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 Politics › Extortion On Apapa Corridor Has Come To Stay, Says Sanwo-olu’s Aide by treesun(op): 1:55pm On Jun 03 |
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Transportation Logistics to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hassan Adekoya, has said that extortion along the Apapa port corridor may be difficult to completely eradicate despite efforts by government and stakeholders to restore order in the area. Adekoya made the remark during an interview on Arise Television, as monitored by Vanguard, while evaluating measures introduced to improve traffic flow and boost business activities around the Lagos ports. According to him, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), working with the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders, achieved significant success in addressing challenges along the corridor. He said the initiative received strong support from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, led by Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, as well as other government officials involved in the exercise. “For the intervention of PEBEC in Lagos Port, it was a beautiful initiative. They were able to achieve a lot with the support of the Lagos State Government. We were fully involved,” he said. Adekoya, however, noted that despite the dismantling of several illegal structures and bottlenecks, extortion activities resurfaced shortly afterwards. “After the dismantling, we all saw that the extortionists were back. Princess Zahra did a beautiful job by leading the Renewed Hope Initiative to ensure safety and sanity along the corridor. We have gained a lot in terms of business activities on this route,” he stated. He added: “But I will tell you for free today, the extortion on that corridor cannot stop. It has come to stay.” The governor’s aide maintained that while extortion remains a challenge, the Lagos State Government has largely fulfilled its promise to eliminate the notorious Apapa traffic gridlock. He said motorists can now travel from Apapa to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in less than 20 minutes and from Apapa to Victoria Island within a similar timeframe. “For the dismantling of the bottlenecks, the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu promised during its campaign that it would end the Apapa gridlock. Today, I can tell you that the gridlock is no more,” he said. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/extortion-on-apapa-corridor-has-come-to-stay-says-sanwo-olus-aide/ |
| Christianity Etc › CAN Declares June 14 Black Sunday Over Widespread Insecurity by treesun(op): 5:33pm On Jun 02 |
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as black Sunday to mourn victims of terrorist attacks across the country.https://dailytrust.com/breaking-can-declares-june-14-black-sunday-over-widespread-insecurity/ 9 Likes
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| Politics › Bandits Can Be Located If Security Agencies Want To- Buratai by treesun(op): 11:32am On Jun 02 |
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has questioned claims that security agencies are unable to locate bandits and kidnappers who openly share videos and communicate from their hideouts. The former Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic insisted that authorities have the capacity to track such criminals. PUNCH Online recalls that gunmen abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and later beheaded one of the teachers. Buratai spoke during an interview on TVC on Monday while reacting to concerns over the increasing use of social media and video recordings by criminal groups operating across the country. Stop Bearing Foreign Names, Be Proud of Yorùbá Identity — Yemi Elebuibon0:00 / 0:00 The retired lieutenant general said he did not believe security agencies lacked the ability to trace bandits who frequently publicise their activities. “I don’t think they failed to locate. If they can locate ordinary citizens or social media influencers, I don’t believe they can locate these bandits that flaunt their loot or whatever activities they do,” he said. While stopping short of directly criticising security agencies, Buratai suggested there could be reasons behind their operational decisions. “I would not like to say it is a capacity-building challenge, but I think they may have their reasons,” he said. The former army chief stressed the need to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture through continuous training, recruitment and improved welfare for security personnel. “There must be capacity building of all the security agencies, and continuously,” he said. “There is a need for more operatives. We need more troops to be recruited, more operatives and more policemen.” He also highlighted the importance of regular retraining and better living conditions for security personnel. Related News Abia doctors threaten strike over kidnapped surgeon DSS dismisses reports of writer Okey Ndibe’s arrest, explains airport stop Manhunt begins as gunmen kill two police officers in Anambra “They should be trained and retrained. Their welfare is very important. Let us have good accommodation. They must have good accommodation,” he said. Speaking on whether Nigeria has specialised units capable of carrying out high-risk hostage rescue operations, Buratai said the armed forces possess such capabilities. “I will not tell you exactly or be specific, but generally we have within the military specialised units trained for such rescue missions,” he said. According to him, the Nigerian Navy’s Special Boat Service and the Nigerian Army’s Special Forces are equipped and trained for rescue operations and VIP protection assignments. “The Special Boat Service is trained for such rescue missions. Even the Nigerian Army has Special Forces. They have rescue and VIP protection capabilities,” he said. However, Buratai noted that operational decisions in kidnapping cases are often shaped by concerns over hostage safety and the risk of collateral damage. “The sensitivity of that type of kidnap, the location and those involved, and the danger of collateral damage may play a very important part,” he added. Buratai also advocated the expansion of the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, saying improved coordination and technological capacity would strengthen the fight against terrorism and kidnapping. “The Office of the National Security Adviser has a Counter Terrorism Centre. I think the commander there is a professional and highly strategic officer,” he said. He proposed the establishment of state branches of the centre equipped with advanced technology and operational facilities. “If it can be further expanded to have state branches of the Counter Terrorism Centre with highly technical equipment and very good operations centres or situation rooms, they will be able to do a lot in coordination with the security agencies and the military,” Buratai said. https://punchng.com/bandits-can-be-located-if-security-agencies-want-to-says-buratai/ |
| Politics › Peter Obi Prefers 'Food Is Ready' Politics - Wike (Video) by treesun(op): 2:27pm On Jun 01 |
