Kwankwaso group threatens to leave NDC over the replacement of some of its nominees

CRACKS look like they have appeared within the ranks of Nigerian opposition party the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Kwankwasiyya movement has hinted that it may leave over the marginalisation of his loyalists.

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Were I a candidate in the 2027 presidential elections I would have a religious finance policy that looks like this, which guarantees to raise at least $100bn annually in foreign direct investment

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Legislation must be passed compelling all clergymen to sell their privates jets to the state to be used as part of the fleet for a new national carrier. Nigeria Air did not take off because we did not have a budget to purchase the required aircrafts. It is unpatriotic to be flying around in a private jet when your country cannot afford an airline. Besides, we do not have the forex to afford their maintenance costs

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Nigerian teenager said he joined Seagulls because of their reputation for developing youngsters

NEW Brighton and Hove signing Zadok Yohanna has revealed that he joined the club because he believes that the English Premier league club will make him into a much better player given its reputation for turning raw talent into gems.

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With the growing insecurity in Nigeria and the endless flow of firearms into the country, I am surprised that none of the political parties are advocating for walled borders

Ayo Akinfe

[1] I assume that all the political gladiators jostling to occupy Aso Rock are aware of the fact that there are about 6m illegal firearms in Nigeria. Almost all of them came from Libya’s armoires, which were looted when the Gaddafi administration fell

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Armed bandits tell Kebbi communities to pay $29,000 if they want access to their farms

ARMED bandits operating in Kebbi State have told local farming communities in Bena and Danko/Wasagu local government areas that they need to cough up N40m ($29,400) over the coming weeks before they will be allowed access to their farms.

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I hope this kidnapping of the Oyo State pupils and teachers spurs the South West Governor’s Forum to turn Amotekun into a fully-fledged regional police force that will serve as a nationwide template

Ayo Akinfe

[1] With Nigerians calling for state police forces as the centralised Nigeria Police Force is hopelessly overwhelmed by the current insecurity epidemic, Amotekun is looking like the best template to use to combat this kidnapping epidemic. Rather than state police forces, I think we should go for regional ones, controlled by Nigeria’s six geo-political zones

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Aston Villa become the latest English Premier League side to express an interest in Azeez

NEWLY-crowned Europa League champions Aston Villa have become the latest English Premier League club to enquire about Super Eagles new-kid-on-the-block Femi Azeez who recently helped Nigeria win the Unity Cup in London.

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I am considering running for president next year with a manifesto titled Nigeria’s Operation Tiger Economy which will read something like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As from 2027 onwards, Nigeria will have a minimum 10% gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate every year. Any year we fail to enjoy double digit growth we will declare the country as being in recession and introduce austerity measures

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Liverpool offer academy scholar contracts to three Nigeria-eligible teenagers

ENGLISH Premier League giants Liverpool has handed academy scholar contracts to three Nigeria-eligible teenagers who now join the club's 2026/27 intake of youngsters that will feature in its U18 squad next season.

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Were I running for president, I would promise these 10 things to the Nigerian electorate as programmes to be delivered during my four year tenure

Ayo Akinfe

[1] A Maglev train link between Abuja and Lagos that run at 600km per hour

[2] Nigeria will be home to the world's largest milk processing plant with a capacity of about 5bn litres a year

[3] In Borno State, we will build the world's largest solar farm generating about 2,000MW

[4] Rivers State will become home to the world's biggest shipyard

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