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Alex Otti Says Politicians Should Write Their Will if They Attempt to Rig 2027 Elections

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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has emphasized that the “will” of God and the people will determine the outcome of the 2027 governorship election, warning politicians against trying to manipulate the results. Speaking on Thursday during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians at the Government House, Umuahia, the governor stressed that while he welcomes anyone who wishes to contest, those planning to rig the election should be prepared to face consequences. “I have heard that some people around him say they must take over this state, they must write results, but the only advice I have for them is that if they truly want to write results, they should write something else before that time. You know what it is? Their will,” Otti said, highlighting that no human action can override divine and popular will. His remarks came in response to statements reportedly made by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who claimed the All Progressives Congress (APC) intends to take over Abia in 2027. Otti’s warning comes amid early political maneuvering ahead of the next governorship election, following his 2023 victory under the Labour Party that ended over two decades of Peoples Democratic Party dominance in the state.

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Sarah Martins Detained By Lagos Sanitation Corps Over Unauthorized Roadside Charity

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Actress Sarah Martins was detained by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) for conducting activities on public infrastructure without official approval, the Lagos State Government has stated. In a statement on Friday, Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, said Martins’ charitable cooking on a road median violated the state’s environmental and sanitation regulations. “The incident took place in the Admiralty area of Lekki Phase 1, where an individual was apprehended for unauthorized use of public infrastructure,” the statement said. “While acts of charity are appreciated, they must comply with state laws to ensure public safety, protect the environment, and maintain order in the city.” The commissioner highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to keeping Lagos clean and sustainable, stressing that improper use of public spaces can disrupt traffic, create health risks, and damage infrastructure. “Actions such as the arrest and removal of equipment are part of the #KeepLagosClean and #ZeroToleranceLagos campaigns. Residents and organizations are urged to seek approval or use designated areas for charitable initiatives, ensuring their activities align with regulations,” the statement added.  

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Activist Mahdi Shehu Raises Alarm Over ‘Victory Parade’ by Armed Bandits in Katsina

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Prominent activist Mahdi Shehu has sounded the alarm over what he described as a “victory parade” staged by armed bandits in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, warning that criminal groups now operate with alarming impunity across parts of Northern Nigeria. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Shehu said heavily armed bandits, clad in full combat uniforms, recently gathered in Bakori under the guise of a “peace deal” with a local community they had earlier subdued. He lamented that over the past decade, banditry has claimed countless lives and left hundreds of thousands killed, maimed, raped, or displaced, devastating rural economies and pushing many communities into poverty and fear. According to Shehu, many residents have been forced to submit to the bandits’ authority just to survive, agreeing to their conditions to gain temporary safety, access farmlands, or carry out basic trade in local markets. “The bandits have effectively carved out their own state within a state, where their rules override those of the government,” Shehu wrote. He further warned that similar patterns of control and coercion are now evident in several other parts of Northern Nigeria, where state presence is weak and local populations are left vulnerable. The activist’s revelations have sparked widespread concern online, with many Nigerians expressing outrage over the deepening insecurity and the growing influence of non-state armed groups in rural communities. Observers say the situation underscores the urgent need for stronger security operations, community resilience programs, and sustained government intervention to reclaim territories under bandit control.

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FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Tackle Unemployment, Boost Decent Work Opportunities

