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You Don’t Want America To Speak On Your Terrorism Issues, But You Want Our Money – US Mayor Knocks Nigerians

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Republican Mayor of United States City of Blanco in Texas, Mike Arnold has mocked Nigeria for expressing anger over the United States comments on terrorism in the country while still appealing for financial aid.

Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Arise Television, he argued that it does not make sense that Nigeria does not want his country to speak on terrorism in the country but wants their money.

He questioned the reason why a country like Nigeria that is rich in mineral has to seek for help from other nations.

He said, “I don’t understand why a nation that is mineral rich as Nigeria has to go and beg for help to save her own people.

“Nigeria has plenty of resources to help her people get at least something where they can help get stability.

“Displaced people are denied stability, their homes are bulldozed with no warning. It is horrific.

“You don’t want the America to come here speak on terrorism but you want their money, that does not make sense to me whatsoever.”

Meanwhile, human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the violence in Nigeria is not linked to the persecution of Muslims or Christians.

He explained that the dire situation is due to bad governance and insecurity, not religion.

Sowore stated this while reacting to renewed calls by some U.S. lawmakers, urging Washington to label Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.

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He accused both the United States and the Nigerian government of hypocrisy in their response to the ongoing killings across the country.

According to him, such claims are misleading and fail to reflect the real situation in Nigeria.

Speaking via a statement, he said, “There’s genocide against the poor, against Muslims, against Christians, against children. Trying to separate it by religion is dishonest.”

He argued that Nigeria does not identify victims by religion, saying, “The country doesn’t check who carries a Bible or a Koran before counting the dead.”

Sowore also criticised the U.S. for ignoring similar crises elsewhere.

“Why is the U.S silent about Gaza, where Muslims are being killed by Israel? That’s international hypocrisy,” he said.

He insisted that insecurity in Nigeria cuts across all regions and religions, stressing that the real cause is failed leadership.

“In a country where thousands are killed daily, no one calls the government genocidal. The problem isn’t religion, it’s irresponsible leadership and widespread insecurity,” he added.

Sowore pointed out that most attacks happen in the northern part of the country, affecting both Muslims and Christians.

“In the North, gunmen even attack mosques. Just recently, 35 worshippers were killed, and the attackers were likely Muslims too,” he said.

He warned that blaming religion only helps Nigerian leaders escape responsibility.

“When the U.S. says it wants to protect Christians, that’s not a solution. If all Christians were taken away, people would still be killed,” he argued.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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