They can pick anyone who criticizes them but can’t track bandits - Ex-minister Dalung

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria
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They can pick anyone who criticizes them but can’t track bandits - Ex-minister Dalung

Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticized the APC-led Federal Government over the surge in insecurity in Nigeria. Appearing on Arise Television, he said the government can track anyone who criticizes it within five minutes, but cannot track terrorists who display huge funds in the forest. He added that the APC has no solution to the security challenges and that the government has woefully failed. Dalung also noted that in Plateau State, it is unsafe to travel on highways due to communities displaced by terrorists attacking vehicles resembling those of leaders.

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The site compiles several Nigerian political news from June 5, 2026. Topics include: PDP aspirant David Ayuba Dumwe challenges the selection of a consensus candidate for a House of Representatives seat. A lawyer warns the NDC national leadership against announcing any candidate from Enugu. Primate Ayodele predicts Kwankwaso will destroy Peter Obi's 2027 presidential ambition. Former minister Solomon Dalung laments that greed scattered a coalition for 2027. Five political parties (ADC, Accord, APP, AAP, ZLP) await a crucial deregistration judgment. APC supporters protest a candidate switch in Eti-Osa and seek Tinubu's intervention. A faction in Ebonyi ADC claims Jennifer Adibe's tenure has expired. The Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party faction schedules a NEC meeting to ratify primary results. Governor Nasir Idris says he has no apology for supporting Tinubu's re-election.

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