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Tinubu salutes Bisi Akande’s national legacy at 87

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, describing him as a pillar of Nigeria’s democracy and a builder of modern party politics. In a special message, Tinubu praised the former Osun State governor and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his life of service, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to progressive ideals.​ Tinubu recalled Akande’s journey from his early career as an accountant with British Petroleum to key roles in public service, including Secretary to the Government and Deputy Governor of old Oyo State before becoming governor of Osun between 1999 and 2003. He noted that as Interim Chairman of the APC, Akande laid the foundation for the coalition that unseated an incumbent federal government for the first time in Nigeria’s history in 2015.​ The president lauded […]

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Abbas mourns victims of Niger attack, Yobe boat mishap

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, and the recent boat mishap in Yobe State. He described both incidents as tragic losses and extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the governments of Niger and Yobe states, and the affected communities.​ Abbas called the Niger attack, in which more than 30 people were killed and many others abducted by suspected terrorists who also set the market ablaze, a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a serious threat to peace and livelihoods. He urged security and intelligence agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive to hunt down the perpetrators, rescue those kidnapped and prevent further attacks.​ On the Yobe tragedy, where a passenger boat capsized on the Yobe River in […]

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Group seeks probe of Dangote’s claim on Farouk Ahmed’s children​

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to order an investigation into an allegation that the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr Farouk Ahmed, paid 5 million dollars in secondary school fees for his children.​A coalition of civil society organisations under the platform of the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) made the call, asking that anti-graft agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), should verify the claim.​ Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, EUYI convener, Comrade Momoh Prince, said public trust in government depends on transparency and accountability, especially when serious allegations are raised against public officials.​The group explained that its demand followed a public claim linked to industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote, which questioned the source of funds allegedly used to pay for the foreign education of Farouk […]

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Wike Criticizes Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Says He Wanted Fubara’s Outright Removal

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike revealed that he had advocated for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead of the current intervention. Last month, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing persistent political instability and escalating security threats, including pipeline explosions. The president suspended Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the House of Assembly for six months. In their place, Vice Admiral Ibas was appointed as sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs pending resolution of the crisis—a move that has sparked nationwide debate. Wike, who served as the immediate past governor of Rivers State, stated that while he was […]

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Tragedy Strikes Nigeria: Food Distribution Events Turn Fatal.

A series of deadly crowd crushes during free food distribution events in Nigeria have left over 70 people dead this week. The most recent incident occurred in Okija, where 22 lives were lost during a Christmas charity event distributing rice and vegetable oil.On the same day, 10 people, including four children, died at a Catholic church in Abuja when the crowd forced its way through the gates. Earlier in the week, a carnival in Ibadan turned tragic as 35 children were killed in a stampede involving over 5,000 attendees.The Nigerian government, alongside police authorities, has urged event organizers to enforce proper crowd control measures to prevent future incidents. President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the tragedies, canceled his official engagements, and called for stricter oversight of charity events.Amnesty International Nigeria highlighted the worsening hunger and economic conditions as root […]

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