President Bola Tinubu has extolled late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a model of discipline, integrity, and public service.

Tinubu made this statement on Monday during the launch of Buhari’s official biography in Abuja

He extended condolences and support to Buhari’s family during the event.

“I extend the nation’s warmest embrace to Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari, her children, and grandchildren.

“May you find comfort in knowing that the prayers of Nigeria are with you, and that the Buhari name will continue to inspire noble service for generations,” he said.

The president further stressed the late president’s principles, saying the measure of a leader is not simply the offices he held or the motorcades that accompanied him.

“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall,” he added.

DAILY POST reports that Buhari died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a prolonged illness.

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The Dangote Group has announced the appointment of renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, Dr. Mahmud Hassan, as its new Group Chief Economist.

The appointment, announced in a statement on Monday, aims to bolster the Group’s economic advisory capacity, particularly amidst the current environment of high global and domestic market volatility.

In his new capacity, Dr. Hassan will report directly to the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, and will serve as the Group’s principal advisor on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications across the conglomerate’s diverse interests.

Dr. Hassan brings over 30 years of extensive experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking.

His career at the CBN included key senior positions such as:

• Director of the Trade and Exchange Department
• Director of the Monetary Policy Department
• Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
• Special Assistant on Economic Policy and Research to the CBN Governor

Dr. Hassan is highly credentialed, holding a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, alongside a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School and holds professional certifications as a Bank Examiner and AML/CFT Analyst.

Beyond his corporate roles, Dr. Hassan has played a key part in regional economic integration, serving as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.

He also continues to serve as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is the current President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.

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The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has urged the federal government to grant operators in oil and gas free zones a 10-year exemption from the new tax law.

The Managing Director of OGFZA, Bamanga Jada, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, stated that this would help sustain over $24 billion in investments that have been attracted to the sector.

He said the proposed exemption would provide operators with the needed transition period to adjust to evolving tax requirements.

While meeting with officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and OGFZA licensees in Rivers State, Mr Jada said that many investors planned operations with long-term horizons of 10 to 25 years.

He said Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones had attracted more than $24 billion in investments, hosted over 200 enterprises, and generated hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

The managing director further stated that policy consistency was crucial for maintaining investor confidence under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, exports from the zones have risen to 496,537,804 metric tonnes under the current administration, supplying markets in Brazil, the United States, France, India, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea.

Mr Jada reaffirmed OGFZA’s readiness to continue collaboration with FIRS to ensure efficient and fair implementation of tax reforms.

The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, described the 2025 tax reforms as a major step towards modernising Nigeria’s fiscal framework.

The chairman was represented by his Special Adviser on Tax Incentives, Cletus Adie.

Mr Adedeji said the 2025 tax reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s fiscal framework, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and compliance, rather than taxing profits in free zones.

He said that for export processing and free trade zones, the emphasis of the reforms was on strengthening compliance and ensuring that the zones contributed effectively to national development.

Stakeholders at the meeting unanimously called for the exemption of operators in special economic and free zones from the provisions of the new tax law to enable a smooth adjustment period and safeguard investments.

(NAN)

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By Mercy Aikoye

The funeral of Agnes Nwakaego Abiante, wife of Rivers federal lawmaker, Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante, drew a large gathering of mourners. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and lawmakers from the National Assembly attended the funeral.

Abiante described his late wife as a pillar of strength and a partner whose influence shaped his personal life and public service. “I was married to an angel in human form,” he said. He praised her humility, kindness, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, described the late Mrs. Abiante as widely loved within and beyond her community. “If you mentioned her name anywhere in the community and beyond, she was appreciated,” he said.

Abiante cautioned leaders against the abuse of power, saying no amount of influence or wealth can prevent death. “No matter the powers you have wielded, the day the Lord closes your chapter, everything becomes useless to you,” he said.

The Association of Wives of Lawmakers described the late Agnes Abiante as an active and committed member. “She was someone that, being with her, there was no dull moment,” said Dame Akpama, leader of the association.