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The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of employability hubs designed to combat unemployment and promote dignified, inclusive, and transformative work for Nigerians. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the initiative during the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening held in Lagos yesterday. According to her, the project is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at connecting trained Nigerians to real job opportunities while strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. “The National Job Centres will integrate digital job matching, data tracking, and career advisory services to create a harmonised and inclusive system,” Onyejeocha said. She explained that the centres form part of a national labour framework intended to empower young Nigerians to contribute meaningfully to local industries and compete confidently on the global stage. The minister also introduced the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) — a flagship initiative of the Ministry focused on improving youth employability and bridging the gap between training and employment. “Our goal is not just to create jobs but to build systems that protect workers’ rights, ensure fair wages, and strengthen labour market governance,” she added. Onyejeocha praised the Mastercard Foundation for its continued collaboration with Nigeria through the Young Africa Works strategy, which has supported job creation, entrepreneurship, and skills development for thousands of young Nigerians over the past six years. She noted that the Foundation’s approach aligns with the government’s effort to turn skills into sustainable employment, emphasizing the need for partnerships between the public and private sectors, development partners, and civil society. “Building an inclusive and sustainable ecosystem for work requires collective effort. We invite partners to collaborate with us in driving job access through these platforms and accelerating economic outcomes across Nigeria’s labour ecosystem,” she said. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope vision, Onyejeocha assured that the Ministry will continue to advance policies that promote employment creation, social inclusion, and economic stability. “The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment stands ready to continue working with the Mastercard Foundation and all stakeholders to build a future where work is dignified, inclusive, and transformative,” she concluded.  

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Wike Mocks Peter Obi, Says He’ll Keep Contesting For President On Social Media

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he will remain a “social media presidential candidate” rather than one taken seriously in Nigeria. Wike made the remark on Thursday while commissioning newly constructed roads in the Mabushi District of Abuja, responding to Obi’s recent comments about the poor state of public schools in the FCT. Obi had visited LEA Primary School in Kapwa on Wednesday, where he described the condition of the school as a “national disgrace” and a reflection of the government’s neglect of education. He lamented the lack of chairs, toilets, and other basic facilities, blaming the situation on leadership failure. In a sharp response, Wike accused Obi of politicising the issue and using emotional gestures to gain sympathy on social media. He said his administration was already addressing infrastructure challenges in the FCT, insisting that Obi had no moral ground to criticise anyone’s performance. “I hear one of the social media presidential candidates went to a local school and claimed the government has abandoned public education. His name is Mr Peter Obi. It’s not everything you must play politics with,” Wike said. The minister also took aim at Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State, alleging that he ignored key infrastructure projects during his eight-year tenure. “Peter Obi, you were governor for eight years. If you had completed all the necessary work in Anambra, nobody would still be talking about development there today. And why did you fall out with your successor?” Wike questioned. He further compared Obi’s tenure to his own record in Abuja, saying: “We’ve only been in office for two years. You served eight years. Compare what we’ve done in two years in the FCT to what you did in Anambra in eight years. Can you really say you love this country or Ndi Anambra? Certainly not.” Wike concluded with a taunt: “You will continue to contest for President on social media, but never as President of Nigeria. You couldn’t manage your own party, yet you want to manage a country of over 200 million people. It’s not possible for people like you.”  

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Saudi Arabia Cuts Nigeria’s Hajj Camp Slots For 2026 Over Unused Quota

