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06/11/2025

Atiku Condemns Arrest of IBBUL Student, Calls for Review of Cybercrimes Act

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), for allegedly expressing his opinion about Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State.

In a statement issued on Friday, Atiku described the development as “outrageous and unacceptable,” adding that it reflects a growing culture of intolerance and repression in the country.

He stated that the action violates the fundamental rights of citizens to free speech and expression, warning that Nigeria is descending into an era where dissenting voices are silenced under the pretext of enforcing the Cybercrimes Act.

“Defamation is a civil matter, not a criminal offence. To weaponise it for political witch-hunts is a betrayal of justice and a grave assault on democracy itself,” Atiku said.

The former Vice President accused the ruling party of misusing state power to intimidate citizens, journalists, and opposition voices through arbitrary arrests, describing the act as “a shameful routine that must stop.”

Atiku demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Abubakar Mokwa and others detained under similar circumstances, stressing that “this tyranny in disguise has no place in a free society.”

He further called for the repeal or comprehensive amendment of the Cybercrimes Act, which he said has become a tool for suppressing critics and stifling democracy.

“Cyberstalking and cyberbullying must never be used as smokescreens to muzzle critics or suppress truth. History will not be kind to those who criminalise truth,” he added

06/11/2025

If the 2027 presidential election were held today and your choices were Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Incumbent President Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and Former Governor Mr. Peter Obi, which candidate would you vote for?

A. Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

B. Incumbent President Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu

C. Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar

D. Former Governor Mr. Peter Obi

E. None of the above (mention)

06/11/2025

GOVS FUBARA, MBAH, ABIODUN SURE OF TINUBU'S PROMISE TO DELIVER ON SECURITY TRAINING SCHOOLS

The National Economic Council Committee to actualise the revival of ailing security training institutions in Nigeria visited Rivers State on Thursday, November 6, 2025 with host Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Enugu state counterpart and Committee Chairman, Peter Mbah and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State unanimously expressing faith in President Bola Tinubu to realize the set mission.

Mbah, Abiodu and other members of the Committee were accompanied by Gov. Fubara to see the awful decay of the Police Training School Nonwa, Tai Local Government Area that had forced the shutdown of the facility to training in past three years.

Briefing their host on their mandate, Gov. Peter Mbah said, "The President personally inaugurated this Committee because he recognized we are at a security crossroad and nothing short of a complete overhaul is required to ensure our future is secured

He noted that the President recognizes that security is paramount and it is the primary responsibility of any government, adding that there had been an approval by the President to recruit 30,000 Police personnel and expressed concern that such recruitment cannot take place without functional training instructions for these men and women that protect the society.

"So, what we have come here to do is on the spot assessment, a kind of fact finding as we have already have reports of the state of all the training colleges both for the Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps across the country.

Gov. Mbah emphasised that the intervention is meant to be nationwide in line with the mandate given to the Committee by the President, stressing that visiting to see the state of the institutions is essentially to re-echo the President's passion for getting things done urgently and ensuring conducive environment for the police personnel.

Gov. Mbah restated that the project is "being treated as an emergency, including the intervention funds for it. It is extremely important we underscore that point to know we are at a security crossroad nationwide and something needs to be done urgently.

"Something bold needs to be done in all the training institutions in the country for the Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. These training facilities have endured decades of neglect.

He applauded President Bola Tinubu whom he said is determined to ensure that the men and women who protect the Nigerian communities must be exposed to an environment where they can be properly trained to understand what it takes to have the skills to be professional.

The Committee Chairman described the exercise as a national mission to restore the integrity, and professionalism of the men and women who protect the society which is the vision of the President in charging the Committee to embark on the rehabilitation.

According to the Committee Chairman, "The first phase will be one across the States and the Committee will also supervise the renovation to oversee the period of renovation, reconstruction and re-equipping. It is not going to be a patch work. There will be a total rebuild and restoration of the dignity of these men and women who protect our communities."

