Day: October 13, 2025

Atiku slams Tinubu over ‘reckless’ presidential pardon

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…Says it undermines justice, encourages crime and weakens justice Former Vice-President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to several convicted persons, describing the decision as reckless, morally indefensible, and a grave assault on the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system. Atiku, in a statement issued yesterday, said the exercise, which reportedly included individuals convicted of serious offences such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption, has provoked nationwide outrage and…

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Nigeria’s public debt rose to ₦152tr in Q2 2025 – DMO

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DMO on debt

…Up by ₦3tr The Debt Management Office, (DMO), says Nigeria’s total public debt has reached ₦152.39 trillion as of June 30. Nigeria’s total public debt increased by ₦3 trillion or 2.01%, when compared to the ₦149.39 trillion reported in March. The public debt profile consists of the domestic and external debt stocks of the federal and subnational governments — the 36 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The DMO said the total domestic debt was ₦80.55 trillion ($52.67 billion), while the total external debt was ₦71.84 trillion ($46.98 billion).…

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Strike: ASUU declares nationwide warning strike despite FG’s appeal, threat of ‘no work-no pay’

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ASUU declares

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week nationwide warning strike beginning today Monday, after failed negotiations with the Federal Government over long-standing issues affecting public universities. Its President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, who announced the decision in Abuja yesterday, said the strike followed the Government’s slow response to the union’s demands despite repeated engagements and deadlines. He noted that the Union’s patience had been stretched, accusing the authorities of “failing to act until the last minute”. Recall that on October 8, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,…

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Kaduna-Abuja highway: Transport employers commend Gov. Sani’s intervention

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KD Abuja road

Transport operators and their employees have expressed renewed optimism about the speedy completion of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway, following the intervention of Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani. In an issued statement yesterday, the Kaduna State chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Hon. Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, praised Governor Sani for meeting with the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to fast-track the completion of the project. Jalaludeen, who also serves as RTEAN’s North-West vice-president, described the expressway as a major gateway to the North-West and North-East geo-political…

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Katsina: 5 LGAs reach peace agreement with bandits

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Katsina peace agreement

In a renewed move to restore peace and security in troubled areas of Katsina State, 5 local government councils – Malumfashi, Bakori, Funtua, Ƙanƙara, and Ƙafur – have entered into a peace agreement with bandits operating within their territories. The peace meeting, which took place yesterday, in Kakumi town, Bakori local government area, brought together traditional leaders, security representatives, community heads, and key officials from the affected councils. The dialogue was aimed at halting recurring attacks, kidnappings, and cattle-rustling which have disrupted the livelihoods of residents for years. According to…

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MURIC berates CAN over denial of ‘Christian genocide’ U-turn

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MURIC berates CAN

…Calls it hypocritical The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of hypocrisy over its recent dismissal of reports alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday in Kano, its State Chairman, Hassan Sani Indabawa said CAN’s new stance was “self-serving”, coming after years of silence while some Christian leaders allegedly misled foreign governments about religious persecution in the country. He mentioned Bishops Oliver Dashe Doeme, Matthew Kukah, and Wilfred Anagbe among those who reportedly made presentations to U.S. and European bodies,…

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Unabated Killings: “Sack Service Chiefs over rising insecurity” – Timi  Frank tasks Tinubu

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…Commends Trump, others over concerns  A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the nation’s security chiefs following the unabated killings of Nigerians across the country. Frank, in an issued statement in Abuja, in reaction to the fresh killing of soldiers in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, expressed deep concern over the rising wave of insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings, describing the situation as a national tragedy that requires urgent…

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall on formal membership ahead of 2027 elections

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall

The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC)’s plan to serve as a united opposition platform for the 2027 general election is faltering, as uncertainty surrounds the formal membership of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Despite both leaders endorsing the ADC-led coalition, neither has officially registered with the party – a legal requirement to contest under its platform. Atiku, who recently quit the PDP, is yet to complete his registration in Adamawa state, while Obi, though active in coalition meetings, remains a member of the Labour Party. Party insiders say the delay has…

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