Author: Aminu Imam

El-Rufa’i: Atiku predicts revolution in Nigeria 

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Atiku predicts revolution

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has predicted that there could be a revolution in the country, as Nigerians are being pushed to the wall following alleged violation of human rights. Atiku spoke on Thursday night when he paid a solidarity visit to the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, who clashed with security operatives at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt on Thursday. Recall that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), had seized the former governor’s international passport and made attempts to arrest him…

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NASS to harmonise Electoral Bill Monday

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NASS on Electoral Bill

The 10th National Assembly’s joint committee will meet Monday to reconcile the Electoral Amendment Bill, focusing on electronic result transmission, before sending it to President Tinubu for assent. Findings indicate that the joint panel, comprising members of both chambers, has been given a one-week deadline to resolve contentious provisions in the Bill—most notably those bordering on the electronic transmission of election results. The harmonisation exercise follows the passage of differing versions of the legislation by the Senate and the House, with sharp disagreements over the scope and application of technology…

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Katsina: Bandits kill DPO in ambush, 3 officers injured

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Katsina banditry

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi local government area of Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, has been killed while leading an operation against suspected cattle-rustlers. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed the incident yesterday, stating that three rustlers were neutralised during a joint operation involving security operatives and community members. In a statement, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, said, “The Ministry expresses deep sorrow over the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Rimi, CSP Muhammad Sani…

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MURIC slams proposed US sanctions on Nigerian Muslim leaders

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MURIC on US sanctions

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised a proposed United States Bill seeking sanctions against prominent Muslim figures and organisations in Nigeria, describing the move as discriminatory and biased. Five US lawmakers recently introduced legislation that would impose visa bans and asset freezes on former Kano State governor and NNPP leader, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore. Reacting in a statement on Thursday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the sanctions unfairly target Muslims while…

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S’West Muslim Ummah reaffirms confidence in Sultan’s leadership

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S'West Muslim Ummah

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), has reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA). The Islamic body, in a statement signed by its President, Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas respectively, explained that the pronouncement was made in disregard for the established and recognised process of moon sighting under the leadership of Abubakar, to signal the commencement of the Ramadan fast. The Islamic organization called…

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“Review 2027 election dates over Ramadan”, ex-Buhari’s aide urges INEC

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Ex Buhari's aide urges INEC

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the dates announced for the 2027 general elections, saying the proposed timetable falls within the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and could affect participation. INEC, in a notice issued on Friday, fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. The dates were announced at a news conference in Abuja by the Commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. Reacting in a post on…

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‘4,654 killed, 3,141 kidnapped in Nigeria in one year’ – Report

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Report on insecurity

…Warns insecurity may worsen ahead of 2027 elections Violent conflicts across Nigeria claimed 4,654 lives in 2025, while 3,141 persons were kidnapped in 1,274 incidents nationwide, according to the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database (NVCD) 2025 released by Nextier Advisory Ltd., which warned that insecurity may worsen without urgent reforms in intelligence, governance, and conflict prevention. The findings were unveiled in Abuja during the launch of the 2026 Nigeria Security and Conflict Outlook, themed: ‘When Capability Meets Resolve’, alongside a new predictive security platform designed to strengthen data-driven conflict response and…

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Nigeria’s crude oil output rises to 1.459m bpd in January – OPEC

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Crude oil rises

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest oil producer despite falling short of its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota. The figures were disclosed in OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) released on Wednesday. The latest data highlights modest month-on-month growth in output but underscores Nigeria’s continued struggle to meet its assigned production ceiling. The increase signals gradual recovery in output levels, even as structural and operational challenges persist in the oil sector. While…

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Money Laundering: “El-Rufa’i defies agents at Abuja airport, avoids arrest

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el rufai on arrest

…”He’ll honour EFCC invitation on Monday” – Counsel Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, will appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday. Counsel to the former governor, Ubong Esop Akpan, disclosed this yesterday while reacting to the alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest el-Rufa’i at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Akpan said his client was approached by security agents yesterday afternoon upon his arrival from Cairo aboard EgyptAir flight MS 877. Describing the development as a violation of constitutional rights, the lawyer accused authorities…

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‘Aso Villa to exit national grid by March’ – State House 

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Aso Villa national grid

The Presidential Villa in Abuja is set to fully disconnect from the national power grid by March 2026, as the Federal Government finalises its solar mini-grid initiative at the seat of power. The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, disclosed on Wednesday, during the 2026 Budget defence session before the Senate Committee on Special Duties at the 10th National Assembly. He explained that installation of the solar infrastructure was completed in late 2025 and has since been undergoing testing and technical assessments. Fashedemi expressed optimism that the Villa…

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