Author: Aminu Imam

PDP Chairmen back Damagum, as Wike’s faction forms parallel BoT

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PDP Chairmen back Damagum

The internal rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened yesterday, as state chairmen across the country reaffirmed their loyalty to Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum – just as a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, inaugurated a new Board of Trustees, (BoT). Recall that after a crucial meeting in Abuja on Thursday attended by 29 state chairmen, the Forum of PDP State Chairmen declared “total support” for Damagum, dismissing claims of any parallel leadership within the opposition party.  In a communiqué…

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Kaduna Govt., China sign $450m deal to boost food security

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KDSG, China sign deal

Kaduna State has secured a $450 million agricultural investment with the Chinese government to establish the Nigeria–China Poultry Project — a landmark initiative expected to create over 350,000 jobs, boost food security, and accelerate industrial growth. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the Kaduna State Ministry of Information said the project would make Kaduna the pilot host state, and deepen economic cooperation between Nigeria and China in the agricultural sector. “Kaduna State is set to host the pilot phase of the landmark Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a transformative $450…

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‘Northern Nigeria faces severe doctors shortage” – Report

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doctors shortage

Northern Nigeria is grappling with an alarming shortage of medical doctors, with some states recording a single doctor attending to over 43,000 patients, according to the SBM ‘Health Preparedness Index 2025’ report. The report, which assessed the readiness of Nigeria’s 36 states to handle health emergencies and deliver quality medical services, paints a dire picture of healthcare inequality across the country. It revealed that northern states such as Bauchi, Zamfara, and Kebbi are the most affected, with each doctor catering to tens of thousands of patients. Bauchi tops the list,…

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Katsina: LG Chair in talks with killer bandits, as U.S. sanctions loom over Nigerian govt official

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Katsina LG Chair

Chairman of Funtua local government area (LGA), Hon. Abdu Goya, has reportedly met with armed Fulani groups in Katsina amid growing insecurity and threats of U.S. sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of complicity in religious persecution. According to reports, the meeting, held in the forests around Funtua and Bakori towns, was framed as a “peace effort”; however, eyewitnesses say the gunmen arrived in motorcycles, fully armed, while community leaders pleaded for a ceasefire. The development comes as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz moves to name and sanction Nigerian officials allegedly linked…

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‘Over 68% of Nigerians bypass prepaid meters nationwide’ – FG

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Nigerians bypass prepaid meters

The Federal Government has revealed that more than 68 percent of electricity consumers across Nigeria are illegally bypassing their prepaid meters to consume power without payment. This was disclosed in Abuja during the fifth annual conference of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN), where experts in the energy sector expressed concern over the worsening liquidity crisis in the nation’s power industry. Managing Director of Mainstream Energy Limited and board member of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Audu Lamu, said Nigeria’s economic hardship has made it difficult for many…

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U.S. Invasion Threat: JNI urges diplomatic approach over ‘misinformation’ on alleged killings of Christians

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JNI on U.S. threat

The Jama’atu Nasril-Islam (JNI), an umbrella group for the Nigerian Muslim community, has called for a diplomatic approach to address recent tension between Nigeria and the U.S. JNI’s Secretary in Jigawa state, Muhammad Babangida, who made the call in a statement in Dutse, the state capital yesterday, stated that “Jama’atu Nasril-Islam in Jigawa expresses deep concern over the recent statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was based on mis-information regarding the treatment of Christians in Nigeria”. Babangida, therefore, urged Nigerians to stand firm in unity, pray, and work hard…

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Genocide claims: Trump threatens “fast, vicious” strike on Nigeria

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Tinubu pledges

…As Tinubu pledges diplomatic response, vows to defeat terrorism The United States (U.S.) has drawn up military plans for possible strikes in northern Nigeria after President Donald Trump renewed threats against President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of allowing the “mass killing of Christians”. According to The New York Times, the U.S. Africa Command has presented three options to the White House. The “heavy option” involves sending an aircraft carrier group to the Gulf of Guinea and launching air strikes deep into northern Nigeria. The “medium option” would use Predator…

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World Bank, Tinubu align on $1bn loan request

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World Bank, Tinubu align

…As Rewane calms fears over ₦1.15tr borrowing  The World Bank is set to consider Nigeria’s fresh $1 billion Development Policy Financing request on December 16, a move aimed at bolstering President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, job creation efforts, and private sector investment drive. The loan, structured as a $500 million IDA credit and a $500 million IBRD facility, falls under the “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration’ programme — one of the flagship initiatives of the Tinubu administration’s reform agenda. If approved, the funds will be released in…

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PDP members stage protest at US embassy in Abuja

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PDP members stage protest

Some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a peaceful protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja. The protesters, who stormed the embassy yesterday, are seeking the support of the international community to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and prevent the country from sliding toward a one-party system. They are also submitting protest letters to the US Embassy, the European Union (EU) complex, and the Ministry of Justice. Photos circulating online show demonstrators carrying placards with inscriptions reading: “Fix PDP, fix Nigeria, save our democracy”; “Stop party opposition intimidation”,…

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Senate uncovers missing $303bn from crude oil revenue

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Senate on missing $303bn

The 10th Senate has uncovered significant financial irregularities in the country’s crude oil sector, revealing that about $303 billion may have been siphoned from both domestic and international crude transactions. The probe was led by Senator Ned Nwoko, who chaired the committee and presented the preliminary findings to the Senate on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the report, a forensic audit of domestic crude proceeds and tax oil returns exposed unaccounted funds, mismatches, and discrepancies totaling $22 billion. Further investigations revealed a shortfall of $81 billion between figures reported by…

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