Author: Aminu Imam

Insevurity: “Shut down NASS if Govt. fails to protect Nigerians” — Doguwa tells H’Speaker

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Doguwa tells H'Speaker

…Says country ‘running in blood’ A member of the 10th House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has called on the Speaker to consider shutting down the National Assembly in protest against Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking during plenary, Doguwa expressed deep frustration over the continued wave of violence across the country, questioning the relevance of legislative business amid widespread bloodshed. “Shut down the National Assembly; because who are you legislating for? What law are you making when the country is running in blood?” he said. He argued that if the government…

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“2027 Election will be Referendum on Tinubu’s reforms” – Yilwatda

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Yilwatda on Asiwaju 2027

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the 2027 general election will serve as a referendum on the reforms of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Hope Ambassadors Summit in Abuja, Yilwatda said the party is focused on turning the President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda into electoral victory through strong communication, grassroots mobilisation, and party unity. He argued that governance and political success are inseparable, stressing that reforms must be clearly communicated and structurally supported to earn public trust. According to him, while…

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Tunji Disu takes over from Egbetokun as Acting IGP

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Ag. IGP Disu takes over

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the State House, Abuja. The ceremony, which was held in the President’s office, was attended by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribaɗu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and the immediate-past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu personally pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform, and commended Egbetokun for what he described as dedicated service to the nation. Disu’s appointment came…

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“₦60m paid for abducted school kids’ release” – Bandit leader counters FG

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Bandit leader counters FG

A bandit kingpin has punctured a denial by the Nigerian government that no ransom was paid for the release of some abducted schoolchildren in Niger State, insisting that they were paid the sum of ₦60 million before the girls were released. Recall that the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, had in a statement on Tuesday, dismissed reports which alleged that the government had paid a huge ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of the pupils who were abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State in…

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2027: Group unveils plan to deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu, Sani 

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Group unveils plan for Tinubu, Sani

A Kaduna-based political movement, ‘Mairago Vanguard for Tinubu and Uba Sani 2027’, has announced plans to mobilise massive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it had put in place structures across the 23 local government areas of the state, three senatorial zones and down to polling units to ensure effective coordination and voter engagement. Coordinator of the movement, Suleiman Abubakar, in an issued statement, said six members have been appointed in each of the local government…

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Court adjourns el-Rufa’i’s arraignment to April 23

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Court adjourns el Rufa'i’s case

The arraignment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, was stalled yesterday, following his absence in court, with the trial judge, Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, adjourning proceedings to April 23, 2026. At the resumed sitting, prosecution counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that although the matter was scheduled for arraignment, the defendant could not be produced, as he was currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He urged the court to adjourn the matter to March 10 to enable the anti-graft agency to…

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“Arraign el-Rufa’i now without delay” – MURIC 

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MURIC raises alarm

The Muslim Rights Concern group, (MURIC), has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), to without delay, arraign a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i in court, or set him free. MURIC made the demand yesterday, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Is’haq Akintola. Condemning the prolonged detention of the former governor, MURIC argued that the law prescribes 48 hours only as the maximum period an accused can be held. It said, “Nasir el-Rufa’i has been in detention since his voluntary report…

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Ondo: Gunmen abduct 6 worshippers in LGA church attack

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Ondo church attack

The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of six worshippers of a celestial church located along Uso/Owo Expressway in Owo local government area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this in a statement released yesterday, said the incident occurred in the early hours of February 25, at approximately 12:50 am. He explained that the victims were reportedly taken to an unknown destination by the attackers. “Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local…

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Amnesty alleges escalating crackdown on Kano govt. critics 

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Amnesty alleges escalating crackdown

..Cites many DSS arrests Amnesty International Nigeria has raised the alarm over what it described as an “escalating pattern of repression” in Kano State, alleging that individuals who criticize Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are being subjected to arrest, detention and intimidation. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, the human rights organisation said it is “deeply concerned by the disturbing patterns of arrest, detention and harassment of persons simply for criticizing or making dissenting commentary” about the governor. The group alleged that in most of the…

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Sheikh Gumi defends Shari’ah, faults U.S. lawmakers’ report

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Gumi defends Shari'ah

Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has defended the application of Shari’ah law in Nigeria, saying it remains the prerogative of Muslims, just as the United States (U.S.) protects Christian interests. Gumi was reacting to reports that some U.S. Congressmen submitted to President Donald Trump, in which they demanded the abolition of Shari’ah and blasphemy laws in Nigeria. In a post shared on his verified social media page, the cleric argued that Muslims have the right to be governed by their religious injunctions. “Shari’ah Law is the Muslims’ prerogative, just as…

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