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Acute Water Scarcity Hits Minna, Environs – THISDAYLIVE
Laleye Dipo in Minna
Minna, the capital of Niger State, has been hit by acute water scarcity, forcing residents to search for water for domestic and other uses from any available source.
The scarcity, which started about a month ago, has become so serious that water vendors popularly known as (Mairuwa) sell a truck load of ten 25-liter Jerry cans between N1,500 and N2,000, depending on the location of the community where it is being sold.
The situation has also been compounded by the cessation of the rain, which has made most wells dry up.
The development has resulted in Muslims now buying sachet water to perform ablution before their regular prayers, either in the mosques or at home.
Meanwhile, officials of the state Water and Sanitation Board and those of the government have kept mum on the cause of the scarcity.
However, THISDAY’s investigation has shown that the problem started when the state government directed that the water treatment plant should be metered, a development that resulted in about N6 million credit being bought from the AEDC to power the engines and supply water to the people every three days.
According to the findings, the situation became complicated when some machines packed up and were said to require about N83million to fix them.
The government, according to findings, directed the Board to source the amount from its internally generated revenue (IGR), which officials of the Board claimed they could not raise because consumers have failed to pay water bills as a result of its epileptic supply to their homes.
A senior official in the state Ministry of Primary Health, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed fear about an outbreak of an epidemic as a result of people consuming water from doubtful sources.
He reminded the government that water pollution and consumption of unhygienic water resulted in the outbreak of cholera in August this year, which affected 12 local government areas of the state resulting in the death of not less than 16 people.
An Akwa-Ibom State lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Clement Jimbo, has said the Federal Government should not deny Nigerians the right to extra security.
Jimbo stated this on Thursday during an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST, insisting that the privilege must not remain exclusive to government officials.
The lawmaker, who represents Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency of Akwa-Ibom State stated that every single Nigerian is a VIP, stressing that citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel or events should be able to obtain them.
According to him, in situations where government security resources are insufficient to cover the entire country, the President has the constitutional latitude to engage private security structures to support citizens who are willing to pay for personal protection.
“Why we have this police protection is not because anyone is going to attack or harm me. But it is simply because they assist us in protocol.
“Many Nigerians, especially during the festive period, want to travel to their hometowns with properties and desire security personnel to accompany them. Some citizens are ready to pay, but the federal government currently lacks the manpower.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his order to withdraw police officers from VIP escort duties.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly begun compiling charges against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Malami, who has been in the anti-graft agency’s custody since Monday, has been granted administrative bail but remains detained due to ongoing verification of documents submitted to meet his bail conditions.
A source within the EFCC confirmed the development to Daily Trust, stressing that the commission is concluding its investigation and intends to arraign the former AGF in court soon.
“He has been granted an administrative bail but he’s with us because he’s yet to perfect his bail conditions. The documents he submitted for bail are still being scrutinised. Once that is done, he will go,” the source explained.
The source added, “Secondly, he would be arraigned in court as soon as we conclude our investigation. Charges are already being compiled against him. We’re not bittered. This is not persecution, we’re just doing our job.”
The current probe is reportedly revisiting a series of high-profile financial transactions that trailed Malami’s tenure, including those linked to the Abacha loot recovery and other controversial payments.
In the midst of the ongoing detention and compilation of charges, Malami issued a statement strongly defending his innocence and denying any involvement in terrorism financing or other crimes.
Malami stated “My attention has been drawn to a recent publication in which my name was mentioned in connection with allegations of terrorism financing and so-called ‘links’ to persons described as terror suspects or alleged financiers.
“I consider it necessary, in the interest of truth, justice and public record, to make the following clarifications.
“First, I state clearly and unequivocally that I have never at any time been accused, invited, interrogated, investigated or charged by any security, law-enforcement, regulatory or intelligence agency—within or outside Nigeria—in respect of terrorism financing or any related offence.”
He added, “Secondly, even the retired military officer cited as the principal source in the said publication categorically admitted that he was not accusing me, or other named individuals, of financing terrorism.
