Day: January 16, 2025

Emir Sanusi criticises Tinubu govt., refuses to offer support

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…Says it lacks credible people Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of lacking credible individuals to effectively communicate its policies.  Speaking at the ‘2025 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture’ in Lagos, Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, said his decision stems from the government’s failure to behave like friends, despite their relationship. According to Sanusi, while he has the expertise to analyse Nigeria’s economic challenges, he prefers to remain silent, leaving the administration to explain its decisions to Nigerians. “I…

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Terrorism financing: Police makes landmark arrests in Kano, Nasarawa

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Police makes landmark arrests

…As IGP establishes anti-money laundering units The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has established the Police Anti-Money Laundering units of the Nigeria Police, appointing a renowned financial expert, CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, with officers of the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to lead the units in all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) across the country. According to a press statement  issued yesterday by the Police Commands  Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, “This initiative is a strategic move to strengthen the Police’s role in national security,…

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Military bans unauthorised drone use in North-East over security concerns

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Military bans drone

The military joint task force in the North-East region has issued a directive banning the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, across the region. The Air Component Commander of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, U.U. Idris, who disclosed this to newdmen yesterday, highlighted the security risks associated with operating drones without prior approval. Idris criticised both government agencies and private individuals for failing to obtain the necessary approval for drone operations, which he said poses significant threats to security. He urged strict compliance with the directive to maintain…

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“Global collaboration key to sustainable development” – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured a global audience yesterday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), that Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all.  The President, who stated this on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on: “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future”, declared that no single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone, stressing that global interconnectedness demands collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.  According to…

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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 34.80%

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Nigeria’s inflation rate

Latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS), has shown that headline inflation rose to 34.80% in December 2024, relative to the November 2024 headline inflation rate of 34.60%. The food inflation rate in December 2024 was 39.84% on a year-on-year basis, a 5.91% percentage points higher when compared to the rate recorded in December 2023 (33.93%). The NBS said the rise in food inflation on a year-on-year basis was caused by increases in prices of some food items, including yam, sweet potatoes and beer. The December 2024 inflation…

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Niger Gov. advocates Hausa for teaching; to boost northern enrolment

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Niger Gov. advocates

Niger State governor, Mohammed Bago, has called for the adoption of Hausa as the medium of instruction in primary and secondary schools across Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the National Literary Colloquium, which was held on Tuesday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of literary icon, BM Dzukogi, founder of the Hilltop Arts Foundation, Bago said this move would tackle the region’s high rate of out-of-school children and encourage greater enrolment in formal education. The Governor highlighted the importance of language in education. He urged other northern States governors to review the…

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Ɗangote, over 200 firms abandon national grid amid persistent failures

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Major companies in Nigeria, including Ɗangote Industries,  Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Total, have abandoned the national power grid due to persistent outages.  Over 250 firms and institutions now generate their electricity through captive power plants, producing over 6,500 megawatts (MW) -surpassing the grid’s 4,500-5,000 MW capacity. Recall that the national grid has suffered 12 collapses in 2024 alone, blamed on aging infrastructure, vandalism, and poor investment. Despite Government efforts, including investigative panels, power disruptions continue to hinder businesses and essential services. Ɗangote Industries leads the shift, with…

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“Nigeria’s elites have made corruption their religion” – Sheikh Gumi

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Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has raised concerns about the pervasive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, describing it as a deeply entrenched practice among the country’s elite.  In a recently published interview, Sheikh Gumi emphasized the need for a strategic approach to tackling corruption, cautioning that an aggressive clampdown could provoke a backlash capable of destabilising the nation. Sheikh Gumi attributed the economic hardship in Nigeria to a combination of global and domestic factors, noting that the downturn in the global oil market has exacerbated the country’s struggles.…

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