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We Know Them and We Call Them”, Why Bayo Onanuga’s Admission on Terrorists Should Shake Nigeria to Its Core
“We Know Them and We Call Them”, Why Bayo Onanuga’s Admission on Terrorists Should Shake Nigeria to Its Core
By Dr. Ope Banwo, Mayor Of Fadeyi, and Founder Naija Lives Matter
A few days ago, like many Nigerians, I sat in disbelief watching Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on national television.
In trying to defend the Federal Government’s handling of terrorism and banditry, he casually dropped a set of statements that, if taken at face value, amount to a public confession of close rapport between our government and the terrorists bleeding this country.
For years, Nigerians have suspected that people in power know far more about these killers than they are willing to admit. But suspicion is one thing. Hearing it confirmed from the mouth of the President’s chief media aide is another matter entirely.
I want us to calmly walk through what Mr. Onanuga has told us – and then discuss what we must do with this explosive information.
When Your “House Manager” Admits He Knows the Robbers
Let me put it in simple, everyday terms. It is one thing to suspect that your store manager and gate men know the identity and location of the burglars who keep robbing you at night. It is a different thing entirely to hear your house manager say publicly: “Yes, I know who they are. I have their phone numbers. I know where they live. In fact, I just called them yesterday and told them to return some of the goods they stole – and they obeyed me.”
That is what Onanuga effectively did on national television He spoke not as a random commentator, but as the official spokesperson of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are therefore entitled – in fact, obligated – to treat his words as an insider admission, not mere gossip.
Four Disturbing Facts We Now Know About Our Govt And Terrorists
From his own account, we can now say four things have been confirmed beyond speculation:
1. The President and the DSS know the bandits by name.
Onanuga said clearly that they were called directly. You do not call “unknown gunmen.” You call people whose identities you know.
2. Our President and the security agencies have the direct phone numbers of these bandit leaders.
Not just vague intelligence. Direct lines. This means these killers are reachable at will by the highest office in the land.
3. The bandits take instructions from the President and the DSS.
Onanuga boasted that all the President had to do was order them to release all 38 kidnapped children and they complied – unconditionally, without even asking for recharge-card money. That means these are not just faceless terrorists; they are people who, according to the spokesman, can be commanded by our government.
4. Government knows where they live and where they hold their victims.
Onanuga explained that the reason these terrorists have not been taken out is to avoid “collateral damage.” You cannot be weighing collateral damage if you do not know their exact location – and the location of the hostages.
These are not my allegations. These are Onanuga’s admissions, broadcast to the world.
So the real issue is no longer, “Does our government know who is killing us?” The real issue is: Now that the government’s own spokesman has confirmed this level of familiarity with the terrorists, what are we, as citizens, going to do?
Welcome to Muguland – Unless We Refuse That Identity
In my books and shows, I jokingly created a fictional country called Muguland – a place where citizens are routinely played for fools.
After Mr. Onanuga’s confession, I am forced to ask: Is Muguland still fiction, or is this now our official reality?
If our highest officials know:
• who the terrorists are,
• how to call them,
• where they live,
• and can even give them instructions…
…then continue to preside over endless massacres, mass abductions and village burnings, what does that make the rest of us who keep quiet?
As a self-confessed “Mugu” myself – I even play Judge Mugu in my courtroom show – let me propose four urgent responses we must demand as a nation.
Four Things Nigerians Must Demand Now
1. Place Bayo Onanuga Under Oath as a Key Witness
The first thing any serious country would do is to treat Onanuga as a material witness in the ongoing ruination of our country.
By his own account, he knows the four essential elements investigators need to crack any case:
1. Who the perpetrators are;
2. How to contact them;
3. Where to find them;
4. The fact that they act on instructions from the very government that claims to be hunting them.
He must be invited – under oath – before an appropriate judicial or legislative body to explain, in precise detail, the nature of this relationship and how it has been used (or not used) to end terrorism.
We did not manufacture his statement. He said it. History – and the blood of innocent Nigerians – will not accept silence.
2. A Full-Scale Senate Investigation Into Government–Terrorist Links
The National Assembly, and especially the Senate under Godswill Akpabio, can no longer pretend ignorance. There must be an immediate, bipartisan investigation into:
• the nature of contacts between government officials and terrorist leaders;
• the history of negotiations, phone calls and back-channel deals;
• the reasons these relationships have not translated into the dismantling of these networks.
