Month: August 2025

Birthday Tribute to Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh, Denge and Oka-Ome II of Ngwo

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Happy birthday to an amazing brother who is not only passionate about politics but also deeply committed to making a difference. Your dedication to your ideals is truly inspiring, and it has been a joy watching you evolve into a thoughtful and articulate leader. As you celebrate this special day, may it serve as a reminder of your remarkable achievements and the positive impact you continue to have on those around you. Your strength, intelligence, and curiosity shine through in every meaningful discussion and debate you engage in. I wish…

House of Reps reaffirms unity behind Speaker Abbas, dispels rumoured rift

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has dismissed speculations of division within its ranks, stressed that it remained united under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abbas Tajudeen.   This followed a report by Leadership Newspapers alleging an impending “showdown” within the Green Chamber based on comments attributed to informal WhatsApp conversations among members.   In a statement issued on Sunday by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the House maintained that such remarks cannot be misconstrued as official caucus or House positions, noting that parliamentary procedures remain the…

A “corruption-free Nigeria” and Brazil as hyena By Festus Adedayo

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Growing up, people of my generation matured into a fiery imagery painted of the wild and the animal world. We were fed on such frightening broths in folktales and fabulous novels like that of D. O. Fagunwa. They taught us that the wild is home of gnomes, predatory animals and human hunters who constitute a trinity in the forest ecosystem. One of the animals thus lionized was Ìkòokò, the hyena, one of Africa’s most merciless predators. He belonged to a family of wild doglike carnivores. The Ìkòokò was a wild,…

NSCDC signs 2025 Performance Contract, reaffirms commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has signed the 2025 Performance Contracting agreement with the Federal Government, reaffirming its commitment to accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery. The signing ceremony, held on August 30, 2025, saw the Commandant General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, signed the pact with the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, in statement said the framework underscored the government’s determination to make its agencies more result-driven.   With the contract, the NSCDC pledged to…

Zone XI Police nabs fake Lawyer who defrauded Nigerians for nearly decade

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Emuobo Fred Ekokotu, has warned Nigerians to always verify the authenticity of legal practitioners before engaging their services.   He gave the warning on Friday, August 29, 2025, while parading a fake lawyer arrested by operatives of the X-Squad Section, led by ACP Akinloye Oyegade.   The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Odeh, had allegedly posed as a qualified attorney for almost 10 years, defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians through false claims of legal representation, estate agency, and public…

PSC warns Nigerians against fake Police recruitment advert

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned Nigerians, particularly youths interested in joining the Nigeria Police Force, against falling victim to fraudulent online recruitment advertisements. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said the Commission has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise. He stressed that any online advertorial currently in circulation is fake, fictitious, and diversionary. Ani urged prospective applicants to disregard such publications, reiterating that the recruitment exercise will only be announced officially…

Kaduna Killings: Amnesty International demands justice for victims of Unguwan Rimi attack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Amnesty International has condemned the escalating violence in southern Kaduna, following a deadly assault on Unguwan Rimi village in Kamaru ward, Kauru Local Government Area, which left seven people dead. The victims were laid to rest today.   The tragic incident, which occurred on 24 August 2025, also left several residents injured, displaced, and the community in ruins.   Amnesty International expressed concern over what it described as the consistent failure of security forces to protect vulnerable communities despite repeated warnings. The rights group noted that security personnel often arrive…

NSCDC pledges results-driven security reforms at Interior Ministry retreat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to deliver measurable security outcomes and strengthen accountability in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The commitment was made at the Mid-Tenure Sectorial Performance Retreat of the Ministry of Interior, which evaluated progress and ensured alignment of agencies with national priorities.   NSCDC said the retreat is a turning point for agencies to move “from plans to results” under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.   In a remarks,Commandant General…

From Devaluation to Domination: How Tinubu’s Exchange Rate Reforms Turned the Naira into Nigeria’s Export Engine By Tanimu Yakubu

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When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it a currency collapse. The naira plunged to ₦1,800 per dollar in March 2024, and headlines screamed of economic freefall. But beneath the noise, a deliberate, high-risk economic recalibration was underway—one that has now begun to pay off in spectacular fashion.   By August 2025, the naira had clawed its way back to ₦1,525/$1, marking a 15.28% strengthening in just five months—an annualised pace of nearly 48.9%. This wasn’t luck; it…

Nigeria, Singapore strengthen relations as Bilateral Investment Treaty takes effect

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has participated in the 5th Singapore–Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), held from August 26 to 28, 2025, in Singapore, with a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.   The biennial platform, hosted by Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, was convened under the theme “Progressing Together towards a Sustainable Future.” Since its inception in 2014, SAMEV has served as a forum for fostering ties and sharing development experiences between Singapore and African nations.   This year’s edition…