Author: Aminu Imam

“Tinubu never won 2023 election; he will lose in 2027” – Sen. Abaribe

Aminu Imam
Sen. Abaribe on 2027

The lawmaker representing Abia-South senatorial district, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said it would be impossible for President Bola Tinubu to win re-election in the 2027 presidential election. Abaribe, who claimed that the President never won the 2023 election, said the level of hardship Nigerians are currently facing has made them more determined to ensure that Tinubu does not return as president after 2027. Reacting to suggestions that Tinubu has never lost an election, Abaribe, who stated this during a television programme on Monday, said: “I do not think so. Everybody…

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Wale Edun supports 50% telecoms tariff hike

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Wale Edun on tariff hike

…Says inflation has increased Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has backed the 50% hike in telecom tariff, saying inflation should be reflected in the companies’ business operations. However, there have been tons of reactions from stakeholders since the increase was announced on Monday. While the telecoms firms say the increase ought to be higher than 50 per cent, labour unions and the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) believe the deal favours the companies and puts the masses at a disadvantage. Edun stated on…

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Coalition of CSOs demand immediate removal of NMDPRA CEO

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CSOs on NMDPRA CEO

…Announces nationwide, global protests A powerful coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has declared joint nationwide protests across Nigeria, with simultaneous demonstrations in New York and London, to demand the immediate removal of Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA). The protests will commence today Wednesday, from Ahmed’s office in Abuja and continue throughout the week in major cities, while diaspora actions target the UN House in New York, and Nigeria House in London. The coalition includes: the Nigerian Citizens for…

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Helpline empowers over 500 widows, vulnerable women in FCT, four states

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The Helpline Social Support Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has marked its 22nd annual Reach Out programme for vulnerable women and widows drawn from the FCT, Kogi, Niger, Kaduna and Nasarawa States. Items distributed to over 500 beneficiaries including persons with disabilities, who exceeded the projected 375 , include bags of rice, maize, wrappers, cooking oil, beans, garlic, salt, tomato paste and seasoning. Founder, Helpline Social Support Initiative, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, in her address at the event, emphasised the importance of compassion and shared experience. She disclosed that items distributed this…

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Opposition warns of threat to multi-party democracy, alleges EFCC ‘weaponisation’ 

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Opposition warns

…Presidency dismisses claims as ‘distraction’ Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they describe as a growing threat to Nigeria’s multi-party democracy, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of politicising anti-graft institutions to intimidate and weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint press statement issued on December 15, 2025, and signed by former Senate President David Mark, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, Chief Bode George and others, the opposition leaders alleged that key…

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Petrol to sell at ₦740 per litre’ –  Ɗangote 

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Dangote on petrol price

…Alleges regulatory sabotage of refinery President and Chief Executive of Ɗangote Industries Limited, Aliko Ɗangote, has called for an investigation of the operations of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), citing economic sabotage that is undermining domestic refining in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference at the Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday, Ɗangote accused the leadership of the NMDPRA of colluding with international traders and oil importers to frustrate local refining through the continued issuance of import licences for petroleum products. The Ɗangote Group chairman assured Nigerians…

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Alleged ₦3.47tr sleaze: Buhari’s ministers on trial

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Several senior figures linked to the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari are being investigated and prosecuted for alleged corruption totalling an estimated ₦3.47 trillion. At the centre of the storm are former ministers and top officials widely perceived as close allies of the late past president and members of the current ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour, over an alleged ₦2.2 billion fraud. Also, in November, the Commission declared a former…

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Fast-tracked or favoured? Tinubu’s alleged ADC promotion sparks unease, debate in Army ranks

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Tinubu’s on ADC promotion

Controversy is trailing reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, a move said to have triggered murmuring and discontent within the Nigerian Army and reignited a broader debate over merit, seniority and standards in the Armed Forces. The controversy followed a published report claiming that a letter dated December 12, 2025, conveyed the President’s approval of Yusuf’s elevation. The letter was reportedly addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Wahid Shaibu, with copies to the National…

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‘President has power to declare emergency rule in any state’ – S’Court

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S'Court on emergency rule

In a significant ruling yesterday, the Supreme Court affirmed the President’s constitutional powers to declare a state of emergency in any state, emphasising the authority’s role in preventing a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos and anarchy. The apex court, in a split decision of 6-to-1, held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that such suspensions must be for a limited period. In the lead majority judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, held that Section 305 of the…

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Kano: Bandits abduct 7 in night attack on Gwarzo community

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Kano banditry

Suspected bandits have attacked Zurum Mahauta, Gidan-Malam Sallau community, in Lakwaya village, Gwarzo LGA of Kano State, abducting seven residents. According to reports, the attack occurred at about 12:00 midnight on Sunday, according to local sources. A resident of the community who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, said security operatives arrived shortly after the attack and pursued the assailants. “The gunmen came around midnight and abducted seven people. Soldiers later arrived and chased after them”, the source said. However, as of the time of filing this report, there…

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