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Oyetola Hails NPA For Impressive Performance Under Dantsoho
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its impressive performance under the leadership of the Managing Director, Abubakar Dantsoho.
Oyetola gave this commendation at the 4th Quarter 2025 Citizens/Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, with the theme: “Positioning Nigerian Marine and Blue Economy for Investment, Innovation and Expansion”.
He praised the NPA for effective and efficient operations, which has brought visible boom across the nation’s ports, especially since Dantsoho took over as the agency’s Managing Director.
While delivering a goodwill message, the NPA boss enumerated some of the achievements recorded by the agency in the 2025 fiscal year under his administration, attributing the feats to the Federal Government’s export-focused economic reforms, the policy direction of President Bola Tinubu, and the strategic leadership of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Oyetola, noting that their combined interventions have strengthened efficiency and confidence across the maritime sector.
Dantsoho added that ongoing port modernisation initiatives championed by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the deployment of export processing terminals, and the expansion of digital platforms such as the electronic truck call-up system have helped reduce bottlenecks, improve turnaround time, and position Nigeria’s ports to play a more strategic role in regional and global trade.
He said that the Q3 performance underscored the growing contribution of the maritime sector to Nigeria’s non-oil export drive, as ports align more closely with the administration’s broader economic diversification and blue economy development agenda.
According to him, conontainer operations were a significant contributor to the improved performance. Total container traffic climbed by 18.9 per cent to 546,931 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in Q3 2025, compared with 460,038 TEUs in Q3 2024.
Dantsoho noted further that within this, import-laden containers rose by 33.1 per cent to 268,713 TEUs, from 201,839 TEUs a year earlier, while export-laden containers surged to 69,039 TEUs, from just 5,812 TEUs in the same period of 2024.
“The sharp rise in export containers also led to a 21.5 per cent reduction in empty container traffic, signalling improved balance between imports and exports and stronger non-oil export activity.
“Ship traffic equally recorded notable growth during the quarter. The number of vessel calls increased by 8.4 per cent to 1,074 ships, from 991 vessels in Q3 2024.
At the same time, the total Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) jumped by 18 per cent to 42.64 million, compared with 36.13 million recorded a year earlier, indicating that Nigerian ports are increasingly handling larger vessels,” Dantsoho stated.
A breakdown of the number of ship calls along the port locations revealed that Tin Can Port topped the chart at 22.7 per cent, followed by Apapa Port at 22.2 per cent. Onne and Lekki Ports followed with 18.9 per cent and 18.4 per cent respectively, while Calabar Port contributed the least at 2.1 per cent.
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Obaseki Mourns Ex-Edo Information Commissioner, Charles Idahosa
The immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Charles Idahosa, a former Commissioner for Information in the state.
Naija News reports that Idahosa, popularly known as “Charlie Tempo,” served in the Edo State Executive Council during the administration of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion and was regarded as one of the prominent political voices from Edo South Senatorial District.
In a condolence message released on Saturday, Obaseki described the late Idahosa as an illustrious son of the state who served Edo and Nigeria with dedication and commitment.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Hon. Charles Idahosa, fondly referred to as Charlie Tempo,” Obaseki said.
According to him, the late politician distinguished himself as a respected leader whose contributions to governance and public communication left a lasting imprint on Edo State.
“The late Idahosa was an illustrious son of Edo State and a respected leader from the Edo South Senatorial District, who served our state and nation in various capacities,” he added.
Beyond his public service, Obaseki noted that Idahosa’s death was particularly painful for him due to their long-standing personal relationship.
The former governor revealed that both men shared deep personal and family ties that went back many years.
“Charlie Tempo was someone with whom I shared a personal bond. We attended the same secondary school, worshipped in the same Anglican church, and our families share longstanding ties, which makes this loss even more painful for me,” Obaseki stated.
Obaseki also extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, friends, associates and the people of Edo South, praying for strength for all those affected by the loss.
“I commiserate with the entire Idahosa family, the Oshodin family, the people of Edo South, friends and associates of the great Charlie Tempo, and pray that God grants all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
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Tinubu Answer To Nigeria Challenges -Abe
…As TSG distributes rice nationwide
Senator Magnus Abe from Rivers State has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fits all the boxes in addressing Nigeria challenges.
