Author: Aminu Imam

2027: “ADC rejected billions, ministerial slots to back opposition coalition” – Nwosu

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ADC on 2027

…Presidency denies bribery allegation The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stirred political waters following a bold revelation by its founder, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, who claimed the party rejected multi-billion naira offers and ministerial slots to derail Nigeria’s growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the ADC’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Tuesday in Abuja, Nwosu said the offers were designed to weaken the party’s resolve to lead a united opposition front committed to restoring democratic values. He said the proposals – allegedly made…

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Northern Senators condemn Zamfara killings, demand justice

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Senators condemn

The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the brutal killing of at least 35 civilians in the Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State. In a condolence message issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Forum Chairman, Senator AbdulAziz Yar’adua, condoled with the people of Kaura Namoda, particularly the families of victims who were murdered despite ransom payments. Yar’adua described the incident as a painful reminder of Nigeria’s deepening security challenges. He said, “We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms and declare that it does not reflect the values,…

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“El-Rufa’i created insecurity in Kaduna; Gov. Uba Sani achieving peace” – Tinubu’s aide

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Tinubu’s aide on el Rufa'i

One of the top media aides to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, has accused opposition politician and immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i of bequeathing a legacy of insecurity to his successor, Governor Uba Sani. The presidential media aide, who, however, noted el-Rufai’s achievement of physical infrastructure, hailed incumbent Governor Uba Sani for achieving peace and security in the State. Although el-Rufa’i is currently spearheading the moves to oust President Tinubu in 2027 elections, his successor in office and erstwhile political godson, Uba Sani, is one of the northern…

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Tinubu appoints new Controller-General of Federal Fire Service 

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Tinubu appoints

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Head of the Federal Fire Service. The appointment will take effect from August 14, 2025. The new appointment comes ahead of the retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. AbdulGaniyu Jaji Olola, who will be leaving office on August 11 after reaching the age of 60. Adeyemi, who began his service at the FCT Fire Service before joining the Federal Fire Service, rose to the position of Deputy Controller-General in charge of human resources. Over the years, he…

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NNPCL rules out Port-Harcourt refinery sale

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NNPCL rules out

‎‎The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port-Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. Its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, made the announcement during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja, ending weeks of speculation over the future of the country’s most prominent state-owned refining asset. ‎A statement by the company management yesterday read: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially ruled out the sale of the Port-Harcourt…

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Marketers reduce petrol prices below ÆŠangote, NNPCL rates

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Marketers reduce

Petrol marketers have reduced their pump prices to levels below what is being offered by the ÆŠangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL). This move has triggered deel competition in the fuel market, even as ÆŠangote continues to urge the Federal Government to ban fuel importation to protect local refining. For instance, SGR station in Ogun offered petrol at ₦847 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, stations associated with ÆŠangote, such as MRS and Heyden, sell between ₦865 and ₦875 per litre. Depot prices have also dropped, with some…

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2027: “Datti may replace Obi as our presidential flagbearer” – LP

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LP on Datti

The Labour Party, (LP), has announced that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed may replace Peter Obi as its presidential flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Wednesday, the party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, stated that the presidential ticket is not reserved for any individual and would be open to all aspirants – including Datti, who served as Obi’s running mate in the 2023 election. Farouk warned that Obi risks losing the ticket if he continues to associate with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is…

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“North has nothing to regret for supporting Tinubu’s Government” – Bagudu

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Bagudu on Tinubu govt.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the North remains fully represented in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and has no reason to feel marginalised or regret its political support. Speaking yesterday at a technical session during the two-day “Government–Citizens’ Engagement”, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Bagudu said the Tinubu administration is fair, inclusive, and committed to national unity. He said: “Those of us privileged to be part of this government are vigilant and committed to protecting the interests of the North.…

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Northern Elders raise alarm over marginalisation, insecurity, and underdevelopment

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Northern Elders

Prominent Northern advocacy groups – the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) – have jointly raised strong concerns over what they describe as deepening marginalisation of Northern Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Both groups, in separate but similarly themed events in Kaduna, accused the federal government of neglecting the region across critical sectors including education, infrastructure, agriculture, and security. At the Government-Citizens Engagement Forum, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, (NEF) Chairman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, painted a bleak picture of the North’s socio-economic…

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Kaduna: Gov. Sani appoints Maiyaki as Information Commissioner

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Sani appoints Maiyaki

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani(CON) has relieved Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello of his position as Commissioner of Information and a member of the State Executive Council. The shake-up was announced in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, and made available to newsmen yesterday. According to the statement, Sani expressed gratitude to Professor Bello for his contributions to the administration and wished him success in his future endeavours. “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani (CON), has approved…

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