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ICPC to arraign el-Rufa’i over fraud, money laundering in Kaduna today

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna today Tuesday, over alleged corruption-related offences. The planned arraignment follows mounting pressure from stakeholders, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which demanded the former governor’s immediate release or arraignment, describing his continued detention without formal charges as a violation of constitutional rights. Similarly, the Muslim Rights Concern group (MURIC) condemned the prolonged detention of el-Rufai by security agencies. Members of the former…

Petrol pump price hits ₦1,380/litre

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Motorists, passengers lament Passengers have continued to express frustrations over the incessant increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. From ₦790 per litre in February, petrol pump price has jumped to ₦1,380 in Lagos and Ogun states due to disruptions in oil supply occasioned by the ongoing Middle-East crisis. As the crisis persists, motorists are expressing fresh concerns over a possible increase in petrol prices in Nigeria following the global crude oil prices that surged to $114 per barrel. Most commercial bus drivers…

ADC demands full disclosure on £746m UK port deal

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the £746m agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as disproportionately benefiting the United Kingdom while leaving Nigeria with a heavy debt burden. The ADC, in an issued statement on Sunday, through its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, urged the Federal Government to ensure complete transparency regarding the terms of the deal and its impact on the local economy. During the President’s recent state visit to the UK, Nigeria and the UK inked a…

Labour demands energy sector reforms

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Wants Power, Petroleum ministries merged The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over the persistent crisis in the power sector. It described the development as a burden on workers, manufacturers, and the public. In a statement yesterday, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused operators in the electricity value chain, particularly distribution (DisCos) and generation (GenCos) companies, of benefiting from subsidies and tariff increases while citizens “pay for darkness”. He added: “The nation’s power sector has become a perpetual millstone around the necks of Nigerian workers while crony-capitalist allies in the…

Niger: Terrorists blow up bridge, kill 8 in fresh IED attacks

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Cut-off border communities Suspected terrorists have destroyed a key bridge in Niger State and reportedly killed eight travellers in a separate explosion, escalating insecurity in the Borgu axis of the state. The bridge, located along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area, was bombed in the early hours of Monday in what authorities believe was a deliberate attempt to hinder the movement of security forces engaged in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Local sources said the attack occurred around 2 a.m., targeting a vital link connecting the communities of Luma, Babana, and…

2027: “Tinubu wants to relocate Nigeria’s capital to Lagos after election” – Timi Frank

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos if re-elected in 2027. The claim, which surfaced yesterday, has stirred fresh political debate over the direction of the current administration. Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, made the allegation in a statement where he criticised what he described as a “Lagos-centric agenda” under Tinubu’s leadership. He argued that several actions of the present government appear to favour Lagos…

2027: APGA backs Tinubu

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says Igbo presidency impossible without Northern, Western regions’ support The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has explained the party’s decision to align with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview yesterday, Ezeokenwa said an Igbo presidency would be difficult to achieve without forming a broad national alliance. According to him, no Igbo candidate can secure the presidency alone without support from either the North or the western region, making political collaboration necessary. He also noted that APGA shares…

Power crisis deepens, as DisCos lose ₦2.4tr

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Blackouts worsen in North Nigeria’s electricity crisis has worsened, with Distribution Companies (DisCos) recording a combined loss of ₦2.349 trillion in two years due to billing inefficiencies and poor revenue collection, further straining the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) shows losses rose from ₦1.015 trillion in 2024 to ₦1.334 trillion in 2025, bringing cumulative losses for the two-year period to ₦2.349 trillion, driven by weak billing systems and collection challenges. The liquidity crisis has contributed to declining power generation, with output dropping from…