Abe, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, made this remark at the Headquarters of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) in Abuja.
Saturday Telegraph reports that the TSG on Saturday commenced distribution of rice to members all over the country with Abuja as the starting point.
Leadership of TSG, led by Hon James Faleke were present at the event.
Senator Abe, who spoke at the event said, “Tinubu is answer to the present challenges of our country.
“The past few years have shown that the president has done things in this country that no other leader has ever done.
“He has changed the narrative of our country, and he’s looking for real solutions to the problems of Nigeria in ways that no leader has done before.
“So the vision of TSG, the thing we saw, the thing we pursued, is still very valid, and we are all proud to still stand together to say today, as we said that day, that Tinubu will make Nigeria great.
“He needs our support, and we are here to give that support. So I thank our leader”
Hon. Faleke, addressing the members of TSG said, “All our TSG members in all the states, and all the support groups that we worked together for the actualisation of our presidential mandate,
“I want to tell you that since we won the election, we have not had time to come together, to jolly, to relax together. I promise you, by new year, January, we will relaunch, and then come together in a better and bigger venue.
“I use your contact to reach out to all our members in all the states to appreciate them for standing firm despite all the issues that we have had.
“The Director General had enumerated very briefly some of the achievements of the president, but you’re all aware that despite all the crisis, despite the Nara redesign, I don’t know, all of us have forgotten there was a time there was a Naira redesign.
“There was a time, because of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, they don’t want him to win election, the Naira was redesigned. And so many of us cannot even afford to buy bread because we have no Naira, there was no cash.
“We went into election without cash, without anything but God, who has anointed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said he will win election, and he won election. Congratulations to all of us.
“We are here to thank you, and to say in the spirit of Christmas, we cannot just go home without reaching out to all of you.
“And for me also, being a Christmas boy, my birthday is a Christmas day, I just say thank you to DG and the deputy DG for bringing up this so that we could reach out to the less privileged in our society.
“All of us, not that we cannot afford to eat at home, what we are giving is just a token, just a token. But I appreciate all of you.
“When we resume in January, by the grace of God, may God see us through into the next year. When we resume in January, we will start our job normally. The political activities will start. The gathering will start.
“The meetings will start. The mobilisation will start. All of you have also to get ready. I’m sure that the party will announce it programme very soon, from membership registration to party congresses.
“So you need to get ready. And we are also aware that voter’s registration, the first phase has closed. The second phase will soon start in January. It is important that you mobilise everyone to register. If you don’t have a voter’s card, you cannot vote.
“All right? And nobody will be a member of any of our support group without a voter’s card. You must show your voter’s card before you are accepted or registered as a member of the support group.
“TSG, we were the pioneer, when we came together in the early 2020s, We saw the vision. We saw, we could see that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was going to be president. But then, 2020, we remember we had the election in 2019.
“And so 2020, so many people were afraid to come and join us, to show face. And I told them, I said, this man is going to be the president.
“And to God be the glory, that we didn’t labour in vain.Today he is the president. Today, even those who were against him are with him now. I mean, so we say kudos to all of you. Kudos to all of us.
“We are not in campaign yet. When the time for campaign starts, we will let you know. We will roll out. But I want to commend all of you for being here. And I pray that Christmas will meet us well.
“I say Christmas will meet us well. And we will all be partaking in the new year by the grace of God. And so I will say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.”
The TSG Director General, Dr Umar Tanko -Yakasai in his remarks said, “We join in the celebration and be able to merry by giving out rice to all our sub-groups, leaders who are in Abuja.
“But I want to tell you that bags of rice, will be going to all the 36 states of Nigeria, including FCT. Faleke does not only remember members of TSG, he remembers all the sub-groups that have worked for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
James Abiodun Faleke that we are celebrating today make sure that many of our support group members have found a position in the federal government.
Many of them have become director generals of different agencies, many of them have become executive secretaries of different agencies, and many of them have become board members.
In fact, the board members are over 501,000, all because of Rt Hon. James Abiodun Faleke. But of course, when you have over 5,000 registered support groups, each support group has over 100 or 1,000 members, there are a number of positions that can go to support group members and all of us cannot be appointed.
