Author: Aminu Imam

“I have a mission to unite Nigeria” – Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Tinubu Jos

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national unity, assuring Christian communities in northern Nigeria of his administration’s dedication to fairness and inclusivity across all faiths. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with Christian leaders at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN)  in Jos, Plateau State. “I have a mission to unite this country and ensure its prosperity, and we are making progress”, the President…

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Rivers: After 50yrs, Nigeria set for first crude oil export terminal  

Aminu Imam
Rivers export terminal

Barring any unforeseen issue, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commission the $400 million Otakikpo On-shore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers state on October 8. This historic project marks the first crude export facility to be built in Nigeria in over five decades, reinforcing President Tinubu’s commitment to reviving the energy industry and boosting national productivity. Located in Ikuru town, Andoni local government area, the terminal was developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the operators of the Otakikpo Field in OML 11. It represents a major breakthrough for indigenous…

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2027: ‘Nigeria too big for Obi, lacks capacity’ – SGF, Akume

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Akume on Obi

Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), George Akume, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, does not have the capacity and capability to run Nigeria. Akume, a former Benue  state governor, while addressing the press on Friday, said that if Obi could not rescue Anambra State, let alone rescue the 36 states of the nation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also said that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, did not rescue his state, so he…

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Lassa fever kills 166, spreads across 21 states – NCDC

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NCDC on Lassa fever

Nigeria has recorded 166 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, as the outbreak continues to spread across 21 states, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), has confirmed. The agency, in its epidemiological week 37 report, said the current case fatality rate of 18.5% is higher than the 16.9% reported during the same period last year. So far in 2025, Nigeria has logged 7,673 suspected cases, of which 895 were confirmed and seven classified as probable. These were reported across 106 local government areas in 21 states. For…

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Nigerian data privacy: Meta avoids court fight, settles $32.8m fine

Aminu Imam
FG Meta

The Federal Government and Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have agreed to settle out of court over a $32.8 million fine imposed on the tech giant for alleged breaches of Nigerians’ data privacy. The development was disclosed on Friday by lawyers representing both parties before Judge James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Recall that in February, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) fined Meta for allegedly violating Nigeria Data Protection Act. The Commission said the sanction followed a petition accusing the company of,…

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“Northern Nigeria under a “spiritual curse” – Yakubu Dogara

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Yakubu Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has issued a stark warning regarding the catastrophic levels of insecurity and bloodshed in northern Nigeria, declaring the situation has placed the region under a “spiritual curse”. Dogara made the comments on Tuesday, during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit (NNIIS) 2025, organised by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) in Abuja. He emphasised that the crisis must be immediately treated as a national emergency, to prevent the stalling of Nigeria’s overall development. The former Speaker lamented that…

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“Jonathan ‘fabricated’ Buhari-Boko Haram story for 2027 campaign” – Garba Shehu

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Garba Shehu on GEJ

…Says ex-president’s claim misleading Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Late president Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has described as “terrible” a statement credited to former president Goodluck Jonathan that Boko Haram terrorists once nominated Buhari to lead negotiations with his (Jonathan’s) administration. In an issued statement on X on Friday, Shehu described the statement as false, accusing Jonathan of fabricating a misleading statement towards his bid for the presidency in 2027. Shehu stated: “We are compelled to make a response to a terrible statement made on the late…

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H’ Reps. push for single-day voting for 2027; all elections, one ballot

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10th House of Reps

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), may in the future conduct Nigeria’s presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day, as part of far-reaching electoral reforms being considered by the 10th House of Representatives. The 10th House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union in Abuja, noting that the proposed constitutional amendment seeks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost voter turnout. He made this comment as the National Assembly is currently amending the 1999 Constitution, and is expected to vote…

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Tinubu approves Forest Guards of Nigeria

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Tinubu Forest Guards

…As critics call it a ‘risky gamble’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Forest Guards of Nigeria, a new security outfit tasked with reclaiming the country’s 1,129 forests from terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements. Announced by Presidential Adviser on Media, Sunday Dare, the initiative will be jointly implemented by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Ministry of Environment, with immediate recruitment of personnel. The guards will be trained and armed to flush out criminals hiding in forests, while also creating thousands…

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Ahmadu Bello Stadium undergoes 1st major renovation since 1965

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A'Bello Stadium undergoes

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his commitment to upgrading the Ahmadu Bello Stadium into a world-class sporting facility that meets FIFA standards. He made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing reconstruction and remodeling of the iconic stadium, which was originally built in 1965 and is now receiving its first major facelift in over 60 years. Governor Sani assured that the project, expected to be completed within 10 months, will restore the stadium’s relevance and enhance sports tourism in the state. In addition to the stadium, the Governor…

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