Author: Aminu Imam

Escalating Insecurity: “I have to create State Police, as bandits attacks worsen” – Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Tinubu State Police

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the establishment of state police is unavoidable as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation of prominent Katsina indigenes led by Governor Dikko Raɗɗa, Tinubu said the Federal Government is committed to confronting insecurity head-on. The President directed security agencies to reassess their operations in Katsina State, which has witnessed a spike in banditry, and disclosed that advanced military equipment and surveillance technology would be deployed.…

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Mahdi Shehu accuses el-Rufa’i of paying bandits during his tenure as Gov.

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Mahdi Shehu accuses

Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has accused former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’I, of hypocrisy over his recent comments on the country’s security strategies. Reacting to el-Rufa’i’s interview, Shehu described it as ironic for the ex-governor to criticise the incumbent governor, Uba Sani and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, for allegedly making payments to bandits, when, according to him, el-Rufa’i himself once admitted to taking similar steps. Shehu cited a report which noted that el-Rufai’s administration had tracked armed herders in neighbouring countries and provided compensation to halt attacks…

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Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Friday public holiday

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Eid el Maulud

The Federal Government has declared tomorrow, Friday, 5th September 2025, as public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, extended warm felicitations to Muslims Ummah in Nigeria, and across the world on this occasion. Tunji-Ojo enjoined the Muslim faithful to reflect on the virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion as…

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Afenifere faults FG’s proposed $60bn 4,000km railway project

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Afenifere faults FG

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has condemned the proposed ₦100 trillion railway project by the Federal Government. The initiative was recently announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, alongside the Ministers of Transportation, Sa’idu Alƙali and the State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. Reported in many media outlets, there are plans for a “$60 billion 4,000km high-speed rail from Lagos to Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt. According to the Federal Government, the projects would be carried out in 36-48 months by De-Sadal Nigeria…

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“Nigeria is not borrowing” – Tinubu declares

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Tinubu on appointments2

…Dismisses Trump’s policies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria has no plans to resort to borrowing, announcing that his administration met its 2025 revenue generation target ahead of schedule through the non-oil sector. Speaking at the State House on Tuesday in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), led by former Nasarawa State governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, President Tinubu said the achievement was recorded in August, four months before the end of the fiscal year. “Nigeria is not borrowing. We have met our…

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“Forces behind Boko Haram killings blind to faith, tribe” – Sen. Ndume

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Sen. Ndume on B'Haram killings

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against giving religious coloration to the victims of Boko Haram attacks, stressing that the insurgents’ violence knows no faith or tribe. Ndume gave the admonition in a statement yesterday, following renewed weekend attacks in Ngoshe village, Gwoza local government area, and Mussa community in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State. During the incidents, five Muslim farmers were killed on Saturday in Ngoshe, while three Christians were murdered the following day in Mussa. Reports also indicated that dozens of houses were razed during…

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NBMOA appeals Court’s ‘flawed’ judgment in favour of AREWA24 Channel

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NBMOA appeals

• Broadcasters allege ‘miscarriage of justice’ • Say U.S.-owned channel exploits loopholes • Demands fair play, protection for local media industry By Aminu Imam The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), has rejected the Federal High Court judgment that dismissed its suit against Arewa24, vowing to fight on at the Court of Appeal. Recall that the Federal High Court, in August, dismissed the suit filed by NBMOA against Arewa24, citing ‘lack of jurisdiction and lack of merit’.  The court, in a statement, affirmed that Arewa24 operates legally and it is…

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Tinubu hails Shettima at 59 

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Tinubu hails Shettima2

…Praises VP’s loyalty President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as a loyal partner in the task of building a more prosperous Nigeria. In a personal statement, Tinubu reaffirmed his confidence in Shettima, adding that he made no mistake in selecting him as his deputy. The President, in the goodwill message shared by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, on X on Monday, said the day provided a ‘unique opportunity’ to honour Shettima, whom he referred to as his brother, partner, and…

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Katsina: Chinese investors to inject $150m into multi-sector projects

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Katsina Chinese investors

A group of Chinese businessmen are set to invest an initial sum of $150 million or more than ₦200 billion in various sectors of Katsina State’s economy. This was made known when a delegation of 25 Chinese investors under group names COVEC, were in the state to discuss with the state government on modalities to the investment procedure. A statement by a spokesperson to the state governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, identified areas the investors would inject their resources to include the development of 2,500 hectares at Sabke Dam for maize cultivation…

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‘36,000 Nigerians sought asylum in Canada, Italy, UKz – Report

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No fewer than 36,934 Nigerians applied for asylum in foreign countries in 2024, according to data obtained from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, (UNHCR). Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom emerged as the top destinations for Nigerian asylum seekers in 2024. However, the data shows that 74 per cent of applications were rejected, with the highest approval rates recorded in Chad and Tunisia. Asylum refers to a formal request for protection made in another country by individuals fleeing persecution, serious harm, or unsafe conditions in their home country.…

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