Peter Obi doesn't like struggle, prefers 'Food is Ready' politics - Wike
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| Politics › Three Years After Subsidy Removal — Better Economy Or Harder Life? by treesun(op): 9:23am On Jun 01 |
It has been three years since the removal of fuel subsidy, a policy that has significantly reshaped Nigeria’s economy, with petrol prices rising from about ₦198–₦210 per litre to as high as ₦1,300 in some parts of the country today. Nigerians are increasingly facing higher transport fares, food prices, and rent, with many households struggling as incomes fail to match the rising cost of living. On this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine whether the subsidy removal has improved the lives of ordinary Nigerians or worsened economic hardship. https://dailytrust.com/nigeria-daily-three-years-after-subsidy-removal-better-economy-or-harder-life/ |
| Politics › ADC: New Judge Fixes Wednesday For Nafiu-Bala’s Suit Against Mark, Aregbesola by treesun(op): 6:12pm On May 31 |
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to stop David Mark and others from parading themselves as leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).https://dailytrust.com/adc-new-judge-fixes-wed-for-nafiu-balas-suit-against-mark-aregbesola/ 4 Likes
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| Politics › ADC Leadership Tussle: CJ Reassigns Nafiu-bala Gombe’s Case Against Mark, Aregbe by treesun(op): 8:09pm On May 29 |
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tshoho, has reassigned a case filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman of African Democratic Party (ADC), to another judge for adjudication. It was gathered on Friday that the suit, which was before Justice Emeka Nwite, had been reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu following the former’s recent elevation to the Court of Appeal. The National Judicial Council (NJC), at its 111th meeting on May 13, had recommended the appointment of 12 new justices of the Court of Appeal, including Justice Nwite, to President Bola Tinubu for approval. Gombe, in the suit, is seeking an order restraining Sen. David Mark, the embattled National Chairman of ADC; Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary, and members of their interim National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves as the party’s leaders. He had argued that the emergence of Mark, Aregbesola and other NWC members as party’s leaders breached the provisions of the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. Gombe had sued ADC, Mark, Aregbesola, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Ralph Nwosu as 1st to 5th defendants respectively in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025. Nwosu was the former ADC National Chairman who stepped down for David Mark leadership of the party. Justice Nwite had, on April 14, adjourned the case sine die (indefinitely) following Gombe’s request to await the Supreme Court’s judgment in the appeal filed by Mark. However, the Supreme Court, on April 30, set aside the order made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordering the maintenance of status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute in ADC, on which INEC acted in derecognising the Mark-led leadership of the party. The apex court ordered the parties to return to the FHC for expeditious hearing of the case filed by Gombe, an aggrieved chieftain of the party. When the case came up on May 8 before Justice Nwite following the Supreme Court order, Luka Haruna, SAN, who appeared for Gombe, sought the transfer of the case from Nwite to another judge. Although no reason was given, Haruna said a letter had been written to the CJ to the effect. But lawyers to the ADC, Mark, Aregbesola and Nwosu, disagreed with the application. ADC’s counsel, Rilwan Okpanachi; Suleiman Usman, SAN, who appeared for Mark; Mohammed Sheriff, who represented Aregbesola; P. I. Oyewole, counsel for Chief Ralph Nwosu, and other lawyers in the case vehemently opposed Gombe’s request for the case transfer. The lawyers, who said that Gombe’s letter had not been served on them, described Haruna’s application as “an ambush.” They also considered the request as an attempt to frustrate the order of Appeal Court for accelerated hearing which was sustained by the Supreme Court. The defence lawyers, who described Gombe’s application as ‘forum shopping,” said the only good thing the application for the transfer of the matter had achieved was that the integrity of the court had been confirmed. They said this was so because nothing had happened since the last adjournment. The lawyers said they maintained absolute confidence in the integrity, impartiality and sound judicial discretion of Justice Nwite’s court. “The so-called letter in a normal view, is a fundamental breach of procedure, amounting in law to an illegality and not a mere irregularity,” they argued. They said they would have insisted that the court should go on with the hearing but for a certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment which was yet to be obtained, in order for the trial court to be properly guided by it. They, therefore, sought an indefinite adjournment to enable them to furnish the judge with the CTC of the judgment and Justice Nwite adjourned the case sine die (indefinitely), pending when its CTC is gotten.(NAN) https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/05/29/adc-leadership-tussle-cj-reassigns-nafiu-bala-gombes-case-against-mark-aregbesola/ |
| Politics › Power Sector: More Reforms, Little Impact by treesun(op): 7:47am On May 29 |
It has been three years since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised to fix the electricity sector. In fact, he said if he doesn’t fulfill that promise, Nigerians should not vote him back into office. With a year to the expiration of his four-year tenure, many say that he is yet to keep the promise. Nigeria’s power sector has since independence defied odds of experts and governments’ intervention to ensure citizens enjoy constant electricity supply. The sector’s myriad problems have defied reforms by both government and private companies. Tinubu’s toughest battle remains security 3 years after ‘subsidy is gone’: The real balance sheet of Tinubu’s reforms This is despite the government pumping billions of naira into the sector with no commensurate results. But expert have warned that the sector won’t see the desired change if the government is not ready to take drastic measures against Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), citizens vandalising electricity installations and electricity theft. Electricity Act yet to make difference One of the first executive actions of the president when he resumed office in 2023, was signing into law the 2023 Electricity Act that removed power sector from exclusive list into concurrent list. This was to allow state governments to play active role in the sector and allow multiple market players against the monopoly electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) enjoy in their franchise areas. It also allowed for the breakup of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two, enabling efficiency