“His own account, as reported, was limited to a vague assertion that certain suspects allegedly had some form of ‘business’ or ‘institutional’ relationship with various persons.
“That important clarification was, unfortunately, overshadowed by a headline and framing capable of misleading well-meaning members of the public into drawing inaccurate and damaging conclusions which was unfortunately politically manipulated by my political opponents to create mischievous insinuations implying my involvement in terrorism financing.
“Terrorism financing is a grave crime with devastating consequences for national security and human life. Any attempt—whether by direct allegation or indirect innuendo—to associate an individual with such an offence must be grounded in verifiable facts, due process and lawful findings, not in conjecture, speculation, or guilt by association.
“To suggest that lawful professional or institutional engagements can, without more, be read as evidence of terrorism financing is both mischievous and unjust.”
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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is delighted to announce Chiedo Nwankwor as a new member of the Board of CJID. Ms Nwankwor is a distinguished academic, gender and governance scholar, and policy expert whose extensive work and global experience strongly align with CJID’s mission to strengthen media, democracy, and accountability across Africa.
Ms Nwankwor currently serves as the Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs and Director of SAIS Women Lead at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Washington, DC, where she also lectures in the African Studies Programme. Her career spans more than two decades of academic research, teaching, and applied policy engagement, with a particular focus on gender, political representation, and governance across the African continent.
A respected voice in global discourse on women in politics, Ms Nwankwor holds a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Delaware, with a major in Comparative Politics and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Her doctoral research examined the substantive representation of women cabinet ministers in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has continued to produce influential scholarship, authoring and co-authoring numerous peer-reviewed articles, policy analyses, and book chapters published in reputable platforms, including Social Politics, The Routledge Handbook of Policy in Africa, and The Oxford Handbook of Politics in Nigeria. Her work explores themes centred on women’s political participation, legislative policymaking, gendered impacts of crises, and democratic inclusion.
Beyond academia, Ms Nwankwor has led or contributed to significant international research projects on gender, governance, and development with notable partners such as the World Bank, Women Deliver, the United States Department of State, the International Republican Institute (IRI), BRAC, and Women in International Security. Her research footprint spans Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and the United States of America, addressing critical issues including gender bias in financial services, climate change impacts on women, women’s economic empowerment, food security, and gender-based violence prevention.
Speaking on the appointment, Umaru Pate, chair of the Board of Trustees, extended a warm welcome to Ms Nwankwor as a new member of the CJID Board. He remarked that her appointment represents a significant addition to the growing influence and presence of the Centre on the African continent. “As we increasingly prioritise inclusive and sustainable innovation in journalism and development, I am confident that Dr Nwankwor will add considerable depth and value to the Centre’s initiatives, thereby contributing towards a stable democracy and media development,” Mr Pate, a professor, said.
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In his remarks regarding the appointment, CJID’s CEO, Dapo Olorunyomi, enthusiastically welcomed Ms Nwankwor, noting that her addition to the Board comes at a pivotal moment of the organisation’s growth, and in the era of deepening work at the intersection of knowledge, technology, and democratic accountability. He emphasised that Africa’s information and governance landscapes increasingly demand rigorous and principled leadership capable of building resilient frameworks that strengthen our democracies and enhance the continent’s ability to navigate the complexities of the digital age. “We are honoured to welcome her into this shared endeavour.”
Ms Nwankwor joins a distinguished board comprising leaders drawn from academia, media, policy, and development practice in Africa. Her appointment further reinforces CJID’s commitment to advancing gender-responsive perspectives in the media ecosystem, while expanding the breadth of its contributions to democracy and development across the continent.
From left, Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Anti Corruption, Prince Moshood Kayode Akiolu, Representative of the Chairman ICPC, Godwin Suleiman Achile representative Chairman, Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit, Code of Conduct Tribunal Comrade Salman Suleiman and a Corps member, Pangmi Amosduring the 2025 international Anti Corruption day with the theme Uniting with youth against Corruption: shaping tomorrow’s Integrity in Abuja yesterday. PHOTO Jonathan Lois
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Man Explains What Many Missed in Remi Tinubu’s Viral Clip With Gov. Adeleke: “My Observation”
- A Nigerian man has shared his thoughts about the statement made by the First Lady of Nigeria to the Osun governor
- He watched the video showing the interaction between Oluremi Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke and explained it
- A few people who read what he said about the two notable individuals agreed with him, while a few disagreed
A Nigerian man reacted to the reactions to the video of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.
