Author: Aminu Imam

Eid Message: “APC prioritises 2027 re-election over hunger, insecurity” – ACF

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ACF on APC

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening hunger and insecurity plaguing the country, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of focusing more on its 2027 re-election campaign than addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges. In an issued statement marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said the festive period should serve as a time for sober reflection on the values of sacrifice, unity, and devotion. He lamented that these values stand in stark contrast to the prevailing reality of hardship endured…

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Democracy Day: FG declares Thursday public holiday

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FG declares June 12

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in an issued statement yesterday by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. Ms. Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule. Tunji Ojo said, “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is…

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June 12: Tinubu to confer national honours on select lawmakers

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Tinubu to confer

President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer national honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day. This is contained in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja yesterday. The leadership and members of the 10th House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. The President, who is expected to be the special guest of honour will address the joint sitting of the legislators. “The programme will also feature goodwill messages from former presiding…

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‘States can’t spend LG funds’ – FG to Supreme Court

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FG to Supreme Court

…Dismiss Osun’s suit The Federal Government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a suit filed by the Osun State Government over the release of local government (LG) allocations, insisting that no State has the right to control or spend funds meant for LGs. In its response to the case (Suit No: SC/CV/379/2025), the FG argued that Osun’s request to access LG funds for health and education violates the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling, which mandates direct payment of LG allocations from the Federation Account to elected councils. In an…

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Scientists’ study finds potential cure for HIV

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Scientists cure for HIV2

A cure for HIV could be a step closer after researchers found a new way to force the virus out of hiding inside human cells. The virus’s ability to conceal itself inside certain white blood cells has been one of the main challenges for scientists looking for a cure. It means there is a reservoir of HIV in the body, capable of reactivation, that neither the immune system nor drugs can tackle. In a groundbreaking advance, scientists have successfully used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to eliminate HIV-1 DNA from the genomes…

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2027: “Appoint honest, neutral Nigerians as electoral commissioners”, SERAP to Tinubu

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SERAP to Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently nominate qualified Nigerians of unquestionable integrity, who are not members of any political party, as replacements for the alleged APC members currently serving as Resident Electoral Commissioners. SERAP also urged the President to submit the names of such nominees to the Senate for confirmation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an issued statement signed and released by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare yesterday, the organisation further requested that President Tinubu direct the Attorney General…

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N’Delta: Army uncovers 27 illegal refineries, nabs 43 oil thieves 

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Army uncovers

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its troops have uncovered 27 fresh illegal refining sites and arrested 43 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. Also, it said operatives recovered 161,000 litres of stolen products during a nearly two-week operation in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States, respectively. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public, Lt. Col. Jonah Ɗanjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State yesterday. The statement read in part: “Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested 43 suspected oil…

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2027: “Join APC; stop playing hide-and-seek game” – Matawalle tells Gov. Lawal

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Matawalle tells Gov. Lawal

Minister of State for Defence and the immediate past Governor of Zamfara, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has formerly invited Gov. Dauda Lawal to join the All Progressives Congress, (APC). This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau yesterday by the former Commissioner for Information in the State, Ibrahim Dosara. He said that the minister made the call on Saturday at his residence in his hometown Maradun, while receiving thousands of supporters who paid him a Sallah homage. He urged Gov. Lawal, who was voted on the platform of the Peoples…

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“Cut fuel power costs now; ease hardship and tackle corruption” – PDP to Tinubu

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The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has decried the growing hardship and level of poverty in the country. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, in an issued statement  on Friday, said that now is the time for President Bola Tinubu to review all the policies negatively affecting the people. According to Ologunagba, it is important for the Tinubu-led administration to as a matter of urgency reduce the cost of living by reducing electricity tariffs, the price of fuel and other charges and services affecting the Nigerian populace.  Also celebrating…

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Anglican bishop urges Tinubu to tackle causes of insecurity

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Anglican bishop urges

Bishop of Lafia (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Godwin Robinson, the has urged President Bola Tinubu to get to the root causes of insecurity and economic and other challenges facing the country. Robinson said this yesterday in Lafia, the  Nasarawa State capital, while delivering the Bishop’s Charge’ at the 2nd session of the 9th Synod of the Diocese, with the theme: “Keep the Flame Alive on the Altar”. He said it was only by doing so that there would be lasting solutions for them. “Structural reforms must address the root causes…

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