by allowing the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to manage interconnectivity on the grid while the TCN operates the infrastructure. Experts hailed the signing of the act as a watershed moment for the country as it would enable competition in the electricity market and rescue Nigerians from the epileptic supply of power that they have grown to live with. Three years later, only 15 states have adopted the Act. It has also led to standoff between state regulatory agencies and DisCos as the former try to interfere in tariff fixing. Though some states have announced investment to construct power plants, the number of years they will take to be completed is uncertain for residents to enjoy their benefit. N700bn, yet millions remained unmetered The government last year approved the sum of N700bn for the provision of meters through the President Meter Initiative. The fund, which was deducted from the Federation Account, was meant to provide two million meters for Nigerians and was expected to complement the 3.2 million meters being procured through the World Bank’s Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP). While the meters under DISREP are currently being disbursed, that of the PMI is yet to start, a year since it was announced. The inability to distribute the meters has left more than six million electricity customers unmetered. Many analysts say that the power sector suffers from the lack of a professional at the head. The president has favoured individuals with finance background over engineers with technical know-how of the power sector. First, it was Adebayo Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and then Joseph Adejinmi Tegbe, who even though obtained his first degree in civil engineering, has worked throughout as an accountant and taxman. While Tegbe is yet to assume office after being cleared by the Senate, under Adelabu, who resigned to contest for the governorship of Oyo State, Nigeria witnessed an increase in deployment of renewable energy, especially solar, for those not on the national grid. True to his background, the minister has his voice to the removal of subsidy from the sector arguing that its continuous presence was only amounting to bills the government could not foot. This has resulted in trillions of debts that prevented adequate investment in the sector.The removal of the subsidy saw a steep tariff increase for Band A customers. Multiple grid collapse The year 2024 would be remembered in the power sector as a bad one for the national grid. The grid faced multiple challenges of vandalism, sabotage and aging infrastructure. These challenges forced the nation into blackout several times, the most notable was the 17 states in the north experiencing blackout for 14 days owing to bandit attack on the Shiroro – Mando transmission line. The back-up plan to produce electricity to the affected states was also knocked down. There were at least four cases of transmission stations going up in flames due to old infrastructure in the network while the activities of vandals plunged residents of Bayelsa State into four months of blackout during the year. Also, 2025 saw the collapse of the grid on four occasions, leaving several cities in darkness. This year, the grid has experienced collapse on two occasions. The two came within a week of each other fuelling calls for a rejig of the grid. However, the country was able to record milestones in available power generation during the period under review with available power peaking 6,000 megawatts. This is all thanks to the supply of mobile substation to the country from the Siemens project the previous administration entered into and the coming on stream of the 700 megawatts hydroelectric power plant. Exorbitant Band A The government in 2024 declared the removal of subsidy on electricity customers on Band A, those; who get 20 to 24 hours of electricity supply. The government argued the move was necessary to free up scarce resources to fund other important projects and that those in the bands are rich Nigerians who can afford extra cost to power their homes. But the increased tariff did not translate into constant supply as customers under the band complained of not getting the minimum supply of 20 hours mandated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). While NERC had on several occasions downgraded customers to lower bands due to DisCos not meeting supply target, customers said the actions is not commensurate, thus refund should be the punishment. This policy has made the remaining bands to be less prioritised as they grapple with low supply. The government incurred over N2 trillion debt as subsidy payment to utility companies in the sector from 2024 to mid-2026 and another N2 trillion as legacy debt, making the sum to cross N6 trillion. This debt has led to friction with the government and the electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). Another problem is government’s indebtedness to gas suppliers. Nigeria’s bulk electricity is being generated through gas-powered turbines. Gas suppliers, in February, cut supplies to make a case for the payment of the money being owed. This led to closure of some of the plants. Government has made efforts to reduce the debt with a N500 billion bond issued to owners of electricity generation plants. But the pay-out is fraught with controversy as the government reduced the debt to N3 trillion from N6 trillion, which they said was done without their inputs. Enter ad-hoc agencies Apart from NISO, the Tinubu administration created the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), Generation Assets Management Company (GAMCO) and Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. All the quasi-agencies were created through presidential order and have overlapping functions with existing agencies. Experts have said their existence will not solve the structural issues affecting the sector but create more problems where money will be siphoned. Speaking with Daily Trust, the Managing Director of New Hampshire Capital Ltd and energy expert, Odion Omonfoma, said the agencies were given mandates that touched sector reset, commercial viability, revenue assurance, tariff integrity and growth zones. He said these are not minor administrative matters as they go to the heart of the national electricity policy. On the creation of taskforce, he said the Electricity Act already places federal policy leadership in the hands of the minister. “If the Task Force begins to define policy outside the ministry, the country may end up with two policy centres: one statutory and one presidential.” “The second area is regulatory independence. Tariff integrity, market discipline, licence enforcement, consumer protection and cost-reflective pricing are regulatory matters under NERC and State Electricity Regulators. The presidential task force may identify regulatory failures needing urgent reforms and recommend action, but NERC/SERCs must remain the body that makes regulatory decisions through lawful procedure. Otherwise, a reform designed to restore discipline could create a new ground for litigation, investor anxiety and regulatory disorder.” On his part, Prof. Dayo Ayoade, an energy law