“Let me also say that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has reposition Nigeria, he has brought down the prices of commodities. He has stabilised our economy.
He has paid our foreign debt $7 billion and $3.5 billion. He has provided funds for students to go to tertiary education. He has sent money to the state, where states have enough resources.
He has also ensured that there is regional development commissions in all the six geopolitical zones. He has also ensured that local governments have autonomy. Sir, we want to use the opportunity to thank the President for all that he has done.
Let’s continue to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Let’s continue to pray for our country. Let’s continue to pray for James Abiodun Faleke.”
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Nigerian soldiers recently freed by Burkina Faso arrive Ghana
The Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso have arrived in Ghana following their release by the Burkinabe government on Wednesday.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on X on Saturday.
Mr Tuggar confirmed that the “eleven personnel of the Nigerian Air Force arrived safely in Accra, Republic of Ghana, from Burkina Faso, aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 (913) aircraft.”
The soldiers were released about 10 days after a high-level delegation from Nigeria, led by Mr Tuggar, met with Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré and other members of his administration.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Burkina Faso and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) had accused Nigeria of violating Burkina Faso’s airspace following an emergency landing of the air force aircraft.
The AES is made up of three West African countries, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, led by putschists. The three countries withdrew from the West African bloc, ECOWAS, and have maintained an adversarial relationship with the bloc despite the efforts of ECOWAS.
In its response to the AES’s claim, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) denied the allegation. It said that the aircraft was travelling to Portugal but landed in Burkina Faso for safety reasons and “in accordance with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.”
The air force said the NAF C-130 crew “observed a technical concern which necessitated a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the nearest airfield.”
In his Saturday post on X, Mr Tuggar said the soldiers arrived in Ghana on Friday and were set to leave for Portugal, their original destination, on Saturday.
Upon arrival in Accra, the officers were received by a representative of the President of the Republic of Ghana, Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Ghana’s Special Envoy to the AES, alongside officials of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra and senior officers of the Ghana Air Force, Mr Tuggar said.
“The personnel were accorded a warm reception and hosted by their Ghanaian counterparts.”
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GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025 thrills fun seekers as attendees commend organisers
By John Silas
Visitors to the GTCO Food and Drink Festival have commended organisers for putting together a superlative which brought with it uniqueness in entertainment for fun seekers.
The two-day event which is taking place in Victoria Island, Lagos State, commenced on Saturday, December 20, 2025, would come to an end on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The event brought together an array of young fun seekers and adults alike who cherish good things and looking for where to spend the yuletide, wine down and ease pressure.
GTCO Food & Drink Festival is an annual food exhibition and sales event that projects the diverse angles of the food industry by connecting various businesses involved in the production and sale of food-related items to a cosmopolitan audience of food enthusiasts.
There is an abundance of mouth-watering recipes. On offer ranges from classic comfort foods to creative new twists, it is a delicious journey that celebrates the warmth and comfort of home made meal.
GTCO Food and Drink Festival, is a vibrant hub of ideas and inspiration for thriving and aspiring food entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It is also a unique opportunity to connecting with Guaranty Trust’s financial services.
The food and drink rendezvous was also a period of testimonials as attendees poured encomiums on the organisers, the GTCO.
Busi Oluwa, a student in UK, expressed deep appreciation to GTCO for organizing the event, “This is a lovely experience, nice, vibrant , everybody is together, very nice food, true, I have never been to a place like this and I am enjoying myself. I learnt this year is better than last year, and I want them to keep it up and keep improving.”
Another student, I normally look forward to the event, twice every year, we gather like this, the food and everything, I am very very excited. My expectations are met, I saw the advertisement and I came and it was exactly what I expected.”
Bimbo is a data analyst, she said, “It is a beautiful place, nice outing, it is a well organized programme, I am enjoying it, I have bought a lot of things to eat, and they are delicious, appealing, inviting. What appeals to me much are the cleaners everywhere, quite applaudable. The only thing I observed which they need to improve your on, is the people outside, they don’t have seat, and it is quite sunny, they have to improve on that, overall, everything is perfectly in order.”
