We Removed FCT From The Treasury Single Account To Speed Up Development – President Tinubu

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We Removed FCT From The Treasury Single Account To Speed Up Development – President Tinubu

 

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explained on Sunday in Abuja that his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to expedite development and enhance resident participation in governance.

The President, who received FCT residents at the Presidential Villa for Sallah homage, said the bureaucracy associated with the TSA was hampering infrastructure growth in the capital city and had to be reviewed for impact and progress.

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, led the residents during the homage.

President Tinubu highlighted that freeing the FCT from TSA restrictions has swiftly catalysed infrastructure improvements, enhanced healthcare services, and increased security measures.

“I remember the day that the FCT Minister came to meet me, and he said, please take us out of the problem of the TSA so that I can do more work and achieve more. I said show me what you are about to do, and he presented his thinking and belief.

“And everything started changing rapidly. I started seeing the opening up of the rural areas by the FCT, the resuscitation of abandoned projects, and the completion of the Vice President’s official residence that was abandoned for years. The FCT rehabilitated health care centres, upgraded facilities for school children, and provided furniture.

President Tinubu thanked the FCT Minister for proving that liberation from the bureaucracy was necessary and for restructuring the FCT public service so that civil servants could aspire to higher positions and provide leadership.

“We wouldn’t have been able to open our mouths to celebrate if not because of the progressive ideas you brought to FCT. We can now celebrate the innovative ideas brought to the FCT,” President Tinubu said.

President Tinubu encouraged FCT residents and other Nigerians to look beyond ethnic and religious colourations in their leadership choices and focus more on results.

“Today, we live in peace, and security is improving. Hunger is coming down. Food prices are lowering. We can go to the market and do business. And our diversity and belief in ourselves are becoming stronger.

“We are not looking for magic. We are looking for results. We are looking for comfort. We are praying for good health. We are looking for someone who cares,” the President noted.

“The job is not just about Wike or me, but everyone. Nyesom Wike is proving the diversity of Nigeria. He strengthened that diversity to develop prosperity, showing us that we are all members of one family, living together in the same house, in different rooms, and under one roof,” the President said.

President Tinubu urged more tolerance, broadmindedness and patriotism.

“All I appeal for is tolerance, which has brought us this far. We have learnt some lessons from Ramadan. May the lessons continue to be with us,” he said.

The FCT minister thanked the President for hosting the residents in the State House.

“This visit marks a historic moment as it is the first time the FCT residents can extend our greetings and best wishes to you in person during this blessed period. We are genuinely delighted to be here”.

Wike pledged his loyalty to the President and committed himself to developing the capital city, assuring that the FCT would soon complete many projects.

“Despite our varied backgrounds, we are united in our unwavering support for your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, attended the ceremony.

The FCT delegation included members of the National Assembly, judiciary, religious and traditional leaders, security chiefs and women and youth groups.

CNPP and Civil Society Coalition Demand Minister of Power’s Resignation Over Incompetence and Electricity Crisis

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CNPP and Civil Society Coalition Demand Minister of Power’s Resignation Over Incompetence and Electricity Crisis

 

 

Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly issued a scathing press statement demanding the immediate resignation of Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo. The statement, signed by Comrade James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, the National Secretary of CNCSOs, accused the Minister of incompetence, lacking capacity to address Nigeria’s chronic electricity crisis.

The coalition minced no words in its assessment of Minister Adelabu’s tenure so far, describing him as “a typical example of a round peg in a square hole.” The statement highlighted the dire state of Nigeria’s power sector, noting that over 40% of Nigerians remain without access to electricity, while the rest rely on a national grid that delivers a meager and unreliable supply of 2,000MW to 4,000MW daily—a situation unchanged since the 1980s.

“This failure has perpetuated a cycle of economic stagnation, job losses, and the closure of small and medium-sized enterprises, which are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy,” the statement read. The coalition expressed grave concern that Nigeria continues to lag behind other African nations in electrification, despite its abundant human and natural resources.

The CNPP and CNCSOs also criticized Minister Adelabu for failing to leverage the Nigerian Electricity Act of 2023, which decentralizes electricity provision and encourages public-private collaboration. “His inability to market these opportunities to attract local and international investors has exacerbated the nation’s power crisis and undermined the potential for economic recovery,” the statement added.

