Author: Aminu Imam

Rising Defections: Tinubu mocks Opposition, denies one-party agenda 

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed satisfaction at the internal crises plaguing Nigeria’s major opposition parties, stating it is a “pleasure to witness them in such disarray”, even as he dismissed fears of the country drifting toward a one-party State. Addressing a joint session of the 10th National Assembly during the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, the President used the occasion to both welcome new defectors into the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) and take a jab at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), which have been rocked by…

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INEC ex-Chairman Jega insists on use of Professors for elections

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Jega insists

…Says politicians constantly offered bribes Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has defended the continued involvement of academics in the conduct of Nigeria’s elections. Jega, an academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, made the remarks yesterday during the June 12 edition of a programme: ‘The Platform’, hosted by Covenant Nation, a Lagos-based church. According to him, their inclusion is justified on the basis of  their integrity and professionalism. Reflecting on the state of the electoral process prior to his appointment, Jega said: “Election…

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Cybercrimes Act: US, EU Envoys urge reform

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EU US

 …Warns of threat to free speech Diplomatic envoys from the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada have called on the Nigerian government to urgently reform the Cybercrimes Act of 2015, warning that its vague provisions are being misused to suppress free speech and threaten democratic accountability. In a joint Democracy Day statement issued yesterday, the diplomats praised Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule but expressed deep concern over the increasing application of the Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, and citizens expressing dissent online. The statement was…

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₦39bn renovation spending: National outrage trails renaming of Abuja ICC after Tinubu

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National outrage trails ICC renovation

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), has come under intense fire over its decision to spend ₦39 billion on the renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja – only to rename the fully functional facility after President Bola Tinubu. Critics have condemned the move as an extravagant waste of public funds and a disturbing sign of a growing personality cult surrounding the President. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), and prominent activist Aisha Yesufu were among those who slammed the initiative,…

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Tinubu’s Transformative Two Years: Bold Reforms, Economic Revival and a Safer, Stronger Nigeria

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Tinubu's transformative 2 years

Hassan Faruk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, marking two years since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, has embarked on a bold reform agenda aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s faltering economy, overhauling governance structures, and bolstering security. As a State House correspondent for Liberty Media Group, this report reviews the most impactful highlights of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the “Renewed Hope” Agenda. ECONOMIC STABILISATION THROUGH SHOCK THERAPY From the very onset of his administration, President Tinubu undertook sweeping reforms aimed at correcting long-standing fiscal imbalances: Fuel and Electricity Subsidy Removal…

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2027: Jonathan sparks comeback buzz with Instagram post 

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Jonathan sparks 2027 buzz

Former President Goodluck Jonathan stirred a flurry of speculation yesterday, after sharing a veiled political message on Instagram, seemingly addressing Nigeria’s current leadership, while subtly hinting at a return to active politics. Posting a solemn photo of himself looking downward during a past encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, Jonathan wrote: “Since our current leaders are pretending to sleep, we pray that we will get our good leadership back in 2027; your choice will determine the betterment of our future”. The post, which has garnered over 3,800 likes, triggered a…

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NEF decry infrastructure neglect, demand fair treatment from FG

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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has strongly criticised the Tinubu administration for excluding Northern Nigeria from key infrastructure projects, describing it as unacceptable and a threat to national unity. In an issued statement signed by NEF spokesperson, Prof. Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the group accused the federal government of disproportionately allocating infrastructure funds to Southern Nigeria, while major roads and rail lines in the North remain neglected—especially in the North East, the region most affected by insecurity and underdevelopment. NEF pointed out that while projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway (₦1.3…

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Natasha: Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s Motions, imposes ₦100,000 fine

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Appeal Court strikes out

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has struck out two motions filed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and awarded costs of ₦100,000 against him. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Hamman Barka, struck out the motions on May 21, 2025, following the request for withdrawal of the appeal. The Motions, dated March 3, 2025, and March 25, 2025, and marked: CV/395/M1/2025 and CV/395/M2/2025, listed Akpabio as the appellant. The respondents were Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Clerk of the National Assembly, the…

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“Emulate MKO Abiola’s legacy”, SDP chairmen charge el-Rufa’i

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SDP charge el Rufa'i

The Forum of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmen yesterday charged a former Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo and other chieftains to draw inspiration from the integrity and people-oriented values of the late winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. The appeal, which was made in a statement jointly signed by all the 36 state chairmen, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was issued by the Forum Chairman, Femi Olaniyi, in Abuja, to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Recall that…

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‘FCT hospitals, schools suffer while ICC enjoys ₦39bn facelift’ – CUPP

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CUPP laments

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed dismay over what it described as the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) reckless misplacement of priority with the expenditure of ₦39 billion for refurbishing a functional Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), while critical sectors like education and healthcare in the territory are left to crumble. National Secretary of the CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh, in an issued statement, in Abuja yesterday, said, “This staggering misallocation of resources, coupled with the brazen renaming of public institutions after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, exposes a…

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