Author: Aminu Imam

Rivers power tussle: Assembly spurns Fubara’s Xmas gift

Aminu Imam
Rivers power tussle

…Wike warns against ‘automatic’ 2027 ticket The prolonged political crisis between Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, took another sharp turn on Tuesday, as the State House of Assembly rejected a ₦100,000 Christmas gift credited to lawmakers’ bank accounts on the governor’s directive. The lawmakers described the payment as unsolicited and unlawful, saying it reflected the deepening breakdown of trust between the executive and legislature in a crisis that has paralysed governance in the state since the fallout…

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Tax reform controversy deepens, as Northern groups, Falana fault Tinubu’s Jan. 1 rollout

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Northern groups, Falana fault tax rollout

The controversy surrounding Nigeria’s new tax reform laws intensified yesterday, as the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), separately warned the Federal Government against implementing the laws from January 1, 2026, amid unresolved allegations of post-legislative alterations. Recall that President Tinubu, in a statement signed on Tuesday, had reaffirmed that the implementation of the tax reforms would proceed as scheduled from January 1, 2026, describing them as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive and robust fiscal foundation”, and insisting that no…

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Liberty TVR names Uba Sani ‘Governor of the Year 2025’

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LibertyTVR Uba Sani

Liberty Television and Radio, (Liberty TVR) has named Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, as its ‘Governor of the Year 2025’, citing his reform-driven leadership, inclusive governance style, and notable strides in security and development. Liberty TVR’s Editorial Board comprising  senior media professionals, which approved the decision, described the governor as one of Nigeria’s most impactful leaders over the past two years.  The award, from Nigeria’s leading free-to-air satellite news and current affairs station, recognises what the organisation called Governor Sani’s ‘people-centred approach’ to governance and his success in stabilising…

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Tinubu hails Uba Sani at 55

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Tinubu hails Uba Sani

…Praises pro-democracy roots, inclusive governance in Kaduna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, as he clocks 55 today December 31, describing him as a principled leader whose journey from pro-democracy activism to governance reflects sacrifice, conviction and service to the nation. In a congratulatory message issued yesterday, the President referred to Governor Sani as a “younger brother and friend in the struggle for democracy”, noting that his life story offers enduring lessons, particularly for younger Nigerians committed to building a just…

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₦1tr Geregu Power deal: Otedola sells ownership to A’Aziz Yari’s Zenith Bank-led consortium

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Geregu Power deal

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has relinquished his controlling interest in Geregu Power Plc in a landmark transaction valued at about ₦1.088 trillion, paving the way for a major ownership and boardroom overhaul at the power generation company. The Nigerian Exchange Limited, (NGX), disclosed that the deal, financed by a consortium of banks led by Zenith Bank Plc, followed a restructuring of ownership at Amperion Power Distribution Company Ltd. after a share sale and acquisition concluded on December 29, 2025. According to the NGX, MA’AM Energy Limited has acquired a 95…

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18 die in Jigawa auto crash – FRSC

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Jigawa auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, confirmed the death of 18 persons in an auto crash that occurred in Dutse local government area of Jigawa state. The FRSC spokesperson in the state, Corps Route Commander, Yahaya Ibrahim,  in an issued statement in Dutse yesterday, said that the accident, which involved two Volkswagen cars and a tipper, was caused by excessive speeding and tyre burst. According to him, the accident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. at Danmasara village on the Dutse- Kwanar Huguma road. He said, “18 people, including…

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“Gas cylinders, not bomb, caused Kebbi hospital explosion” – Police

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Kebbi explosion

The Kebbi State Police Command has clarified the cause of the explosion that occurred at the General Hospital, Bagudo, dismissing reports suggesting a bomb blast or helicopter involvement. According to the Police, investigations and expert assessments revealed that the incident was caused by an inferno that led to the overheating of air-conditioning and refrigerator gas cylinders within the hospital, resulting in the loud explosions heard in the area. A statement issued yesterday by the state’s Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said assessments conducted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical,…

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Court orders remand of ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison

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Court on ex AGF Malami

The Federal High Court In Abuja yesterday ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives Bashir Asabe. Justice Nwite made the order after taking arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), and the prosecution counsel Ekele Iheneacho, (SAN). Malami and his…

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2027: Yahaya Bello to contest Kogi-Central Senate seat against Sen. Natasha 

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Yahaya Bello to contest

The immediate-past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared his intention to contest the Kogi-Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello made the declaration during a recent visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders from the senatorial district. He also shared the video of the visit and declaration on his verified Facebook page on Monday. “I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” the former governor said, while addressing the gathering. The seat is…

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Political Parties Registration: ADA accuses INEC of working for ruling party

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Umar Ardo on Liberty

…Heads to court The All Democratic Alliance, (ADA), is set to drag the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court following its exclusion from the final stage of political party registration, accusing the electoral umpire of deliberately shrinking Nigeria’s democratic space in favour of the ruling party. Speaking on LibertyTV’s flagship public affairs programme: ‘PoliticsNOW‘, Convener of the League of Northern Democrats and key promoter of ADA, Dr. Umar Arɗo, made the allegation in Abuja, warning that INEC’s actions could reduce elections to mere “affirmation exercises” rather than genuine contests of…

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