Adding weight to their argument, the coalition cited a recent report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which revealed three incidents of total grid collapse and two incidents of partial collapse in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite these failures, Nigerians paid a staggering N509.84 billion to electricity distribution companies during the same period—an increase from the N466.69 billion spent in the third quarter of 2024. The coalition emphasized that these alarming statistics, coupled with 12 grid collapses recorded throughout 2024, demonstrate the Minister’s inability to address systemic issues in the power sector.

“His continued tenure is untenable,” the statement declared, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redeploy Minister Adelabu to a ministry aligned with his competencies within seven days. The coalition questioned the Minister’s qualifications, pointing out that his expertise lies in financial services, hospitality, entertainment, agriculture, and real estate—not the power sector. “His appointment appears to be a case of political patronage rather than merit, and his performance has validated our concerns,” the statement said.

The coalition also took aim at the broader implications of the Tinubu administration’s policies, which they claim have bred poverty and discontent among Nigerians. “While we acknowledge the President’s intentions to address the nation’s challenges, the incompetence of appointees like Minister Adelabu undermines these efforts and erodes public trust,” the statement argued.

In a resolute conclusion, the CNPP and CNCSOs called on President Tinubu to act decisively in the interest of the Nigerian people. “The power sector is too critical to be left in the hands of individuals who lack the requisite expertise and vision. Minister Adelabu must resign or be redeployed immediately to prevent further damage to Nigeria’s economy and the well-being of its citizens.”

The coalition vowed to continue assessing the performance of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies under President Tinubu’s administration, prioritizing the interests of the suffering masses who yearn for good governance across the country.

Signed,
Comrade James Ezema
Deputy National Publicity Secretary, CNPP

Alhaji Ali Abacha
National Secretary, CNCSOs

Anambra Northern Community Demands Land For Cattle Market

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Anambra Northern Community Demands Land For Cattle Market

 

By Okey Maduforo Awka .

The Northern Community in Anambra state has appealed to the state government for allocation of land for establishment of a cattle market in Awka Anambra state capital.

This comes as the Community salutes the state government for the fight against insecurity in the state.

Similarly the leader of the cattle market is currently working with the state government through the Chief Of Staff to the governor for the establishment of an abatore at Amansea in Awka North local government area.

According to the Chairman of the Northern Traditional Council Alhaji Garba Haruna Mohamed at his Salah massage the cattle market would also improve the revenue base of the state noting that going to Ugwuoba in Enugu state.

He posited that should they relocate to neighboring town in another state the state would have lost billions of naira at the end of the day.

‘The Chairman of the kattle market is liasing with the state government and Chief Of Staff to put the abattoir in order and they are working hard to actualize it and we have confidence in the Soludo administration to ensure that it is completed”

“It is left with the Chairman of the cattle market to bring up his needs for government to take it from there”

“Government should put interest in our business and we are generating revenue for the government but what we need is land to do business because what we already have is a rented land owned by Amansea town and it is not a permanent property for us so we need land for cattle market”

*Amansea people are selling the land because it doesn’t belong to us ” he said.

Speaking on the Ramadan celebration he explained that ;

“Fasting is one of the four pillars of Ramadan and that is why any mature person in Islam must do fasting and that is the promise we made to Allah and Mohamed as his masenger ”

“We pray five times daily and in this Ramadan after Ramadan there is zakat that means giving out gift to people the third one is mecca ”

“Every Ramadan we fast for twenty nine days and today is the twenty nineth day of fasting”

“And the moon was sighted yesterday to show that Ramadan how s started ”

“The host Community received us with their two hands and when there is any issue or matter they call us for meeting and we discuss it and resolve the problems naturedly”

“Like I told you before I do not believe in the name non Indigenes and since it is one NIgeria we are one and we live in unity so the issue of non indigenes do not arrise at all”

“The issue of insecurity is not only in Anambra state alone but all parts of Nigeria”

“For us in Anambra state we do not have much problems of insecurity but for once in a while kidnapping and armed robbery but since Gov Charles Soludo launched the Agunechemba Security Squad peace and security have been restored in Anambra state ”

“My only advise is that the Agunechemba or Udo Ga Chi Security Operations shout work as a joint security operatives which includes all the security operatives in the state and that is the only way to sustain security in the state but so far Gov Charles Soludo is on the top of the game ” he said

“How I met 11 Policemen In The Cell, Accused Of Being IPOB Members” –Inspector Patrick Recounts Torture, 11-Month Detention

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“How I met 11 Policemen In The Cell, Accused Of Being IPOB Members” –Inspector Patrick Recounts Torture, 11-Month Detention

 

What should have been a routine journey to visit his wife and children turned into a nightmare, one that would test his faith in justice and humanity.

