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Politicstoday:
I respect Sowore here. He's a very strong Activist

He's one of the strong activist around with verydarkman

Firstson33:
shut your mouth there is no such news like coup! These are Tinubu propaganda not to address the country October 1

president Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on October first,it was aired in all News channels.

Even if you live in the forest, with your small transistor radio, you should have been able to listen to the broadcast

JustSayHello:
Were you there?

Must you be there before knowing the truth.Thats Akpabios'character.hes the female influencers ATM in Nigeria

The suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has issued a sarcastic and satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reigniting discussions about gender dynamics and power struggles within Nigeria’s legislative chambers.

In a letter dripping with biting irony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan offered what could be described as a profuse “apology” for the “grievous crime” of maintaining dignity and self-respect in the Senate President’s presence.

Mockingly, she referenced expectations of compliance, writing: “How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice but a constitutional violation of certain men’s entitlement

Addressing systemic sexism, she continued: “Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.”

The letter read in part: “Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio,

It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence. I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognize that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind.

How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement. Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors.

I now realize the catastrophic consequences of my actions: legislation delayed, tempers flared, and the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes. For this disruption to the natural order of ‘quid pro quo,’ I bow my head in fictional shame.

Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.

I remain,

Yours in eternal resistance,

Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan

Unafraid, Unbought, and Unbroken.”

The tense relationship between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio first surfaced publicly in July 2024 when, during a plenary session, Akpabio rebuked her attempt to speak without official recognition, remarking, “We are not in a nightclub.”

The comment was widely condemned as sexist, sparking public outrage and demands for an apology.

Though Akpabio later issued a statement claiming no harm was intended and affirming his respect for women, tensions deepened.

In February 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan formally accused him of sexual harassment, citing inappropriate comments and advances. Her petition to Senate leadership was dismissed on procedural grounds.

The Senate later suspended her for six months over unrelated conduct, a move many Nigerians perceived as retaliatory and an attempt to silence her. The suspension triggered nationwide protests under the slogan “We are all Natasha,” with women’s rights groups and activists rallying in her defense and denouncing systemic gender-based discrimination in Nigerian politics.

While groups like the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly urged her to apologize and move on, many Nigerians hailed her defiant stance, celebrating her as a symbol of resistance against entrenched biases.

For his part, Akpabio has denied all allegations, describing Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims as “baseless” and “malicious,” and has threatened legal action for defamation and character assassination.

As the controversy unfolds, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bold letter appears to have solidified her standing as a fearless voice challenging the status quo in Nigeria’s political landscape.


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Thundafireseun:
Lol 😆😆…. Sincerely very funny to me…

I travel a lot… so I will panic for few minutes maybe hours before I pay for items consumed by me

It doesn't take hours, they will just request for an additional security verification or whatever you are traveling you better use another bank app

What do you want to do with their pictures, there's no need for that,it may further stoke the fire of ethnicity in Nigeria

Chidollars1994:
Na today I know say that man called ijele is a coward

Who is this man,he is relatively unknown

Cruzmaster:
It will happen under your watch. If Nnamdi Kanu is not released and the protest escalate, military is likely to take over. Mark my word!

from where

abbasajao:
He needs to be jailed first before granted amnesty.

Where is that written in the book of law, your hatred has obstructed your sences of reasoning

abbasajao:
No. Among the sins is that he instigated violence and terrorism.

How is his own different from those granted amnesty

oluwaseyi0:
I'm with you all
Kanu fate should be decided by Eastern governors just as northern governors are deciding on negotiating with bandits

The Igbo elite: governors,legislatures and politicians are the ones delaying his release .The igbos are their own enemies

The only sin of kanu is that he's connected with BIAFRA

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked media reports about a military coup attempt in Nigeria, saying they were false and misleading.

The DHQ refuted the report on Saturday in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau.
“The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup,” the statement read.
“The report also made spurious references to the recent DHQ press release announcing the arrest of sixteen officers currently under investigation for professional misconduct.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to categorically state that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace.”

Gusau explained that the decision regarding the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary parade was to allow President Bola Tinubu attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country and for members of the AFN to sustain the momentum on the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry.

Furthermore, the DHQ has reassured Nigerians that the ongoing investigation involving the 16 officers is a routine internal process aimed at ensuring that discipline and professionalism are maintained within the ranks.

Gusau added that as such, an investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings would be made public.

