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21/12/2025

Zulum Launches Annual Free Christmas Transport For 1,050 Non Indigenes, Support for Vulnerable

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, launched the 2025 Free Annual Transportation Programme to 1,050 non-indigenes and support to vulnerable people.

The initiative reaffirms his administration’s commitment to compassion, inclusivity and people-centred governance to residents and inhabitants of the state.

The scheme has continued to provide critical mobility support to thousands of Nigerians since its inception in 2020, facilitating safe interstate travel during the festive season, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or social background.

The Governor represented by the Chairman of the Implementation Committee, Chief Ugochukwu Egwudike , said the initiative was designed to ease the hardship faced by low-income earners and vulnerable groups, especially during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

He noted that beyond transportation, the programme aims to promote social cohesion and national unity by reconnecting families separated by economic and security challenges.

Egwudike recalled that “over the years, the scheme has reunited families who had been unable to travel home for three to five years, enabling them to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones”.

He added “during the previous exercise, beneficiaries also received ₦30,000 each, paid directly into their bank accounts to cushion financial pressures and ensure transparency in disbursement”,.

The Chairman of the committee said the 2025 exercise covers all six geopolitical zones of the country, a total of 320 passengers will be transported safely on day one, 280 on day two, and 150 on day three, with all passengers conveyed safely to their destinations, while 300 widows will recieve palliatives.

"A total of 750 people are expected to travel in batches between today, Monday and Tuesday while 300 widows, orphans and other vulnerable groups will receive palliatives on the 4th day of the excercise being 24th December," Egwudike said.

Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno State Chapter, Apostle Joshua Akeredolu, commended the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly for Christian faithful travelling to celebrate Christmas.

He praised Governor Zulum’s inclusive leadership and offered prayers for his continued success and greater service to humanity.

The Chief of Idoma Community in Borno State, Jonah Odo, described the programme as a practical demonstration of Governor Zulum’s humane and responsive leadership, noting its positive impact on social welfare, interfaith harmony, and national integration.

Chief Odo said Idoma community in Borno State is appreciating the Governor for all the good works he has being doing for the non-indigenes in the state and urged other state governors to emulate Zulum’s gesture for the unification of the country.

The Free Annual Transportation Programme remains one of the flagship social intervention initiatives of Governor Zulum’s administration, providing annual relief and mobility support to thousands of Nigerians across the country.

21/12/2025

My husband pleaded with Tinubu not to prosecute his corrupt ministers, aides - Aisha Buhari reveals

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has revealed why her late husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, rarely sacked underperforming aides, and later pleaded on behalf of some allies facing probes.

Her account appeared in a new 600-page biography titled ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.

“When asked to step aside for investigations, Buhari pleaded with the new government on behalf of his kinsmen, seeking to shield them from inquiry because he still depended on them for many personal matters,” read the 22-chapter book chronicling his early life in Daura, Katsina state, until his final hours in a London hospital in mid-July 2025.

Omole wrote that “This analysis by Aisha provides an additional angle on the children’s explanation for why Buhari was always reluctant to sack people. The family all agreed this was a fault in the Buhari government, but it is mitigated by the realism of the cabal’s manipulation of his emotions.”

Since 2023, several senior officials from the Buhari era have faced scrutiny from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris which he was investigated along with Ex Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed he is being tried over an alleged N109bn fraud scheme to which he pleaded not guilty. Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was arrested over an alleged diversion of about N22bn tied to Zungeru/Mambilla projects.

Ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has been arraigned on contract-fraud counts linked to Nigeria Air and other deals, with charge sheets citing figures around N2.7bn in one case.

Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq has been questioned in a probe into N37.1bn in social-intervention spending; the ex-NSIPA DG, Halima Shehu, also faces a separate investigation over N44bn.

More recently, ex-Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has also drawn scrutiny principally for his role in efforts to process contentious Paris-Club consultant claims totalling about $418m. Malami has denied wrongdoing and says his actions were lawful.

Aisha Buhari says her late husband protected individuals who should have faced scrutiny.

Although she did not name them, she sketched “their closeness, their greed, their immunity,” the book noted.

When questions began to rise in the corridors of power after he left office, she was urged to return to Daura so that prosecutions could proceed. She refused, saying she had no interest in confronting those she describes as “illiterate in her maturity.”

A few weeks later, she learned he had gone silent in the household for three days and was barely eating.

When some allies were asked to step aside for investigation, Buhari “pleaded with the new government on behalf of his kinsmen,” Omole writes, because he still depended on them for many personal matters.

The book read, “When questions about those years started emerging in the corridors of power, someone urged her to return to Daura to stay with him. ‘If you are there, they can prosecute the people,’ the warning went.

She declined, stating she had no interest in confronting those she describes as illiterate in her maturity. However, the story didn’t conclude with her refusal.

A few weeks later, she learned he had not spoken to the household for three days and had been eating hardly anything.

“Later still, she found out that when asked to step aside for investigations, Buhari pleaded with the new government on behalf of his kinsmen, seeking to shield them from inquiry because he still depended on them for many personal matters. Conscience is an ancient hunter.

“In the months before his death, she says he became more reserved, mostly replying with yes or no and avoiding eye contact. ‘All that I told him had come to pass,’ she remarks calmly. Shame, duty, and love, all the unpredictable forces of a shared life, dominated his final days, a man who had always prided himself on integrity.”