The statement of the man is coming amid the continuous criticism of the First Lady’s friendly conversation with the governor at an event that was put in place to confer a title on her.
Nigerian man says First Lady was friendly to Adeleke. Photo Source: Twitter/lexyy4real
Source: Twitter
Nigerian man explains first lady’s words
Some individuals alleged the First Lady disrespected the governor, but many have debunked the claims, including a man who was also on stage with the First Lady and the governor at the said event, as he shared a video showing another angle of their conversation.
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As the outpour continues, a man has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the matter.
The individual, @lexyy4real, in his statement mentioned that there is a friendly relationship between the governor and the First Lady, hence why she made the statement she made.
He also added that they used to be colleagues at the Senate.
Nigerian man reacts to First Lady and Gov. Adeleke video. Photo Source: Twitter/lexyy4real
Source: Twitter
He shared his observation on the video and mentioned that it was a simple, friendly banter.
His statement:
“I’m glad that this video explains it. Anyone with an active mind will see that Chief Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has been a very good friend to the governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, since their time in the Senate.””From my observation, it was a friendly banter between the First Lady and her friend, who is known for his unique style of singing and chanting, which, while an expression of joy, constituted a significant deviation from the traditional format of a goodwill speech at a formal event. Let’s not create unnecessary tension between two good friends.”
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Reactions as man speaks about Remi Tinubu
@HNIC8 shared:
“Tension between friends? They will just be laughing at online moralists and analysts.”
Gbeborun united!”
@DipoPopson wrote:
“Opposition is simply trying every way to criticize the government. Has Adeleke or any of his family members complained?”
@wakeelsaliu noted:
“Everything is an agenda to everyone, saw Channels ran through with the narrative.”
@Mautiin01 stressed:
“Everyone should rest.”
@Chrisbamidele said:
“Anybody who still wants to manufacture a rift between the First Lady and My State Governor is just chasing shadows this time around.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian journalist shared his thoughts after watching the viral video of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Lady spots what people missed in video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian lady shared her thoughts after watching the viral video of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke. She said she watched the video many times and noticed that the First Lady’s words were friendly.
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She said it was rude at all. She also pointed out that the microphone stayed on during the whole conversation, even as the governor continued singing, which shows that there was no plan to disrespect him in any way.
Source: Legit.ng
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a case of a captive falling in love with the captor.
The party’s factional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST reports that Fubara defected from PDP to APC on Tuesday, stating that his decision was motivated by the party’s failure to protect him during the recent political crisis in Rivers State.
“During the preparations for the convention, I remember a journalist asked Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state about what the party was doing and he clearly said we need to allow him that he’s been through a lot that they’ve been speaking, so you can’t just throw other people under the bus because of your actions and inactions.
“We sympathise with Siminalayi Fubara. We know that this is a situation where Stockholm syndrome has happened, a captive has fallen in love with a captor and he’s unable to differentiate between where the real problem lies.
“But we frown against that conscious amnesia, where he picks and chooses where the blame should be. He knows where the origin of his problem is. He knows where the continuity of his problem is. When he went to court about the issue of defection, he knew what the truth about it was, and he should be able to say that.
“So again, that deflection by him begins to beg the question whether he is placing the blame where he should rightly be,” Ememobong said.
- Fubara says he has endured unfair criticism because the public has only heard one side of the state’s political crisis.
- He denied refusing to meet the State House of Assembly members, explaining that the meeting must be arranged by PDP leader Nyesom Wike and has not yet been scheduled.
- Fubara insisted he has repeatedly shown willingness to meet the lawmakers and dismissed claims to the contrary as false, stressing his commitment to peace and stability in the state.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly expressed that he has endured significant hardship amid the state’s ongoing political crisis because the public has heard only one version of events.