expert at the University of Jos, said the signing of the 2023 Electricity Act 2023 was an important success in terms of putting a new legislative framework in place after the 2005 Act. He noted that it created the scene for big changes in the industry with the decentralisation of the power sector to allow states to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity without the involvement of the federal authorities as a major milestone. He added that another success for the administration is increased government spending in terms of ensuring better metering of the public because the whole issue of estimated billing has destroyed public confidence in the power sector. He, however, said despite these reforms, Nigerians still don’t have reliable power with the 5,000 megawatts available. “After three years of President Tinubu who had promised to solve the problem we are still where he started. And there’s also the issue of payments of debts. While the government has started paying, it is still an ongoing issue. What can government do to make it better? The biggest problem has been governance, and governance continues to remain a challenge for the power sector.” “If President Tinubu wants this power sector to work, not through the creating of new institutions, he has to take the bull by the horn by dealing with the poor governance in the power sector. No amount of innovative policy, new laws or investments will change anything.” “I also think the biggest problem is that we don’t seem to have a properly planned way of doing things. Now, the Electricity Act allowed state governments to come into the power sector but nobody went to do any intensive analytical work to see how the federal and the state will relate. It’s only now that we are inching back and forth as we see the problems”, he said. https://dailytrust.com/power-sector-more-reforms-little-impact/ |
| Politics › Ransom Now Item In Nigerians’ Budgets – Atiku by treesun(op): 12:25pm On May 28 |
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday lamented that ransom payments have become as routine a household expense for Nigerians as school fees and rent. He slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration for celebrating debt statistics while the country bleeds from a security and economic crisis of devastating proportions. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, was responding to recent comments from the Presidency suggesting that Nigeria’s borrowing level compares favourably with some African countries. According to him, the comparison exposed a dangerous disconnect between those in power and the grinding realities faced by ordinary Nigerians every day. “It is both astonishing and insulting that at a time when millions of Nigerians can barely afford one meal a day, when parents are withdrawing children from school because of crushing hardship, when businesses are collapsing under unbearable electricity tariffs and inflation, and when entire communities are being overrun by terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers, the Presidency is celebrating debt figures as though indebtedness itself were an economic achievement,” he said. The former vice president painted a harrowing picture of a country where road travel has become a gamble with death, where families go to bed dreading midnight calls about abducted loved ones, and where villages are sacked with disturbing regularity while those in power remain consumed by image management. “In many parts of Nigeria today, travelling by road has become a gamble with death. Families go to bed praying not to receive midnight calls announcing the abduction of loved ones. Villages are sacked almost routinely while those in power appear more concerned about image management than decisive action. What exactly are Nigerians benefiting from all these loans if insecurity continues to spread and the economy continues to suffocate?” he queried. Atiku argued that the insecurity crisis had directly collapsed food production, with farmers driven off their lands by armed gangs and terrorists across vast territories, triggering the spiral of food scarcity, hunger, and malnutrition that Nigerians are now living through. “Across the country, farmers can no longer safely access their farmlands because vast territories have effectively fallen under the control of armed gangs and terrorists. Food production has declined sharply because rural communities now live under constant threat of attacks, abductions, and killings. The inevitable result is what Nigerians are currently witnessing — astronomical food prices, widespread hunger, malnutrition, and rising anger among citizens abandoned by their own government,” he stated. Related News Ballon d’Or 2026: 10 players who could boost their chances at World Cup NDC moves to cash in on APC's post-primary controversies in Bayelsa WHO DG heading to Ebola-hit DR Congo The Waziri Adamawa acknowledged that borrowing is not inherently wrong when tied to productive investments that expand infrastructure, create jobs, and improve lives. But he insisted that under the Tinubu administration, unprecedented borrowing had produced nothing but deeper poverty, deeper insecurity, and deeper despair. “No nation becomes prosperous by borrowing to finance consumption, sustain wasteful government lifestyles, and paper over policy failures. Countries that borrow responsibly do so to expand productivity, create jobs, secure critical infrastructure, and improve the welfare of their citizens. In Nigeria today, however, citizens see no correlation between the mounting debt profile and improvement in their daily lives,” he said. He accused the administration of weaponising propaganda to distract Nigerians from the catastrophic consequences of its economic mismanagement, and recalled that the administration in which he served alongside former President Olusegun Obasanjo pursued disciplined economic reforms that freed Nigeria from the burden of Paris Club debt and restored global confidence in the country. “It is therefore tragic that a government that inherited a struggling but manageable economy has plunged the nation into deeper debt, deeper poverty, deeper insecurity, and deeper despair within such a short period, yet still expects applause from suffering citizens,” Atiku said. He dismissed the presidency’s debt comparisons as statistical gymnastics that no ordinary Nigerian has any use for, insisting that what citizens want to know is whether food is affordable, whether their children are safe, whether businesses can survive, and whether the future holds any promise. “Nigerians do not care about statistical gymnastics from government spokespersons. They care about whether food is affordable, whether their children are safe, whether businesses can survive, whether farmers can return to their lands, and whether the future still holds any promise. Sadly, under this administration, the answer to those questions is becoming increasingly bleak,” he concluded. Atiku urged the Tinubu administration to abandon propaganda and face the nation’s harsh realities with sincerity, competence, urgency, and compassion before Nigeria slips further into economic and social instability. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/ransom-now-item-in-nigerians-budgets-atiku/ |
