Author: Aminu Imam

‘Nigerians not taking advantage of Lekki Deep Sea Port’ – NPA

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NPA on Lekki Deep Sea Port

Three years after the commencement of full operations at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), has said Nigerians are yet to fully leverage the opportunities offered by the multi-billion-dollar facility. The NPA’s Port Manager, Anda Emmanuel, stated this during a tour of the port organised by the Embassy of China in Nigeria. Describing the facility as “the best thing to have happened to Nigeria in recent times,” he expressed concern that patronage has not met expectations despite its world-class infrastructure. He said: “This is the best…

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Referendum call heightens over ‘elitist’ Constitution reform plot

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Referendum calls on Constitution

Calls for a referendum to birth a truly people-driven Constitution are gaining momentum across Nigeria, with legal experts, regional groups, and civil society accusing political elites of blocking genuine reform. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wole Olanipekun, described the absence of a referendum clause in the 1999 Constitution as a grave flaw, while groups like Afenifere, PANDEF, and Yoruba Ronu condemned the National Assembly’s ongoing review as a “rehash” of a military-imposed document. Critics argue that the current amendment process—controlled by lawmakers and state assemblies—excludes citizens from shaping the nation’s supreme…

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FOC Mustapha takes over Western Naval Command    

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FOC Mustapha takes over

…Holds handing over ceremony, farewell parade for Oamen The Western Naval Command, on Wednesday, held a Handing Over Ceremony and Farewell Parade in honour of the outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Rear-Admiral Mike Gregory Oamen.  The ceremony, which took place at the Command Conference Room, featured the signing of the Handing Over Notes and presentation of the Command insignia to the incoming FOC, Rear-Admiral Abubakar Mustapha. In his valedictory remarks, Rear Admiral Oamen expressed profound gratitude to God for His grace and guidance throughout his tenure. He appreciated the officers,…

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Trump’s invasion threat: “China will stand by Nigeria” – Ambassador vows

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China NSA Ribaɗu

…As he meets NSA Ribaɗu  The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, after President Trump issued a military threat against Nigeria. According to the Ambassador, since President Tinubu attended the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and his state visit to China last year, practical cooperation between the two countries has yielded fruitful results. He wrote: “Since President Tinubu’s attendance at the Beijing Summit of the ‘Forum on China-Africa Cooperation’, and his state visit to China last year, practical…

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Trump’s threat: “Nigeria ready to work with US, other countries to wipe out terrorists” – FG

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FG on Trump’s threat

The Federal Government has said Nigeria is willing to work with the United States (US) and other countries to wipe out remnants of terrorists and criminal elements in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this during a world press conference in Abuja yesterday. While acknowledging that Nigeria is faced with insecurity challenges, he clarified that it is not targeted at any religion or group, as peddled by faulty data. He said in the last two years, President Bola Tinubu has deepened his commitment to dealing with…

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LibertyNews slams Trump’s ‘moral hypocrisy’

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…Urges FG to defend sovereignty against U.S. ‘religious politics’ LibertyNews has issued a hard-hitting editorial condemning the recent designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) by the Trump-led United States government, describing the move as “reckless hypocrisy masquerading as virtue”. In the strongly-worded news editorial, titled: “Nigeria–US Rhetoric Over Religion: Drawing the Line Between Concern and Control”, its Editorial Board member, Mohmood Tunde Hassan accused Washington of using human rights as a political weapon to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty. Hassan wrote: “The Trump administration’s posture is not moral…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani unveils ₦30bn transport revolution 

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Uba Sani unveils transport revolution

…Champions peace model to end banditry Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has announced sweeping reforms in the state’s transport and peace sectors – unveiling a ₦30 billion transportation overhaul alongside a non-kinetic peace initiative designed to end years of killings and kidnappings through education, trust, and livelihood opportunities rather than cash amnesty. Speaking at the 7th National Transport Conference, Governor Sani described the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) project as “historic and transformative”, noting that the ₦30 billion counterpart fund would support a partnership with the Agence Française de…

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FG, Germany partner to achieve Nigeria’s $1tr economy

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FG, Germany partner

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has called for result-oriented collaboration between Nigeria and Germany to help Nigeria realise its $1 trillion economy target by 2030. Bagudu made the call during a courtesy visit by the delegation of the Giessen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg) of Germany to his office in Abuja yesterday. He said Nigeria’s partnerships must move beyond ceremonial exchanges toward measurable outcomes that directly improve lives, strengthen institutions, and foster inclusive growth across key sectors of the nation’s economy. “We are committed to…

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Senate moves to phase-out petrol cars, considers electric vehicle Bill

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Senate moves on EVs

A Bill seeking to establish legal and policy frameworks for Nigeria’s transition from petrol-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) has scaled second reading at the senate.  Sponsor of the Bill, Orji Uzor Kalu, said the proposal aims to reduce carbon emissions, promote local manufacturing, and position Nigeria to benefit from the global shift towards clean mobility. Kalu said the transport sector accounts for about 20 to 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Nigeria, adding that the country risks falling behind other African economies that have begun large-scale electric mobility…

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Kano: APC Woman leader, over 100 supporters decamp to NNPP 

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Kano APC Woman leader

A major political shift has hit Kano State, as an APC woman leader, Hajiya Sabuwa Tarai and more than 100 of her supporters have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP). The group moved from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Tarai, Kibiya local government area, and pledged full support to Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s administration. The defectors were received by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu A. Kibiya. He welcomed the group into the NNPP fold and urged them to contribute to strengthening the party…

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