If we can set up committees over fuel queues and social media posts, surely we can set up one over open admissions of government rapport with murderers.
3. Public Hearings With Onanuga and the Security Chiefs
The Senate should also convene public hearings with:
• Bayo Onanuga,
• the National Security Adviser,
• the heads of DSS, Police and the Armed Forces.
Under oath, Nigerians deserve to hear:
• Why the terrorist leaders they know and can call remain at large;
• Why mass kidnappings keep occurring despite this supposed access;
• Why rescue operations and prosecutions remain half-hearted or opaque.
If you know the killers, speak to the killers, and know where the killers sleep, yet you cannot protect your citizens, something fundamental is broken.
4. Put the Presidency on Notice – Do the Job or Face the “I-Word”
Finally, the Senate must quietly but firmly put the Executive on notice.
If the President and his security chiefs now acknowledge – through their spokesman – that they possess all the information any serious leader needs to crush this menace, yet fail to act, then the Constitution offers only two honest options:
• Do your job, or
• Be prepared to face the “I-word” – impeachment – in line with the law.
Nobody is above accountability. Not even a man as politically formidable as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The lives of Nigerians are not campaign souvenirs.
Why We Must Still Speak, Even If Nothing Changes
Some will say, “Ope, nothing will happen. Why stress yourself?” They may be right, in the short term. Terrorism in Nigeria did not start with this administration, and it may not end with it. But leadership is always current, not historical. The man who holds the office today bears the responsibility today.
If, as is widely whispered, the President is afraid of the so-called “military cabal” or other entrenched interests, then he should say so openly. Let the nation rally behind him to confront them. Until then, we must insist that he man up and do the job he swore to do.
I am under no illusion that one article or one broadcast will magically change our security architecture. But we must leave a record.
• Prof. Awojobi’s one-man protests did not topple military regimes, but history remembers that he stood.
• Chief Gani Fawehinmi did not eradicate injustice, but history remembers that he fought.
• Fela did not end corruption, but history remembers that he refused to be silent.
The real question is: What will history record about you and me? That we kept quiet… or that we at least tried?
Every Voice Counts – Including Yours
This is not just my fight. I am calling on those with even bigger platforms than mine – pastors, imams, influencers, columnists, retired generals, traditional rulers – to speak clearly about this dangerous normalisation of fraternising with terrorists.
Maybe it changes nothing. Maybe, as has happened in other nations, a chorus of courageous voices eventually shifts the tide. We will never know if we stay silent.
One of our literary icons once warned that “the man dies in all who keep silent in the face of tyranny.” We cannot allow the man – or woman – inside us to die because we are afraid of losing access, contracts or appointments.
You do not have to own a TV show to speak up:
• Post your thoughts on your Facebook or X page.
• Tell your small Instagram audience that you are not okay with this.
• Ask your representatives hard questions.
• Write your own short note and send it to your church, mosque or community WhatsApp group.
Little drops of truth can still become an ocean of pressure. The Clock Has Started
As for me, my name is Ope Banwo. Some call me The Rottweiler, and against all good advice from those who love me, I cannot and will not let this matter go.
From the moment Bayo Onanuga opened his mouth and gifted us this confession, the clock officially started against this government.
It is one thing for Nigerians to rely on rumours, fake news and conspiracy theories about “unknown sponsors” of terror. It is another thing entirely when a senior official of the government tells us on live television that:
• they know the people killing us,
• they speak to them,
• they can command them,
• and yet, somehow, the killing continues.
We made this mistake before. President Goodluck Jonathan once admitted publicly that those sponsoring terrorism were in his own government. We did not demand names, we did not insist on resignations or prosecutions. Instead, we went out to protest fuel subsidy removal while the terror web thickened.
Now history is repeating itself.
A high official has again told us, in plain language, that government knows and engages the terrorists. The question is no longer whether he spoke.
The question is: “What will we, as citizens, do with this confession?:’
Will we pretend we did not hear it, while we start fighting over who will win the 2027 elections? Or will we, at the very least, refuse to be silent Mugus in a country that keeps treating our lives as expendable? For my part, I have chosen. I will keep speaking, writing, and demanding answers – not because I am certain it will work, but because I refuse to be counted among those who kept quiet.