“My name is Inspector Patrick, and my AP number is 231713. My last posting was at the Omuma Police Divisional Headquarters in Orlu East, Orlu,” he began, his voice trembling as he recounted the fateful day.

“I was arrested in Ihiala by Ebubeagu while on my way home to see my wife and six children. I had no idea that Ebubeagu had been attacked by gunmen and had left the area.”

Patrick’s voice became heavy with emotion as he explained how the simple act of walking home led to his ordeal.

“I hadn’t seen any motorbikes, so I decided to walk. As I approached the Ebubeagu operatives, they asked where I worked. I told them I was a policeman, stationed at Omuma division. They immediately became suspicious, claiming anyone passing by at that time must be involved in the attack.”

Despite showing his police identification, Patrick’s situation only worsened. His voice faltered as he described the brutal treatment he endured.

“I was beaten, shackled, and tortured with knives, all while showing them my identification. The pain was unimaginable,” he said.

His ordeal continued even after a Nigerian Army officer, Captain Idris, intervened on his behalf.

“After being tortured, they took me to a police station where I was detained. Even though my superior confirmed my identity, I was still chained and thrown into a cell, where I would spend days in agony,” he said.

What followed was a gruelling eight days of unlawful detention, followed by months of mistreatment. Patrick’s voice cracked as he recalled how his case was shuffled from one authority to another, with no one willing to take responsibility.

“The DCO in Uli, someone who should have helped, told me I had bad luck and that I might have been better off dead,” he said, the bitterness of the experience evident in his tone.

His journey through the system was a lonely one, filled with injustice at every turn.

“I spent 11 months and three weeks in the Awka cell,” Patrick continued, his eyes welling up with tears as he remembered the cruelty he faced from fellow officers. “My IPO, Inspector Chidi, was known to be the cruellest in Anambra. He even told me to prepare for prison, claiming I wouldn’t be the first cop to end up there.”

Even after being cleared of all charges, Patrick’s suffering continued. He was denied his rightful salary, with over 20 months of unpaid wages still owed to him.

“Instead of receiving my full 12 months’ salary, I was paid only one month. To this day, I’ve not got the rest,” he said, his voice filled with frustration.

“Whenever I look at my legs, I curse the very day I joined the Nigerian police because I suffered for them for 23 years. The payback is to suspect me of being an IPOB member.”

IPOB, or Indigenous People of Biafra, is a proscribed separatist group led by Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since June 2021.

“I met 11 policemen in the cell who were accused of being IPOB members. However, only I ended up surviving and being discharged,” he said.

“I have gone to the police authorities to explain to them. Like the former police commissioner, Anas, said, there was a time when my signal came to his table.

“When I met the OC MSS, he said, first of all, I should go back to Awka and get the judgment. On getting to Awka, the OC Provost was demanding N100,000 from me. I told him I had N700 left with me and I was even thinking of how I could go back to Owerri, so he said I should write a letter to the commissioner of police through the DFA, that I should apply for orderly room proceedings that I wanted to collect the judgement.”

Throughout his time in custody, Patrick’s physical health deteriorated.

“I contracted an infection that has affected my legs,” he said quietly, the weight of his words hanging heavily in the air. Yet, despite his suffering, his focus remained on his family.

“I have six children, and one of them is critically ill. I don’t have the means to provide the necessary treatment,” he said.

Patrick’s plea for justice is not just about seeking compensation for his wrongful detention; it is a call for the authorities to show compassion and for his story to be heard.

“I appeal to the Inspector General of Police to look upon me with compassion,” he said, his voice breaking. “I have suffered enough. My situation is dire, and my family is in desperate need of support.”

Inspector Patrick’s story is a stark reminder of the hardships faced by those who serve in law enforcement, as well as the deep flaws within the system meant to protect them.

