Author: Aminu Imam

“Tinubu’s Brazil visit could unlock $30bn investments” – Gov. Uba Sani

Aminu Imam
Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil has the potential to attract over $30 billion in fresh investments into Nigeria’s economy. Speaking with newsmen in Brasília, Sani disclosed that several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the visit, targeting key sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and science and technology. “We’re looking at more than 30 billion dollars in investments in agriculture, food security, aviation, and airspace collaboration between Nigeria and Brazil,” he said. The governor also noted that new agreements in diplomacy,…

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Regional Minister appoints Yakawada Chairman of All Commissions’ Boards

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Yakawada appointed

In a significant move aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Renewed Hope National Development Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has announced the appointment of Hon. Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada as the Chairman of All Boards of Commissions under the Federal Ministry of Regional Development. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, places Hon. Yakawada at the helm of strategic policy coordination among the various Commissions under the ministry. His mandate includes ensuring synergy, fostering collaboration, and driving effective implementation of the…

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Amaechi insists on 2027 run under ADC 

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Amaechi insists

…Says he won’t step down for any candidate Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has again said he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). The former Rivers state governor said that he will not withdraw in favour of any other aspirant. Speaking with newsmen in Kano State on Wednesday, after a meeting with a group of traders, Amaechi declared that only a transparent primary and the will of the people would determine the party’s flag bearer. “I will contest the ADC…

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NNPCL Boss, Ojulari raises alarm over threats

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Ojulari raises alarm

…‘Nobody wants your job’ – Northern Youths fire back A fresh storm has erupted around the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, yesterday alleged that powerful interests are plotting to unseat him over the reforms he has initiated in the oil and gas sector. Ojulari, who disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN), said his life and that of some management staff were under threat because of…

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“Don’t play politics with hunger, poverty” – PDP’s Ogidi warns APC

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'PoliticsNOW' yesterday

…Blasts Tinubu over Brazil comment The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out strongly against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning it not to play politics with hunger and poverty ravaging Nigerians. Speaking on Liberty TV’s flagship programme: ‘PoliticsNOW’ yesterday, PDP National Vice-Chairman (South-South), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, described as “reckless” the APC’s reaction to the party’s recent zoning of its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Ogidi also lampooned President Bola Tinubu’s remark in Brazil that “there is no corruption in Nigeria”, saying such comments were “an insult to…

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4,722 kidnapped, ₦2.57bn paid by Nigerians in 2 months’ – Report 

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Kidnap report

No fewer than 4,722 people were kidnapped across Nigeria between July 2024 and June 2025, with ₦2.57 billion paid in ransoms against demands totalling ₦48 billion, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The study, titled: ‘Locust Business: The Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry A 2025 Update’, documents a crisis that has become entrenched as both a national security threat and an illicit economic sector. During the year under review, 997 incidents of kidnapping were recorded nationwide, leading to 762 deaths. Civilians made up the majority of the fatalities,…

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2027: APC clears path for other contenders after endorsing Tinubu 

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APC clears path

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not print a single ticket for the 2027 presidential election despite endorsing President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate. APC’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Mohammad Argungu, who disclosed this yesterday during a press parley at the APC national secretariat, said members of the party are free to purchase the presidential form to contest in the primary election. His words: “It will be the wish of the party, and we, the NWC of the party, have already endorsed President Tinubu as the…

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PDP’s crisis deepens, as party courts Jonathan, Obi ahead of 2027

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PDP crisis deepens

…Regrets Atiku candidacy The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, (LASIEC), has denied reports that it owed ad-hoc staff who conducted the Saturday, 12th July 2025 council election in the state. In recent days, reports are circulating in the media that LASIEC is yet to pay the ad-hoc staff allowances one month after the election was held. One of the ad-hoc staff who worked as Presiding Officer in Kosofe area, Segun Komolafe, told newsmen that LASIEC had not paid him one month after the poll. Komolafe said that LASIEC kept telling…

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Kaduna: Constituents begin recall process against Senator Mr. La

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Senator Mr. La

A group, identifying themselves as the ‘Concerned Kaduna-Central Constituents’ has announced the commencement of a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the recall of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, (a.k.a Mr. La.), who represents Kaduna-Central Senatorial District. According to the group, the decision to initiate the recall process stems from what they described as the Senator’s “failure to represent the interests of his constituents, persistent neglect of legislative duties, prolonged absence on vacation, lack of exposure, and the absence of constituency projects”. In a brief statement made available…

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Dino Melaye summoned to court for alleged tax evasion

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Dino Melaye faces

Former Senator representing Kogi-West constituency, Dino Melaye, has been summoned to court over alleged failure to pay his mandatory Personal Income Tax for 2023 and 2024, as well as underpayment of taxes in 2020, 2021, and 2022. A criminal summons, dated August 21, 2025, was issued by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court, requiring Melaye to appear before the Magistrate Court at Wuse Zone II, Abuja, on September 5, 2025. According to the FCT Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Melaye only paid ₦85,000.08 in 2019, ₦100,000.08 in 2020, ₦120,000 in…

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