Author: Aminu Imam

“Why Buhari opposed locating Transport University in Daura” Amaechi

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Amaechi on Transport University in Daura

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari opposed the decision to establish the University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. Daura is Buharis hometown, and the former president was concerned about the perception of bias. Amaechi, who disclosed this during his keynote address at the Transport Summit, which was organized by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria, (TCAN), clarified that Buharis opposition was based on the belief that Amaechi favoured him by selecting Daura for the university. According to Amaechi, Buhari did not attend…

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Jonathan raises concerns over Nigerias democracy

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Says election matters are akin to turning a cone upside down Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over judgements on political cases by some courts in the country, saying the situation does not give a good sign for democracy. Jonathan, who stated this at the 67th birthday celebration of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, in Abuja, described some judgements on election matters as a cone being turned upside down. According to him, The way things are going in this country, especially listening to the judgments being…

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Bauchi: JSS-3 student, accomplice arrested for robbery

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Bauchi JSS 3 student

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery incident at a mobile phone shop in Wunti Market, Bauchi. According to an issued statement by the State’s Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, “Following a thorough investigation, operatives from the Operation Restore Peace (ORP) unit arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery incident at a mobile phone shop in Wunti Market, Bauchi. “On October 1, 2024, a mobile shop owner reported the theft of the following items: 100 mobile phones; 75 MP4…

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Falana faults Agbakobas claim on EFCCs legal status

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Falana faults Agbakoba

Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has written to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to oppose the view expressed by the ex-president of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), regarding the legal status of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a letter dated 17 October 2024, Falana disagreed with Agbakobas assertion that the EFCC is an unlawful organisation. The letter read: Our attention has been drawn to separate letters addressed to…

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Rivers: Gov. Fubara, accuses lawyers, judges of serving paymasters in justice delivery

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Gov Fubara accuses

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has accused lawyers and judges of distorting the law to appease paymasters. Speaking at the 2024/2025 Legal Year opening and re-dedication service in Port Harcourt, on Thursday, Fubara stressed that judges must defend truth, not special interests. Some of you claim expertise, yet distort the law to appease paymasters, Fubara said. State governance issues fall within the state high courts jurisdiction, regardless of INEC or police involvement. Doing right earns divine judgment. It doesnt matter whether you joined INEC or the police. It is a…

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National Mosque, Abuja appoints Sheikh Prof. Tochukwu Usman first Igbo Imam

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Abuja National mosque appoints

The Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Ilyas Usman as Imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igbo-land, has joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque. He will now support the two active Imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the Jumaah and daily congregational prayers, while the fourth Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura from the South-West, who has not been leading prayers for a long time because he is indisposed. With the newly appointed Imam from…

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Dream Makers Foundation

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A non-profit and non-political organisation, Dream Makers Empowerment Foundation, is set to create awareness and advocacy on the rights to education of girls and women, youths, and the less-privileged, and to provide scholarships and vocational training to help women and youths gain the education and skills they need to pursue their dreams and careers. Chairman of the Foundation, Amadi Vidal Nwando, in a statement, said some of the aims and objectives of the foundation is to also provide regular medical check-ups, health services, counseling and mental health support to individuals…

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Abuja-Kaduna highway: FG revokes Julius Bergers contract

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Abuja Kaduna highway

The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract being handled by Julius Berger. Recall that the contract was awarded to Julius Berger in 2018, when former President Muhammadu Buhari was in power. While the Kaduna-Zaria section has been completed and Zaria-Kano section almost done, the Abuja-Kaduna section has recorded 27% progress in 6 years. Speaking during the inauguration of rehabilitation of the highway yesterday, Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, accused Julius Berger of playing politics with the project. According to him, the company was seeking…

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FG declares official end of fuel, FX subsidies

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FG on subsidies

The Federal Government has officially announced the termination of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies, marking the end of a long-debated policy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this declaration during the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja, yesterday. Edun revealed that these subsidies had drained the countrys economy, costing over N10 trillion, which amounts to five percent of Nigerias Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Fuel and FX subsidy are extinguished, Edun said, as he emphasised the financial strain these…

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Constitution Amendment: H’Reps Okay Independent candidacy

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H'Reps on independent candidacy

A Bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended), to provide for independent candidacy yesterday passed through the second reading at the floor of the 10th House of Representatives. The Bill, titled: Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB1630) (Independent Candidates), is sponsored by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., who represents the Ekiti-North 1 (lkole/Oye) Federal Constituency. This recommittal, serving as the second reading, followed a Motion moved by Isah Ambarura (APC, Sokoto), Deputy Chairman, House Committee…

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