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Tinubu to Choose 2027 Running Mate After Party Convention – Presidency

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not name his running mate for the 2027 presidential election until after the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its nomination convention in 2026, according to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Onanuga dismissed the ongoing controversy surrounding the apparent exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from recent endorsements for Tinubu’s second term, calling it “a non-issue.” He clarified that Nigeria’s presidential system allows a candidate to first emerge before selecting a running mate—just as Tinubu did with Shettima in 2023. “People always like to speculate about vice presidents and deputy governors in this country, but as far as I know, there’s no problem between them,” Onanuga stated. When asked whether the controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket would be repeated, he responded that public concerns had largely subsided. “Early fears of religious domination have since been proved unfounded,” he added. The comments come amid rising political tension within the APC, particularly following the North-East Summit held in Gombe. The event turned controversial when the party’s National Vice Chairman (North-East), Salihu Mustapha, declined to endorse Vice President Shettima alongside President Tinubu. The incident nearly turned violent, with Mustapha forced to exit the venue under duress. Defending his stance, Mustapha said party procedure must be respected. “Nowhere in the party constitution does it mandate us to endorse a running mate during the nomination process. It’s the exclusive right of the presidential candidate,” he said. Meanwhile, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum publicly reaffirmed his region’s support for Shettima, urging President Tinubu to retain him for the 2027 race. “It’s a rare privilege to have the vice president from our region. His leadership and experience have greatly benefited this administration,” Zulum stated. Speculation has continued to swirl over possible alternatives to Shettima. Some political analysts suggest Tinubu may consider selecting a northern Christian, a current North-West governor, or even Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP, should he defect to the APC. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned against dropping Shettima, describing such a move as politically risky and potentially divisive. The group called for wide consultations before any final decision is made. Despite the growing undercurrents, the presidency and the APC maintain that no official conflict exists between Tinubu and Shettima. Still, the jostling ahead of 2027 suggests strategic political realignments are already taking shape behind the scenes.

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War Powers Act in Focus as Trump Hints at Possible Strike on Iran

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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, renewed attention is being drawn to the War Powers Act of 1973 amid speculation that former U.S. President Donald Trump may order a military strike on Iran. Trump recently refused to rule out U.S. involvement in Israel’s conflict with Iran, telling reporters: “I may do it. I may not.” While the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war, presidential military actions in modern times have largely sidestepped formal declarations, raising fresh questions about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. Trump’s allies have emphasized that any decision to engage militarily would rest squarely with him, with Department of State spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stating: “He is the singular guiding hand about what will be occurring from this point forward.” However, critics and anti-war advocates argue that Congress must play a decisive role in matters of war and peace, as stipulated under the Constitution. This has prompted some lawmakers to reassert congressional authority through the War Powers Act. The War Powers Resolution, enacted in 1973 during the aftermath of the Vietnam War, requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces into hostilities. It also limits military engagement to 60 days—plus a 30-day withdrawal period—unless Congress authorizes continued involvement. Legal experts note that while the act exists to check presidential powers, it has rarely been enforced. Previous administrations, including Trump’s, have carried out strikes abroad—such as the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020—without prior congressional approval. “Presidents have often cited national security and self-defense to bypass formal authorization,” said Ayodele Oni, a constitutional analyst. “The courts have also been reluctant to intervene in these political questions.” The last time the U.S. formally declared war was in 1942 during World War II. Since then, successive administrations have conducted military actions in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Libya, and elsewhere without formal declarations of war. Should Trump move forward with military action against Iran, Congress could invoke the War Powers Act to force a withdrawal. However, enforcement would likely face political hurdles, including the possibility of a presidential veto and the challenge of securing a two-thirds override in both chambers. As diplomatic tensions rise, the debate over war powers underscores the enduring struggle between executive authority and congressional oversight in U.S. foreign policy.