| Politics › Walk Through The Dark Tunnel Is Over’ — Tinubu’s Eid Message To Nigerians by treesun(op): 8:03pm On May 26 |
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is emerging from difficult economic times. The President declared that “the walk through the dark tunnel is over” as Muslims across the nation celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Tinubu made the declaration in a personally signed 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message. The message, released on Tuesday, read: “I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice. “We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again. “Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim—faith, obedience, and the willingness to sacrifice for a higher purpose. This sacred festival calls on all Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians and the whole of humanity, to embrace sacrifice, selflessness, unity, and compassion for our fellow human beings. “One central lesson of Eid-el-Kabir is the call to show mercy and compassion, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed. There is no greater example of duty and devotion than Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his only son, Ismail, as a sacrifice to Allah. “As a nation, we are on a journey of reconstruction and renewal. The reforms we have undertaken are challenging but necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations. “Just as sacrifice brings reward, I am happy that the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the past three years have yielded a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and economic growth. The walk through the dark tunnel is over, and the light is here. “I am confident that, by the Grace of God, the reforms we have diligently pursued will continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all. “I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies—including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader—heartless terrorists and bandits still attack some communities. I assure you: you are neither abandoned nor forgotten. We will ultimately defeat all the forces of evil. “To our Muslim faithful, I urge you to use this sacred occasion to pray for our country, for peace in our communities, and for wisdom for those in leadership. “Let us pray that those who commit crimes among us may rethink and abandon their evil ways, or face the full weight of the law. “Let us also reach out to the less privileged, share with our neighbours, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood that unite us as one people. “My administration remains committed to building a Nigeria where all citizens can live in peace, worship freely, and pursue their dreams without fear. “We will continue to invest in security, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital to fulfil the great promise of our great nation. “On behalf of the government, I wish you all a peaceful, joyous, and blessed Eid al-Kabir. May Allah accept our sacrifices and prayers, and may He continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Eid Mubarak! Happy Sallah!” https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/26/walk-through-the-dark-tunnel-is-over-tinubus-eid-message-to-nigerians/ |
| Politics › Nigeria Still Creditworthy, Can Borrow More For Infrastructure — Onanuga by treesun(op): 4:45pm On May 26 |
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy, saying Nigeria remains creditworthy and can still obtain more loans to finance critical infrastructure projects.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/nigeria-still-creditworthy-can-borrow-more-for-infrastructure-onanuga/
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| Politics › Boko Haram, ISWAP Planning Possible Sallah Attacks With Suicide Bombers, Ieds by treesun(op): 9:07am On May 25 |
The warning was contained in a security advisory issued on Sunday by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI. The Nigerian military has warned residents of the North-East region to remain on high alert during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, citing intelligence reports indicating possible attacks by remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. The warning was contained in a security advisory issued on Sunday by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI. In the statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military assured residents that extensive security measures had already been activated ahead of the Sallah celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. According to the military, intelligence available to the command suggests that terrorists may attempt to exploit the festive period to launch attacks on civilian targets, particularly crowded public areas. “Credible intelligence available to the command indicates the possibility of isolated attempts by remnant Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements to exploit the festive period to carry out attacks against civilian targets using suicide bombers and IEDs, particularly in areas of high population concentration,” the statement read. The military, however, stated that troops had already been strategically deployed across vulnerable locations in the region to prevent any attack. “The Theatre Command wishes to assure the public that these threats have been thoroughly anticipated,” the statement added. “Ahead of Wednesday’s celebrations, troops have been forward-deployed to critical and vulnerable locations across all sectors of the Theatre, surveillance and ISR assets have been fully activated, patrols have been intensified, and security forces are operating in close coordination with sister agencies, the CJTF, and community vigilance groups to forestall any threat and guarantee a secure festive period for all residents.” The command also issued several safety guidelines to residents, urging them to avoid unnecessary exposure during the celebrations. Residents were advised to conduct Eid prayers close to their homes and avoid large open gatherings where possible. The military further urged citizens to remain vigilant in crowded locations such as markets, motor parks, prayer grounds and banking halls. “Report any suspicious persons, unattended objects, or unusual movements to the nearest military checkpoint, police station, or civil-military liaison point immediately,” the advisory stated. The command also cautioned residents against spreading unverified information capable of creating panic. “Refrain from spreading unverified information or rumours capable of causing public panic. Rely only on official information from verified government and security channels,” the military warned. Operation HADIN KAI appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, media organisations and community stakeholders to support ongoing security efforts by encouraging residents to provide timely intelligence. The military insisted that troops remained battle-ready and determined to stop terrorists from disrupting the celebrations. “Operation HADIN KAI reassures all residents of the North East that troops are on standby, fully prepared, and firmly in control,” the statement said. “The command remains resolute in its determination to deny terrorists any freedom of action and ensure that the Eid El Kabir celebrations proceed in an atmosphere of peace, safety, and dignity for all.” https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/25/boko-haram-iswap-planning-possible-sallah-attacks-suicide-bombers-ieds-north-east |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Manchester City Vs Aston Villa (1 - 2) On 24th May 2026 by treesun(op): 10:36am On May 23 |
