Good morning. Here’s a hard look at today’s top headlines making waves across Nigeria — stories that reflect the deepening crisis in governance, security, and leadership:
David Mark to FG: Change Your Failing Security Strategy
Former Senate President David Mark has called out the Federal Government’s apparent failure to address escalating insecurity. In a blunt Easter message, he urged a total overhaul of the current security approach, suggesting that lives are being lost while leadership recycles ineffective tactics.
Oil Theft Still Raging: Army Dismantles 16 Illegal Refineries in Delta
Despite government claims of fighting corruption and illegal oil activities, the Nigerian Army just discovered 16 illegal refineries and arrested 23 suspects. Over 62,000 litres of stolen crude and 5,000 litres of illegally refined AGO were recovered — raising serious questions about how deeply embedded these criminal networks are and whether top-level insiders are complicit.
Tinubu’s Former Adviser Says the North Is Weeping Under His Rule
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, once a trusted aide to President Tinubu, has now turned critic, declaring that the North is in distress under the current regime. His video went viral over the weekend, with a clear warning: no president can rise to power without Northern support, and Tinubu is rapidly losing it.
Security Breakdown: Okada Ban Imposed in Etsako West Amid Rising Crimes
Etsako West LGA has enforced an overnight ban on motorcycle movement due to rising insecurity. While authorities claim it’s to curb criminality, critics argue it exposes the failure of local policing and governance, forcing reactive rather than proactive solutions.
APC Chieftain Admits Political Violence Being Engineered to Discredit Tinubu
Jonathan Vatsa, a Niger APC leader, claims the growing bloodshed in Plateau and Benue may be politically orchestrated — not just criminal. The shocking admission suggests that violence is now a political weapon, with ordinary Nigerians caught in the deadly crossfire.
Bakare Slams Tinubu’s God Complex, Warns of Looming Tyranny
Pastor Tunde Bakare has accused President Tinubu of playing God and turning the National Assembly into his private extension. In a blistering Sunday message, he warned that Tinubu’s consolidation of power poses an “existential threat” to Nigerian democracy.
NDLEA Busts Cocaine Hidden in Religious Books
The NDLEA has intercepted a shipment of cocaine camouflaged in religious texts bound for Saudi Arabia. The bold smuggling attempt highlights how drug traffickers are exploiting sacred items, and raises concerns over airport security and intelligence lapses.
Lawyer Alleges Tinubu is Silencing Shettima, Warns of Internal Power Struggle
Constitutional lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has accused the Tinubu administration of sidelining Vice President Kashim Shettima. He also criticized the PDP governors for prematurely endorsing Tinubu’s second term, suggesting complicity and a lack of opposition spine.
Tunde Onakoya Breaks Chess World Record, Offers Rare Hope Amid National Gloom
Nigerian chess prodigy, Tunde Onakoya, has broken the Guinness World Record in Times Square, New York. While his triumph uplifts spirits, it also starkly contrasts with the lack of local support for talents like him who often seek recognition abroad due to government neglect.
More Kidnappings in Kwara: 7 Abducted, Children Freed
Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis persists. Seven travelers were abducted on the Obbo-Ayegunle road in Kwara. While three children have been released, the fate of others remains unknown. The incident underscores the government’s inability to secure even the most basic freedom: movement.
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