Author: Aminu Imam

“Reduce suffering in Nigeria” – South-West Muslims urge Tinubu 

Aminu Imam
South West Muslims

Muslims in the South-West, under the aegis of Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria, (MUSWEN), have advised President Bola Tinubu to put in more efforts to reduce suffering in the country. MUSWEN President and Deputy President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Rasaki Oladejo, made the call at the 9th MUSWEN General Assembly, yesterday. The event was witnessed by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Oyo State Deputy governor, Barr. AbdulRaheem Adebayo Lawal, Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya and Director of Muslim…

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Ondo Election: “Osun, Oyo our next targets” – Ganduje, on APC’s victory

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Ganduje on Ondo election

The National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has identified Osun and Oyo States as the party’s next target. Ganduje spoke in reaction to the election victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo State. Describing the governor as a sellable product, Ganduje appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state Capital after Aiyedatiwa was declared winner, Ganduje said: “This is democracy in action and what is more important is that all major stakeholders including INEC believe that the election was free, fair, and…

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“Media gag attempt by Matawalle must be halted”, CONMEP urges Tinubu

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CONMEP urges Tinubu

The Concerned Northern Media Practitioners (CONMEP) has condemned Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for allegedly attempting to gag the media.  According to a statement by CONMEP Chairman, AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir and Secretary, Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia, the group said Matawalle used a proxy to secure a court order in Bichi, Kano State, aimed at silencing journalists reporting on sensitive issues. The statement read: “We, the Concerned Northern Media Practitioners (CONMEP), condemn the recent attempt by Minister of State Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Muhammed, Mutawallen Maradun,…

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Over 40 Nigerian security personnel arrested for allegedly selling arms to terrorists – Investigation

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Nigerian security personnel

In a deeply troubling development, Nigeria is grappling with a growing scandal involving security personnel allegedly selling arms and ammunition to terrorists.  Recent investigations have led to the arrest of over 40 mobile policemen and soldiers in various States across the country, raising serious concerns about breaches in national security. These alarming findings emerged from discreet inquiries conducted by intelligence agencies, in partnership with the Theatre Command of North-East ‘Operation Ha?in Kai’.  The investigation uncovered a disturbing trend of security operatives facilitating the proliferation of weapons that fuel violence and…

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Shettima, Obasanjo, Atiku, others grace Kwankwaso’s daughter’s wedding in Kano

Aminu Imam

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries yesterday attended the wedding Fatiha of Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso’s daughter, Dr. A’isha Kwankwaso, and her groom, Fahad ?ahiru-Mangal. Also in attendance were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Gov. Dikko Ra??a, of Katsina State, and Sen. Adamu Aliero. Others include the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; the Minister of Steel, Prince Shu’aibu Abubakar; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu. Also in attendance were the former Gov. Ahmed Makarfi, of Kaduna State, Mahmud…

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Cash scarcity: CBN threatens to sanction banks with empty ATMs, selling new notes

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CBN threatens banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to prioritise cash disbursement through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and desist from selling new naira notes to hawkers, while threatening to sanction non-compliant banks. The apex bank gave the directive in a circular to banks on Friday, titled: ‘Mystery shopping & spot checks on cash disbursement activities of deposit money banks (DMBs)”. Ahead of the Yuletide seasons customers of Nigerian banks are currently experiencing cash scarcity in the banking halls and are forced to patronise roadside Point of Sales (PoS) operators,…

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91-year-old Ondo voter begs President Tinubu to tackle hunger

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91yr old voter

A 91-year-old man, Pa Adesanoye Eghaegbemi has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to assist the masses by taking steps to tackle hunger in the country. Eghaegbemi made the appeal yesterday, shortly after casting his vote at the Unit 5, Ward 6, Ikoya Igbinsin-Oloto, in Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State. The nonagenarian said that the present economic hardship was affecting the elderly, and appealed to the Government to institute measures to cushion the effects of hunger, adding that he came out to exercise his franchise in order to enjoy…

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#OndoDecides: ‘BVAS reported 97% success rate’ – Ondo REC

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OndoDecides

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has reported that the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has recorded a 97% success rate in the Ondo State Governorship election, which took place yesterday. Babalola, who disclosed this to newsmen yesterday, while monitoring the election at some centres in Akure, the State capital, was accompanied by the INEC National Commissioner, Kenneth Onyeakwu, and the State Police Commissioner, Oladipo Abayomi. According to Babalola, the election has been running smoothly, adding that polls were…

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Abducted Nigerian UNICEF nurse escapes captivity 6 years after

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Abducted UNICEF nurse

A Nigerian nurse, Alice Loksha, who was kidnapped by terrorists, has escaped after six years in which she was forced into two marriages. Loksha, who had been a health worker for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the North-East of Nigeria, was presented by the  military to newsmen at a base in Maiduguri, on Friday. She was kidnapped on March 1, 2018, when the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group staged a deadly raid on a camp housing 60,000 displaced people. Three UNICEF health workers and eight…

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Appeal Court declares Baruwa NURTW president, as Oluomo loses

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NURTW Oluomo loses

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legitimate president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW). The decision upholds an earlier judgment of the National Industrial Court delivered on March 11, 2024, which recognised Baruwa as the union’s president. A three-member panel comprising Justices Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Dimgba, and Asmau Ojuolape Akanbi dismissed the appeal filed by Najeem Usman Yasin, Tajudeen Agbede, and others, ruling that the appeal lacked merit. It therefore upheld the industrial court’s decision, which validated Baruwa’s presidency.…

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