Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido promises to stay loyal to the PDP despite pressure. He spoke at the party meeting in Dutse last Saturday about his commitment. The EFCC arrested him with his children before, but he refused to switch sides. People called him names, hoping he would quit the party. He stands firm against these tactics.
Lamido says many PDP officials joined the APC because of harassment from the government. He believes these politicians will return to the PDP in six months. The ruling party uses threats against its opponents, according to him. He asked PDP members to focus on winning the 2027 elections. Lamido claims selfish interests will soon cause the APC to fall apart.
PDP wants Imo State leader Hope Uzodimma to step down after he spent N2.1 billion on Muslim travel plans. The money paid for 315 people to make the Hajj trip during a time when many locals face danger at home. Armed groups recently killed 20 people near the Okigwe area. They also burned 22 cars there. The state party spoke through Lancelot Obiaku about these worries.
The governor threw a large party for these travelers instead of helping with safety issues. About 26 people were taken against their will in the Ngor Okpala area before this event happened. One person died during that attack. Most people in Imo State practice the Christian faith rather than Islam. The money could have fixed roads or paid retired workers what they earned...
Oyo State APC fears a food crisis because farms are turning into housing areas. Hundreds of farmers can no longer work their land in places across Ido and Akinyele. Real estate builders have taken over these spaces where food used to grow. The farmers lost crops like cocoa, cashew, mango, palm trees, maize, cassava, and yam. All these foods were destroyed to make room for new houses.
The APC says the state leaders push away poor people and farmers from their workplaces. They blame the current government for harming local food growers. Citizens already face high prices and scarce food items. States like Niger, Borno, Kebbi and Kwara support their farmers more than Oyo does. APC thinks Oyo wastes its good land that could feed many people.
President Tinubu asked young Africans to help build a united continent. He spoke through Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu at the 25th Millennium Excellence Prize in Ghana. The president wants Africans to shape their future together. His Renewed Hope Agenda aims to change lives and make Nigeria a leader in the region. He told guests to push for great leadership and work across borders.
Tinubu thanked His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for hosting the event at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The award program started in 1988 and honors people who help African growth. The president praised those who kept the awards going for 25 years. He celebrated the values of honor and service behind the awards. Tinubu praised the organizers for finding...
Nigerian minerals minister Dele Alake wants countries to work together on clean energy. He said this at a Paris meeting, where he discussed how countries with minerals can help make greener power. Mining must change to protect nature through better site picking, less waste, and smarter operations, he stated. Alake sees this as something we must do for our children.
Nigeria collected almost seven billion naira from mining permits early this year. The country officially recognized 1,200 small mining groups and approved hundreds of new mining applications. Foreign companies can skip import taxes and pay less money to the government when they invest in Nigerian minerals. Africa has important materials like lithium and copper needed for...
Bauchi State started a new team to stop fights between farmers and animal keepers. Governor Bala Mohammed created this group at the Ministry for Local Government. His assistant Hashimu Yakubu spoke for him at the event. These clashes have killed people and ruined property across the area. The committee wants to build peace between the two groups.
The state joined a project called L-PRES that helps animal keepers with better grass, food, medicine, and water. Committee members will watch where animals go along set paths. They will teach farmers and herders how to live together without problems. They must help settle arguments when they happen. The group will make sure damaged crops or hurt animals receive fair payment.
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Nigerian reporter Francess Ogbonnaya accused UK businesswoman Sandra Duru of trying to pay her for attack audio against Senator Natasha. She claims Duru offered 300,000 naira for a harmful voiceover about the Kogi Central lawmaker. Ogbonnaya refused the job because it went against her journalism values. She said her recording would have falsely claimed Senator Natasha wanted to fight against the Yoruba people in government.
Duru earlier stated that Senator Natasha tried giving her 200 million naira to make fake claims about Senate President Akpabio. Ogbonnaya disputes what Duru said about harassment claims. She insists the original audio never showed Natasha denying that sexual harassment happened. The journalist believes any such...
Wesley University feels left out because private schools cannot use TETFund money. The school leader, Prof Samuel Obeka, said this hurts growth at private colleges across Nigeria. He spoke during student welcome events at the Ondo State campus. Private schools must pay bills with only student fees and gifts from donors. Public schools run by states or federal groups have extra cash support for buildings and research.
Prof Obeka asked the government to change the rules about who gets education money. He claims private schools help train students just like public ones do. The current system makes private schools struggle with less money for important projects. Federal schools can build new classrooms or buy equipment with special funds...
Hoodlums stormed Nimo town in Anambra State last Saturday. They forced the local market to close as they carried a dead youth through the streets. The group blamed town leaders for causing the young man to die after his release from jail. Traditional ruler Igwe Maximus Ike Oliobi denied these claims against him. He asked the state government for help with the situation.
Oliobi said fewer than 30 troublemakers created chaos for three years. He claimed they rejected honest work and turned to crime instead. The ruler stated that these protesters fought against his efforts to stop kidnapping and land theft. He mentioned that past attempts to engage these youths failed because they wanted fast cash. Their actions scared away business people...