She spoke further and like Oliver Twist, requested for more. “This is my very first time, I saw it online, I learnt it was also organised last year too, and I came with my son, he is having fun already. I am saying, thank you to GTCO and I wish they organise it every year especially during festive periods like this,” Bombo disclosed.
Williams Habib, a Brand Strategist, an entrepreneur and consultant in the food & hospitality space, with a track record of launching and scaling multiple restaurants, cloud kitchens. He also spoke glowing about GTCO. He said he has been in Nigeria for over 10 years and he has no issues at all. He said GTB is one of the premium banks and he always use them.
He added that GTCO Food and Drink Festival is a veritable opportunity to promote his business.
Alaba Matthew, while expressing appreciation to the organisers of the food festival said, “We do drinks, we do cocktails, other things on our menu is basically signature, if you don’t get it here, you can’t get it anywhere else. We are not doing a classic, what we do here is simply signature, and they are all organic. We have sweet and sour, which is sugar and lime, and then we have the lemonade, you blend it, it is kind of medicinal, among other drinks in our bouquet.”
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From Lt. Haruna To Uma Ukpai: 4 Incidents That Made Headlines In 2025
- With just a few days left in 2025, certain incidents continue to make headlines months after they took the nation by storm
- Legit.ng has compiled a comprehensive list of these events, all of which captured national attention and shook the nation
- These occurrences not only shaped how the country is viewed internationally but also influenced how Nigerians feel about their own nation
The year 2025 started on a beautiful note, with many hopeful that wishes made at the crossover night into 2025 would be fulfilled. While there have been numerous positive news reports highlighting achievements and progress in the country, some incidents broke the hearts of Nigerians.
Certain events did not just make headlines; they also stole the peace from the hearts of many, turning what began as a promising year into a mournful one due to the passing of notable individuals
4 incidents that shook Nigeria in 2025, Photo Source: Twitter/realDonaldTrump/therealchurchg1, The Cable
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In the past weeks, Legit.ng published news reports about the tragic deaths of several notable individuals.

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Uma Ukpai dies at 80
Nigerians woke up to the news of the passing of Uma Ukpai on October 6, 2025.
According to a report from Punch News, the death of the man of God was confirmed by his family on the above mentioned date.
Popular evangelist dies at 80. Photo Source: Twitter/umaukpai
Source: Twitter
In the report, his family said in part:
“He was a faithful soldier of the cross who devoted his life to spreading the gospel with passion and integrity. His teachings, prophetic insights, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire believers for years to come.”
His death gained widespread attention online, as several individuals who had encountered him, including a journalist who met him for an interview and a photographer, spoke fondly of the man of God.
Just days after this incident, another tragic event shook the nation as a military personnel was reportedly set ablaze.
Haruna reportedly set ablaze
Just a few months after his marriage to his beautiful long-term partner, Samson Haruna was reported to have been set ablaze by his wife on September 22, according to Premium Times.

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Military personnel dies after being set ablaze. Photo source: The Guardian Nigeria
Source: Twitter
The report stated that the officer was asleep when his wife poured petrol on him, causing severe burns. The incident quickly gained attention, and he was admitted to a clinic before being later transferred to the teaching hospital at the University of Oyo.
Before his death, Legit.ng published several reports as friends and relatives spoke about the type of person he was and shared memories of him.
Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the teaching hospital, as confirmed by Premium Times.
According to Daily Post, the officer was laid to rest on November 15, 2025, just weeks after his death.
Just when everyone thought the period of mourning was over, another tragedy struck, this time resulting in several deaths and multiple abductions.
Many Nigerians killed in Eruku Church attack
Just days after Lt Samson Haruna was buried, another incident made news headlines. Bandits stormed a church in Kwara State, killing two people, injuring one, and kidnapping several others.

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Bandits attack Eruku church in Kwara state, killed many. Photo Source: Punch Newspapers
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A report published by Punch News stated that the police immediately visited the scene of the attack, confirming the number of deaths and injuries.
Reports also revealed that after the abduction, the bandits allegedly demanded large ransoms for each victim. While there is no evidence that ransom was paid, the kidnapped victims were later released to the government and reunited with their families.