The DHQ has, therefore, called on all peace loving citizens to continue to provide necessary support to the security agents.

It stated that the Federal Government (FG), the legislature and the judiciary are working closely for the safety, development and well being of the nation, to ensure that democracy is observed forever in the country.

The DHQ has further urged members of the public to disregard the falsehood being circulated by the purveyors of misinformation and enemies of the nation.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains firmly loyal to the Constitution and the Federal government under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” Gusau stated.



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All these(touts) local champions, what are they bringing to the table in terms of development in their rural enclaves.

•How criminals seize the country’s forests, creeks, and highways

•Tragic tales of blood, tears, and lamentations from North to South

•As citizens live at the mercy of gunmen

•55 dangerous spots in Kwara

•Over 18 local govts under bandits’ siege in Niger state

•Katsina: 50 corridors of death in 26 local governments

•We’re doing our best to arrest the situation —Govt, security agencie

Nigeria is bleeding from its ungoverned spaces which are widening and there is palpable fear from forest to forest, creek to creek and state to state. Across the country, terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and robbers have carved out territories that have slipped beyond state control while citizens live at the mercy of men with guns.

From Edo’s thick forests to Bayelsa’s murky creeks, from the deadly highways of Kaduna and Katsina to the porous borders of Adamawa and Sokoto, no region is spared. Every day, blood is spilled on roads once safe for travellers, and families pay ransom to reclaim loved ones seized in the dark.

Daily, the country wakes up to chilling headlines of killings, abductions, and armed attacks that cut across regions once thought secure. What began as isolated criminal acts has turned into a nationwide siege.

Security operatives are fighting back—combing forests, raiding creeks, and mounting drone patrols—
Yet, as one criminal enclave falls, another rises in a new location, deepening the sense that Nigeria’s sovereignty is under siege from within. But the question remains: who really governs Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces?

This special Vanguard report, spanning all six geopolitical zones, exposes how criminal enclaves have flourished in forests, creeks, and borderlands—and how state and local authorities are scrambling to reclaim control. It is a portrait of a nation at war with the shadows within its own borders.

Flash points in Edo: Herdsmen, kidnappers rule forests
Edo’s once-productive forests have become havens for kidnappers and criminal herdsmen. Areas along Benin–Abraka and Sapele roads, as well as the Benin–Auchi–Okene axis, are notorious. Other dangerous spots in Edo are Ifon, Okpella, Iruekpen / Agbede, Sasaro as well as Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road.

Victims are held in deep forests until ransoms are paid. To reclaim control, the Edo government deployed over 1,200 operatives of the Edo State Security Corps alongside police and military units.

Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika leads joint operations involving the Army, Air Force, and Civil Defence. Supported by drones and air surveillance, the team has combed forests along Benin–Sapele Road, destroying hideouts. “The bush combing will continue until all criminal elements are flushed out,” Agbonika vowed, urging residents to report suspicious tenants.

Rivers and creeks of crime in Bayelsa
Bayelsa’s complex creeks and rivers serve as routes for criminals engaged in robbery, piracy, and cultism. Flashpoints include Swali, Okaka, Amarata, Agudama-Epie, Yenezue-gene, Ovom, Biogbolo, Opolo and Tombia Roundabout in Yenagoa. Security agencies, including Operation Delta Safe and the Navy, have intensified raids. Police spokesperson Musa Mohammed said a “law enforcement governance system” combining tactical units, intelligence, and drones is in place. CCTV cameras are also being installed across Yenagoa to bolster surveillance.

Waterways: Akwa Ibom’s major dark spots
Eket and Oron areas in Akwa Ibom have seen frequent kidnappings linked to pirates using the Oron–Calabar waterways. Recently, six Cameroonian suspects were arrested, and 20 passengers were abducted in April 2025. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare warned hotel operators against harbouring criminals. Governor Umo Eno accused some communities of shielding kidnappers: “You can’t say you don’t know what people in your community are doing.

We are taking the fight to the creeks,” he declared. Azare also pledged stronger collaboration with the DSS and enforcement of anti-grazing laws to address herder-farmer conflicts.

Delta and its notorious forests where kidnappers are king
Delta State has become a hotspot for kidnapping, with the railway line axis in Abraka, Ethiope East LGA, emerging as a major crime zone. Despite recent police and vigilante operations that killed four suspected kidnappers, the criminals struck back with an ambush.