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that Saudi Arabia has significantly reduced the number of camp slots available for Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, following the country’s underutilisation of its quota during the 2025 exercise. In a statement released on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Usara, NAHCON said Nigeria, which was allocated 95,000 slots, now has only 66,910 approved spaces on Saudi Arabia’s NUSUK Masar portal for camp accommodation. According to the statement titled “NAHCON, States Discuss Hajj Costing and Other Critical Issues; Ministry Briefs NAHCON on Tour Operators,” the commission warned that the cut would have serious implications for states and licensed tour operators. “The Mashair space reserved for Nigeria’s pilgrims on the NUSUK Masar portal is actually 66,910 slots for the 2026 Hajj. This means that out of the 95,000 slots allocated, only 51,513 are available for state pilgrims and officials, while 15,397 will go to licensed tour operators,” the statement read. The commission explained that the reduction was imposed by Saudi authorities as a penalty after Nigeria failed to fill its full quota in 2025. Although NAHCON had secured 52,544 spaces for state pilgrims in 2025, only 41,218 pilgrims were airlifted under the government quota. An additional 18,000 travelled through private tour operators, leaving more than 35,000 unused slots. During a meeting with State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, disclosed that future allocations would be based on each state’s utilisation during the last Hajj. “States that failed to use their full quota in 2025 will be most affected,” Elegushi warned. NAHCON added that it has held discussions with Saudi authorities, who instructed that each group of tour operators should be allocated a minimum of 2,000 slots and registered on the NUSUK platform. The NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, urged all stakeholders to work in unity to avoid disruptions, saying “unity in this assignment is key to the success of Hajj 2026.” He also stressed the importance of proper medical screening, given Saudi Arabia’s strict health regulations. To reduce the financial burden on intending pilgrims, the commission said negotiations were ongoing to cut some cost components such as cargo handling fees. However, it warned that service providers’ rates would not be arbitrarily reduced to avoid compromising service quality. A board member representing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Adetona Adedeji, promised to relay NAHCON’s appeal for a reduction in the 2% transaction fee charged on pilgrims’ payments. The commission also reminded states of the December 21 remittance deadline and urged them to set earlier internal cut-off dates to avoid delays. It added that a nationwide sensitisation campaign would soon begin to stress the urgency of meeting the deadline. NAHCON confirmed that the 2026 Hajj would adopt the international aviation luggage policy, which allows each pilgrim two 23kg checked-in bags and one backpack as hand luggage. It also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s health restrictions, warning that persons with organ failure, psychiatric disorders, active cancer, pregnancy, tuberculosis, or other communicable diseases will not be allowed entry into the Kingdom.  

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Begs Court To Save Husband’s Life, Rejects DSS Medical Report

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Favour Michael Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja High Court not to let her husband die in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In an open letter to the judge on Thursday, Mrs. Kanu expressed deep concern over what she described as the deteriorating health of her husband, faulting the medical report presented in court by a panel of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The NMA team had earlier informed the court that Kanu’s condition was not life-threatening and that he was fit to stand trial. However, Mrs. Kanu dismissed the report as misleading and unethical, insisting that her husband’s health was critical and required urgent medical care outside the DSS facility. She urged the court to order his transfer to another hospital within Abuja, warning that keeping him at the DSS clinic could worsen his condition. “When your Lordship took over Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case in March 2025, I strongly believed justice was at hand, having read about your impeccable reputation. However, the recent developments in court make me wonder if those attributes were exaggerated,” the letter read in part. She accused the court of indecisiveness and delays, alleging that the proceedings were being deliberately prolonged to keep her husband in detention. Mrs. Kanu also questioned the authenticity of the NMA’s report, claiming that it was never properly conducted. According to her, the DSS produced a “disjointed and unethical” report instead. She blamed her husband’s poor health on the alleged torture he suffered after being “illegally brought back from Kenya,” adding that he has since been held in harsh conditions without adequate medical care. “Why will your Lordship deny Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the opportunity to be treated in a proper hospital in Abuja instead of subjecting him to a poorly equipped DSS clinic?” she asked. Mrs. Kanu appealed to Justice Omotosho to intervene swiftly, stressing that her husband’s life was at risk and that justice must not be sacrificed to bureaucracy.  

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FG Clarifies Tinubu’s Pardon List, Says No Inmate Released As Review Continues

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The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released yet under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy granted by President Bola Tinubu, explaining that the process is still undergoing its final administrative review. The clarification follows reports that President Tinubu approved pardons for Sir Herbert Macaulay and 174 others, including late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and Major General Mamman Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 over an alleged coup plot. Also listed were Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, and several inmates whose sentences were either commuted or reduced. In a statement on Thursday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said that although the Council of State had approved the clemency recommendations, no release has been carried out. He noted that the verification and review process is still ongoing to ensure compliance with all legal and procedural standards. “The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to clarify that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody,” the statement read. “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued.” Fagbemi explained that the issuance of release instruments will mark the last step, after which the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service will be authorized to act. He stressed that the government is committed to transparency, due diligence, and the rule of law. “There is no delay in the process; it is simply following the law to the letter to ensure that only those duly qualified benefit from the President’s mercy,” he said. The minister added that the public will be informed once all necessary legal checks are concluded, noting, “The rule of law does not rush; it ensures fairness.”  

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