Fubara, who insisted that he had never refused to meet with members of the State House of Assembly, stressed that he is waiting for a meeting to be arranged.
“I am a gentleman and a very principled person. The reason I am saying this here is that I have suffered too much because of single story,” he said.
The Governor clarified that the delay in meeting the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers did not come from him. Instead, the meetings had to be arranged by the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Nyesom Wike.
“A lot of things happened and nobody has heard my own side. I want to say it here, Speaker and members of the Assembly, I have made effort to meet with you. I am just waiting for that meeting to be fixed.”
Fubara confirmed that the arrangement was insisted upon by others: “It was for my leader to arrange the meeting, which up till this moment, that meeting has not been fixed.”
He denied claims that he does not want to meet the legislators, calling them “pure lies,” and emphasized his commitment to peace and progress.
“I have personally said whatever is their need, I am ready to meet it so that we can have peace in the state… Whoever is telling you that I don’t want to meet members of the Assembly is not true,” the Governor reiterated.
An ex-soldier has raised alarm about corruption among the Nigeria military generals, revealing how soldiers’ money is being misused while generals live in luxury.
In a recent interview with Lucky Udu, she explained that these days, high-ranking officers are buying entire estates across the city.
“You see this estate belongs to this person in Abuja, that estate belongs to this general. When I joined the army in 1993, it was rare to see a general build such huge mansions, she said.”
According to her, the lavish lifestyles of some generals are made possible by misappropriating security funds and soldiers’ money.
“Is it his salary he is using to acquire those houses? No. It is the soldiers’ money and security funds they are taking. That money should have been paid to soldiers who are risking their lives and sometimes dying,” she added.
She described the human cost of this corruption, saying some soldiers die without their families knowing, and their money is taken.
In one particular case, she revealed that the wife did not know her husband had passed away. The family had to be located just to pay the money supernatural forces, and they did not even know he had died.
Many Nigerians have expressed outrage at the abuse of power and the lack of accountability. A commentator wrote, “It is heartbreaking to see soldiers’ money being stolen while their families suffer.” Another said, “This shows why transparency and reforms in the military are long overdue.”
She concluded with a call for change. “They need to change.” Her words serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need to reform the system and ensure that soldiers and their families are protected.
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They keep embezzling funds meant for the welfare of the lower ranked soldiers https://t.co/qprdJBKEMG
— MEEK-VALENTINE (@Meekval) December 11, 2025
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the headquarters of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Companies (IKEDC) in Alausa area of Lagos.
While details of the events that led to the regulatory action were still unclear as of the time of filing this report, staff of the IKEDC were seen outside, while several officials of the Commission donning their green jackets sealed the entrance of the building.
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At least 32 Nigerians have been deported from India following an extensive police operation targeting a suspected transnational drug trafficking network.
The deportations come weeks after a major coordinated raid conducted by Delhi Police and the Telangana Police EAGLE unit, which led to the arrest of 50 Nigerians allegedly tied to a wide-reaching narcotics syndicate.
Crackdown uncovers large drug and laundering ring
Investigators said the group operated a broad drug distribution and hawala-laundering network spanning several major Indian cities, according to local media reports.
The syndicate allegedly moved drugs from Delhi, disguising the shipments as regular courier packages to evade detection by security agencies.
Officials revealed that the arrested foreigners were working for a Nigerian kingpin identified as Nick, who is wanted in several cases filed by the EAGLE unit.
A senior official disclosed that Nick is believed to be coordinating operations from Nigeria, with an estimated 100 associates operating in Delhi alone.
Devices expose thousands of clients
“Analysis of the peddlers’ devices showed the network serves over 3,000 clients across India, based on payments traced. In one case, a publisher laundered 20 lakh to Nigeria in collusion with the peddlers, and others collaborated with businesses in footwear and apparel,” the official said.
Deportations and ongoing investigations
Of the 50 suspects arrested, 32 Nigerians were recently deported.
Seven individuals from whom drugs were recovered will face criminal prosecution in India.
Authorities added that the remaining suspects may also be deported as investigations widen to identify individuals and companies involved in laundering funds for the syndicate.