Pastor David Fubara urged mourners to reflect on life, death, and eternity. “What matters is what you will be remembered for,” he said. He encouraged the bereaved family to trust God for comfort, reconciliation, and strength.

Several testimonies extolled the virtues of the late Agnes Abiante, describing her as supportive, selfless, and committed to the well-being of others. Lawmakers present at the ceremony said their attendance was a show of solidarity with their colleague.

The burial ceremony concluded with prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for strength for the bereaved family. Mourners filed past to pay their final respects to the late Agnes Abiante

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A Nigerian lady, Unique Powell, shared her experience as she boarded a flight from Asaba to Ogun State.

Shiloh is an annual programme hosted by The Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, at its headquarters called Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State.

Lady Who Took Flight From Asaba to Attend Shiloh 2025 in Canaanland Shares Experience, Video Trends
Source: TikTok

Lady flies from Asaba to Ota for Shiloh 2025

In a TikTok post by @uniquepowell_, the lady shared how her flight was delayed from Asaba to Ogun State.

Sharing her experience at the airport, she said:

“I paid extra like 12k or 13k because of extra luggage. My box was so heavy.”

The video was captioned:

“Now that Shiloh is over, I actually have time to edit my videos and share with you guys. But you have to help me repost it oo. I need these videos to go far, and don’t forget to follow me.”

Watch the video below:

Reactions trail lady’s experience at Shiloh 2025

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‎A businesswoman has taken to social media to express concern over a customer who placed an order a year ago, but hasn’t picked up the package.

‎The businesswoman identified on TikTok as @totebag‑vendor.in Akwa shared a video of the customer’s package.

‎Details Of The Package

‎In the now‑viral TikTok video, the package was sealed, and the customer’s telephone number is visible.

‎In the post’s caption, the businesswoman shared that the female customer is unreachable and hopes she’s in good condition.

‎The caption reads, “It’s been a year now. I sincerely hope you’re fine. To the customer that ordered from me, it’s been a year, she’s been yet to pick up her package, her line not connecting, I hope you’re fine”.

Meanwhile, the video has gone viral online and the comment section flooded with TikTok users sharing their thoughts and opinions.

Reactions Below….

@CHz: “Dry Cleaner go think say I don kpai. Been 2 years I left my clothes and never returned to pick up”.

@bobola_xs1, “Last year i was going from place to place looking for an apartment to rent for almost a month, when i finally see one wey i like i paid in full but i never went back there since 2023 this life funny”.

@Safeeyah Ahmed, “Once happened to me,for months I didn’t hear anything from the lady.I had to do serious finding only to find out that her phone was stolen and she lost contact”.

@Unyi🦋,“This reminds me of my friend, he told me the mom was sick and went to visit her, since then he’s number hasn’t been connecting it’s been 3 years now. Micheal I hope you’re still alive 🥺🥺”.

Watch video below……

@totebag_vendor.in.awka

To the customer that ordered from me, it’s been a year, she’s been yet to pick up her package, her line not connecting, I hope you’re fine ❤️

♬ Everything work slowed – 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠

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Bamiji Clement Adesuyi has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State ahead of the 2026 election.

Adesuyi was elected on Monday during the party’s governorship primary election.

He was the sole aspirant and secured the mandate of delegates through a 39 vote affirmation.

In his acceptance speech, Adesuyi pledged to work tirelessly to ensure the success of the party at the Osun 2026 governorship poll.

“I will do everything possible to make this party succeed in the 2026 election,” he said.

He emphasised unity within the party, stating that all members of the APP in Osun State remain one family working towards a common goal.

Adesuyi also affirmed that the primary election was conducted in line with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

“I want to assure you that I will not betray the confidence you have reposed in me,” he told party members.

Earlier, the Osun State Chairman of the APP, Oluseye Titus Odesola, described the primary as an important moment in the life of the party.

Odesola assured delegates that the process would be fair, peaceful and transparent, urging them to conduct themselves with dignity and respect for party rules.

Also speaking, the APP National Organising Secretary, Barrister Obed Agu, commended the resilience of party members in Osun State.

Agu said the national leadership had urged members to remain steadfast, while warning against what he described as moves towards a one-party system in Nigeria.

