Day: May 29, 2025

NYRG hails Armed Forces over failed ISWAP attacks in Marte and Kumshe

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The North-East Youth Renaissance Group, NYRG, on Wednesday said with more determination and support of the people, troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue to decimate terrorists attacking communities in the region and entire country. The Group said the region is facing an unenviable situation with sad tales, saying with the peoples support, the situation can be turned around by troops. NYRG stated this in reaction to failed attack on New Marte and the Forward Operating Base at Kumshe in Borno State by fighters of the Islamic State…

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Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Smuggling Radio Transmitter into Nigeria, DSS Witness Tells Court

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A witness for the Federal Government on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), admitted to smuggling a radio transmitter into Nigeria to broadcast Biafra-related content. The witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative identified only as “CCC” for security reasons, testified as the third prosecution witness (PW-3) in the ongoing terrorism trial before Justice James Omotosho. According to CCC, Kanu personally set up the transmitter in Ubuluisiuzor, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra…

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Appeal Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Election as Edo Governor, Dismisses PDP’s Petition

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Asue Ighodalo. A three-member panel led by Justice Mohamed Danjuma unanimously affirmed the ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which had earlier validated Okpebholo’s victory in the 21 September 2024 governorship election. The PDP and Ighodalo had challenged the outcome of the poll on grounds of overvoting, electoral malpractice, and non-compliance…

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President Tinubu Launches National Credit Guarantee Company with N100 Billion Capital, Appoints Board

Tolu Adebayo

President Tinubu Launches National Credit Guarantee Company with N100 Billion Capital, Appoints Board Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially established the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a new financial institution aimed at expanding credit access and de-risking lending across Nigeria’s diverse business landscape. The Presidency announced the creation of the NCGC and the appointment of its board and management team in a statement released on Thursday. Backed by an initial capital injection of N100 billion, the NCGC is set to play a pivotal role in improving…

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 “I Nearly Shed Tears When I Last Visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura” – Atiku Abubakar

Tolu Adebayo

“I Nearly Shed Tears When I Last Visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura” – Atiku Abubakar Daura, Katsina State — Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he was moved to the verge of tears during his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The emotional reaction stemmed from the overwhelming presence of young Almajiris — children traditionally sent out to seek Islamic education — scattered along the roadways, symbolizing the deep educational crisis facing northern Nigeria. Speaking in a media interaction covered by…

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Senate President Akpabio Apologizes to Senator Nwaebonyi Over Relocation Comments

Tolu Adebayo

Senate President Akpabio Apologizes to Senator Nwaebonyi Over Relocation Comments Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi following a misunderstanding regarding comments on the relocation of residents living in illegal structures around Abuja airport. The apology, delivered on behalf of the Senate, sought to clarify and rectify a controversy that sparked widespread debate both within and outside the National Assembly. The dispute originated when Akpabio initially suggested that Nwaebonyi’s remarks implied support for an immediate and forceful eviction of residents in the affected areas.…

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PRP to Tinubu: Stop Mortgaging Nigeria’s Future with Fresh Loans – Expert Analysis

Tolu Adebayo

Fresh Loan Request: PRP Urges Tinubu to Prioritize Nigeria’s Future Over Debt In a stern call aimed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has vehemently opposed the government’s bid for a new $24 billion loan, arguing that such borrowing could perilously mortgage Nigeria’s future. The warning comes in light of increasing concerns over the country’s escalating debt crisis, which now stands at an unprecedented ₦144.7 trillion (approximately $94.2 billion). Alarm Over Continuous BorrowingFalalu Bello, the National Chairman of the PRP, articulated the party’s deep apprehension regarding…

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Suswam Says PDP Is in Intensive Care, Blames Party Leadership

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), blaming the party’s leadership for its current crisis. Speaking during an interview on Suswam accused Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, and Umar Damagum, acting national chairman of the party, of orchestrating the PDP’s failure. According to Suswam, both leaders broke an agreement they had with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, triggering a major crisis within the party. “I’m…

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Parents, NANS slam WAEC as candidates write paper at midnight

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Parents of candidates writing the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, SSCE, being conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, have slammed the Council for subjecting the candidates to untold stress, as they wrote their English Language paper late in the night on Wednesday. In many parts of the country, the paper, slated for 3pm, did not start until 7pm in some cases. It was gathered that the delay was due to an alleged leakage of the paper, which forced WAEC to hurriedly prepare another set of questions. In…

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Oil, Gas Operations Under Threat: Bayelsa Communities Protest Marginalization

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Residents of the oil-rich Egbemo Angalabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have staged a peaceful protest to express outrage over alleged marginalization by oil companies operating in their area. The protesters, numbering in their thousands, directly accused Renaissance Africa Energy Company and Oando Plc of impoverishing their community. They claimed the companies consistently refused to employ qualified locals or award them contracts, despite their eligibility under the Local Content Act. Warning of further action, the protesters vowed to shut down all oil and gas operations in…

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Kaduna: Bandits Kill Herders, Steal Cattle

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Armed bandits attacked Kurmin Lemu village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State early Thursday, killing two herders—Mudda Shannon and Suleiman Bello—and injuring another. A local resident, Shuaibu Ibrahim, said the attack occurred around 12:07 a.m. He reported that a large group of bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the area. “One of the herders narrowly escaped but suffered gunshot wounds,” Ibrahim said. “The bandits went straight to the cattle camp and drove the animals into the forest.” Locals rushed the injured herder to a hospital in Kagarko town,…

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NERC Issues New Rules for Third-Party Electricity Bill Collection

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new regulatory framework to streamline and digitise electricity bill collections by third-party agents tited “Guidelines on Registration and Engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers”. The directive was released on Wednesday and signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba. It takes immediate effect and is backed by Section 226 of the Electricity Act 2023. The guidelines target Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) operating in states without established electricity markets. According to NERC, the move supports the Federal Government’s push for a cashless economy and…

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