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Nigeria experiencing state weaponisation of poverty – Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the federal government of deliberately weaponising poverty to suppress Nigerians. Speaking at the 60th birthday lecture of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja, themed “Weaponising Poverty in Nigeria,” Atiku claimed that the current administration is using economic hardship as a means of control. Reflecting on the decline in living conditions, Atiku lamented that cities like Kano, once thriving, now grapple with rising homelessness and insecurity. He cited reports of a state agency in Kano being told to stop helping the homeless as part of what he…
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Many Nigerians exhibit lack of memory. We forget where we started and blame Tinubu for Nigeria’s problems – Bayo Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that many citizens appear to have short memories, often blaming the president for all of the country’s challenges. He stressed that Nigerians should also acknowledge and give credit to President Tinubu for some of the key decisions he has made that are aimed at benefiting the nation as a whole. ”Many of us in this country, many Nigerians, we sometimes exhibit the problem of lack of memory, We have very short memory. We forget where we started from and just start blaming President Tinubu for all the…
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I did not know poverty until I became Emir – Sanusi
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has revealed that his experience as a traditional ruler exposed him to the harsh realities of poverty in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at a public lecture marking the 60th birthday of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Sanusi admitted that while he understood economic data during his time in government, he didn’t fully grasp the severity of poverty until he became Emir. “As an economist and former CBN Governor, I saw the numbers. But I did not know poverty until I became Emir,” he said. Sanusi described…
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Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa marries fourth wife, Moriki
Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa has reportedly married his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private ceremony held in Kano The 31-year-old footballer first tied the knot with Jamila in 2013, and they had two children before divorcing in 2017. Shortly after, he married Juliet Ejue from Ogoja, Cross River State, but that union also ended after a few years. Musa married his third wife, Mariam, three years ago, and has now welcomed Asmau as his fourth spouse.
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FG Uses AI and Satellite Tech to Expand Social Support to Urban Poor – Minister Yilwatda
According to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, the federal government is now harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to locate and support Nigerians living in urban slums. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Yilwatda revealed that these technologies have enabled the expansion of the National Social Register from 13 million to nearly 20 million individuals. Originally meant to track rural poor households, the register now includes urban dwellers, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to broaden the reach. “We used satellite imagery to locate urban slums, then base stations and telecoms data to identify phone…
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NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price to N895 per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cut the pump price of petrol from N910 to N895 per litre, a N15 reduction. A survey of NNPCL stations across Abuja confirmed the new price. Motorists welcomed the move, with one, Muhammad Ibrahim, noting it aligns with price reductions at other filling stations. The drop comes shortly after Dangote Refinery and partners also slashed prices to N875–N895 in Lagos and Abuja. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) stated that the liberalisation of the downstream sector has intensified competition, prompting price adjustments across the board.
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We have allowed urban bandits to take over leadership – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Nigeria is in distress because bandits have been allowed to assume leadership roles. El-Rufai attributes Nigeria’s predicament to a recurring error: consistently electing the least suitable individuals into positions of power. He made these remarks on Saturday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at a public lecture titled, ‘Weaponization of poverty as a means of underdevelopment: A case study of Nigeria’. EL-Rufai said, “Nigeria is in its biggest trouble since 1914, and that is why we are together working and conspiring to build a coalition to take Nigeria back on…
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If Government is working, in 2 years Nigerians will feel it – Peter Ameh
Peter Ameh, the National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused President Bola Tinubu of dismantling Nigeria’s economy during his two years in office. Ameh, a former presidential aspirant, made this assertion during an interview on Arise News on Friday night. He insisted that the President’s approach to removing the fuel subsidy was insensitive. According to Ameh, President Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), implemented certain policies without adequately considering Nigerians who were already enduring suffering and hardship from the previous administration. “On sufferings on the streets. When you look at the liberal…
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The youth will go on a rampage, Don’t take them for granted – Primate Ayodele cautions Tinubu
Primate Ayodele Cautions President Tinubu on Impending Youth CrisisPrimate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, issued a warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday regarding a potential crisis if the needs of Nigerian youths are not addressed. According to a statement by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele indicated that Nigerian youths are planning significant protests against the Tinubu administration. These demonstrations, he explained, would be a direct result of the widespread frustration experienced by young people under the current government. The cleric emphasized that insufficient efforts have been made to support the youth. He urged…
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RIVERS: “There’s no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my oga”- Fubara
Rivers State Governor Hints at Reconciliation with FCT Minister WikeRivers State Governor Sim Fubara has indicated a willingness to reconcile with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The previous rift between the two had significantly impacted governance in Rivers State, including the State House of Assembly, and escalated to a point where President Bola Tinubu declared a six-month state of emergency and appointed a Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. During his suspension, Governor Fubara met with President Tinubu and Minister Wike to discuss a reconciliation. While Minister Wike reportedly described Fubara…
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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected as New AfDB President
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will assume office on September 1, 2025, succeeding Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina after his 10-year tenure. Tah emerged winner after rounds of voting at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, defeating contenders from Senegal, Zambia, Chad, and South Africa. A former Minister of Economic Affairs in Mauritania and head of BADEA, Tah is known for expanding BADEA’s balance sheet and securing a AAA rating. His leadership will focus on private sector partnerships, infrastructure development, and climate change response—key areas as…
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Tinubu the Living Democratic Hero of Nigeria- Peter Enenche
Peter Enenche Hails President Tinubu as Nigeria’s Foremost Living Democratic Hero as Nigeria commemorates 26 years of uninterrupted democracy. Prominent political analyst and event compere, Peter Obonyilo Enenche, widely known as Enenche Enenche, has lauded President Bola Tinubu as the nation’s “foremost living democratic hero.” Enenche believes that President Tinubu’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic progression distinguish him.Enenche, a devoted supporter of President Tinubu who often wears Tinubu’s “broken-chain caps” at events he hosts, noted that the President played a crucial, behind-the-scenes role during the historic presidential campaign of Chief M.K.O. Abiola, a figure who symbolized hope for many Nigerians.…
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