Acclaimed Nigerian Playwright and Author Cheta Igbokwe Delivers a Powerful Review of ‘In Broad Daylight’ By Nneoma Michelle Egeonu

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Acclaimed Nigerian Playwright and Author Cheta Igbokwe Delivers a Powerful Review of ‘In Broad Daylight’ By Nneoma Michelle Egeonu

 

Nothing Hidden Under The Sun: A Review of In Broad Daylight

Title: In Broad Daylight
Author: Nneoma Michelle Egeonu
Publisher: Ifeadigo Publishing Company Limited
Pagination: 395
Year of Publication: 2023
Reviewer: Cheta Igbokwe

In Broad Daylight is the second offering of fiction from bestselling author, Nneoma Michelle Egeonu, the first being Nightmare In Sicily, a complex collection of short stories that explores grave themes and flits between locations in Nigeria, Italy and Germany. With her second book, this brilliant work of full-length crime fiction, Egeonu reinforces through its striking title and complex plot the potency of the popular saying that “There is nothing hidden under the sun.” Partly derived from a passage of the Holy Bible, specifically Luke 8:17, which says “Nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light,” the saying has been taken to mean that every secret act or covered misdeed has its day of exposure, reckoning or judgment. Over the epic span of nearly 400 pages, Egeonu crafts a riveting addition to crime fiction that serves equal measures of thrilling detective work, gruesome crime, dense mystery, relatable settings, sharp dialogue and fast-paced action, all made to cohesively marinate in startling and gritty social realism.

Largely, the novel’s intricate plot revolves around the character of Inspector Kachi Obi: a formidable detective, fully-rounded and sharply drawn, but like most hard-boiled sleuths of the literary subgenre within which he operates, shadowed by past trauma. This painful past later assumes a significance that is sure to astound even avid readers who are adept at predicting plot twists. Back to the plot of In Broad Daylight, Kachi finds himself entangled in the webbed center of an enormous criminal conspiracy, one that extends beyond initial suspicions of serial homicide. Heading a dedicated squad of officers, Kachi pursues a trail that meanders through illegal arms dealing, identity theft, grainy CCTV footage, autopsies, news archives and medical examinations: a trail that finally and ironically circles back to him. Gradually, we observe the frustrations and acquired triumphs of detective investigations, an experience peculiar to law enforcement and echoed in classic TV shows like HBO’s The Wire and True Detective, or in David Fincher’s Se7en.

However, In Broad Daylight avoids becoming just an ambitious pastiche of genre tropes and clichés, choosing instead to grow its originality from an inspired landscape that is as unique as the city it unfolds within: Onitsha. The novel features cultural and social sensibilities one can only attribute to an authentic Igbo background, and in doing so, lends itself a distinctiveness necessary to stand out. And yet, the true spirit of the book owes much to a rich history of The Detective Novel, in the manipulation of evidence that calls back to Agatha Christie, or the complication of a plot with red herrings, ruses and dead ends that Arthur Conan Doyle mastered with Sherlock Holmes. Diverging from its primary purpose of entertainment, the novel also offers a candid critique of the society it imitates, drawing attention to the deeply entrenched and systematic enablement of criminality, especially one that jam-packs “small prison cells…with bare-chested inmates” (193) while bigger criminals exist freely in “palatial” and “stately” mansions (315). And from the cynical viewpoint of Kachi, we are made to admit that more often than not, there exists a strong linkage between the criminals we abhor, such as the serial killer, and the criminal elements who hide behind facades of respectable authority or public service, like Governor Philip Ugwu and his ties to organ trafficking. In this vein, In Broad Daylight almost proves prophetic or merely mirrors reality, for not too long ago, the shocking conviction of a prominent politician and statesman on charges of organ harvesting made news headlines.

Additionally, what brilliance can be seen in In Broad Daylight is largely due to Egeonu’s characters, all of whom are convincing in their humanity. Sometimes, we applaud their heroism; and other times, we condemn their dastardly or duplicitous acts: but it is the truest testament to Egeonu’s shrewd grasp of compelling characterization that we can still afford to understand these characters and their motivations. But who is this epic tale of crime and consequences for, really? The answer is the reader who seeks the relentless thrill of good storytelling. However, In Broad Daylight is more than a breezy paperback, weighted as it is by historical references, medical research, Biblical undertones and intense interrogations of the human mind capable of good and evil. As such, it is a text worthy of serious critical examination, not just for the literary gem it is, but also for the revelatory relevance it offers our dynamic society.