The clock is ticking.
Dr Ope Banwo
Mayor Of Fadeyi
Chairman, Naija Lives Matter
Dishonouring Fathers Pollutes Your Source and Limits Destiny — Dr. Chris Okafor
“A father’s blessing is tied to your breakthrough and can change life’s patterns.”
Dishonouring one’s father—whether biological or spiritual—can disrupt the source of a person’s blessings and hinder progress in life. According to the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Christopher Okafor, honouring one’s father is a spiritual principle that preserves destiny and unlocks divine favour.
Dr. Okafor made this statement during the Sunday Divine Intervention and Breakthrough Service held on March 15, 2026, at the international headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Power of a Father’s Blessing
In his teaching, the cleric described a father as a spiritual source.
According to him, when individuals respect and honour their source, they create a pathway for blessings, stability, and the fulfillment of their inheritance in life.
“One of the most dangerous practices for a believer is dishonouring a father,” he said.
“When the source is honoured, life flows well and destiny is preserved.”
He warned that when a father releases a negative declaration, it can become difficult for a person to experience lasting success, regardless of their level of hard work or skill.
“You may be hardworking,” he noted, “but if the source is polluted, progress can become difficult.”
Patterns Passed Through Families
Continuing his sermon in the series “Patterns – Part 2,” Dr. Okafor explained that many individuals struggle with recurring challenges within their families.
He suggested that hostility, blackmail, or disrespect toward authority figures may sometimes reflect deeper unresolved patterns within family lineages.
According to him, such patterns can affect a person’s progress until they are consciously addressed.
Breaking Negative Patterns
The preacher emphasized that the blessing of a father can interrupt negative family cycles.
Regardless of the patterns affecting a family, he said, a sincere blessing from a father figure has the spiritual authority to shift circumstances and open new paths for success.
He further advised believers to live responsibly, follow divine instructions, and remain prayerful.
“When you honour your fathers and walk in obedience,” he said, “God releases guidance and answers prayers speedily.”
Service Announcement
Meanwhile, Grace Nation Worldwide has announced that its annual flagship family liberation conference, “Harvest of Babies 2026,” will hold in the last week of March at the church’s international headquarters in Ojodu Berger, Lagos.
According to church officials, the conference is designed for couples and individuals trusting God for the fruit of the womb. The event is expected to attract participants from different parts of the world seeking spiritual support and prayer for miracle children.
Dr. Okafor encouraged expectant parents and families believing for children to participate in the prophetic gathering, expressing faith that God will bring transformation and testimonies to many lives.
ADC Unveils Opposition Strategy as Obi, Atiku, Amaechi Move to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester
“Opposition heavyweights explore coalition strategy under the African Democratic Congress as political analysts debate whether a united front can realistically challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.”
Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi are working together under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a coordinated political effort aimed at defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, according to party insiders who revealed the strategy in Abuja in March 2026.
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The ADC leadership disclosed that the three prominent political figures (each of whom commands significant national followership) are currently holding consultations, building a broad opposition coalition, and harmonising political structures across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The objective, according to the party, is to create a unified opposition front capable of challenging the electoral dominance of the APC, which has controlled Nigeria’s presidency since 2015.
Party officials said the collaboration represents a deliberate attempt to replicate the successful coalition strategy that defeated the then-ruling party in 2015, when several opposition blocs merged to form the APC and ultimately removed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from power after sixteen years. Analysts say the ADC coalition hopes to reverse that historical pattern by bringing together major opposition figures under a single political platform before the 2027 elections.
According to political insiders, the discussions among Obi, Atiku and Amaechi revolve around three key pillars: coalition building, electoral strategy, and national policy alternatives designed to appeal to voters dissatisfied with Nigeria’s economic direction and governance challenges. The ADC reportedly believes that combining Obi’s youth-driven support base, Atiku’s political networks across northern Nigeria, and Amaechi’s organisational influence within the political establishment could create a formidable opposition alliance.
Political scientist Prof. Pat Utomi argued that coalition politics may be the only realistic path for opposition forces seeking to defeat an incumbent government in Nigeria. According to him, “Opposition fragmentation has always been the ruling party’s greatest advantage. A coalition changes the arithmetic of Nigerian politics.”