After multiple attacks on innocent lives and several religious centers, including mosques and churches, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, spoke out.
Trump threatens military action over alleged genocide
The killings of Nigerians by deadly bandits and terrorist groups drew international attention. In a report published on November 2 by Punch News, the US president threatened to deploy military troops to Nigeria to fight terrorist groups and end what he called a Christian genocide in the country.

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US president sends message to Nigerian government over alleged killing of christians. Photo Source: Twitter/realDonaldTrump
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In an official statement, the president said:
“If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns a blazing, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.””I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our cherished Christians.”
The statement generated wide reactions, with many Nigerians rejecting the plan. Lawyers also cited different laws to dismiss the US president’s threats.
In response, the president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, released a statement clarifying that there is no targeted attack against any religious group in the country.
Nigerian lawyer warns Trump against military action
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian lawyer addressed President Donald Trump after he threatened military action against Nigeria over an alleged genocide.
The lawyer’s message quickly went viral on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their thoughts and concerns about the situation.
Source: Legit.ng
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7 days to his wedding, man’s house properties burnt to ashes following fire incident
A Nigerian man has been left devastated after fire ravaged his home, destroying his properties .
A video capturing the devastating aftermath of the fire incident was posted to the young man’s TikTok handle, @TeeGi.

Details Of The Video
According to @TeeGi, the fire incident occurred seven days before to his wedding, destroying his belongings, including his bed, fridge, and air conditioner.
In the now-viral TikTok video, he’s heartbroken, yet expresses gratitude to God.
“7 days to my wedding and my house got burnt to ashes.My AC, bed, fridge etc. All I can say is thank you”,He captioned the video.
Sympathies Pour In…
Meanwhile, the post’s comment section is flooded with sympathies from TikTok users.
@Praise remarked, “Praising God in the midst of storm🥺🙏 may God answer ur prayers 🥺🙏”.
@Ekenedilijah🏹♏:that marriage is blessed, don’t give up … you will enjoy that marriage, you just won the battle
@AMAZINGGRACE, “So sorry sir.t is well..God is preparing a better place for you”.
@Tailoredbyhilda, “When God want to bless a man, he first breaks him. Your comeback will be massive. Smile through the storm”.
@Saved_by_grace, “It is well, brother.may God restore you”.
@Gina & mum🌹:Jesus 😩thank u Jesus 🙏the devil came late and they will be forever late in our life 🥺”.
Watch video below…….
@realteegi
7 DAYS TO MY WEDDING….. AND MY HOUSE BURNT TO ASHES. ITS WELL OOH. #viralvideo
♬ original sound – TeeGi
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Jigawa PDP rejects Sule Lamido’s suspension, calls for immediate reversal
The Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the suspension of a former governor of the state and one of the party’s founding fathers, Alhaji Sule Lamido by the party’s Board of Trustees, BoT, describing the action as unjust, vindictive and inimical to party unity.
The state chairman of the party, Dr Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, disclosed this in a statement signed and made available to journalists on Saturday.
According to the statement, the Jigawa PDP received news of Lamido’s suspension with “profound shock and disappointment”.
The statement added that the suspension, which was reportedly based on allegations that Lamido attended meetings capable of undermining party unity, amounts to an affront to justice, internal democracy and the reconciliation efforts recently championed by the PDP leadership.
The party stressed that the exercise of legal and constitutional rights within the party should not be interpreted as an act of disunity. It recalled that Lamido approached the court after he was allegedly denied the opportunity to purchase a nomination form to contest the position of National Chairman of the PDP.
The statement further noted that the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, ruled in Lamido’s favour by restraining the PDP from proceeding with its national convention until his right to contest was determined.
The Jigawa PDP argued that the suspension appeared to be a punitive action against Lamido for seeking judicial redress over an issue on which the court had already found merit.
The party also faulted the decision of the BoT for contradicting recent public statements by its chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who had emphasised reconciliation within the party, admitted past mistakes and appealed to aggrieved members to return fully to the PDP fold.
However, it maintained that suspending a founding member who sought justice through legal means runs contrary to the spirit of reconciliation and healing publicly advocated by the party leadership.
