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Soyinka To Trump You Lack Understanding Of Nigeria’s Complex Security Challenges

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Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has criticised US President, Donald Trump’s threat to deploy military forces to Nigeria, describing the comments as showing a lack of understanding of the country’s complex security challenges.

Soyinka made the remarks on Friday after meeting Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi.

The Nobel laureate noted that no foreign leader can simply intervene in Nigeria’s security challenges without a proper understanding of the complexities involved.

He criticised Trump for suggesting he would “come to help” the country without a careful analysis of the situation.

“You don’t just open your mouth and say, ‘I’m coming to help you whether you like it or not… and I’m coming with violence from outside with poor, almost non-existent analysis of the complexities of where the problem is,’” Soyinka said.

He added that such declarations, particularly those promising swift and forceful action, were deeply problematic.

“And you say, ‘I’m coming to help you, I’m coming with guns a-blazing’. And when we come in, ‘it’s going to be fast, vicious and swift’,” Soyinka said.

The Nobel laureate had previously said that Nigeria’s persistent security challenges are not rooted in religion but in the activities of violent extremists who exploit faith for political and economic gain.

Soyinka also stressed that while governments must protect citizens, victims of attacks deserve respect.

“Is that the language of somebody whose head is correct? Any government has an obligation to ensure the welfare of its citizens.

But, at least, have some respect for victims and those trying to find solutions to the unacceptable situation,” he said.

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Trump had declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” on October 31 over alleged killings of Christians and threatened to send U.S. forces into the country if attacks continued.

President Bola Tinubu dismissed the claim, saying it “does not reflect our national reality.”

On Thursday, lawmakers, religious leaders, US Department officials, and witnesses expressed divided views during an open hearing by the United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa regarding Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

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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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