On his part Governor Siminalayi Fubara noted, it is important to acknowledge the President's bold statement in wanting the police officers to be trained and engaged to be more professional, expressing a strong belief that with the situation of the country today the President meant well for the nation by embarking on the rehabilitation of the security training schools across the country.

"It doesn't matter when it is initiated. We just started, and I am sure we are going to get it right. It is not about putting the facilities together, it is a whole package and at the end of the day, Police will be motivated so much so that they will act professionally like any other police in any part of the world."

Governor Dapo Abiodun had added that, "We are given a mandate of just 4 weeks and because of that we split ourselves into two groups. One group visiting the Northern Centres and training facilities.

"We have a team of consultants looking at all the training facilities across the country and we are determined to meet that deadline to ensure that not only do we report their state, but we come up with a bill of quantity that will reflect the budget requirements to totally refurbish these institutions and put them to use, so that Mr. President can begin this recruitment drive that can now be implemented by the necessary and required training that they deserve.

On why the government is just waking up to rehabilitate the schools, Gov. Abiodun said, "it is two years and a few months of this administration, there had been other Presidents. These institutions did not become like this overnight. They didn't get to be like this for over two years and four months."

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06/11/2025

Alleged N400m Fraud: Court strikes out charge against Senator Uba

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, struck out a N400million fraud charge that was entered against the former lawmaker for Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba.

06/11/2025

Kwara govt holds leadership workshop for top officials, bureaucrats

Kwara State Government has held a two-day workshop for political office holders and top civil servants in the state to drive efficient service delivery and promote good governance.

Organized by the Office of the Head of Service in collaboration with Triumph Corporate Ltd, the workshop was themed “Effective Governance and Leadership Skills.”

Speaking at the event, State Acting Head of Service, Dr Mercy Olufunke Sh*ttu, said the training was put together because of the importance the administration attaches to effective leadership and good governance.

She said the participants shoulder some responsibilities that they need to have a blend of political acumen and administrative expertise to navigate the complexities of modern governance.

"As Honourable Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries, we form the core of policy formulation and implementation within our respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS). Our roles require a blend of political acumen and administrative expertise to navigate the complexities of modern governance,” she said at the opening of the workshop on Wednesday.

“The workshop was designed to hone the existing skills by equipping them with contemporary tools and techniques for effective decision-making and leadership in alignment with global best practices as well as enhance collaboration between the political and administrative heads for seamless implementation of government policies and programmes”.

Dr Sh*ttu revealed that the report of training needs assessment which her office recently conducted shows some cadres in the Service need improvement on knowledge of ICT, saying this workshop will also address this gap.

Dignitaries at the event included the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Mamman Saba Jubril; Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jidda; Commissioners; serving and retired Permanent Secretaries; among others.

Chief Executive Officer, Triumph Corporate Ltd and APC Chieftain, Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin, said the workshop was aimed at improving the capacity of the Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

“The Commissioners are the political head of the Ministries and we are trying to synergize their works with the permanent secretaries and improve their capabilities to do the work better,” he said.

"At the end of the training workshop, we expect that the Commissioners and the Permanent Secretaries should be able to do their jobs in a manner that reflects the aspirations of the government".

He urged the participants to pay adequate attention at every segment of the session and make sure that they leave the venue with much difference.

"For every training you attend, you are seeking more knowledge and at the end of this training workshop, we expect that you will be better equipped with knowing how well to handle government affairs,” he added.

Prof. Emmanuel Ojo, a Professor of Political Science in the University of Ilorin, while presenting his paper, spoke on some of the basic features of good governance and leadership, pointing out that African nations continue to face challenges of governance and leadership.

Prof. Ojo, who is former Chief of Staff to former Oyo State Governor, Isiaka Ajimobi, called on leaders to seek for more knowledge and have robust engagement with the people of their constituency to effectively impact their lives.

The don also stressed the need to have data for effective planning, and for seamless implementation of policies and programmes.

