Author: Aminu Imam

Afenifere faction disowns anti-Tinubu statement, backs Govt. policies

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Afenifere faction disowns

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, disclaimed a report purportedly issued in its name and presented as ‘a mid-term assessment’ of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu. Afenifere, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, explained that “The said report was not issued by it and should be disregarded by members of the public.” Ajayi stated that the organisation understood the challenges Nigerians are facing, adding that it has, from time to time, drawn the attention of those in…

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Mid-Term Mark: “From pain to progress: Kaduna’s Uba Sani hailed for his ‘People-First’ governance 

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Uba Sani hailed

By Aminu Imam Two years into his tenure as Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has received high praise from Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, former Chairman of the Kaduna State APC Caucus, for what he described as a transformative leadership rooted in compassion, reform, and inclusive governance. In a powerful mid-term review issued on Friday, Ramalan, who is also the Executive Chairman Liberty Radio and Television Group, as well as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), applauded Governor Sani for…

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Shettima visits flood-ravaged Mokwa, as FG approves ₦2bn, 20 trucks of relief grains

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Shettima visits Mokwa

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, visited Mokwa local government area of Niger State yesterday to commiserate with victims of the recent devastating flood that swept through the region.  The visit comes as the Federal Government approved a ₦2 billion relief package and dispatched 20 trucks of food items to support displaced residents. Accompanied by state officials, including Niger State Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba and representatives of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Vice-President toured the worst-hit areas to assess the extensive damage to homes, farmlands,…

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H’Reps uncovers ₦250bn missing from Govt. accounts

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H'Reps uncovers missing funds

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has sounded the alarm over the disappearance of more than ₦250 billion in public funds, as revealed in audit reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, PAC Chairman, Bamidele Salam expressed deep concern over the growing wave of financial irregularities within federal agencies. According to Salam, the audit reports pointed to serious lapses in accountability, with the massive sum still unaccounted for across several ministries, departments, and…

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Ex-EFCC boss, Bawa exposes shocking tactics behind petrol subsidy fraud

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Ex EFCC Bawa exposes

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa, has given an insider narrative on how petrol subsidy fraud was perpetrated. In his groundbreaking new book, titled: ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’, Bawa unravels the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes. The strategies, he writes, include ghost importing and over-invoicing; submission of claims for fuel that was never imported; inflated shipment volumes to receive excessive subsidy payouts; manipulation of bills of lading by altering shipping documents…

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Zamfara: Bandits abduct over 30 travelers from 7 vehicles in Gusau-Shinkafi Road ambush

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Zamfara abduction

Terror returned to Zamfara state yesterday morning, as heavily armed bandits struck with deadly precision, blocking the Gusau-Shinkafi highway and abducting no fewer than 30 innocent travelers in a brazen attack that has sparked fresh fears across the State. Eyewitnesses and local security sources confirmed that the gunmen mounted a roadblock early this morning, halting vehicles traveling along the critical Gusau–Shinkafi route. In the confusion and panic, seven separate vehicles were intercepted, and passengers were forcefully taken into the forest at gunpoint. Victims include men, women, and possibly children, though…

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Northern Elders raise alarm over Niger flood disaster

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Northern Elders raise alarm

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood disaster that has struck Niger State, claiming the lives of over 160 people and destroying billions of naira worth of infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The Forum called on the Federal Government to take swift and comprehensive measures to support flood victims, including the deployment of relief materials, provision of medical and psychosocial support, and restoration of essential services. In a condolence message issued by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the Forum conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the…

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FG to distribute over 6m meters to Band-A costumers 

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FG to distribute meters2

…Gives implementation timeline  In an attempt to bridge Nigeria’s long-standing metering gap and boost power sector efficiency, the Federal Government has stated that it will begin the full rollout of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative, (PMI) by the fourth quarter of 2025.  A representative of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Eriye Onagoruwa, provided an update on the PMI during the second day of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday in Lagos. He stated that the initiative aims to provide more than…

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Presidency slams Afenifere faction over Tinubu’s Govt.’s appraisal

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Presidency slams Afenifere

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has dismissed allegations by a faction of Afenifere, describing them as “unfounded”. The group had accused Tinubu’s administration of inflicting hunger and poverty on the country, making false claims of successes, and engaging in nepotism and corruption– claims which Dare firmly rejected. The Afenifere faction claimed that the administration favoured “the privileged and connected” through corrupt practices in palliative distribution and mega-project allocations. However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the president’s aide said the allegations are…

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S’Court ends 19-year Gwandu Emirate dispute, rejects Jokolo’s reinstatement

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S'Court on Gwandu Emirate

The Supreme Court yesterday brought an end to a nearly two-decade legal battle over the Gwandu Emirate throne, nullifying the reinstatement of Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court ruled that the Kebbi State High Court had no jurisdiction to entertain the suit filed by Jokolo because he failed to exhaust the internal dispute resolution mechanisms provided under the Kebbi State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law. The court held that under Section 5(4) of the law,…

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