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Oyo: Borno groups slam FG’s silence over 42 abducted Askira-Uba students

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says “No life is better than another” Civil society groups, youth leaders and residents in Borno State have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s apparent indifference following the abduction of 42 primary and junior secondary school students in Mussa community, Askira-Uba LGA. Recall that the students were kidnapped on May 16, when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School. The outrage follows what critics describe as a stark contrast between the federal response to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo state, and the apparent silence…

Oyo: Tinubu orders elite rescue unit, 1,000 forest guards to secure abducted pupils, teachers

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and deployed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in the Ogbomosho area. This came after a high-powered Federal Government delegation visited the community yesterday, where the announcement was made. The delegation, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, visited the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire local government area to convey the President’s deep concern over the incident, which occurred on…

2027: Thugs disrupt PDP Convention as Jonathan emerges Turaki faction’s presidential candidate

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

A convention organised by the interim leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, descended into chaos yesterday, after political thugs invaded the venue, assaulting journalists and party members shortly after former President Goodluck Jonathan was affirmed as the faction’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The convention, initially scheduled to hold at the A-Class Park and Event Centre in Abuja, faced early setbacks after security agents barricaded roads leading to the venue. The development followed a directive by the Federal…

Uba Sani Govt.@3: Inside The Governance Revolution Reshaping Kaduna

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Three years after assuming office, Governor Uba Sani has built a governance model anchored on inclusion, infrastructure renewal, economic revitalisation, sustainable peace, and improved social welfare. Across Kaduna State, deliberate people-centred policies are delivering measurable outcomes and transforming lives. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS HEALTHCARE • 255 Primary Healthcare Centres upgraded to Level-II status • Kaduna became the first state in Nigeria to achieve this milestone • 14 General Hospitals undergoing rehabilitation and modernisation • 300-bed Specialist Hospital completed and commissioned • Over 15% of the state budget consistently allocated to healthcare AGRICULTURE…

U.S Commission accuses Nigeria of “tolerating” religious violence

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says authorities fail to prosecute killers The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused the Nigerian federal and state governments of tolerating religious violence and failing to adequately investigate or prosecute perpetrators responsible for attacks across the country. In its 2026 annual report, the commission said religious freedom conditions in Nigeria “remained abysmal” throughout 2025, alleging that authorities “continued to tolerate, inadequately respond to or investigate, or otherwise fail to pursue justice for religious violence by non-state actors.” The report stated that several armed groups continued to…

Eid-el-Kabir: LibertyTVR Chairman, Ramalan urges sacrifice, unity, national development‎

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

‎The Executive Chairman of Liberty TV and Radio, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has felicitated with Nigerians, particularly Muslim faithful, on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, stressing the importance of sacrifice, love and dedication to national development. ‎In a statement issued yesterday to commemorate the celebration, Ramalan described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred festival symbolising sacrifice, obedience, love and devotion to Almighty Allah. ‎“On this joyous occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations to all Muslim faithful, and indeed all Nigerians, as they…

Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu assures Nigerians of improved security

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Urges national unity President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity, and is once again assuring Nigerians of improved security and economy. The president said this in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to “our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide”. He said, “As a nation, we are on a journey of reconstruction and renewal. The reforms we have undertaken are challenging, but necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations”, the President said, in a message issued yesterday. “Just as sacrifice brings reward, I am…

Eid-El-Kabir: Military warns of planned terror attacks in the North

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai‘ (OPHK), has assured residents of the North-East region of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, amid intelligence reports warning of possible terrorist attacks. In a security advisory issued yesterday, the Theatre Command said troops had been strategically deployed to vulnerable locations across the region to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Command, while extending Eid greetings to Muslim faithful, disclosed that remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) might attempt to exploit…

2027: Tinubu wins Presidential primary with 10.9m votes

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Accepts APC ticket, vows robust nationwide security President Bola Tinubu has accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, declaring that Nigeria was on an “irreversible path of economic expansion” and warning against politicians seeking to “take our country backwards”. Speaking yesterday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the President said the task before the party was to consolidate reforms and secure long-term national progress. “Today, our task is to affirm that continuity is essential, to…

‘35m Nigerians risk acute hunger in coming months’ – UN

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United Nations (UN) has warned that about 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger from June to August. The UN Humanitarian Country Team in New York City, United States, who stated this on Friday, said Nigeria was facing a deepening hunger crisis, with millions at risk as the lean season approaches. “Nearly one in seven people, that is 35 million people nationwide in Nigeria, are likely to face acute food insecurity during this year’s lean season, which runs from June to August”, it stated. The UN said…