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Wase: Over 80 Bandits 4 Vigilantes Killed in Fierce Plateau Clash

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A deadly clash between bandits and a combined team of vigilantes and soldiers around Dutsen Zaki forest in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State has reportedly left over 80 bandits and four vigilantes dead, with 16 others injured. The operation, which began Saturday morning and lasted until Wednesday, was confirmed by Abdullahi Hussaini, a local vigilante leader, who stated that over 300 vigilantes participated in the offensive targeting known hideouts in the dense forest. “We are forced to face these armed men… The activities of the armed men have become a daily occurrence,” Hussaini said, adding that the forest is now under vigilante control. The bandits—who had been using the forest around Zurak, Aduwa, Kinashe, and Odare villages—reportedly fled following heavy casualties. Among the dead were also wives of the bandits, according to vigilante accounts. Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader, confirmed the death of four vigilantes, including a commander, with a new leader already appointed to continue the operation. The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Wase and a hospital in Bauchi State are currently treating the injured vigilantes. Abdullahi Bin Umar, a resident, reported that many villagers had fled their homes amid fears of retaliation, noting the magnitude of the killings has created deep anxiety across the region. Efforts to obtain comments from the military’s Operation Safe Haven were unsuccessful as Major Samson Zhakom had not responded at press time. This incident follows an earlier clash two weeks ago in Kadil Masudu village, also in Wase LGA, where five bandits were killed.

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Delay in Terminal Benefits: Court Awards N2m Cost Against BUA International

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Hon. Justice Sanda Yelwa of the Lagos Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has ordered BUA International Limited to pay Mr Chinedu the sum of Two Million Naira costs of action following the payment of Chinedu’s terminal benefits by the firm after litigation had commenced. The Court held that the main aim of cost is to indemnify the successful party for her out-of-pocket expenses and be compensated for the true and fair expenses of the litigation taking the facts of each case into consideration. From facts, the claimant- Mr. Chinedu had submitted that upon his resignation, BUA International Limited refused to compute his terminal benefits despite several demands. Mr. Chinedu averred further after the suit had commenced, BUA International Limited paid his retirement benefits and refused to pay the interest accruing on the principal sum, as well as the sum of Two Million Naira paid to his attorney in pursuit of the case. However, the Defendant- BUA International Limited did not enter any appearance and likewise never defended the case despite being served. In addition, Mr Chinedu’s counsel, Samson Okeh Esq argued that BUA International Limited’s act of undue delay in the computation and payment of his client terminal benefits for a period of 2years after tendering his resignation which has necessitated an accruing interest of 21% from January, 2023 till judgment sum is fully liquidated is justifiable and urged the Court to grant the reliefs sought. In a well-considered judgment, the Presiding Judge, Justice Sanda Yelwa reiterated that costs are not meant to be a bonus to the successful party or serve as punishment against the losing party, and the main aim of cost is to indemnify the successful party for her out of pocket expenses and be compensated for the true and fair expenses of the litigation taking the facts of each case into consideration. The Court held satisfactorily that costs claimed by Mr. Chinedu specifically pleaded and strictly proved by credible evidence in the sum of N2,000,000.00 are grantable. However, the court refused the claim for a 21% judgment sum for the dearth of proof.

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Media Rights Agenda Launches Practical Guide for Journalists