In Abavo, Ika South, herdsmen reportedly use forest hideouts, overpowering local vigilantes and abducting residents. Similar incidents persist across the forests of Ibusa, Okpanam, Ogwashi-Uku, Ubulu-Uku, and Issele-Uku. In Mbiri, Ika North East, suspected herdsmen killed two earlier this year, while Uwheru (Ughelli North) and Uduophori (Patani) remain red zones.

Police spokesman Bright Edafe said proactive deployments and “nipping points” have curbed incidents in some areas, citing Asaba and Ughelli as examples. Tactical teams, including the RRS and Dragon Squad, have been dispatched to flashpoints like Ogwashi-Uku and Ubulu-Uku, with about 10 kidnappers neutralised.

However, residents dispute claims of improvement, pointing to persistent abductions and night robberies along the PTI–Effurun route in Warri, where criminals target commuters with knives and guns despite police patrols.

Kebbi State
Across northern states, criminals exploit difficult terrains to establish untraceable hideouts for banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping, security agencies confirm. Kebbi’s most dangerous spots include the Aliero Housing Estate Bypass, Kwanar Makabarta in Birnin Kebbi notorious for robbery and killings, Badariya axis and Church village. Police spokesperson Nafiu Abubakar said intensified patrols under Commissioner Bello Sani have reduced such attacks.

Benue State
Benue remains the epicentre of herdsmen and bandit violence. The Agatu-Apa-Otukpo-Ogbadibo and Ukum-Logo-Katsina-Ala axes record daily attacks, with militias led by “Full Fire” and “Chain” terrorising locals. Other dangerous spots in the state include Teva Agu centre road, Makurdi-Yelewata, Jato Aka-Kashimbila, Naka-Adoka road, Ulayi-Okpoga road, Ugbokolo-Branch, Otukpo-Utonkon road and Chito road. Police said tactical teams have been deployed statewide.

Kaduna State
The Kawo Bridge area and its adjoining motor parks have become danger zones, with robbers attacking travellers. The dangerous spots in Kaduna are Rijana Katari axis, Kuyello, Kamuku, Kidandan, Maganda, Kuyambana, Kudaru forests and Birni Gwari forest. Police said joint operations with the military and DSS have led to arrests and weapons recovery, though Katari on the Abuja–Kaduna highway remains tense.

Kwara State
Kwara faces rising kidnapping in border towns with Ekiti and terrorist infiltration in Baruten and Kaiama. In Kwara state, there are over 50 notorious enclaves of bandits and terrorists. These include Lafiaji, Pategi, Tsaragi, Motokun, Gbogi, Kakafu, Gbangede, Gbugbu, Lada, Ndeji, Batakpa, Lalaagi and Bologi in the northern part of the state.

In the southern part, the dangerous areas are Sagbe, Oreke, Agunjin, Ora, Alade, Oke-Ode, Oro Ago, Omu-Aran, Oko Irese, Ijara Isin, Obbo Aiyegunle, Odofin, Koro, Isolu-Opin, Osi, Eruku, Obbo Ile and Oke Opin. Police spokeswoman Ejire Adeyemi said collaboration with the army and hunters has made it harder for criminals to operate.

Borno and Yobe States
Boko Haram attacks persist along Maiduguri–Damaturu–Biu and Monguno–Baga roads, with frequent IED explosions and abductions. Other hotspots in the state are Sambisa forest general area, Timbuktu triangle, Shores of Lake Chad and Mandara mountains.

In Yobe state, Gujba-Goniri road, Bama-Banki and Bama-Gwosa road are notorious for bandits’ ativities. Despite military patrols, ambushes often occur after troops withdraw. AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie urged vigilance as insurgents continue to exploit remote routes for attacks.

Adamawa State: Proximity to Cameroon and porous borders fuel criminality
Adamawa shares borders with Cameroon across all three senatorial zones. In the north, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Madagali, while in the central and southern zones, Hong, Gombi, Fufore, and Toungo border Cameroon.

The porous borders have fostered cross-border criminality, especially in Madagali, Gombi, Hung, and Michika—areas adjoining the Sambisa Forest.

Sokoto State: Disturbing rise in violent criminal activities
Sokoto has witnessed a surge in violent crimes, particularly in eastern and border LGAs dubbed the “Axis of Evil,” including Sabon Birni forest, Silame forest, Gongono forest, Gunduni forest, Bafarawa, Tureta, Rabah, Gandi, Kebbe, Isa, Gatana, Tangaza, Arume, Isa, Illela, Tangaza, Goronyo, Gudu, and Binji.