Similarly, constitutional lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) observed that the emerging alliance reflects a broader democratic pattern. “In many democracies, opposition parties must cooperate to challenge incumbents effectively. What matters is whether such cooperation produces credible alternatives for voters,” Falana said in a recent public lecture on electoral reform.
However, not all analysts believe the coalition will automatically translate into electoral victory. Political commentator Dr. Jide Ojo noted that Nigeria’s electoral politics is shaped by regional balancing, party structures, and grassroots mobilisation, factors that may complicate the opposition’s strategy. “Coalitions are powerful, but they only work when ideological differences are managed and when leadership ambitions are carefully negotiated,” he explained.
The question of who will eventually emerge as the coalition’s presidential candidate remains one of the most sensitive issues. Both Obi and Atiku previously contested the presidency in the 2023 election, while Amaechi (former governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation) also ran in the APC presidential primaries that produced Tinubu as candidate. Negotiations over the presidential ticket are therefore expected to become a central issue as coalition talks progress.
Political historian Dr. Sam Amadi, former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, believes the coalition’s success will depend on whether it can present a clear national vision rather than merely an anti-Tinubu agenda. According to him, “Nigerians are not only interested in defeating incumbents; they want to know what comes after. A coalition must offer policy credibility.”
Meanwhile, supporters of the ruling APC dismiss the coalition as politically exaggerated. Some party leaders argue that the opposition alliance lacks cohesion and may eventually collapse under internal rivalry. They maintain that President Tinubu still commands strong political structures nationwide and remains well-positioned ahead of the 2027 race.
Despite the skepticism, the emerging ADC coalition has already intensified political discussions across the country. For many observers, the alliance represents the first serious attempt to reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape since the 2023 general election.
Whether the collaboration between Obi, Atiku and Amaechi will ultimately succeed in unseating Tinubu remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the battle for Nigeria’s 2027 presidency has quietly begun, with coalition politics once again emerging as a decisive factor in the nation’s democratic trajectory..
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UNIPGC AFRICA Seals Strategic Partnership with Greenvillage Empowerment Foundation for Capacity Building Initiatives Spearheaded by the Governor of Tana River County, Kenya
*UNIPGC AFRICA Seals Strategic Partnership with Greenvillage Empowerment Foundation for Capacity Building Initiatives Spearheaded by the Governor of Tana River County, Kenya
In a significant step toward strengthening sustainable development and leadership capacity across Africa, *UNIPGC AFRICA* has officially sealed a strategic partnership with *Greenvillage Empowerment Foundation (GVEF)* to implement impactful capacity-building projects. The initiative is spearheaded by the Governor of Tana River County, Republic of Kenya.
The partnership was formalized through the signing of a *Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)* by key representatives of both organizations. Signatories to the agreement include *H.E. Amb. Jonathan Ojadah*, Global President of the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC); *Amb. Jase Carlos Sousa,* Member of the UNIPGC Supreme Council; and *H.E. Maj. (Rtd.) Dr. Dhadho Godhana*, Executive Governor of Tana River County.
The MoU establishes a robust framework of cooperation between *UNIPGC* and *GVEF* reflecting a shared vision and strong alignment of values in promoting sustainable development, peace, and inclusive governance across Africa.
Under the agreement, both organizations will collaborate on a wide range of development initiatives, including the promotion of *democracy and good governance*, *climate change education and environmental sustainability*, *health promotion through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Youth capacity building through Robust Film Production Ecosystem, sports development and gender equality and empowerment of marginalized communities*.
The partnership will also actively support and advance the *United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)*.
As part of the collaboration, UNIPGC and GVEF have committed to establishing effective channels for joint action through the design and implementation of programs and projects that address shared development priorities. These initiatives will focus on strengthening leadership capacity, promoting inclusive participation in governance, and enhancing community-based development efforts.
Furthermore, the partnership will encourage mutual institutional support, enabling both organizations to provide *technical expertise, strategic guidance, and moral support* toward the successful implementation of their initiatives.
This landmark collaboration marks a major milestone in advancing cross-sector partnerships aimed at fostering *sustainable development, social inclusion, and transformational leadership across Africa*, while reinforcing the collective commitment of both organizations to achieving the *United Nations Sustainable Development Goals*
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