Day: October 27, 2025

Akpabio tasks State Assemblies on Accountability, Citizens’ Welfare

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged State Houses of Assembly to strengthen their oversight functions to ensure that public funds are effectively utilised to improve the welfare of citizens and create jobs.   He made the call at the 2025 Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in collaboration with the University of Benin, held in Abuja on Monday.   Represented by Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, Akpabio said the 10th National Assembly had, through effective oversight, contributed to increased government revenue, which had in turn led…

Dabiri-Erewa celebrates 18-Year-Old Sani for making history as One of Nigeria’s Youngest Commercial Pilots

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Muhammad Aminu Sani, an 18-year-old Nigerian, for making aviation history by earning a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Licence from Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. Dabiri-Erewa described Sani’s achievement as a shining example of the brilliance, resilience, and determination of young Nigerians breaking global boundaries. She noted that his success at such a young age reflected the limitless potential of Nigerian youths when given the right opportunities, mentorship, and support.…

Political parties sign peace accord ahead of November 1 LG polls in Niger State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has facilitated the signing of a peace accord by political parties and candidates participating in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for November 1, 2025. The event, convened by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, took place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna. It brought together representatives of political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) led by its State Chairman, Hon. Isah Mohammed Bello Makujeri, as well as the Chairman of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission…

Charges against Senator Natasha lawful, not abuse of Court process – AGF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the criminal charges filed against her before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Federal High Court, Abuja, constituted an abuse of court process.   In a counter-affidavit filed in response to the senator’s preliminary objection, the AGF’s office maintained that the charges were properly instituted after comprehensive and conclusive investigations which established a prima facie case against her.   Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, is facing…

MURIC warns against encroaching on rights of Muslim Traditional Rulers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned against attempts to infringe upon the religious rights of Yoruba Muslim traditional rulers, emphasizing their constitutional freedom to live, practice, and be buried according to Islamic tenets. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, urged members of the public particularly in the South-West to respect the faith choices of Muslim monarchs and desist from acts of coercion or intimidation. According to him, “Muslim traditional rulers have recently faced condemnation for upholding Islamic practices in their personal…

92-Year-Old Paul Biya wins Cameroon’s Presidential Election for Eighth Term

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Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a record eighth consecutive term in office.   The Constitutional Council announced the official results on Monday, confirmed that the 92-year-old leader won 53.66 percent of the votes cast, defeating his closest challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who garnered 35.19 percent.   “Hereby proclaimed President-elect: the candidate Biya Paul,” announced Clement Atangana, President of the Constitutional Council, while declaring the final results in Yaoundé.   The election, held on October 12, 2025, extended Biya’s rule to…

JAMB approves admission for 85 exceptional underage Candidates after rigorous screening

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who demonstrated exceptional academic performance and maturity during the 2025 admission process.   According to a statement released on Monday by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the decision followed a “meticulous evaluation” process aligned with global best practices, where underage admissions are considered rare exceptions rather than the norm.   “After thorough verification and interviews, 85 candidates who met the established criteria have been duly cleared to proceed to their respective institutions…

Monday Lines Escaping from Nigeria By Lasisi Olagunju

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When Christopher Columbus met the Tanio people in today’s Bahamas in 1492, he handed them a sword, they grasped it by the blade and had their fingers cut. To Columbus, that was enough proof that the Tanios lacked the right education and knowledge and therefore could be easily conquered.   Columbus wrote of that experience: “They brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things, which they exchanged for the glass beads and hawks’ bells. They willingly traded everything they owned…They were well built, with good…

Allah Knows Your Enemies Better Than You, And Allah Suffices As A Protector And Allah Suffices As A Helper! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! There’s a special verse from the noble Qur’an (Surah An-Nisa, 4:45) that states: “But Allah is most knowing of your enemies; and sufficient is Allah as an ally, and sufficient is Allah as a helper.” This Qur’anic verse emphasises that Allah has complete knowledge…