Day: May 12, 2025

Businessman philanthropist, Nasuru Danu commissions multi-million naira project at JIBWIS Islamic Centre

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Nasiru Danu

A businessman and philanthropist, Nasiru Danu, has commissioned a “₦150 million project” on Saturday, at the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Islamic Centre in Abuja. The multi-million naira project is a furnished 11-room building that will serve as the “Imam’s residence” at JIBWIS Islamic Centre in the Guzape area of Abuja. Danu, the Sardaunan Duste, said the project was built in memory of his father, Haladu Danu. At the public launch, Danu said one of the greatest acts of worship in Islam is giving and spending for the sake…

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Defence Minister makes U-turn, endorses Senate security summit

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Badaru makes U turn

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, yesterday, reversed his earlier stance and pledged full support for the National Security Summit being organised by the 10th National Assembly. Describing the proposed summit as “a timely initiative to tackle Nigeria’s growing security concerns”, Badaru expressed his commitment to participating in the two-day event and ensuring its outcomes translate into concrete actions. The Minister’s latest position marks a notable departure from his remarks on Wednesday during an inter-ministerial briefing, where he had suggested that developing a security strategy would be more effective than convening…

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Worsening Insecurity: Bandits attack Zamfara Secondary School again

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Bandits attack Zamfara

…Kill teacher, abduct several students in night raid Heavily armed bandits have attacked Government Secondary School Raka in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, killing a teacher and abducting an unspecified number of people, Amnesty International Nigeria has confirmed. The assault, which occurred late Saturday night, marks yet another grim episode in the worsening security crisis plaguing the state and the broader northern region. Amnesty International condemned the attack as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a clear indication of the government’s ongoing failure to protect civilians,…

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“We’re no cabal; we only have vested interest just like you” – Petroleum marketers tell Ɗangote

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Petroleum marketers & Ɗangote2

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, (DAPPMAN) says no cabal in the midstream and downstream sector, just individuals with vested interests. Recall that on May 1, president of the Ɗangote Group, Aliko Ɗangote, said he was still fightingcabals for the survival of his $20 billion refinery — subsequently describing “cabals” as some major oil marketers and traders. However, speaking in a televised interview on Friday, the Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, Olufemi Adewole, described the use of “cabals” by Ɗangote as being “negative” and “subversive”. “There is no…

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Peter Obi, el-Rufa’i meet in US 

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Peter Obi, el Rufa'i meet

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i and Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met in the United States on the sidelines of the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC), currently being held at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. El-Rufa’i was listed as one of the speakers at the conference, which brings together African leaders, scholars, and changemakers. Recall that both men belong to rival political camps. While Obi ran under the Labour Party, (LP) in the last presidential election, el-Rufa’i, who recently defected from the ruling…

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Sokoto: Bello Turji’s threats force residents to flee communities

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Sokoto Bello Turji’s threats

Fear and uncertainty have gripped parts of Isa local government area in Sokoto State, following fresh threats from notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, who has reportedly forced residents of Bafarawa town to flee their homes. This is as the State’s Police Command said it has deployed personnel to the troubled areas. According to local sources, the bandit kingpin has also issued an ultimatum to neighbouring villages of Kamara, Arume, and Kagara, warning residents to vacate their communities by 4:00 p.m. yesterday, or face violent consequences. Isa LGA is among the…

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‘Criminal diversion of $3.4bn IMF loan must be probed’ – Falana

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Falana on probe

Renowned lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is missing, diverted or unaccounted for”. Recall that last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion emergency COVID-19 loan it received in 2020 under the Rapid Financing Instrument, (RFI).  According to Falana, who is the Chair, Alliance…

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Patience Jonathan rules out return to Aso Villa, pledges support for Remi Tinubu

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Patience Jonathan rules out

Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has dismissed any possibility of returning to Nigeria’s presidential villa, instead pledging her support for First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jonathan expressed her backing for the current administration during an award event in Abuja on Saturday where she was honoured with the ‘Women Icon Leader of the Year’ award by Accolade Dynamics Limited. At the ceremony, she acknowledged the efforts of Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the president and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, for her role in advancing women’s causes.…

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