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| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Pep Guardiola To Step Down After Incredible Decade As City Manager by treesun(op): 12:50pm On May 22*. Modified: 1:33pm On May 22 |
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| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Pep Guardiola To Step Down After Incredible Decade As City Manager by treesun(op): 11:52am On May 22 |
Pep Guardiola to step down after incredible decade as City Manager https://x.com/i/status/2057767116644700432
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| Politics › Re: Tinubu Has No Plan To Change Nigeria’s Name – Onanuga by treesun(op): 10:12pm On May 21 |
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| Politics › Tinubu Has No Plan To Change Nigeria’s Name – Onanuga by treesun(op): 9:00pm On May 21 |
The Presidency has dissociated President Bola Tinubu from the viral report that he wants to change the name of Nigeria to the United States of Nigeria and also abolish Sharia in the Northern region.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/tinubu-has-no-plan-to-change-nigerias-name-presidency/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › APC Primaries: Tinubu Happy With Us – Yilwatda by treesun(op): 8:35am On May 21 |
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed President Bola Tinubu’s satisfaction with the party primaries across the country. Yilwatda said this on Wednesday night while interacting with reporters after meeting with the president in Lagos. He said the party’s recent internal processes highlight its competitive nature, with many people vying for a limited number of positions across Nigeria. According to him, the increased interest shows the APC’s broad penetration and acceptance within Nigerian communities. He added that aspiring leaders view the party as their primary choice, expressing gratitude to Nigerian citizens and supporters. The APC National Chairman noted that the exercises were conducted with discipline, resulting in minimal complaints and achieving a near-perfect execution. DAILY POST reports that the APC has begun its primary election in the various elective positions ahead of the next year’s general elections. “The President was very impressed with the logistics we deployed across the country, the tactics we’ve used. “He has also been very impressed with the reduced number of incidents that we have across the country. He’s happy with what we’re doing,” he said. https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/21/apc-primaries-tinubu-happy-with-us-yilwatda/ |
| Politics › Desmond Elliot Has Officially Withdrawn From The APC Primaries by treesun(op): 4:02pm On May 20 |
Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters.
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| Politics › Re: APC Crisis Deepens As Zailani, Senator Laah Insist There Was No Primaries by treesun(op): 2:21pm On May 20 |
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| Politics › APC Crisis Deepens As Zailani, Senator Laah Insist There Was No Primaries by treesun(op): 10:54am On May 20 |
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kadunan State deepened as former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani, former Senator Danjuma Laah, and other aggrieved aspirants rejected the outcome of the party’s senatorial primaries, insisting that no valid exercise took place across the state.https://dailytrust.com/apc-crisis-deepens-as-zailani-senator-laah-insist-there-was-no-primaries/ 5 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › Insecurity: Nigeria Under Tinubu Marked By Recycled Condemnations, Not Action – by treesun(op): 1:47pm On May 19 |
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the rising insecurity in the country, saying Nigeria is now being marked by repeated condemnations from government rather than concrete action. Atiku made the remarks while reacting to recent attacks and abductions in parts of Oyo and Katsina states, which left several people dead and others kidnapped, including schoolchildren and teachers. In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the killings and kidnappings across the country show what he described as a failure of leadership at the highest level. He said the government’s response to repeated tragedies has become predictable and ineffective. “At a time when armed criminals are abducting schoolchildren, killing innocent citizens and turning communities into graveyards, the President’s response remains the same tired ritual condemn the killings, threaten that the perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law, and then wait for the next massacre,” he said. Atiku added that Nigerians were becoming tired of what he called recycled outrage. According to him, statements issued after each attack no longer carry meaning. “Nigerians have heard this script too many times. It has become painfully predictable and utterly meaningless,” he said. He further criticised what he described as a pattern where the government only speaks after lives have been lost. “A president who only finds his voice after blood has been spilled is not leading; he is presiding over failure,” he added. The former vice president also said the worsening security situation shows that criminal groups now operate with confidence because they no longer fear the state. “When terrorists can invade schools, abduct children and teachers, kill pregnant women and sack entire communities without consequence, it means the authority of the state has collapsed,” he said. Atiku also expressed concern over reports suggesting attempts to control or suppress images and information about violent incidents, warning that such actions would be dangerous for democracy. “If this government is more interested in censoring evidence of mass killings than preventing them, then that is not just incompetence it is cruelty of the highest order,” he said. He called for urgent action to rescue abducted victims, strengthen security responses, and overhaul what he described as the country’s failing security system. https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/19/insecurity-nigeria-under-tinubu-marked-by-recycled-condemnations-not-action-atiku/ |
| Politics › DSS Re-Arraigns El-rufai Over Alleged Phone-tapping by treesun(op): 11:11am On May 18 |
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently being arraigned again at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Department of State Service over an ongoing case regarding alleged tapping of National Security Adviser’s phone.https://dailytrust.com/just-in-dss-re-arraigns-el-rufai-over-alleged-phone-tapping/ 5 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Power Sector: Biggest Scam In Nigeria — Ajaero, NLC President by treesun(op): 8:16am On May 18 |