In the bittersweet conclusion that follows its exhilarating climax of clues, the novel’s protagonist, Kachi, regrets “being a detective” (338), a crisis of the self that illuminates one of In Broad Daylight’s hardest lessons: sure, “secrets abound” (158), but in digging for the truth, are we always prepared for the answers we may uncover? Ultimately, we should take the advice given to Kachi by a clergyman: “Do what your heart tells you…” (138), which basically charges us to always trust our gut feelings and instincts whenever chaos reigns, for in doing so, we can come close to not only knowing our truest selves, but the real measure of our lives.

Copyright © 2023 Cheta Igbokwe

Cheta Igbokwe (born Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe; 1996) is a renowned Nigerian playwright, poet, author and reviewer. His play Homecoming won the 2021 Association of Nigerian Authors’ (ANA) Prize for Drama and was nominated for the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature.

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Emotional Moment As Peter Obi Visits Victims of Onitsha Fire Outbreak, Pledges Support (Videos)

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Emotional Moment As Peter Obi Visits Victims of Onitsha Fire Outbreak, Pledges Support (Videos)

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

It was an emotional moment on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi visited the scenes of the devastating fire incident that razed down many goods, houses and other property at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State.

It would be recalled that a heavy inferno, on Friday, befell and ravaged the Electronics Market at Iweka Road and a warehouse at Ifejirika Street (Main Market), resulting in huge loss of goods worth several billions of naira. The fire, was, however, fiercely battled and brought under control by the gallant officers of the Anambra State Fire Service.

Visiting the scene on Saturday, Obi, a former Governor of the State, toured the affected areas amidst cheers, and expressed deep sorrow over the destruction, emphasizing the hardship traders are facing during these tough economic times. He also held private meetings with market leaders and some of the worst-hit traders, listening to their concerns and pledging support to help assuage and ameliorate the effects of the inferno, the cause of which is yet to be identified.

Taking to his verified X (Twitter) handle shortly after the visit, Obi, who pledged his own “modest support”, also appealed the Government at all levels, as well as corporate bodies and private individuals to assist the victims in any way possible.

He commended the State Fire Service for their efforts in containing the blaze despite facing logistical challenges.

He wrote:

A Heartbreaking Moment as I visit the Scene of Tragedy

Today, I visited the burnt electronics market at Iweka Road and the devastated warehouse at Ifejirika Street (Main market), Onitsha in Anambra State.

It was a deeply painful experience to witness the enormous loss suffered by traders at such a challenging time. Without a doubt, several billions of naira worth of goods and properties were lost. The scale of the destruction was overwhelming.

I held private meetings with the leadership of both markets, as well as with some of the traders most severely affected by the inferno. I thank the State Fire Service for their efforts in containing the spread of the fire, despite the obvious challenges.

I sincerely appeal to the Government at all levels: Local Government, Council, State Government, Federal Government, Corporate bodies, and Private Individuals to extend assistance by any means possible to the victims at this difficult time.
In my own modest way, I intend to offer my modest support.

In moments like this, our shared humanity must prevail. Let us come together to restore hope, rebuild livelihoods, and reaffirm the spirit of community that defines us.

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IPOB Condemns Mob Action Against Hausas in Edo, Says Nigeria’s Break-up Only Solution to Prevent Implosion

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IPOB Condemns Mob Action Against Hausas in Edo, Says Nigeria’s Break-up Only Solution to Prevent Implosion

 

The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) worldwide condemned the killing of travelling Northerners precisely Hausa tribe in Edo State. The jungle justice mated on some of the purported Hausa hunters transiting from Edo State is a regrettable as the indigenous Hausas are equally facing ethnic annihilation in the hands of the Fulani invaders.

The global family of IPOB want our Southern brethren to understand that Hausas are never the problems in the indigenous people in Nigeria. Indigenous Hausas people are harmless, hardworking and accommodating unlike the Fulanis ethnic group. Indigenous Hausas are being forced to flee their ancestral communities by the marauding Fulani terrorists and bandits. In that regard, IPOB is advising the Southern brethren not to attack Hausas in the region but to treat them as victims of oppression. People should try and distinguish between Hausas and Fulani ethnic groups. Hausas are victims of subjugation and oppression in the hands of the Fulani ethnic groups. The barbaric attack and murder by the civilians in Edo State must have been as a result of ongoing bitterness and frustration from unaddressed Fulani terrorist and kidnapping activities that have being going on in Edo State.

