Day: August 12, 2025

Presidency reacts to reports of Tinubu’s ill health

Aminu Imam
Asiwaju's health

In the wake of mounting concerns over the health of President Bola Tinubu following his absence from several official engagements in recent days, the Presidency has dismissed such claims, insisting the President is carrying out his duties. According to sources, his medical team is reportedly preparing for the possibility of flying him abroad for urgent treatment. Reports indicate that the president has been confined indoors for days, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stepping in for him at key events. Several scheduled meetings and public appearances have been cancelled, including a…

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Police arrest 3 suspects over Liberty Radio presenter’s murder

Aminu Imam
Liberty Radio presenter

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, attached to Mpape Division, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Azubuko Nwakama, also known as Joel Waksi, a journalist with Liberty Radio. Recall that Nwakama was attacked, robbed and killed on June, 14 2024, at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja. He was found dead on Wednesday, June 19, five days after he was declared missing. Thr FCT Police Command, in an issued statement, signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Sunday, said following the incident in June 2024,…

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Soldiers kill 100 bandits in Zamfara

Aminu Imam
Soldiers Zamfara bandits

The Nigerian military has killed more than 100 members of a criminal gang in an air and ground raid over the weekend, according to a conflict monitoring report produced for the United Nations (UN), yesterday. Armed groups, called “bandits” by locals, have for years been terrorising communities in north-west and central Nigeria, raiding villages, kidnapping residents for ransom and burning homes after looting them. According to reports, the military raid in Zamfara state was launched in the early hours of Sunday, in the Bukkuyum local government area, where fighter jets…

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Kano: Rising thuggery, phone-snatching spark public outcry

Aminu Imam
Kano thuggery

…Radio stations fighting back A deadly wave of machete attacks, phone snatching, and gang killings has gripped Kano, sparking fear and outrage. Victims include: Sadiq Shu’iabu Gentle, a senior reporter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who died after a machete assault in Ƙwalwa Quarters, and Abdullahi Umar Hafizi, a Bayero University student stabbed in Ɗorayi Karama by phone thieves. Residents say neighbourhoods like Sheka, Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna, Yakasai, and Ɗorayi have become danger zones, with gangs attacking in broad daylight. However, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Arewa Radio have teamed…

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Sen. Aminu Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged ₦189bn fraud

Aminu Imam
Tambuwal in EFCC custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has taken former Sokoto State governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, into custody over allegations of massive cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion during his eight-year tenure as governor. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto-South in the 10th Senate, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. yesterday, and was immediately ushered in for questioning. The alleged infractions reportedly contravene provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. While details of yesterday’s interrogation remain sketchy, sources familiar with the…

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2027: “I’m not in any opposition alliance” – Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha

Aminu Imam
ex SGF, Mustapha

…Denies joining ADC ‘Coalition’  Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has denied joining or having any links to the ADC ‘Coalition’. In a statement issued over the weekend, Mustapha denied holding discussions or having any affiliation with opposition elements or entertaining any political realignments. He maintained that he is still a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). “I am not in any opposition alliance, and I am not in any discussion with those who are involved,” he said. Mustapha, who served as SGF…

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Rivers: ADC records over 800,000 members

Aminu Imam
ADC to EFCC

Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), says the party is growing in strength with over 800,000 members. Speaking at a press conference in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state at the weekend, the party’s spokesman, Luckyman Egila, expressed his delight with the increasing number of its members, which includes prominent politicians, two former governors and federal lawmakers in its ranks. He described the Rivers State chapter of the ADC as the beautiful bride of the party, stating that ADC has been “receiving key politicians into its fold” ahead of the…

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Yusuf Hamisu-led NIMASA Governing Board holds Inaugural meeting

Aminu Imam
Yusuf Hamisu led NIMASA

…Pledges unflinching support to achieve mandate The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), after observing the patriotic and focused zeal of the Agency’s Executive Management towards delivering on its mandate, has pledged its total support. The members pledged their support during their inaugural meeting in Lagos, assuring of unflinching commitment to ensure the agency midwives a credible and enviable blue economy for the country. Speaking on this, the Board Chairman, Hon. Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar, particularly assured that the Board would stand firmly by the Agency…

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