Author: Aminu Imam

2027: “We’re still fielding Peter Obi against Tinubu” – Labour Party

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The Labour Party, (LP), has announced its decision to nominate former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. According to its National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, who stated this during a television programme yesterday, Tinubu would not have a smooth sail in the next general polls. “Tinubu is not just going to have it very easy in 2027, we are coming back with that Peter Obi to them so that they will know we are very serious”, he said. Arabambi also faulted actor-turned-politician,…

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Zamfara: Residents set Emir’s palace ablaze over insecurity, terrorist attacks

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Zamfara residents burn Emir’s palace

Residents of Maru, in Zamfara State, have set fire to the palace of the Emir, while protesting against escalating terrorists’ attacks, and what they see as the Government’s failure to provide adequate security. The unrest, it was gathered, began yesterday after security forces dispersed a peaceful protest staged by residents angered by the recent abduction of 10 community members. According to local sources, terrorists invaded the town around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, firing gunshots to instill fear among the population. During the attack, the assailants kidnapped the Chief Imam of…

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On That Violence Against The Nigerian Lecturer

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Comrade Muniretu Isah This is to strongly condemn the appalling display of violence by a female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, against her male lecturer, who incidentally, is old enough to be her father. Recall that a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, met a female student on a walkway from the lecture room to his office, creating a TikTok video content. He tapped the student with “Excuse me”. The student responded with an insult for interrupting her content creation. Surprised by the response, he turned back to be…

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Federal High Court Adjourns Landmark Case on Alleged Illegal Broadcasting by Arewa24 TV

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NBMOA on broadcast drift

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Omotosho, has adjourned the hearing of the case between the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) Board of Trustees and Network Arewa24 Limited, operators of the Arewa24 TV channel, to March 25, 2025. The NBMOA alleges that Arewa24 is operating illegally in Nigeria without the necessary licenses, which they argue disrupts the legal and competitive media landscape. The lawsuit also names several other defendants, including the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the National Broadcasting Commission…

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2027: “I’m available” – AfDB President, Adesina hints at Presidential run

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AfDB, Adesina hints

The outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has signaled his willingness to serve Nigeria in any capacity, hinting at a possible presidential bid in 2027. In an interview on a television programme yesterday, Adesina stated that after completing his tenure at the AfDB, he would be open to serving globally, across Africa, and in his home country, Nigeria. Adesina, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture under former President Goodluck Jonathan, emphasised that his greatest satisfaction comes from transforming lives and making a meaningful impact.…

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Banks mull USSD charges over new telcos tariff hike

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Banks mull USSD charges

Nigerian banks are considering passing USSD transaction costs to customers after telecom companies raised tariffs, citing inflation and operational expenses.  This move has sparked concerns over higher mobile banking costs, particularly for users without smartphones or internet access. Telecom firms, under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), recently adjusted their USSD pricing, affecting banks that rely on the service for financial transactions.  USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data), according to experts is a platform that enables bank customers to transfer money digitally using their phones…

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ASUU lauds Uba Sani over land allocation

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ASUU lauds Uba Sani

The Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for approving land for its Academia Mass Housing Estate Project. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, quoted ASUU, in a letter dated January 23, 2025, that the project will ‘’enhance staff welfare and provide civil servants with an opportunity to own homes through a rent-to-own/mortgage financing scheme’’. The letter which was signed by the president of KASU-ASUU Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited, Professor…

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Outrage in CBN, as Cardoso’s female consultants override directors, earn millions

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Outrage in CBN

Senior staff members at the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), are expressing outrage over the immense power wielded by female consultants arbitrarily hired by its governor, Olayemi Cardoso. The consultants, identified as Nkiru Balonwu and Daphne Dafinone, reportedly issue directives to departmental directors and earn exorbitant salaries, far exceeding those of senior executives. Sources within the bank allege that Ms. Balonwu takes home a staggering ₦50 million per month, while Ms. Dafinone earns ₦35 million, surpassing the combined salaries of multiple directors. The consultants’ roles remain undefined, yet they have…

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NUC hikes private university processing fees to ₦25m

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The Federal Government has hiked the processing fees for new private universities to ₦25million, a memo issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribaɗu yesterday. The previous processing fee was ₦5million. The Commission said the move was part of its efforts at repositioning private universities in Nigeria to better meet the needs of the citizenry and for better coordination of the development of the Private University Education sub-sector of the Nigerian University System. It also said it has identified the need to review the…

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2027: “Reject any candidate opposing Shari’ah Courts” – Lekki Chief Imam urges Muslims

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Lekki Chief Imam

Muslims in the South-West region have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Shari’ah courts in their States.  This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Ridwan Jamiu, over the on-going contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land.  Dr. Jamiu, while delivering the Jumaat sermon last Friday at Lekki Central Mosque, said candidates need to be held accountable for their stance, especially on Shari’ah courts. Calling on Muslims to carefully assess their political choices,…

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