Most border Niger Republic or conflict zones in Zamfara and Kebbi, making them vulnerable to banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. Banditry, cattle rustling, and mass abductions dominate, worsened by cross-border smuggling and arms trafficking.

Niger State: Over 18 LGAs under bandits’ siege
Banditry has affected at least 18 of Niger State’s 25 LGAs since 2015, when Boko Haram invaded several communities. Thousands fled attacks in Shiroro, Rafi, Mariga, and others, with over 200 communities displaced.

High-profile abductions include 128 students from Government Science College, Kagara, and pupils from Tegina. Between April and September 2023, 152 farmers were killed and 355 kidnapped. Dangerous spots in Niger stae include, Allawa forest, Kainji, National Park forest, Ibbi Games Reserve, Beni forest and Zungeru-Kontagora-Tegina road. Joint Security Task Forces have restored partial stability, though the Sarkin Pawa axis remains a key bandit route linking Kaduna and Zamfara.

Kano State: Police declare war on thugs and miscreants
Hot spots such as Dorayi, Jaen, Sheka, Dutsen Dala, and Kuka Bulukiya are known for thuggery and drug abuse. Also, known enclaves of bandits in the state are Falgore forest, Dansoshiya forest and Gwarzi-Karaye forest. Commissioner of Police Adamu Ibrahim Bakori has enforced zero tolerance for crime, leading to multiple raids and arrests. The police have adopted community-based strategies and established outposts, significantly reducing crime in affected areas.

Plateau State: Unending bloody conflicts
Insecurity affects nearly all 17 LGAs, with Wase, Kanam, Pandam, Bokkos, and Mangu as key hot spots. Other dangerous areas are Pankshin, Kanke, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi and Bassa. Governor Caleb Mutfwang acknowledged widespread conflict, while Operation Rainbow deployed counter-terrorism officers in Bokkos and Gindiri to curb attacks, yielding gradual improvement.

Bauchi State: Kidnapping, child trafficking keep police busy
Kidnapping and child trafficking remain major threats. Notorious hideouts of bandits and kidnappers in the state are Lame/Burra forest, Alkaleri forest, Balmo forest and Falgore forest. Incidents in Gwallameji and Alkaleri exposed organized networks. Police Commissioner Sani-Omolori confirmed arrests of several suspects and informants, stressing collaboration with vigilantes to strengthen security.

Taraba State: Communal conflicts, banditry, kidnapping make life unsafe

Southern Taraba faces rampant kidnappings on major roads including Wukari–Takum, Bali–Takum routes, Takum-Katsina Ala, Wukari-Tsokundi, and Takum-Kashimbilla road. Criminals ambush motorists and demand ransom, often shooting randomly.

Nasarawa State: Robbery and kidnapping spree with motorists as prime target
Highways such as Keffi–Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon–Lafia, Akwanga–Andaha–Jos, Gwaratu-Kaduna and Lafia-Makurdi road are notorious for robbery and kidnapping. Shabu in Lafia serves as a hub for ransom exchanges, while isolated roads like Garaku–Dari and Assakio–Awe remain dangerous for travellers.

Zamfara State: Operational capital of bandits
Zamfara remains a hub for bandit operations in the North-West, with attacks reported across all 14 LGAs. Its vast forests—Bingi, Dansadau, Munhaye, and Sububu—connect to neighbouring states and even Niger Republic, providing safe havens for criminals. These forest networks enable coordinated raids, kidnappings, and killings in nearby communities, making security operations difficult and dangerous.

Dangerous highways include Daki-Takwa-Gadar Zaima road, Zurmi-Jibiya road, Kacheri-Danjibga-Keta-Wanke road, Magami-Dankuri-Dangulbi-Anka road and Shinkafi-Isah road.

Katsina State: Dangerous hot spots, including corridor of deaths
In Katsina, 26 of 34 LGAs are affected by banditry, kidnappings, and cattle rustling. Hot spots include Kankara, Faskari, Funtua, Dutsin-Ma, Jibia, Danmusa, Batsari, Safana, and Kurfi.

