Author: Aminu Imam

Okocha hosts ex-coach Clemens Westerhof in Lagos

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Okocha Westerhouf

Nigerian football icon, Jay-Jay Okocha, recently hosted his former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, at his Lagos home. Westerhof, who posted photos from the visit on Instagram on Friday, called it an “unforgettable night of my life” and thanked Okocha for his warm hospitality. Westerhof, a Dutch national, managed the Nigerian national team from 1989 to 1994. Under his leadership, the Super Eagles won their second Africa Cup of Nations title in 1994 and made their FIFA World Cup debut the same year, impressively topping a group that included Argentina,…

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Appointments/Projects: “You’re not President of Lagos”, Yakasai tells Tinubu

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Yakasai tells Tinubu

Son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, yesterday took a swipe at President Ahmed Bola Tinubu over an alleged discriminatory distribution of resources in favour of Lagos, asking whether Tinubu is the President of Lagos. Tanko Yakasai’s position came amid growing discontent by Northern politicians over what they called prioritising development of Lagos at the expense of 19 Northern states in the federation. Yakasai, in a lengthy essay he published in his verified Facebook page, stated: “I understand ‘Emi Lokan’, but sometimes I wonder if Tinubu is the…

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“2027 election”ll be battle between hungry Nigerians and a rudderless APC” –  Melaye

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Dino Melaye

Former federal lawmaker and ex-PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, has declared that the 2027 general elections will be a decisive contest between suffering Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Speaking during a television programme on Friday, Melaye criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the current state of the nation as unprecedentedly dire. He said, “We are in a precarious situation in this country, like we have never been. It has never been this disastrous, it has never been this terrible”, Melaye said. “The hunger…

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IBAN, NBMOA slam Niger State govt. over closure of Badeggi FM station

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IBAN, NBMOA slam Niger Govt.

…Demand immediate reopening Aminu Imam Media industry stakeholders have strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station in Minna, Niger State, following an order issued by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. The action, which involved the sealing of the station, demolition of its building, and arrest of its owner, has sparked outrage from the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), and the Northern Nigeria Media Organisation, (NBMOA). In separate but coordinated statements released yesterday, both groups described the governor’s actions as a gross abuse of power…

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ACF member urges ban on Arewa24 for ‘distorting Hausa culture’, illegal operations

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ACF member urges

Aminu Imam A member of Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), from Kano, Alhaji Ɗanjuma Hassan, has commended  the Kano State Censors Board for banning over 22 films produced by AREWA24 TV channel in Kano. Alhaji Ɗanjuma Hassan, who made the call at the sidelines of the 2-day Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) Summit in Kaduna, called on the Executive Governor of Kano state, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf to ban AREWA 24 from its illegal business in the premises of Kano Radio and Television, (ARTV).  He also strongly called upon President…

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Flood Alert: Parts of Abuja, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa at risk – FG

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FG on flood alert

The Federal Government has warned residents in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states of Kaduna, Niger and Nasarawa to brace for potential flooding, as heavy rainfall threatens high-risk communities. The National Flood Early Warning System (FEWS), a unit under the Federal Ministry of Environment, issued the alert on Thursday, cautioning residents to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property. According to FEWS, flood-prone areas in the FCT include: Asokoro, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Damagaza, Garki 1 and 2, Guzape, Wuse 1 and…

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‘Lagos Int’l Airport Terminal-1 set for ₦712bn renovation over 22 months’ – Keyamo 

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Keyamo on MMIA

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved ₦712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade, and modernisation of International Terminal-1 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The approval was the centrepiece of a sweeping ₦900 billion aviation infrastructure plan for the country. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the disclosure yesterday while addressing newsmen after the FEC meeting presided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at State House, Abuja. Keyamo said the project, awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), will strip the old terminal down…

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Ɗangote Refinery deploys over 2,000 CNG trucks for nationwide fuel distribution 

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Ɗangote Refinery

The Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery has taken a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s fuel supply chain with the deployment of over 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, as part of its nationwide fuel distribution initiative scheduled to begin on August 15, 2025. Findings show that additional truck deliveries are expected in the coming weeks, as the refinery works toward expanding its fleet to 4,000 CNG-powered vehicles. The trucks will be used to transport petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel directly to end-users across the country. The 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery, located in…

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Nurses, Midwives suspend nationwide strike

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Nurses begin strike2

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), has suspended its industrial action. Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, who announced the suspension to newsmen yesterday, after a closed-door meeting with the association’s leadership, the decision was reached following agreements between the Federal Government and the union leaders. However, the union representatives declined to comment on the outcome of the meeting. Recall that the association had launched a seven-day warning strike on July 29, 2025, accusing the government of failing to act on a 15-day ultimatum issued on July…

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“North-West, South-West biggest beneficiaries under Buhari, Tinubu” – Shehu Sani

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Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna-Central senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that both the immediate past and present administrations have disproportionately favoured the North-West and South-West regions in terms of political appointments and infrastructural projects. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, Sani criticised those claiming that the ‘North’ is being marginalised under President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing them of distorting facts. His words: “Under the immediate-past and present administration, the North-West and the South-West regions are the highest beneficiaries of political appointments and projects. “Those who are saying the ‘North’ is disfavoured…

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