Author: Aminu Imam

Corruption allegations: Lawyers storm Villa, NASS, demand NMDPRA boss probe

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Lawyers on NMDPRA probe

About 500 public interest lawyers yesterday stormed the Presidential Villa and National Assembly with a petition demanding the immediate probe, sacking and prosecution of Ahmed Farouk, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA). The lawyers and members of some civil society organisations (CSOs) have been protesting for days, demanding immediate investigation of corruption allegations against Ahmed. They are equally demanding his sack and prosecution over the alleged offences, which include abuse of office and conflict of interest. The lawyers cited grave allegations…

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CSO urges DSS, Police to arrest Amaechi over ‘revolution, bloodshed’ remark

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CSO on Amaechi

The Coalition for the Defence of Nigeria’s Democracy (CDND) has called for the arrest of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over comments it described as inciting violence and threatening national stability. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Amaechi reportedly urged Nigerians to “take their fate into their own hands” to stop President Tinubu in 2027, adding that “no revolution succeeds without blood”. CDND’s president, Dr. Rufus Obadiah, likened Amaechi’s remarks to the separatist rhetoric of Nnamdi Kanu, accusing him of stoking insurrection as a political strategy. The group criticised…

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Group demands immediate implementation of 2014 National Confab Report

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Group on Confab report2

…Says 10th NASS leadership just fooling Nigerians on Constitutional Amendments  Amid growing calls for political and constitutional reforms to tackle Nigeria’s lingering challenges, a pro-democracy group under the banner: ‘Confab 2014’ has urged the Federal Government to invoke a ‘Doctrine of Necessity’ to immediately implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. In a statement issued yesterday, the group argued that Nigeria’s worsening political tensions, economic disparity, and governance loopholes demand urgent action on the far-reaching resolutions adopted by over 490 delegates during the historic National Confab convened under former…

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2027 : “I’ll no longer support Tinubu, but the North” – Asari-Dokubo

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Asari Dokubo

Former Niger-Delta militant and leader of the defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has declared that he will no longer support Yoruba politicians because they have betrayed him and the Ijaw people. In a video shared on social media platforms yesterday, Dokubo insisted that he is now politically aligned with politicians from Northern Nigeria because they are not traitors like their Yoruba counterparts. The ex-militant accused Yoruba politicians and elite of turning against their long-standing allies from the Niger Delta after benefiting politically from them. “The Yorubas have…

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$25.7bn lost: ‘Nigeria’s crude theft crisis tied to elites, militants’ – Report

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Crude theft crisis

Nigeria has lost an estimated $25.7 billion (roughly ₦39.3 trillion) worth of crude oil to theft in 23 years, deepening poverty, slashing government revenue, and pushing public debt to ₦149.4 trillion. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC), shows about 353 million barrels were stolen between 2002 and 2025 – nearly 72% of the country’s 2025 budget at an average price of $73 per barrel. Despite spending ₦267.98 billion on pipeline security in just 16 months, theft remains rampant due to an organised network of powerful elites, militants,…

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Northern leaders meet in Kaduna for region’s unity, economy

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Northern leaders meet

Leaders from the 19 Northern states and Abuja, at the weekend, converged on Kaduna to chart a new course for the region’s unity, institutional strength, and economic revitalisation. Speaking at the Unity and Development Summit held at Arewa House, Kaduna, former Zamfara State governor and Senator, AbdulAziz Yari, urged leaders, elders, and youths across the region to close ranks and pursue a shared vision anchored on unity, strengthened traditional institutions, inclusive education, and economic resilience. Yari, who chaired the summit, said the region’s longstanding challenges, ranging from insecurity to youth…

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NLC threatens mass action over rising poverty, insecurity

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NLC threatens

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide mass action over what it described as the worsening cost-of-living crisis, escalating insecurity, and what it termed a deliberate assault on workers’ rights across the country. Rising from its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held over the weekend at the 12th June Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the NLC said that the hardship faced by Nigerian workers and millions of ordinary citizens has reached intolerable levels, warning that urgent measures must be taken to prevent a social…

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2027: Atiku hints at running ADC presidential ticket amidst Coalition’s talks

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Atiku hints

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hinted at taking another shot at the Presidency. Atiku, who ran against ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, and challenged President Bola Tinubu in 2023, gave the indication when he received a delegation led by former Minister Idris Abdullahi. In a video he shared on his X handle, Atiku had said stealing and any form of corrupt practice will have no place in the government he leads, saying: “enough is enough”. He said, “We will decisively deal with anyone who says he will steal or engage…

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2027: “Jonathan remains North’s preferred southern candidate” – Activist tells ADC

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Activist tells ADC

Activist Deji Adeyanju has declared that former president Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician who can secure the trust of the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a post on Facebook, Adeyanju said some members of the opposition coalition have argued that zoning the presidential ticket to the South would block former vice-president Atiku Abubakar from contesting again. He noted that while this is a valid strategy, it comes with political risks. His words: “I have seen the argument by some that to prevent serial contestant, Atiku,…

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2027: “Tinubu may get less than 30% Northern votes” – Zainab Galadima warns

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Zainab Galadima

A political commentator and daughter of elder statesman Buba Galadima, Zainab, has predicted a tough road ahead for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating that he may struggle to secure up to 30 percent of votes from Northern Nigeria. Speaking during an appearance on a popular podcast: ‘Mic On’, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Galadima emphasized that growing discontent across the North could dramatically affect the President’s chances of re-election. She described the coming election as potentially the “toughest political battle” of Tinubu’s career. “There is palpable…

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