The Arewa Christian Youth Leadership Forum (ACYLF) has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for what it describes as her “life-changing and inclusive interventions” through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), particularly in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, ACYLF commended the First Lady for her compassionate approach to governance, citing her interventions in education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, and humanitarian aid as “a rare blend of empathy, impact, and national service.” “Senator Tinubu has proven to be a mother to the nation, not just in words but in action,” the forum stated. “Her…
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In a strong display of unity and resolve, the Obidient Movement has shut down rumours of a rift between its political torchbearer, Peter Obi, and the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, calling the claims “deliberate misinformation crafted to destabilize the party.” Addressing the media in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the movement, firmly dismissed recent speculation sparked by Obi’s attendance at the gubernatorial campaign flag-off of Dr. George Moghalu in Anambra State — a move some wrongly interpreted as an act of rebellion or factional support. “There is absolutely no friction.…
An internal investigation by international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has concluded that three of its humanitarian workers — a Spaniard and two Ethiopians — were executed in Ethiopia’s Tigray region during the height of the conflict in 2021, and that the Ethiopian army was responsible. The damning report, released four years after the killings, points to Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) troops as the alleged perpetrators, stating that eyewitness accounts, satellite imagery, and multiple sources confirm the military’s presence at the scene of the attack. “They were executed,” said Raquel Ayora, General Director of MSF Spain, in an…
In a significant legal victory, the Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all charges in the high-profile ₦2.2 billion money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering the ruling on Tuesday morning, the court upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, declaring that the EFCC failed to establish a prima facie case that would require the defendant to enter a defence. “The prosecution failed to link the defendant to the alleged crimes in a manner that warrants this court to call upon him to open his defence,” the…
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s domestic gas market as major operators push back against plans by Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to drastically cut the price of cooking gas and sell directly to consumers. The President of the Dangote Group announced that his refinery, which now produces up to 22,000 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) daily, is ramping up production with the intention of making cooking gas more affordable for everyday Nigerians. Currently, LPG prices hover between ₦1,000 and ₦1,300 per kilogram, a rate Dangote has described as “too expensive.” “If the distributors are not trying to…
In a bold and controversial move, the Nigerian Senate has flatly refused to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan—despite a Federal High Court judgment widely seen as paving the way for her return to the red chamber. Tensions flared anew on July 15 as the National Assembly formally rejected the ruling issued by Justice Binta Nyako on July 4, describing it as “non-binding and advisory at best.” A letter signed by Charles Yoila, Director of Litigation and Counselling, on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, declared: “There is no order made… for the Senate, President of the Senate, or National…
In a strategic move to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve internally generated revenue (IGR) across the state, the Kogi State Government has announced plans to carry out a bi-annual audit of all 21 local government areas. The state Auditor-General for Local Government, Alhaji Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, made the announcement during a performance appraisal meeting held in Lokoja with local government chairmen, treasurers, and directors of internal revenue. According to Adabenege, the audit—set to commence within the next three months—will serve as a mid-year assessment to evaluate the progress of each council in revenue generation and financial management. “This audit is…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in a solemn ceremony steeped in national pride and Islamic tradition. The late president, who died in a London hospital on Sunday, was honoured with full military rites as his body—draped in the green-white-green flag—was carried by pallbearers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to his final resting place in the courtyard of his private residence. Earlier in the day, Janazah prayers were offered at a makeshift prayer ground nearby, with thousands of mourners in attendance, including family members, traditional rulers, political figures, and…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has formally screened and cleared Alhaji Auwalu Isah Manzo as its candidate for the upcoming bye-election in the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency. The screening exercise, held at the PDP state secretariat in Dutse, was conducted by a five-member committee led by Miss Precious Ben and witnessed by the party’s deputy chairman. Miss Ben expressed satisfaction with Manzo’s credentials and eligibility. “We thoroughly screened him in line with the PDP constitution and electoral guidelines. He is fully qualified for the position,” she stated. Speaking after his clearance, Alhaji Auwalu Isah…
***Breaks Kidnap Informant Network By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the security and safety of its citizens, vowing to intensify its fight against all forms of criminality across the state. This assurance was given by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Lokoja. Fanwo disclosed that the state has recorded a major breakthrough in its security operations, particularly in the fight against kidnapping, with the arrest of suspected informants aiding criminal networks in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. According…