The Funtua–Kankara Road, notorious as the “corridor of deaths,” remains under siege. Jibia’s porous border with Niger facilitates cross-border escapes, while forests in Faskari, Danburun, Rugu, Matazu, Dunya, Yau-yau, Danbedi and Matalawa provide hideouts. Despite deployments to frontline LGAs and the creation of the Community Watch Corps, Governor Dikko Radda admits the state “is not yet where we need to be.”

Crime surge in vulnerable communities in Lagos and the South West
In Lagos, residents of Okokomaiko, Mile 2, Mushin, and Ajegunle report rising armed robbery, cult clashes, and “one-chance” attacks.

Hotspots like Apapa under-bridge, Cele Bus Stop, and Bariga are labelled “no-go zones.” Police patrols and raids offer brief relief, but residents say lasting security requires consistent presence. The state police command assured intensified surveillance and urged public cooperation.

Ondo State: Criminals on rampage, Police Tactical Team to the rescue
Bandits exploit border routes with Kogi and Edo States to strike and retreat into forests. High-risk routes include Owo–Ifon–Benin, Akure–Ado Ekiti, and Benin–Ore highways. The state command has deployed Tactical Intelligence Response Squads and intensified surveillance. Police reaffirm commitment to “robust and water-tight security” across Ondo.

Ekiti State: Brothels and motor parks are criminal hideouts
In Ado-Ekiti, areas such as Atikankan, Odo-Ado, Idemo, and Adebayo are notorious for cultism, drug peddling, and theft.

Atikankan’s brothels serve as criminal bases, while Ikere-Ekiti’s central motor park harbours touts and drug dealers. Police, Amotekun, and sister agencies maintain joint patrols, helping to sustain Ekiti’s reputation as “the most peaceful state” in Nigeria.

Ogun and Oyo States: Persistent crime, police intensify response
Ogun faces cult clashes in Sagamu and Abeokuta, robberies on major expressways, and herders–farmers conflicts. Security has been reinforced through Amotekun and So-Safe Corps deployments.

In Oyo, Ibadan’s neighbourhoods—such as Iwo Road, Beere, and Challenge—remain crime-prone. Police spokesman Adewale Osifeso however reaffirmed commitment to maintaining law and order across the state.



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1Alex:
Chatgpt replies:



Makes sense?

Is this your contribution

Olachase:
I already promised myself not to involve in what does not concern Me

😊😊

What does not comcern you will indirectly hurt you one day.The world is a global village.sitting on the fence is dangerous because when the fence collapses you will be the first to be hurt

FreeIgboho:
You people just assume Dollar is static. Many of these movements have nothing to.do with Naira but due to instability of Dollar under Trump

So it's Donald trump that's running Nigeria economy

With the way the economy is right now, there's no way the naira will not depreciate against the dollar.

The most important factor is that Nigeria is a consumer oriented economy,she doesn't produce anything tangible except oil

Alaga2222:
What good heart? So donating buses means she has a good heart lol 😂

what is she then,can a bad or wicked heart donate buses

tommy589:
Fg should also make sure English should no longer be mandatory for sciences

what language do they use to write the exams,was it Yoruba,ibo or Hausa.

English language is a sin quanom

This is a very wrong policy to lower the standards of education in the country

okorogodwin4:
Cameron is learning fast from Nigeria

This has proven that Nigeria is not the most currupt in Africa

Democracy is just a punishment given to Africans to practice,it doesn't work and can never work in Africa, considering the background of the people.

A new type of electing leaders in Africa that's sinc with their culture have to be fashion out to meet their needs and not these democratic fraud that's ravaging Africa with bad leaders

Razzness:
So when isreal negotiated with Hamas it's a clear sign that they failed.

The two scenarios are much more different

This is wrong, you don't negotiate with criminals.Its like there are two governments rulling the northern parts of the country.

This is a clear sign that the government had failed woefully in terms of security .The enemies are within

Comfortableme:
As old as I am, to be very honest and sincere. Have not been to the cinema to see a movie, have not travel outside Nigeria before, have not disvirgin a woman before, have not been to my home town before, not enter a ship before, have not entered cell before, have not gone to babalwawo place before... Etc.

What about you.

How old are you now.Age is a factor

Jakpon:
The people from the erosion ravaged, red muded and decript region have all ran away to Lagos State and the entire South West, where they help the Yoruba People develop their region, whereas their own five plot of land is furiously being erased from the surface of the earth due to erosion and flood

This is a childish comment,are they the ones that will build infrastructures in the state or their leaders