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“Fuel subsidy, FX cabals behind security crisis” – Tinubu

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu says beneficiaries of the corruption-laden fuel subsidy and foreign exchange era are behind the escalating insecurity across Nigeria. Tinubu spoke through Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun, on Wednesday at the launch of a book, titled: ‘The NADECO Story’, in Lagos. The President said unpatriotic elements who engaged in forex round-tripping are resisting his administration’s reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the exchange rate markets. He said these vested interests are attempting to destabilise the country as retaliation for the policies that…

IBAN backs NBC’s DSO strategy in “National Interest’

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says BON opposition risks delaying Nigeria’s digital future Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), in National Sovereignty Interest, has thrown its weight behind the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) revamped Digital Switch-Over (DSO) initiative, dismissing objections raised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) as misleading and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s long-delayed digital migration efforts. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, IBAN argued that the NBC’s new “Big Picture” strategy represents the most credible pathway yet for achieving a…

Tijjani Ramalan laments regulatory bottlenecks, rising costs in broadcast industry‎

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

……Calls for urgent reforms ‎The Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nigeria Limited, Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has raised concerns over mounting operational challenges confronting Nigeria’s broadcasting industry, warning that rising costs, regulatory bottlenecks and shrinking advertising opportunities are threatening the survival of media organisations. ‎Speaking at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, which was attended by media professionals, policymakers, regulators, advertisers, and journalists, Ramalan reflected on his transition from the maritime sector into broadcasting, insisting that media investment was a deliberate and lifelong ambition. ‎“I am not an interloper; I am…

Liberty Symposium 2026: Ramalan unveils blueprint to re-imagine Northern Nigeria through media, productivity, governance

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

Executive Chairman of Liberty Media Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Tijjani Ramalan, has announced plans for the second edition of the Liberty Symposium, describing it as a strategic intervention aimed at redefining the future of Northern Nigeria through dialogue, policy engagement and practical solutions to the region’s challenges. Speaking ahead of a press conference scheduled to hold today at the Liberty Media Group Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Ramalan said the symposium would take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, security…

Nigerian, US forces kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in N’East air operation

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops, working alongside the United States Africa Command, killed more than 20 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a coordinated air operation in the North-East region. According to the military, the operation was carried out around Metele after intelligence reports revealed the movement and gathering of suspected terrorists in the area. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Sama’ila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, said the air strikes targeted ISIS/ISWAP fighters observed regrouping before the attack was…

Terrorists attack military school in Yobe, kill army, police officers

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected Islamist insurgents have killed about 17 police officers undergoing specialised operational training when the bandits attacked the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni-Yadi, Gujba local government area of Yobe state. The Police Command’s Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid confirmed the sad incident adding that the officers were participating in advanced tactical and counter-terrorism training when gunmen launched a coordinated overnight assault on the military facility from multiple directions. The Police spokesperson, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, said the attack occurred in the early hours of May 8,…

Confusion, as ISWAP commander, Minuki declared dead in 2024, again in 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Confusion has emerged over the reported death of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander Abu Bilal Minuki, after Nigerian authorities and international partners announced his elimination in a fresh joint operation despite earlier claims that he had already been killed in 2024. The controversy followed confirmation by the Joint Task Force, North-East ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai’, that Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki was killed during a coordinated military offensive in Borno State carried out with support from United States forces. The Nigerian military described the operation as a major counterterrorism breakthrough, stating that…

“Pay your taxes, or stop calling yourself a citizen” – Tinubu tell Nigerians

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigerians who refuse to pay taxes should not regard themselves as citizens unless they are officially exempted by law. Tinubu made the remark yesterday, while addressing participants at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, where he highlighted the critical role of taxation in driving national development and economic stability. The President said many citizens demand improved roads, hospitals, infrastructure and economic growth, yet fail to contribute financially through taxes, stressing that no nation can achieve meaningful development without adequate funding. According to him, taxation…

‘₦20tr missing’: Agbakoba raises alarm over Federation Account leakages

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Renowned legal practitioner and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that over ₦20 trillion may have been lost from Nigeria’s Federation Account through under-remittances, unauthorised deductions, and weak financial oversight. Speaking through a detailed policy statement released on Wednesday, Agbakoba questioned the management of Nigeria’s public revenues and warned that the country’s worsening debt crisis was being fueled by massive leakages from funds meant to accrue to the Federation Account. According to him, the Federation Account — established under Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution —…

FG seeks fresh $1.25bn World Bank loan

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government is currently in talks with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25 billion loan, according to a leaked document. The document, titled: ‘Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration’, noted that the proposed loan will finance ongoing economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness. According to the document, talks are at the critical stage for the loan facility expected to be presented for approval on June 26, 2026. The loan has progressed beyond the initial concept and appraisal phases. If approved, it will come off as the second-largest…