The chairman said the suspension was premature and prejudicial, as the matter remains before the courts. He also described Lamido as one of the few founding fathers of the PDP who has remained loyal to the party without defecting, warning that punishing such loyalty sends a negative signal to other committed members.
The party further argued that the action undermines party unity at a time when the PDP requires cohesion to effectively challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. It also insisted that there is no provision in the PDP constitution that allows for the suspension of a “life member”.
The party called on the BoT to immediately and unconditionally withdraw the suspension of Alhaji Sule Lamido.
It also demanded that the BoT publicly affirm the right of all party members to aspire to leadership positions in line with the party’s constitution and the laws of the country, without fear of victimisation.
It further urged the BoT to retrace its steps, align its actions with its reconciliation agenda, and tender an apology to Lamido.
The Jigawa PDP reaffirmed its commitment to a united, democratic and law-abiding Peoples Democratic Party.
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Kwankwaso Vows to Keep INEC Under Close Watch Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that his party will closely monitor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso said the role of INEC remains central to the survival of democracy in the country, stressing that public trust in elections depends largely on how the commission conducts its duties.
He spoke in Abuja on Saturday during the NNPP national convention, shortly after the party’s newly re-elected executives were sworn in.
The event was attended by INEC officials, party leaders, and delegates drawn from different parts of the country.
While addressing the gathering, the NNPP national leader acknowledged the presence of INEC representatives and congratulated the commission on the appointment of its new national chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan.
“I want to say so far so good, we are keeping our eyes on INEC because its job is so critical that it can make or mar democracy in this country,” Kwankwaso said.
He added that the NNPP expects a more productive relationship with the electoral body, while assuring party members that the leadership would continue working to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
Kwankwaso also expressed appreciation to party supporters who travelled long distances for the convention and commended Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, for his consistent backing of the NNPP.
The convention ratified resolutions reached by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and formally confirmed members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
It comes as the NNPP steps up early preparations for the 2027 polls, following its improved showing in the 2023 general election.
In 2023, the party gained national attention after winning the Kano State governorship and recording strong results in parts of the North-West. Kwankwaso finished fourth in the presidential race but dominated voting in Kano State.
However, the election period was marked by widespread criticism of INEC, particularly over the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and delays in uploading results to the iReV portal. These issues triggered legal battles and renewed calls for electoral reforms.
NNPP leaders at the convention said those experiences would shape the party’s approach as 2027 approaches.
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Tinubu Renames Bauchi Federal University After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in Bauchi State, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The announcement was made on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the revered cleric in Bauchi.
Tinubu paid tribute to Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s lifelong dedication to God, humanity, and the Nigerian nation, describing him as a distinguished scholar and a moral compass for the country.
He added that the late cleric’s teachings on honesty, integrity, and good character positively influenced generations across Nigeria.
The President arrived at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport at approximately 4:50 pm, where he was received by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, federal ministers, and other top officials.
Among those present to welcome him were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and the Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate.
The presidential entourage also included the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, among others.
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Tinubu Lauds Borno Gov for Outstanding People-Oriented Projects – THISDAYLIVE
.Attends wedding of son of ex-Borno gov Ali Modu Sheriff in Maiduguri
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for continuously investing in education, health, and transportation and for steadily improving the livelihoods of indigenes.
The President, who was on a three-state official tour of Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States, arrived Maiduguri at 12.30 pm, and proceeded to inaugurate the international wing of the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, a new VIP extension, Electric Vehicles, intra-state buses, tricycles, and three model primary, junior secondary and secondary schools.
“I am commissioning this primary, junior secondary school and senior secondary schools to the glory of God, and continuous education of our children,” President Tinubu said in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Saturday.
The President also participated in the marriage ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem.
President Tinubu stood in as the father of the groom, in accordance with Kanuri culture and marriage rites, while Prof. Zulum acted as the father of the bride to receive the traditional bride price in the form of gold coins.
Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi hosted the marriage ceremony at the Maiduguri Central Mosque.
The events were attended by seven state governors, Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina State; Agbu Kefas, Taraba State; Mai Mala Buni, Yobe State; Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State; Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State; Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State; Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; senators and ministers.
The President departed Maiduguri for Bauchi State at 3.25 pm.
