Author: Aminu Imam

Kaduna: Council of Imams, Ulamas hail Gov. Uba Sani’s strides

Aminu Imam
Imams, Ulamas hail Uba Sani

In a warm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere, Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday evening welcomed distinguished members of the Council of Imams and Ulamas from across the State to the Government House in Kaduna for the breaking of the Ramadan fast. The gathering was not merely a ceremonial Iftar. It was a powerful moment of reflection, unity, and shared purpose. As the call to prayer signaled the end of the day’s fast, religious leaders representing various communities across the state sat side by side with government officials in…

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El-Rufa’i files ₦1bn suit against ICPC, others for “unlawful invasion of residence”

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El Rufa'i files suit on ICPC

Former Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Enforcement Commission, (ICPC), over alleged unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. El-Rufa’i, through his team of lawyers led by Oluwole Iyamu, (SAN), prayed the court to declare that the search warrant issued on Feb. 4 by the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the FCT (2nd respondent), authorising the search and seizure at his residence was invalid, null and void. He urged the court to declare that the…

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Tinubu slashes Power GenCos’ bill from ₦6tr to ₦2.8tr

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Tinubu slashes Power GenCos’ bill

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of N2.8trillion to power generation companies (GenCos) as the Federal Government’s verified liability for accumulated electricity subsidies dating back to 201. This was as he rejected the ₦6trillion claim submitted by the operators, insisting he will not pay a Naira beyond the audited figure, according to highly-placed officials in the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Power with direct knowledge of the negotiations at the weekend. The approval followed months of negotiations and a tripartite audit involving the Ministry of Finance, the Nigerian…

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Plateau: Activist condemns govt. spending ₦7.48bn to sponsor 1,100 pilgrims to Jerusalem

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Activist on Plateau pilgrims

A civil society advocate, Jacob Choji Pwakim, has condemned the Plateau State government for allegedly  approving a whopping sum of ₦7.84 billion to sponsor 1,100 Christian pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The state government had on Saturday, announced that it was sponsoring the pilgrims to the holy land as part of its social corporate responsibility, with the first batch set to depart the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday night. While bidding the beneficiaries farewell at an event organised for them in Jos on Saturday, Governor Caleb…

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2027: “Wike free to campaign for any party” – APC

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APC on Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insisting he has the constitutional right to support and campaign for candidates from any political party. Speaking during an interview yester, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed concerns over Wike’s backing of APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. According to Morka, Wike — as a Nigerian citizen — enjoys full constitutional freedom to support any candidate of his choosing, regardless of political affiliation. He emphasised that such actions…

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FCT Polls: ‘Democracy under siege; Tinubu suffocating Nigeria’ – Atiku

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Atiku on FCT polls

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, describing it as a troubling sign for the nation’s democracy. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the turnout — which averaged below 20 percent, with just 7.8 percent recorded in Abuja Municipal Area Council — reflects growing public disillusionment with Nigeria’s political system. According to Atiku, the weak participation is not accidental but the result of what he described as a political climate marked by…

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2027: INEC set to review timetable after new Electoral Law sparks pressure

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INEC to review timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the new Electoral Act 2026 and issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, to ensure full compliance with the law. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the Commission remains committed to operating strictly within legal provisions. While no specific date has been given, he confirmed that a new election schedule will be released after the review. The development follows growing calls from political parties and legal experts who say…

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Revenue remittances: FG orders forensic audit of NNPCL, NUPRC 

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FG orders audit

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive forensic audit of past revenue collections by key agencies in the oil and gas sector, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The investigation, which will also cover the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other operators, is designed to recover any outstanding sums due to the Federation following President Bola Tinubu’s recent Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account. According to…

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Kaduna: “Gov. Sani attracted $3.2bn investments in under 3yrs’ – C4KER Centre

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Gov. Sani on FDI

The Centre for Kaduna Economic Renewal (C4KER) has declared that Governor Uba Sani attracted over $3.2 billion in foreign investment commitments and mobilised more than ₦1 trillion in domestic capital in less than three years, describing the development as an unprecedented economic turnaround for the state. Speaking at a media conference at the weekend, Chairman of the Centre, Umar Mohammed, said that since May 2023, Kaduna State has secured over 27 major company investments and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), with 10 projects already operational or under construction and six additional…

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Passengers allege ticket racketeering, overcrowding on Abuja–Kaduna train

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KD Abuja train

Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line have alleged widespread overcrowding, ticket racketeering and mechanical issues, saying they were forced to stand for over three hours on a journey originally designed to last about two hours. Some commuters claimed they could not secure tickets through the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) online platform, alleging that officials resold tickets at inflated prices. Solomon Abiona said he paid ₦6,000 per ticket — above the official ₦3,600 fare — and was issued tickets not bearing his group’s names. On their return trip, he said they…

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