However, it’s rather ignorance or stupidity for any Northerner, whether Hausa or Fulani or others to enter any Southern bushes or forest for a so called hunting. The reason is that Nigerians particularly in the South has been crying and protesting against fulani kidnappers. Many people have been victims of Fulani kidnapping daily. To make the matters worse, the Nigerian Government and her murderous Security Forces fade ignorance of the kidnapping activities of the Fulani terrorists and bandits in the South. The result is that every Northerner including the innocent ones has become a prime suspect. Nigerians are already provoked because the Nigerian Government and her Security have abandoned the people to their fate when it comes to security. Even when some of these Fulani kidnappers are apprehended and handed over to the police by the locals, with one call from Abuja, the Police will release the Fulani kidnapper suspect. As a result the people have lost confidence in the Nigerian Security Agencies and have become a law unto themselves. Haven identified these purported Hausas hunters with some of their supposed hunting weapons, the anger and suspicion of the people led to the unfortunate lynching of the men. We therefore, advise the Southern brethren to avoid ethnic profiling and attacks to all Northerners. All the Northerners are not harmful. But those fulani terrorists and kidnappers inside the bushes are a threat to all the indigenous people in Nigeria. Indigenous people of Hausas are facing extermination like indigenous people of Biafra and Indigenous people of Oduduwa.

The IPOB global family condemns the unfortunate attack and killing of some purported Hausas travelling to the North for the salla celebration. We join others in asking for a proper investigation into the case. We caution the police from raiding and indiscriminate arrest which is the usual thing in the South. As the tempos are high, the leaders from the North and South must advice their people not to take laws into their own hands. Nigeria security is at the fragile state. There is a serious ethnic mistrust in Nigeria and any ethnic spark may leave Nigeria in a very sorry state. IPOB wants to exit Nigeria peacefully without shielding of innocent blood that’s why we have constantly asked that Nigeria be balkanized peacefully. Nigerians knows that Nigeria is an unworkable union forced to remain in a cage while fighting and killing themselves at the entertainment of the British colonialist and their political savages.

IPOB commiserates with the families of those men who were attacked and killed by frustrated angry mobs in Edo State. We call for calm as authorities should carry out investigation and prosecution of the culprits. Moreso, the innocent Northerners should avoid entering the bushes in the South for whatever reason in these current fragile security situations in Nigeria. If you want to hunt or fish please do that in the North. Fulani terrorists and kidnappers have already created suspicion in the minds of every Southerner with their unrepentant terrorist and kidnapping activities. The attack and the barbaric jungle justice of these Hausas is a regrettable one. We hope and pray that such actions should not repeat itself anywhere in Nigeria until Nigeria is dissolved peacefully.

Ignore Nwaeke’s False Claims On Gov. Fubara “He Spoke Under Duress See Video”

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Ignore Nwaeke’s False Claims On Gov. Fubara “He Spoke Under Duress See Video”

 

My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke aired on Channels Television on Friday the 28th of March 2025.

Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of the people, and the disaffection it is bound to cause in the state and the country.

First, on the claim that he was aware of my discussions and plans to support Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential bid, it is laughable that Dr. Nwaeke would be part of any high level political meeting as Head of Service, much more sitting in my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants like he claimed. Howbeit, none of such meetings ever held.

The truth is that the whole world knew when the Bauchi State Governor, as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum visited the State, and there was nothing secret about the visits.

It is also ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and other National assets in the State, as there was no time I held any meeting with militants or any criminal group to destabilise the State. It is on record that I have been at the forefront preaching peace in the State even in the face of obvious provocations.

The truth is that Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me.

I call on all well meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke as they are mere desperate attempts to discredit me and my administration, and undermine the peace process by Mr. President.

His Excellency,
Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS
Governor of Rivers State

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See below – This video was done at signature hotel abuja Wike’s hotel

The composure and demeanor of the former HOS would rather suggest that he was made to speak under duress. Take a closer look at the video.

Again, one must ask why they took him to a Hotel room to do such a confession on camera, if it was not stage-managed.

The HOS appears to have his life under serious threat as it would appear he was under abduction.

If they can, they would attempt to intimidate Tammy Danagogo and Edison himself.

We are dealing with very desperate people who would stop at nothing to discredit the Governor and perpetuate the State of emergency.

Let’s be more critical in assessing whatever they throw into the political space in these times.

