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“Obasanjo Drops Bombshell: Ex-President Names 1966 Coups And June 12 Among Nigeria’s Darkest Days!”.

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  • Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo categorized the January 15, 1966 coup, the July 29, 1966 counter-coup, and the June 12, 1993 presidential election annulment as pivotal dark chapters in the nation’s past.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State, during the 60th memorial service of Nigeria’s first military head of state, General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, Obasanjo encouraged citizens to utilize these historical lessons to foster national cohesion, inclusion, and growth.

    • Highlighting that a nation ignorant of its past is bound to repeat its errors, Obasanjo renewed his advocacy for the full reinstatement of History as a school subject.

    • He noted that while these traumatic historical milestones—including Aguiyi-Ironsi’s assassination on July 29, 1966—were marked by division, destruction, and exclusion, they should serve as a source of inspiration for unity and cooperation instead of lingering animosity.

    • Reflecting on Aguiyi-Ironsi, Obasanjo lauded him as a paternal figure who respected junior officers, commemorated his UN peacekeeping service in the Congo, and highlighted his numerous milestones as the first indigenous holder of several senior military ranks.

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“Terror Link Shock: Federal Government Drags Borno Youth Leader To Court Over Alleged Boko Haram Ties!”

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday remanded Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, President of the Borno State Youths Association (BOSYA), in Department of State Services (DSS) custody following his arraignment on terrorism charges before Justice Salim Ibrahim.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Custody & Trial Date: Justice Ibrahim ordered Kaigama to remain detained by the DSS and adjourned the matter to September 25, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.

    • Allegations & Background: Although formal charges were not immediately disclosed, investigators connected the case to allegations of communication with Boko Haram terrorists and the extortion of victims’ families regarding ransom payments.

    • Media Appearance: Scrutiny intensified following a Channels Television interview where Kaigama publicly admitted to holding discussions with Boko Haram members over ransom negotiations for abducted individuals.

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“The Pulpit Presidency: How Governor Alia Turned Benue State Government House Into A One-Man Church!”

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  • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style on AIT’s Democracy Today, alleging that the state is run like a church where instructions originate from only one individual.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style during an appearance on AIT’s Democracy Today, claiming the state is operated like a church where directives come from a single individual.

      • Moro alleged that all key decisions are centralized under Governor Alia, stripping political appointees and commissioners of meaningful responsibilities and forcing them out of roles normally handled by senior officials.

      • Highlighting the lack of financial autonomy within the administration, Moro recounted an instance where a commissioner could only donate ₦150,000 to be split across three IDP camps, and asserted that even the deputy governor lacks the independence to spend ₦1,000,000.

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“Benue is Not A Parish! Senator Abba Moro Fires Back Over The State’s Surprising ‘Church’ Reputation!”

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  • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style on AIT’s Democracy Today, alleging that the state is run like a church where instructions originate from only one individual.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Moro claimed that the governor has centralized power by taking over responsibilities meant for other officials, leaving commissioners and political appointees with virtually no meaningful duties or financial authority.

    • To illustrate the limited power of local officials, Moro recounted visiting IDP camps where a commissioner could only allocate ₦150,000 to be split across three camps, and asserted that even the deputy governor lacks the authority to independently spend ₦1,000,000 in emergencies.

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