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday announced the publication and official launch of a comprehensive new guide titled “Leveraging Digital Tools for Journalism Practice,” aimed at equipping journalists and other media professionals with essential knowledge and tools for modern-day reporting, investigation, and storytelling. According to Ms Ayomide Eweje, MRA’s Programme Officer and author of the 164-page guide, the publication identifies and explains how to use dozens of digital tools and technologies that can enhance the work of journalists across the entire gamut of the journalistic process, from news and information gathering, to news processing as well as news and information dissemination while also giving them cutting-edge tools to protect themselves, their sources of information, their devices and other journalistic materials. She said in a statement issued in Lagos that “The publication is a necessary response to the realities of journalism in a rapidly evolving digital age. It offers practical, hands-on information for journalists about various digital tools to enable them effectively navigate today’s fast-paced digital environment, covering tools for news gathering, fact-checking, cybersecurity, multimedia storytelling, audience engagement, countering misinformation and disinformation, online harassment, and surveillance.” Ms Eweje explained that the publication is also intended to equip journalists with the tools they need not just to survive, but to lead and innovate in their profession while safeguarding their rights, protecting their sources of information, and ensuring the integrity of their work.” She noted that over the past two decades, the tools, devices and platforms used in journalism have evolved at an extraordinary pace with the traditional reporting methods, across the entire spectrum of information gathering, processing and dissemination now being augmented by an ever-increasing array of digital tools for real-time communication and collaboration, multimedia storytelling, investigative research, verification and fact-checking, among others. These tools, Ms Eweje said, have boosted the capacity of journalists to report from remote locations, tell more compelling stories, and engage directly with audiences in ways that were previously unimaginable, although at the same time, they have introduced new layers of complexity and threats, forcing journalists to pay more attention to data privacy, online harassment, platform algorithms, and digital literacy as integral parts of their work. She argued that as journalism continues to evolve, so too must the knowledge, skills, mindsets and equipment of those who practice it, and urged journalists to use the guide and other resources to build their digital capacity and leverage all available digital tools and technological devices in all aspects of their professional practice. She also called on media organisations to invest in digital literacy programmes for their journalists and, where necessary, provide them with financial resources to acquire the required facilities, since not all the tools and devices are available free of charge. In the Preface to the publication, MRA’s Executive Director, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, said: “For journalists, the digital era presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges – from the ability to report stories in real time and reach global audiences or even previously marginalised communities, to navigating constantly evolving online threats, including surveillance, online harassment and trolling, hacking and account takeovers, misinformation, disinformation, deepfakes, and censorship, among others. Ms Eweje said MRA would make the guide available to media organisations and newsrooms, journalism training institutions, and media development organisations across Nigeria and the continent and also make it accessible on its website.

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Tinubu to Embark on Vacation to Saint Lucia Amid Rising Insecurity at Home Starting June 28

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Nigeria on June 28, 2025, for a combination of official engagements and a private vacation in Saint Lucia, according to Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. Speaking during a pre-cabinet briefing on Monday, Pierre confirmed that June 30 and July 1 will be reserved for formal meetings with Caribbean leaders, while the rest of Tinubu’s stay will be a personal holiday. The visit is described as historic, with efforts to deepen ties between Africa and the Caribbean, especially given the shared ancestral heritage between Nigeria and many Caribbean nations. To commemorate the occasion, leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)—which includes Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia—have been invited to participate in high-level talks. Topics expected to be discussed include economic development, education, infrastructure, and diplomatic cooperation. Tinubu’s upcoming trip comes amid widespread national mourning over the recent massacre of over 200 Nigerians in Benue State, raising public concern over the timing of his vacation. It also follows his two-week working visit to Paris in April, drawing renewed scrutiny over the president’s frequent foreign travels amid deepening domestic crises

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Troops Kill Eight Terrorists in Katsina Recover Weapons

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Troops of the 17 Brigade under Operation Fasan Yamma have killed eight terrorists in a fierce gun battle along the Kurfi–Batsari Road in Katsina State, the Defence Headquarters confirmed on Thursday. The confrontation occurred on Wednesday near the Forward Operating Base in Kurfi, according to a statement issued by Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations. Soldiers thwarted the terrorists’ planned attack, recovering five AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the operation. One soldier sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at the 17 Brigade Medical Centre, Kangye said, adding that troops’ morale remains high and the area is currently calm. The Defence Headquarters commended the troops for their bravery and assured Nigerians of the military’s continued commitment to national security.

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Nigeria Introduces Real-Time Oil Export Monitoring to Curb Theft and Boost Revenue

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Nigeria’s oil regulator has announced new export regulations requiring producers to obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a unique identification number to enable real-time tracking of crude oil cargoes, according to documents seen by Reuters. The move is part of a broader government strategy to curb oil theft, under-declaration, and revenue leakage at export terminals, which have long plagued Africa’s largest oil producer. “The new guidelines represent a significant step toward a more transparent, accountable, and efficient oil export regime in Nigeria,” said a spokesperson for the regulator. Previously, oil producers were only required to notify customs to receive an export permit, a system experts say was vulnerable to manipulation. Under the new Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation, exporters must now file advance cargo details including consignee, port of destination, tonnage, and estimated time of arrival. Energy lawyer Ayodele Oni noted the changes were necessary to address systemic issues of “under-reporting, theft, revenue loss, and data mismatches” in the oil sector. The regulator warned that non-compliance could attract penalties of up to $20,000, underscoring the administration’s drive to tighten oversight and improve fiscal accountability in the petroleum industry.

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