.
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Praising the state’s vibrant cultural welcome, Musawa voiced strong optimism that the Renewed Hope Cultural Project will successfully cement Rivers as a premier tourism and creative destination in Nigeria.
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