Author: Aminu Imam

Kwankwaso attacks Atiku; labels him ‘a liar @80’

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Kwankwaso attacks Atiku

Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has launched a scathing attack on former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, branding him a “serial liar” at 80. Speaking passionately during an interview with the Hausa Service of a foreign Radio service, Kwankwaso expressed outrage at what he described as a baseless and deceitful plot. He vehemently denied claims that he participated in a meeting concerning Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid, dismissing the entire narrative as fabricated.? “I was horrified to hear that the PDP held a meeting with clerics and…

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“Declare “state of emergency’ on insecurity, hardship”- Ohanaeze urges Tinubu

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Ohanaeze urges

As part of its continued advocacy for a better Nigeria, the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a ‘state of emergency’ on insecurity and hardship, noting that the situation is still hovering around the country. The call was contained in the organisation’s 2025 New Year message to Nigerians yesterday in Awka, signed by it National Vice-President, Chief Demian Okeke-Ogene. The organisation also urged the 36 State governors to support the President in the fight against the menace. According to Okeke-Ogene, “Though the…

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“Arrest drift in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry – Northern Broadcast Owners send SOS to Tinubu

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NBMOA on broadcast drift

…Says ghost foreign interests infiltrating broadcast space …Urges NSA NIA, NBC ARCON to step in The Chairman, Board Of Trustees (BOT) Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Nigerian broadcast Industry for an urgent holistic regulatory overhaul in order to arrest its slide and prevention of further Local TV and Radio Stations shutdown across the country. Ramalan said, “Some foreign TV channels operations in Nigeria is illegal and against the country’s national, economic, social and Security…

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Nigeria receives $1.5bn W’Bank loan over Tinubu’s subsidy removal, tax reforms Bills

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FG on W'Bank loan

The World Bank has released a $1.5billion loan to Nigeria, following the implementation of a few of its economic reforms, including fuel subsidies removal and introducing tax policies by the Tinubu-led administration. This is according to the World Bank’s recent document on the progress of the loan. The loan, part of the Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing initiative, is among the fastest disbursements Nigeria has received with both tranches released in less than six months. The document showed that the loan was approved on June…

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‘Warri Refinery produces only diesel and kerosene, not petrol’ – Staff

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Warri Refinery

The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta State has resumed limited operations, producing only Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Dual Purpose Kerosene, according to workers at the facility.  Despite the plant’s 125,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) capacity, it was gathered that two of its three processing units remain non-functional, hindering the production of Premium Motor Spirit (a.ka petrol), the most in-demand fuel. NNPCL Group CEO Mele Kyari, during a recent visit to the refinery, claimed progress, though staff disclosed ongoing challenges. The tour had also included the Chief Executive Officer…

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“Turji’s threat to destroy Zamfara, affront on Army” – APC chieftain

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APC chieftain2

A threat by bandit leader, Bello Turji to destroy Zamfara State if his associate, Baka Burgi, is arrested by the military, is not released before end of  December, has been described as a direct affront to the Nigerian Army. An APC chieftain in the State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, expressed this sentiment while addressing newsmen at his residence in Gusau,  the state capital,  at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian Army apprehended top bandit leader, Bako Wurgi (a.k.a Baka Na-Garba) on December 14. Wurgi is suspected of involvement in the…

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DSS arrests Mahdi Shehu over fake French military base video

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DSS arrests Mahdi Shehu

The Department of State Service, (DSS), has reportedly arrested Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, Mahdi Shehu, for alleged propagation of fake video of French military base in Nigeria. Shehu has been detained by the DSS following his arrest over the weekend due to allegations concerning a misleading video with potential national security ramifications. Recall that Niger Republic military junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, had last week accused Nigeria of harbouring French militants across bases located in Northern Nigeria. While the Federal government has ever since dismissed the claims, it was discovered…

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Tinubu Okays federal university for Southern Kaduna 

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Tinubu Okays

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna, a move aimed at addressing the region’s educational and developmental needs. This decision marks a significant milestone for the region, which has long advocated for greater educational infrastructure. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who made the announcement, also revealed that discussions are underway to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. These initiatives reflect the federal government’s commitment to improving healthcare and education in underserved areas. Shettima shared these developments over the weekend during a…

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“Don’t allow cabals stop LG autonomy” – NULGE begs Tinubu

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NULGE

President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), Hakeem Ambali, has accused the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), of being responsible for the delay in the direct allocations to local government councils. According to published findings, six months after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to local government councils in the country, the implementation of the judgment has yet to take effect. The apex court also directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to pay local government allocations directly to their accounts, declaring the non-remittance of funds by the…

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“I brought you back to life politically”, Wike to Odili

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Wike to Odili

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, came down hard on ex-Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, describing him as a ‘rent seeker’ and an ingrate for siding with incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike was reacting to Odili’s recent remark that Fubara stopped him (Wike) from turning Rivers into his private estate. According to a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Leke Olayinka, Wike spoke at a Special Thanksgiving Service organised by factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, at the Church…

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