DON’T ABANDON TINUBU AHEAD 2027 – APC GOVERNORS BEG BUHARI, CPC BLOC Twenty-one governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have met with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna and begged him not to dump President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party that made him president ahead of the 2027 elections. The APC governors met former President Buhari in …

STOP PAYING RANSOM, RIBADU TELLS VICTIMS’ FAMILIES Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), has warned family members of kidnapped victims against ransom payment. Speaking while receiving some rescued victims on Tuesday, the NSA said they were rescued based on military operations. He said, “I want to once again use the opportunity to thank our armed forces, thank our security …

STOP PAYING RANSOM, RIBADU TELLS VICTIMS’ FAMILIES Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), has warned family members of kidnapped victims against ransom payment. Speaking while receiving some rescued victims on Tuesday, the NSA said they were rescued based on military operations. He said, “I want to once again use the opportunity to thank our armed forces, thank our security …

CONTROVERSY OVER RELEASE OF GEN. TSIGA There appears to be controversy over the release of former Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), who recently regained freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. Gen. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, along with at …

CONTROVERSY OVER RELEASE OF GEN. TSIGA There appears to be controversy over the release of former Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), who recently regained freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. Gen. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, along with at …

DANIEL BWALA, TINUBU’S ATTACK DOG: BLASTS NDUME OVER COMMENT Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has blasted Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, for claiming that President Bola Tinubu has “attack dogs” who ignore facts and launch personal attacks. Ndume made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, where he expressed concerns about the President’s appointments, saying they lacked fairness …

TINUBU BORROWED FOR AMBIGUOUS, INTANGIBLE PROJECTS WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL – ALI NDUME Senator Ali Ndume has raised concerns over the rising debt profile under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning the rationale and transparency behind borrowings totaling approximately $9.45 billion (about N13 trillion) since June 2023. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Monday evening, the Borno South senator emphasised …

TINUBU BORROWED FOR AMBIGUOUS, INTANGIBLE PROJECTS WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL – ALI NDUME Senator Ali Ndume has raised concerns over the rising debt profile under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning the rationale and transparency behind borrowings totaling approximately $9.45 billion (about N13 trillion) since June 2023. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Monday evening, the Borno South senator emphasised …

I’LL NEVER WORK WITH TINUBU – RENO OMOKRI Not in my DNA to work with President Bola Tinubu government, It will never happen – Mr Reno Omokri (Throwback) Unfortunately Reno Omokri has changed his mouth, he’s now ambassador nominee. Reno is just a clueless coward here. Nigerians will never take him serious

BORNO GOV ZUMUM, CRIES OVER BOKO HARAM ATTACKS, SAYS WE’RE LOSING GROUND Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed concern over the recent Boko Haram attacks on major military formations, saying the state is at risk of returning to turmoil. The governor stated this on Tuesday while heading an expanded Security Council Meeting held at the council chambers, …

TINUBU MOURNS DEFUNCT DIAMOND BANK FOUNDER AND EX-CHAIRMAN OF MTN- NIGERIA, PASCAL DOZIE President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of iconic business man, founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and pioneer Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie. A presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Dozie died at age of 85 in the …

TERRORISTS KIDNAP OVER 50, KILL SIX IN KATSINA Terrorists in coordinated attacks kidnapped 53 and killed six persons in the Funtua and Dandume Local Government Areas of Katsina on Saturday and Sunday. Residents of Funtua Local Government Area in Katsina State raised the alarm over a fresh wave of attacks by the terrorists who invaded several villages, killing and kidnapping …

US SLAMS NIGERIA OVER IMPORT BANS ON 25 ITEMS AMID RISING GLOBAL TRADE TENSION Nigeria is one of the Countries seen by the USTR as involving in unfair policies facing American exporters. Others are: China, Algeria, Angola, Peru, Brazil, Japan, India, EU, Ecuador and Colombia The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has faulted Nigeria’s import ban on 25 items, saying …

FG TO DEMOLISH 700 HOUSES FOR LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY The Federal Government has marked 700 properties for demolition for the Lagos-Calabar Highway project. Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting on the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. According to her, the number was significantly lower than initial estimates. “Instead of having to demolish about …