DESPITE decades of reforms, huge public spending, and the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, millions of citizens and businesses continue to grapple with poor electricity supply, rising tariffs, and failing infrastructure. More than a decade after the unbundling of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, the crises persist. In this interview, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Joe Ajaero, describes the sector as “the biggest scam in the country,” alleging that it has become a preserve of powerful interests. He speaks on the failed privatisation, DisCos’ challenges, tariff controversies, and pathways to lasting reforms. Excerpts: What do you see as the biggest structural failure in Nigeria’s power sector today? Do you think it is generation, transmission, or distribution? Well, I think it is none of these in isolation. I cannot say that any one of these areas is the major problem. It is collective. We have three sectors that work together. The truth is that if there is a problem in one sector or another, then you are going to suffer for it. If you generate 10,000 megawatts and transmission capacity is 5,000 megawatts, it is not guaranteed that you will even wheel 5,000 megawatts. You may get to distribution, and the distribution capacity may not even take 10,000 megawatts. So, you suffer either way. If you have distribution capacity that can take 10,000 megawatts, but transmission cannot meet that capacity, it is a problem. If you have transmission and distribution capacity that can take 10,000 megawatts, but generation has not provided 10,000 megawatts, then that is also a problem. Every sector must match the other. But the greatest challenge is that these three sectors believe they can handle 10,000 megawatts, yet the supply is not stable. Distribution cannot say it can consistently handle 4,000 megawatts. They may do so today, but tomorrow they may not. The same thing applies to transmission and generation. Generation may tell you there is no gas or that the water level has dropped. I think this is a challenge we have created in this country because we do not have a conscious master plan for the power sector. The stakeholders are investors whose motive is simply to make money. Until the stakeholders sit together and plan for the future, the problem will remain. So, are you saying this is the reason why, after 10 years of privatisation, electricity supply has not improved significantly? Was privatisation meant to improve electricity supply? It is important that we realise this. Privatisation was never meant to improve power supply. Before the eventual privatisation, licences were given to some individuals to generate electricity, but they did nothing. We told them that the total capacity of NEPA, later known as the PHCN, was 4,000 megawatts. It is scandalous and criminal that the total capacity today is still about 4,000 megawatts. Related News Who is really to blame for Nigeria’s darkness? Nigerians now treat insecurity, killings as normal - Jonathan N701bn Probe: How money, power sparked quiet tensions among APC governors ahead of 2027 At the time, I led the union and we warned them that if they privatised and split the system into 20 companies, it would still be the same 4,000 megawatts they were sharing. And that is exactly what happened. Eko, Ikeja, Ibadan, Enugu DisCo, and others are all still depending on the same 4,000 megawatts. The unbundling and privatisation were not meant to increase capacity. The plan was simply to divide the system so that you would have 20 managing directors and several executive directors, all being serviced from the same 4,000 megawatts. The plan was not to increase generation, transmission, or distribution. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/power-sector-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-ajaero-nlc-president/ |
| Politics › I’ll Work To Remove Tinubu In 2027, Says Baba-Ahmed by treesun(op): 11:48pm On May 17 |
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that he would work to ensure President Bola Tinubu is not re-elected in the 2027 general election.https://punchng.com/ill-work-to-remove-tinubu-in-2027-says-baba-ahmed/ 10 Likes
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| Politics › Federation Oil Earnings Slump By ₦78.7bn Despite Rising Prices by treesun(op): 9:19am On May 17 |
Federation oil earnings from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s Production Sharing Contract profit distribution fell by N78.71bn in March 2026, despite a strong rally in global crude oil prices during the month, an analysis of NNPC reports presented at Federation Account Allocation Committee meetings has shown. The reports, obtained by Sunday PUNCH, showed that PSC total distribution to the Federation Account dropped from N121.34bn in February 2026 to N42.64bn in March 2026, representing a decline of 64.9 per cent month-on-month. The March 2026 figure was also significantly lower than the N204.96bn recorded in March 2025, indicating a year-on-year drop of N162.33bn or 79.2 per cent. The decline came despite rising international crude oil prices in March 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over disruptions to global oil supply routes. According to the US Energy Information Administration, Brent crude prices climbed sharply during the first quarter of 2026, crossing the $100 per barrel mark on March 12 and closing the quarter at around $118 per barrel after renewed military tensions in the Middle East and fears surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. So This Happened (EP 259) review the celebration of Prof. Wole Soyinka @90, others However, the higher prices failed to translate into stronger Federation oil earnings from PSC proceeds. Further analysis of the reports showed that total PSC distribution in the first quarter of 2026 stood at N180.05bn, compared with N438.54bn in the corresponding period of 2025, indicating a year-on-year decline of N258.49bn or 58.9 per cent. The Q1 2026 figure also fell short of the N592.10bn budget projection by N412.05bn. Sunday PUNCH further observed that PSC distribution declined from N105.91bn in January 2025 to N16.07bn in January 2026. In February, receipts dipped from N127.67bn in 2025 to N121.34bn in 2026 before plunging further to N42.64bn in March 2026 from N204.96bn in March 2025. The reports also revealed a major structural change in the distribution framework following Executive Order 9 signed by President Bola Tinubu in 2026. Under the 2025 structure, PSC profits were shared using the Petroleum Industry Act-prescribed 30:30:40 formula. Out of the N438.54bn PSC profit recorded in Q1 2025, N131.56bn was deducted as NNPC management fee, another N131.56bn was allocated to frontier exploration funds, while only N175.42bn, representing 40 per cent of the total, accrued directly to the Federation Account as the Federation’s share of PSC. This means NNPC-related deductions totalled N263.12bn in the first quarter of 2025. However, the 2026 report showed that the Federation’s share of PSC had risen to 100 per cent, with no separate deductions for NNPC management fees or frontier exploration. The report specifically noted that “from February 2026, PSC distribution is in compliance with Executive Order 9 2026.” Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, signed in February 2026, mandates that oil and gas revenues due to the Federation be remitted directly into the Federation Account, limiting deductions and retentions by agencies and directing that key statutory inflows be paid in full before any spending or appropriation. The order scrapped the 30 per cent Frontier Exploration Fund under the PIA and discontinued the 30 per cent management fee on profit oil and profit gas retained by the NNPC. Effective February 13, 2026, the directive is intended to safeguard oil and gas revenues and strengthen remittances to the Federation Account. According to the directive, the President invoked Section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), anchored on Section 44(3), which vests ownership and control of all minerals, mineral oils, and natural gas in the Government of the Federation. Tinubu said excessive deductions, overlapping funds, and structural distortions in the oil and gas sector had weakened remittances to the Federation Account and warned that the practice must end to protect national revenue. “For too long, excessive deductions, overlapping funds, and structural distortions in the oil and gas sector have weakened remittances to the Federation Account. When revenues meant for federal, state, and local governments are trapped in layers of charges and retention mechanisms, development suffers. That must end,” he said on his verified X handle. Despite this change, the Federation still earned only N180.05bn in total PSC proceeds in Q1 2026. This means that although the Federation received the entire PSC distribution in 2026, the amount was only N4.63bn higher than the N175.42bn direct Federation share received in Q1 2025 when the old deduction framework was still in place. The figures suggest that while the executive order eliminated NNPC deductions and increased the Federation’s share ratio from 40 per cent to 100 per cent, the underlying PSC revenue pool weakened substantially in 2026. The reports also highlighted a major dividend remittance gap. In Q1 2025, NNPC projected N230.88bn as calendarised interim dividend payable to the Federation Account, but no actual remittance was recorded. In Q1 2026, the projected interim dividend rose sharply to N813.55bn, yet actual remittance remained nil. As a result, the total projected oil and gas revenue expected from NNPC in Q1 2026 stood at N1.41tn, comprising PSC proceeds and projected dividends. However, actual inflows amounted to just N180.05bn, leaving a massive shortfall of N1.23tn. The data raises fresh concerns over production levels, timing of crude liftings, cost recovery obligations, remittance cycles, and broader oil sector efficiency, especially at a time when global crude prices were rallying strongly. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Dr Muda Yusuf, said the impact of higher crude prices might not yet have fully reflected in Federation revenues because of transaction and remittance cycles in the oil sector. “It is too early yet because the transaction cycles for all these exports, getting the money, paying it to the bank, paying it into the Federation Account, those transaction cycles are possibly even more than two months,” he said. Yusuf added that oil revenue performance was not determined by prices alone, stressing that crude oil production levels also play a critical role. “Revenue performance is not only about oil prices. It is also about output. It is only recently that we have been hearing that our output is getting close to 1.8 million barrels per day. For a long time, we had not got to that point,” he stated. The economist further noted that previous forward crude sales arrangements entered into by NNPC to raise funds for refinery rehabilitation might also be limiting the direct inflow of oil windfalls into government accounts. “We have a lot of forward sales under the previous administration in NNPC. We had forward sales to raise money to rehabilitate the refinery, forward sales of almost $2bn. What that means is that, over time, a proportion of the crude sales has already been mortgaged to defray those debts,” Yusuf said. According to him, this means not all revenue gains from rising oil prices would immediately accrue to the Federation Account. “So not all the revenues or windfalls are coming in directly. Some will be used across the middle to offset obligations. Combined, all these contribute to why we are not seeing as much expected impact from what is going on in the oil market,” he added. https://punchng.com/federation-oil-earnings-slump-by-n78-7bn-despite-rising-prices/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › Religious Obligation’ – Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Killing Of ISIS Leader, Al-minuki by treesun(op): 12:48pm On May 16 |
Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS, worldwide, by American forces in collaboration with the Nigerian military.https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/16/religious-obligation-sheikh-gumi-reacts-to-killing-of-isis-leader-al-minuki-by-us-military/ 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Re: Senatorial Race: Tambuwal Steps Down For Ex-Commissioner by treesun(op): 9:18am On May 16 |
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| Politics › Anglican Bishop Odedeji Laments Economic Hardship, Says Better Days Ahead by treesun(op): 9:18am On May 16 |
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has decried the state of Nigeria’s economy, while expressing optimism that the country will “get out of the woods” in the near future.https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-laments-economic-hardship-says-better-days-ahead/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Senatorial Race: Tambuwal Steps Down For Ex-Commissioner by treesun(op): 1:13pm On May 15 |
Former governor of Sokoto State and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, had withdrawn from the race to return to the National Assembly under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).https://dailytrust.com/senatorial-race-tambuwal-steps-down-for-ex-commissioner/ 11 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Today, I Submitted My Presidential Nomination Forms- Amaechi by treesun(op): 4:28pm On May 14 |
Today, I submitted my Presidential nomination forms at the ADC Secretariat, officially throwing my hat in the ring to salvage our country, Nigeria. The mission is clear, we will fight to restore dignity to Nigerians, make our country great and respected in the comity of nations, and bring unity, peace, prosperity and progress to our people. Arise and Shine! https://x.com/i/status/2054914253304254686 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Bayo Onanuga Knocks Obi Over ‘Gun To My Head’ One-Term Vow by treesun(op): 10:17am On May 14 |
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