"When people get into public office, they disconnect, but when the election is around the corner, they run back and they are getting disappointed,” he said.

Some of the participants, who spoke with newsmen on the sideline of the programme, thanked Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering commitment to building the capacity of public officers and top ranked civil servants.

They promised to make good use of the knowledge gained at the workshop to ensure effective service delivery in the respective ministries and agencies.

Prof Lambe Kayode Mustapha, a Professor of Mass Communication at University of Ilorin also presented paper on "Effective Communication: A Brief for Top Government Officials”.

06/11/2025

Meet World Oldest Active Footballer

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1962, Robert Carmona is 63 years old and holds the title of the world's oldest active professional player.

With nearly 50 years in the game since his debut in 1976, he has played for over 30 clubs in countries such as Canada, the USA, Spain, and Italy, racking up more than 2,000 official matches.

Currently, Carmona wears the colors of Liffa Club in Uruguay's fourth division and continues to train with unwavering discipline: a strict diet, no alcohol, and no ci******es. At the age of 54, he was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest active professional player.

Ten years later, he is still on the field and has one more goal in mind: “I wish FIFA would pay more attention down here, as I believe they still don't know there's a world record here. I'm the only one in the world, and I think FIFA should acknowledge that. I'm not looking for anything financial, just that recognition.”

06/11/2025

‘We Have Turned Beggars After 35 Years Of Service’ — Retired Police Officers Protest At National Assembly

06/11/2025

Photos: Hilda Baci receives second Guinness World Record plaque for largest jollof rice pot

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially received her second Guinness World Record plaque, recognising her feat of cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

According to the record, which has been verified by Guinness World Records, Baci made 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a sizable picnic in Lagos in September.
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06/11/2025

“No More Excuses!” — Air Chief Summons Commanders, Orders Ruthless Strikes Against Terrorists

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has summoned all Air Component Commanders of the Nigerian Air Force across the country to Abuja, ordering them to intensify operations and “hit terrorists hard” in a renewed push to tackle insecurity nationwide.

The emergency meeting, held behind closed doors at the NAF Headquarters on Wednesday, focused on redefining air operations and aligning the service’s firepower toward smarter, faster, and more decisive missions against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal elements threatening national peace and stability.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines, NAF Spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the session marked a critical step in recalibrating the Air Force’s operational posture under the new leadership. He added that the Air Chief emphasized intelligence-driven missions and precision air operations as key to neutralizing threats while protecting lives and property.

“It provided a platform to harmonize strategies, strengthen inter-service cooperation, and ensure that the Nigerian Air Force remains a decisive instrument of national security and a symbol of hope for citizens,” Ejodame said.

Air Marshal Aneke reportedly told his commanders that the days ahead demand agility, professionalism, and accountability. “We must fly smarter and strike harder, not only to neutralize threats but to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians. Every mission must reflect professionalism, purpose, and patriotism,” he was quoted as saying.

A senior military officer present at the meeting described the tone as firm and urgent. “The message was clear — no more excuses, no complacency. The Air Chief wants aggressive results and tangible impact in the fight against terrorism and banditry,” he said.

The meeting also emphasized enhanced collaboration with the Army and Navy, deployment of real-time surveillance, and improved coordination of aerial and ground operations to reduce collateral damage and increase efficiency.

The directive comes amid renewed attacks by armed groups in parts of the North and growing public concern over security. Observers note that Air Marshal Aneke’s order signals a more proactive and result-oriented approach by the Air Force in the weeks ahead.

06/11/2025

TINUBU: INVESTOR CONFIDENCE STRONG DESPITE POLITICAL HEADWINDS

President Bola Tinubu has, for the first time, spoken publicly since U.S. President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged religious persecution and threatened military action against terrorists.

