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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, responded fiercely to Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, following Omokri’s criticism of El-Rufai over a rail project funding issue. In a tweet on Sunday, Omokri had accused El-Rufai of frustration for not being appointed a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He questioned El-Rufai’s criticism of the federal government’s contribution to the Lagos rail project, comparing it to the funding of a $2 billion railway project in Niger under former President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai swiftly fired back, calling Omokri “a political mercenary retained by any paying person…

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly refuted allegations of a supposed agreement with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) regarding a rotational presidency arrangement for the 2027 elections. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday morning, Kwankwaso vehemently denied claims that he, Atiku, and Obi had formed an alliance to share the presidency, asserting that he had never communicated with either of the two politicians. He clarified that he had maintained a policy of political…

*We take babies to orphanages on ministry’s directives – Police By Efemena David The 83-year-old founder of Arrows of God Orphanage in Anambra State, which was sealed last year, Clara Chinwe, has stated that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force from both Anambra and Lagos states often bring abandoned babies to her orphanage. She said this during an exclusive interview with this reporter, noting that all the babies brought to the orphanage come with a police extract detailing where and how the babies were found. My background, antecedent The retired Lieutenant Colonel said during the interview: “I was trained as…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticised former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, labeling him an ingrate and a rent seeker following his comments about the current administration in Rivers State. Wike’s reaction came after Odili claimed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had stopped him from turning the state into Wike’s personal estate. Speaking at a Special Thanksgiving Service organised by Martin Amaewhule, a factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Wike detailed his grievances with Odili. Wike claimed that Odili had turned the state into his personal domain, with family members occupying…

Mohamed Salah has downplayed any thoughts of personal awards, including the Ballon d’Or, as he remains focused on helping Liverpool secure the Premier League title. The Egyptian forward played a key role in Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Sunday, contributing a goal and two assists to extend the Reds’ lead at the top of the table to eight points. Despite his standout performances, Salah emphasised the collective goal of winning the league over individual recognition. “I’m not thinking about the Ballon d’Or. I want to win the Premier League,” Salah told Sky Sports after the game. “I will…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, December 30, extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family, according to a statement from The Carter Centre. In a release from the State House, President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, praised Carter as a global beacon of service and a model…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has expressed his belief that Nigeria has no excuse to remain a poor nation, given its vast untapped potential, particularly in agriculture. Speaking during a visit to Agbeyewa Farms in Ekiti North, the monarch highlighted the transformative efforts being made in cassava cultivation, a crop with significant global economic value. The Ooni emphasised the immense opportunities in cassava derivatives such as sorbitol, starch, and ethanol, which represent billion-dollar industries globally but remain underutilized in Nigeria. He lauded Agbeyewa Farms for converting over 20,000 hectares of land into mechanised cassava plantations across…

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have sounded the alarm about potential service disruptions if tariffs are not adjusted to reflect escalating operational costs. The warning was issued by Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), in a statement on Monday. Adebayo described the sector as being “under siege” due to rising operational costs fueled by inflation, volatile exchange rates, and soaring energy prices. Despite these challenges, telecom tariffs have remained unchanged, leaving operators grappling to sustain quality service and expand infrastructure. He warned of grim consequences if immediate action is not taken, including service shedding,…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, officially presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to Oba Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland on Sunday. The ceremony, held at Obokungbusi town hall in Ilesa, was graced by prominent Nigerians and traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun; and other distinguished royal fathers. The enthronement of Oba Haastrup follows the passing of his predecessor, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who ruled for 40 years and died on September 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Speaking at the event, Governor…

Human rights activists say at least 130 people killed after ruling party’s Daniel Chapo confirmed winner of election Human rights activists in Mozambique have accused the ruling Frelimo party of orchestrating looting and violence, including organising mass prison breakouts, as cover for a brutal crackdown they say has killed at least 130 people since Christmas Day. “The strategy of Frelimo now is to create a state of terror,” said Quitéria Guirengane, a political activist and head of the Young Women Leaders’ Network in the capital Maputo. “Their tactic is the release of dangerous prisoners to create public panic. But we…