The ex-First Lady’s account revives a long-running debate from Buhari’s tenure, especially his hesitance about dismissals even amid public outcry.

This was evident even as his tenure produced the longest-serving set of service chiefs from July 2015 until January 2021.

21/12/2025

Sad News: 72 years man that spent 45 years In America murd£r£d at Ikorodu Lagos after relocating to Nigeria.

A 72 years old man that spent 45 years of his life living in America and decided to come back home to after retirement has been murd£r£d at his house in Ikorodu ,Lagos State

This was disclosed by a veteran Journalist Azuka Jebose who narrated the story on his social media handle as follows:

RETURNED AND MURDERED

Forty five years ago, Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa left his hometown, in search of all things bright and beautiful, life, education, love and living. The United States of America was the nation that offered him opportunities of existence and sense of purpose. So he lived in Brooklyn, New York, for forty five years.

He spent those years building his life and family, with hopes and prayers to someday, when his years of retirement arrived, returned to his Ikorodu native soil as a retiree, enjoyed his retirement and its benefits, the remainder of his enchanting life.

A few years ago, Baba Agbosasa, as he was popularly known, built his dream retirement country-home in his Ikorodu hometown. After his retirement and an enriched 45 years of living in Brooklyn, he retired and returned to live in his Ikorodu comfort home.

Early this morning, armed robbers allegedly attacked the 72 year old man and fatally shot him.

He lived and survived the most dangerous city in the world- New York City,- but returned home recently only to be murdered, before dawn, in his dear native land.

NJ

21/12/2025

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20/12/2025

Tinubu commissions Borno's projects, says Zulum's performance exceptional

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commissioned three newly constructed mega schools and a fleet of 620 fully electric vehicles and tricycles delivered by the governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.

During the commissioning ceremony, which was performed separately, President Tinubu commended Governor Zulum for his transformative leadership.

The president said: "I congratulate the Governor and the people of Borno State for this transformation. Government is all about people, and Professor Zulum is doing a very good job of caring for people.”

The president highlighted the projects as tangible evidence of effective governance and a blueprint for holistic state development.

The commissioned schools include Mafoni Day Secondary School, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government Day Secondary School and Mafoni Primary School.

They are part of Governor Zulum’s ambitious 104 Mega School Initiative designed to drastically improve access to quality education and rebuild the sector after over a decade of insurgency.

Each of the facilities is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and an administrative complex to create a conducive learning environment.

The president also commissioned the international terminal of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, in preparation for the commencement of international operations.

Governor Zulum, in his response, expressed gratitude for the federal government’s support and reiterated his administration’s commitment to rebuilding Borno’s infrastructure, economy and human capital.

The event was attended by federal and state officials, traditional rulers and community leaders.

President Tinubu concluded his state visit by attending the wedding ceremony of former Borno State Governor Sheriff’s son, conducted at the Maiduguri Central Mosque.

20/12/2025

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20/12/2025

OONI SPLASHES 19 MILLION NAIRA ON IBADAN PPOLY BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS, INNOVATIVE LECTURERS

Earlier today at Ibadan in Oyo state during the Convocation Ceremony of the Polytechnic, Ibadan, the Best GRADUATING Student, Kemisola Yusufa student of Microbiology who scored 3.87 GP was splashed with a sum 6 million naira by the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide.

Apart from Kemisola Yusuf, the overall best graduating student, 6 best Graduating students from each of the 6 faculties of the school got #1.5m each while 2 lecturers, winners of the OONI ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI Award For Innovation & Technology got each

Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) who is also graduated from the Institution 3 decades ago commended the school authorities for their efforts in sustaining the legacy of quality for which the school was known during his time as a student of accountancy department.

"This citadel of learning remains my foundation in life. I left this great school 30 years ago as an accountancy student and Its a thing of joy to reconnect to my foundation today 30 years after my graduation.

"Many years ago, I still remember my days in Unity hall and Ramat hall dealing with my studentship not knowing what the future had for me, but today, I'm the Ooni of IFE to the glory of God". Ooni said.

Signed:
Otunba Moses Olafare,
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni's Palace,
Ile-Ife.

18/12/2025

Ogbori Elemoso: Soun Palace clarifies narrative, dismisses copyright claims

‎The Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland has dismissed allegations credited to ace film maker and thespian, Chief Lere Paimo regarding the alleged remaking of the Ogbórí Elemoso film, describing the claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary public speculation.

‎In a statement issued by the Media Assistant to the Soun, the Palace said it was compelled to respond in order to set the record straight, despite its reluctance to engage in public controversy, particularly involving Baba Lere Paimo, a respected Chief of the Palace and the Aare Arobajo of Ogbomosoland.

‎According to the statement, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, had earlier informed Baba Lere Paimo of plans to creatively remodel aspects of Ogbomoso history into a movie project designed to meet global storytelling standards, including platforms such as Netflix. The monarch reportedly invited Baba Lere Paimo to participate in the project as a character and contributor.

18/12/2025

New OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Babatunde Azeez Adeniyi Receives ASUP OYSCATECH Ambassador Award

The newly appointed Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Dr. Babatunde Afeez Adeniyi, has been honoured with the ASUP Ambassador Award by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora Chapter. Acc...