Without directly mentioning the United States or President Trump, President Tinubu reacting to the oversubscription of Nigeria’s recent 2.35-billion-dollar Eurobond said the strong investor response reflected renewed global confidence in the Nigerian economy despite what he calls “political headwinds”

He added that Nigeria would continue to engage international partners diplomatically while working to defeat terrorism and build a peaceful, inclusive, and resilient nation.

President Tinubu, who is reconvening the Federal Executive Council after a three-month hiatus , swore in two new ministers; Kingsley Udeh (SAN) from Enugu State and Bernard Doro from Plateau State bringing the cabinet back to its full strength of 48 members.

06/11/2025

CDC Chairmen Commend Bariere’s Peace Building Efforts, Developmental Strides in Khana

The Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr. Thomas Bariere, has received commendation from Community Development Committee Chairmen across the local government area for his peace-building efforts, infrastructural development, and commitment to grassroots leadership.

The CDC Chairmen, who met at the council secretariat in Bori under the coordination of the Special Adviser on Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Dr. Kenneth Johnson Lewa, passed a unanimous vote of confidence on the council boss, describing his administration as people-oriented and result-driven.

The meeting, which had in attendance CDC Chairmen from the three kingdoms of Babbe, Ken Khana, and Nyor Khana, was marked by expressions of gratitude and solidarity as the leaders extolled Dr. Bariere’s policies that have, according to them, restored peace and unity across the local government.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Lewa announced the approval of monthly stipends for all CDC Chairmen across Khana, describing the move as a landmark gesture aimed at motivating grassroots leaders and strengthening the community governance structure. He said the initiative reflected the Executive Chairman’s vision of inclusiveness, transparency, and partnership between the council and local institutions.

According to him, the Bariere administration remains determined to empower community leaders and create an enabling environment for peace and development to thrive. He urged the CDC Chairmen to sustain their cooperation and maintain harmony with their respective Paramount Rulers.

Dr. Lewa also disclosed the constitution of a five-member Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the Khana CDC Coordinating Committee for two months pending fresh elections. Members of the committee include Hon. Ledogo Precious Nnaa as Chairman, Leelee Lekia Charles as Secretary, Engr. Isaac Bere Nwagor as Public Relations Officer, Elder Prince Neekpoa Bieh as Member, and Dr. Akpodee Richard as Member.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the meeting, former Coordinator of all CDCs in Khana, Sir Dr. Nuadum Etukere, described the gathering as a renewal of hope and unity among community leaders. He said the decision to pass a vote of confidence on Dr. Bariere was borne out of appreciation for his developmental strides and sustained peace across the local government area.

“Since 2020, I have had the privilege to coordinate the CDCs in Khana, and today we are witnessing a new dawn,” he said. “Dr. Bariere has consistently maintained peace and initiated projects that have touched lives. The CDCs have, therefore, resolved to stand firmly behind his leadership.”

The newly appointed Coordinator of the Khana CDC Coordinating Committee, Hon. Precious L. Nnaa, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work closely with the Executive Chairman and the Special Adviser on Chieftaincy and Community Affairs to drive the administration’s vision of inclusive development across the three kingdoms.

06/11/2025

PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN MINISTERS, BERNARD MOHAMMED DORO, KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU UDEH

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, swore in Dr Bernard Mohammed Doroh from Plateau State and Dr Kinsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN) from Enugu State as ministers.

The ministers took the oath of office at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, held at the Council Chambers of the State House.

The Senate confirmed Dr Doro to replace Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was elected as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July 2025.

Dr Doro holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Jos, an LL.B in Law from University College London (UCL), an MBA in Information Technology and Business Strategy from the University of Leicester, and an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice from Anglia Ruskin University.

He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MPhil in Leadership and Management at the Catholic University of Murcia, Spain.

Dr Doro served as the Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom Chapter.

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was nominated from Enugu State to replace Uche Nnaji, who resigned on October 7, 2025.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.😎 degree from the University of Nigeria (2005) and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006.

Dr Udeh also holds a Doctor of Laws in Public Law from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and an LL.M. in Public International Law from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.

He also served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 6, 2025

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