Author: Aminu Imam

North-West Govs. reject negotiations with bandits

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Govs. reject negotiations

Governor Ahmed Aliyu, of Sokoto state, has said governors in Nigeria’s North-West region will not enter into negotiations with bandits, declaring that only unconditional surrender by criminal groups would be considered. The Sokoto governor made the statement in Katsina State during the inauguration of the ₦12.6 billion, 8.1-kilometre Yanɗaki–Shinkafi–Ƙofar Sauri Road delivered by Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa. “We will not negotiate with any criminal, nor will we accept any offer from them unless they surrender unconditionally”, Aliyu stated. He said governors across the North-West were united in their determination to end…

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‘Atiku to take Nigeria’s crisis to U.S.’

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Atiku to U.S.

…Says nation facing ‘full-blown internal crisis’ Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has sounded a grave warning over what he describes as Nigeria’s rapid descent into chaos, declaring that the country is facing a full-blown internal crisis marked by worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and failing democratic institutions. In a statement issued yesterday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his upcoming visit to the United States will focus squarely on drawing global attention to Nigeria’s deteriorating condition. “Nigeria is facing a full-blown internal crisis, one that can no longer be downplayed,…

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NiMet predicts 3-day haze, thunderstorms across Nigeria

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NiMet predicts

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast haziness and thunderstorms across parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, the agency predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region as from yesterday Sunday, with horizontal visibility expected to range between two kilometres and five kilometres. It also warned that visibility could drop to 1,000 metres or less in parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states during the forecast period. According to NiMet, the North-Central region is expected to experience moderate dust…

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2027: “You’ll fail if you leave ADC”, Primate Ayodele to Obi

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Primate Ayodele to Obi

…Says only united opposition can unseat Tinubu Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that it is only a united opposition that can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele made it known that a divided opposition will not be able to remove President Tinubu because he has strong strategies to make sure he returns for a second term. Also speaking on the planned exit of Peter Obi from ADC, the cleric stated that…

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“Political nomad” – Bayo Onanuga mocks Obi over ADC exit

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Onanuga mocks Obi

Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga,  has criticised Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Recall that in December 2025, Obi announced his intention to join the coalition-backed ADC. He officially joined the party on March 7, obtaining his membership card at Agulu ward 2 in Anaocha LGA of Anambra. It was reported on Saturday that Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano governor, would leave the ADC. In a statement yesterday, Obi…

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Gombe 2027: APC backs Gwamna as consensus candidate

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Gombe APC backs Gwamna

…Pantami kicks, cites Electoral Act violation The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has adopted Jamilu Ishiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, a decision that has immediately sparked resistance from former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami. The endorsement was reached yesterday during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who also serves as the party’s leader in the state. Party stakeholders at the meeting unanimously backed Gwamna, effectively sidelining Pantami, who had been widely speculated to…

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Tinubu declares National Emergency on insecurity, poverty

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Tinubu declares National Emergency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, describing them as serious threats to jobs, productivity, and overall national stability. The President made this known in his goodwill message to workers during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Tinubu stressed that the twin challenges of insecurity and poverty continue to weaken livelihoods and undermine economic confidence. “There cannot be decent work where workers fear for their lives or where…

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World Press Freedom Day: “Nigeria can’t thrive without independent media” – IBAN warns

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IBAN warns

The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has stressed that Nigeria’s democratic future depends largely on the protection of a free, independent and responsible press. In an issued statement marking the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Chairman of IBAN, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, described independent media as a cornerstone of democracy and a critical instrument for ensuring accountability, building public trust and promoting national unity. Ramalan reaffirmed the association’s commitment to defending press freedom and supporting pluralistic, high-quality journalism amid growing challenges confronting media organisations and practitioners across the…

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APC grants automatic Katsina Reps. ticket to Yusuf Buhari

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APC grants Yusuf Buhari

Son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has secured the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. According to reports, Yusuf was adopted unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on April 28. The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the committee for Daura Zone, Ahmed Ɗangiwa. The adoption followed consultations among party leaders and stakeholders in the area. Speaking after the announcement, the APC Chairman of Mai’adua local government area, Mannir Musa, called…

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Workers Day: ‘We’re partners in progress’, Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

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Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has said that the Kaduna Light Rail Project which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Thursday will complement his administration’s efforts at easing transportation for workers in the State. The Governor said that his government recognised the economic pressures that workers face in the wake of subsidy reforms. Sani who made the remarks on the occasion of Workers’ Day celebration at Murtala Square on Friday, pointed out that ‘’Our relationship with organised labour has been constructive and we remain committed to sustaining this…

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