Author: Aminu Imam

Peter Obi, el-Rufa’i meet in US 

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Peter Obi, el Rufa'i meet

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i and Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met in the United States on the sidelines of the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC), currently being held at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. El-Rufa’i was listed as one of the speakers at the conference, which brings together African leaders, scholars, and changemakers. Recall that both men belong to rival political camps. While Obi ran under the Labour Party, (LP) in the last presidential election, el-Rufa’i, who recently defected from the ruling…

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Sokoto: Bello Turji’s threats force residents to flee communities

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Sokoto Bello Turji’s threats

Fear and uncertainty have gripped parts of Isa local government area in Sokoto State, following fresh threats from notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, who has reportedly forced residents of Bafarawa town to flee their homes. This is as the State’s Police Command said it has deployed personnel to the troubled areas. According to local sources, the bandit kingpin has also issued an ultimatum to neighbouring villages of Kamara, Arume, and Kagara, warning residents to vacate their communities by 4:00 p.m. yesterday, or face violent consequences. Isa LGA is among the…

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‘Criminal diversion of $3.4bn IMF loan must be probed’ – Falana

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Falana on probe

Renowned lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is missing, diverted or unaccounted for”. Recall that last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion emergency COVID-19 loan it received in 2020 under the Rapid Financing Instrument, (RFI).  According to Falana, who is the Chair, Alliance…

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Patience Jonathan rules out return to Aso Villa, pledges support for Remi Tinubu

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Patience Jonathan rules out

Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has dismissed any possibility of returning to Nigeria’s presidential villa, instead pledging her support for First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jonathan expressed her backing for the current administration during an award event in Abuja on Saturday where she was honoured with the ‘Women Icon Leader of the Year’ award by Accolade Dynamics Limited. At the ceremony, she acknowledged the efforts of Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the president and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, for her role in advancing women’s causes.…

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Insecurity: ‘Foreign herders behind attacks in Benue, Plateau, others’ — DHQ

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DHQ on insecurity

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has said that the violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and other States in the Middle-Belt are perpetrated by foreign herders. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-Gen. Markus Kangye, stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from newsmen on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Recall that communities in the Plateau and Benue valley have come under a series of attacks by armed herders, who have killed hundreds of farmers and rendered thousands homeless, most of…

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ACF warns of severe flood risks in 2025   

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ACF warns on flood

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has issued a strong appeal to governments at all levels and residents in flood-prone areas to act swiftly and decisively in preparing for the looming 2025 seasonal floods. The call follows alarming forecasts from the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which has identified 1,249 communities across 176 local government areas in 30 States- including 16 northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – as vulnerable to significant flooding this year. In a statement issued by ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the group…

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H’Speaker, Abbas advocates community-centric strategy to address poverty, social inequality

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H'Speaker Abbas advocates

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has advocated the adoption of community-focused initiatives to address the scourge of poverty in the country. This is just as the Speaker called for the activation of grassroots-oriented policies to tackle the challenges of social inequality across the country. The Speaker stated this at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja at the inauguration of the House of Representatives Committee on Community and Social Development Agency/NG-Cares, on Wednesday. Represented by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim,  Speaker Abbas emphasised the significance of community and…

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Kaduna: Ɗangote Foundation distributes rice to 35,000 families 

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Ɗangote Foundation

The Aliko Ɗangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice, each weighing 10 kilogrammes, to the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State. The initiative is part of the foundation’s annual National Food Intervention Project, which aims to support over one million disadvantaged Nigerians across the country. Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, commended Aliko Ɗangote and his Foundation for their commitment to fighting hunger and poverty in Nigeria, noting that each local government will get 1,522 bags, adding that the foundation’s interventions have been well-targeted and impactful. “The Aliko…

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Jigawa: Commissioner returns ₦301m surplus from Ramadan feeding programme

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Jigawa Commissioner

In a notable act of transparency and responsible governance, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Ɗanladi Sankara, has returned ₦301 million to the state treasury. The amount was part of the budget allocated to his ministry for the recently concluded Ramadan feeding initiative. The programme, designed to provide food support to thousands during the holy month, was fully implemented. Following a thorough audit of the ministry’s finances, a surplus of ₦301 million was identified. Demonstrating a commitment to public accountability, Sankara returned the unspent funds to the state…

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2027: “Fear people’s anger, not opposition Coalition” – Adebayo to Tinubu

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SDP Adebayo to Tinubu

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has advised President Bola Tinubu to focus on Nigerians’ growing discontent, not opposition alliances. According to Adebayo, Tinubu is politically-savvy enough to know the opposition Coalition poses no real threat, as many of its members are close associates of the President. Instead, he warned that rising public frustration over poor governance is the real danger. The SDP presidential candidate criticised the Tinubu presidency for lacking effective governance, saying there is no real…

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