Abdullah Ahmed

This Money Is Not a Favour: How John Obi Mikel Took Nigeria’s World Cup Bonus Fight to the Presidency

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he bypassed football authorities and reached out to the highest levels of government to ensure Nigerian players were paid their bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on a recent episode…

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Presidency Cabal Undermined NSA Office Under Buhari, Monguno Reveals

A former National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, has alleged that a presidency cabal worked against his office during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, weakening Nigeria’s security framework from within. Monguno made the disclosure in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, a biography authored by Charles Omole. He traced the tension…

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ECOWAS Demands Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau, Rejects Military Transition Plan

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the immediate release of all political detainees in Guinea-Bissau, insisting that they be allowed to fully participate in the country’s political process. The demand was made at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja,…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases Further as Headline Inflation Drops to 14.45%

Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed in November 2025, offering cautious optimism for households and businesses grappling with rising prices. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the headline inflation rate declined to 14.45% in November from 16.05% recorded in October, marking a notable easing in the pace of price increases. The NBS explained that the…

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Senate Committee on Finance Faults Tinubu Administration over Multiple Budgets, Revenue Shortfalls

The Senate Committee on Finance has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what it described as the abnormal practice of running multiple budgets within a single fiscal year, driven largely by repeated extensions of capital expenditure components. The lawmakers raised their concerns on Monday during an interactive session on the 2026–2028 Medium…

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