Author: Aminu Imam

2027: “I’ll back anyone that emerges ADC presidential candidate” – Atiku

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Atiku on ADC 2027

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he would back anyone that emerges winner of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) primaries in 2026. Atiku, one of the top leaders of the coalition movement, who addressed members of the party during the welcome ceremony of the new defectors to the coalition party in Lagos at the weekend, said it would not matter whether he wins the party’s ticket or not. The ADC received top members of the ADC and LP into its fold. The defectors were welcomed into the ADC folds…

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“Buhari failed Nigerians”, Tinubu treading same path” – Obasanjo

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Obasanjo Tinubu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed the Late Muhammadu Buhari, declaring his 2015–2023 civilian administration as the worst Nigeria has ever experienced. In his new book, titled: ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’, Obasanjo accused Buhari of abandoning the very principles he cited as justification for overthrowing Shehu Shagari’s government in the December 31, 1983 coup. Buhari, who died in London on July 13, 2025, and was buried in his hometown of Daura two days later, had twice ruled Nigeria first as a military head of state and later as a democratically-elected…

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Sokoto: Six Dead, 3 missing, as residents fleeing bandits drown

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Sokoto boat mishap

At least 6 people have died and three others are missing following a boat accident in the Garin Faji area of Sabon-Birni local government area, Sokoto State, as residents fled an attack by suspected bandits. It was learnt that the tragedy occurred in the early hours of Thursday, marking the second time of such an incident in less than a week. Recall that six days earlier, four people had lost their lives in a similar accident in the neighbouring Goronyo local government area. It was gathered that the victims were…

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SERAP gives Tinubu 7-day ultimatum to stop politicians’ pay rise

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SERAP sues FG

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend a proposed salary increase for political office holders, including the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers. The organisation, in a letter dated August 23, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, labelled the proposal as “patently unlawful and unconstitutional”. It urged Tinubu to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to halt the pay rise, which it argues violates Nigeria’s Constitution and international human rights obligations. SERAP also called on the…

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2027: “No Igboman’ll contest presidency against Tinubu” – – Ohanaeze 

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo

…Says Igbos to wait till 2035 Igbo apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said that no Igbo person will contest president in 2027 against the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu, saying that the possibility of the South-East producing the president of Nigeria can only be achieved in 2035, not 2027. In a statement in Abakaliki at the weekend, signed by Deputy President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the National Spokesman, Chief Thompson Ohia, they stated that the decision was taken after a crucial meeting with South-East political leaders,…

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NBC @ 33: IBAN Chairman, Ramalan hails regulator’s role in shaping Nigeria’s media, entertainment and culture

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Ramalan

By Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as it marks 33 years of regulating Nigeria’s broadcast industry. In a goodwill message via an issued statement yesterday, Ramalan praised NBC for providing the framework that has allowed radio and television to flourish, transforming the nation’s media landscape and influencing multiple industries. He noted that broadcasting has been pivotal in promoting Nollywood, Nigerian music, fashion, and cultural heritage, projecting the nation’s creative industries across the globe.…

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How NPA MD Dantsoho breaches EFCC trust over ₦57bn contract scam – Contractor alleges

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..Reveals those involve in diversion; Say’s award letters issued, monies removed from NPA account The Managing Director Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) Dr. Ɗantsoho Abubakar, has come under scrutiny for his failure to upheld to agreement reached between the trio of the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a Contractor and Port Authority over alleged diversion of NPA’s ₦57 billion contract. Dr. Ɗantsoho allegedly consented to honor EFCC agreement to deliver over ₦25 billion parts of the ₦57 billion contract to the contractor in 2025, but failed to fulfill the requirement…

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Escalating Insecurity: Nigeria is bleeding under Tinubu” – Coalition of Nigerian leaders   

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Coalition of Nigerian leaders

A coalition of prominent Nigerian leaders has issued a joint statement raising concerns over the country’s worsening security crisis, warning that Nigeria is “bleeding” and risks sliding into chaos unless urgent, coordinated action is taken. In the statement, signed by all the geo-political leaders drawn from across ethnic, religious, and political divides, the group cited Amnesty International’s report that at least 10,217 Nigerians have been killed in violent attacks over the past two years — figures they described as “wartime levels of slaughter” despite the country being officially at peace.…

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Cost of rent to rise, as FG set to enforce compulsory insurance on buildings  

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FG on insurance

Nigeria has a new law, the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA), which makes insurance on public buildings compulsory.  This is not entirely a new concept, as the previous Insurance Act 2003 also had provisions for this, but the new law raises the penalties for non-compliance significantly. Landlords and occupiers who fail to insure their properties can now face a fine of at least ₦1 million, up from ₦100,000, and/or up to 12 months in prison. The mandatory insurance policies cover hazards such as: fire, flood, collapse, and other…

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2027: PDP Govs. dare Wike, insist on Nov. 15 Convention

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PDP Govs. dare Wike

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum had warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and others against derailing the national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. In a communiqué issued yesterday at the end of its 7th meeting in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the governors reaffirmed their full support for the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) held in July 2025 regarding the November 15, 2025 national convention of the party. The governors urged…

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