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Below – Florence Nwaeke, wife of the former HoS of Rivers State

 

Between the Jigawa state government and the drop in grain prices – By Adamu Muhd Usman

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Between the Jigawa state government and the drop in grain prices – By Adamu Muhd Usman

 

“If you can think of it, you can plan it; if you can plan it, you can dream it; if you can dream it, you can achieve it.” – Unknown author

Farming and livestock are Jigawa’s main occupations. The Jigawa people and its government are always interested in farming. So talking about farming, farmers, commodities and livestock prices are interesting issues for Jigawa people.

The prices of cash crops, grains, etc., are recording a steady drop in Jigawa State occasioned by the yearning and interest of the people of the state and also some state government commitment for both farming of animals and farm produce.

A check and investigations by yours sincerely showed and proved that the prices of many things had dropped by 20-30 per cent in the last four weeks and thereabouts in Jigawa state.

A 10 kg local rice farm (produced) in Jigawa State was sold at ₦9,000 as against the previous price of almost ₦12,000. Millet, sorghum, beans, wheat, Benny seeds, etc., indicated a similar price decrease.

People are of the opinion that the situation of a high supply of the produce from farms in Jigawa State has committed itself to producing a large quantity of farm produce and livestock to meet the demand in the region or the country at large. Surely, the increase in the supply of the produce from the farms or farmers had forced prices down in the recent past.

Others still attributed this price drop to the fear of Allah instilled in the hearts of hoarders because the clerics kept preaching against hoarding, which is seriously frown upon by God Almighty.

While some political critics viewed it as the bad economic policies of the President Tinubu administration, in which Allah used it to bring relief to the common man.

Quite obviously, Jigawa is amongst the three states in the federation that produce and supply the nation and some neighbouring counties with grains, livestock, fish and frogs. Jigawa state is also first in Hibiscus, sesame, gum Arabic, datefarm and also Jigawa is not left behind in the farming of cotton and Siemens. —-Jigawa is blessed.

But at the overround investigations, findings and outcomes, it was largely concluded that all these results and achievements were attributed to the people’s interest and passion for farming, but it is mostly because of the government’s commitments to assist, promote and enhance agricultural production in the state to make it a priority in Jigawa as a means of livelihood, occupation and income for the Jigawa populace and to be a source of internally generated revenue (IGR) for the state and also make the state feed the nation formula. Thank God, the airport (cargo) built by the former governor, Dr Sule Lamido, will now be very functional and useful.

The big question now is, can the state government sustain its support for the agricultural sector and continue to pay more attention and also sustain the package and gesture?

We hope that farmers in the state will continue to enjoy maximum support in crop production, including the use of mechanised farming. This will encourage livestock farming, which will go a long way to reduce or stop farmers’/herders’ clashes.

Also, the issue of soil erosion should be given due attention, and more roads should be constructed across the state in order to facilitate bringing out farm produce from villages and rural areas to urban areas.

As the saying goes, Success is getting what you want, and happiness is wanting what you get.

Adamu writes from Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa State.

Senate President Akpabio celebrates President Tinubu on his 73rd birthday

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Senate President Akpabio celebrates President Tinubu on his 73rd birthday

…Says Tinubu’s passion for Nigeria contagious

The President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has extended his heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.

Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described President Tinubu’s passion for Nigeria’s progress as contagious adding that his vision and dedication to Nigeria are inspiring.

“Your Excellency, on behalf of my family and constituents, the Senate and entire National Assembly, I wish you a happy 73rd birthday. Today marks a significant milestone in your life, and I am honoured to celebrate with you.

“Your leadership, vision and dedication to our great nation are truly inspiring. As Senate President, I have had the privilege of working closely with you, and I must say that your passion for Nigeria’s progress is contagious.

“I must confess that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one of the greatest and audacious leaders Nigeria has produced. In your 73 years on earth, you have pursued a political career marked by a strong commitment to progressive democratic principles and the uncanny courage in tackling authoritarian regimes.

“Sir, I acknowledge your indelible role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, which successfully challenged the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015.

“There’s no doubt that your support was instrumental in the victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the APC in 2015 and 2019.

“As the President of Nigeria in the last two years, you have demonstrated astute leadership and as you advocate for democratic values and bold economic reforms that have started to yield dividends. With you in the driving seat, Nigeria is in safe hands and Nigerians could not have made a better choice in 2023.

“As you mark this special day in this period of Ramadan, I pray that the Almighty Allah grants you continued wisdom, strength and good health to steer our nation towards greater heights.

“Please accept my warmest congratulations and happy birthday, Mr. President”.

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