He added that the party would reject any agenda he described as contrary to true democracy.

“We will practise democracy in Nigeria and APP has come to stay. APP would reject any agenda that is contrary to true democracy,” he said.

Announcing the result of the primary, Odesola disclosed that 39 delegates affirmed Adesuyi as the party’s governorship candidate at the conclusion of the voting exercise.

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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against actions he described as the politicisation of the Nigerian Army, saying abuse of military ranks could endanger democracy and fuel coup tendencies.

Frank raised concerns over reports of an alleged special and accelerated promotion of the president’s Aide-De-Camp to the rank of Brigadier-General barely months after elevation to colonel, describing the development as troubling if proven true.

He said the Nigerian Army is a national institution governed by professional standards and traditions, not a personal guard unit of any president.

His words: “The Nigerian Army is not a personal guard unit of any President. It is a national institution governed by time-tested rules, traditions and professional standards.

“Senior military ranks, especially the rank of General, are earned through years of service, sacrifice, command experience, rigorous training and competitive assessments. They are not political rewards.”

Frank said promotions outside established procedures weaken command authority, erode morale and damage cohesion within the ranks.

He warned that Africa’s recent history shows that the politicisation of military institutions often breeds resentment and indiscipline, conditions that precede unconstitutional disruptions of democratic rule.

“Across West Africa today, we are witnessing the consequences of weakened civil-military relations. From Mali to Burkina Faso and Niger, military juntas emerged in environments where institutions were abused, traditions disregarded and professionalism undermined,” he said.

Frank said it was alien to Nigeria’s democratic practice, and unheard of even during military rule, to manipulate the rank of General for an Aide-De-Camp or personal convenience.

“No former military Head of State and no civilian President in Nigeria treated the rank of General with such recklessness,” he added.

He rejected any justification based on constitutional authority, saying being commander-in-chief demands restraint rather than arbitrariness.

“Being Commander-In-Chief is not a license to erode institutions. Democracy survives on accountability, due process and respect for established norms,” he said.

Frank cautioned that irregular promotions expose officers to professional risk, invite institutional backlash and drag the armed forces into political controversy.

He urged the minister of defence to advise the president on the implications of any decision that undermines military tradition, morale and Nigeria’s international standing.

He also called for immediate public clarification of the legal and professional basis for the reported promotion, suspension or reversal of any action that violates Nigerian Army guidelines, and a firm commitment by the presidency to end personalised promotions.

Frank urged civil society organisations, retired military officers and professional associations to speak out, warning that silence in the face of institutional abuse could have severe consequences for civil-military relations.

He said the Nigerian Armed Forces must remain professional, apolitical and governed by established rules rather than personal discretion.

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called for the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from his ongoing investigation, alleging bias, political persecution, and personal vendetta linked to his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Muhammad Doka, Malami accused the EFCC of engaging in “illegal detention, media harassment, and procedural abuse,” insisting that the probe is motivated by “deep-seated historical animosity” rather than legitimate law enforcement considerations.

“I have been clearly pre-judged and cannot receive a fair, objective, or lawful investigation under the current leadership of the EFCC,” Malami said.

He traced his claims to events during his tenure as AGF, noting that the current EFCC Chairman served as Secretary to the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry, which investigated allegations of corruption and abuse of office within the EFCC.

Malami said the Salami Report, now publicly available, contained adverse findings against him, and he alleged that the present investigation reflects “retaliatory persecution motivated by personal vengeance.”

On this basis, Malami formally demanded that the EFCC Chairman step aside and urged the Attorney-General of the Federation to intervene.

He stressed that “to restore credibility and public confidence, another appropriate law enforcement agency must handle this matter,” warning that failure to act could inflict “serious institutional damage.”

Malami further demanded either his immediate arraignment or release within 24 hours, citing Sections 35(3), (4), and (5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), asserting that “only a court of competent jurisdiction—not a politically compromised agency—can lawfully and credibly adjudicate this matter.”

He also accused the EFCC of attempting to rely on individuals convicted by foreign courts and currently serving prison sentences abroad as potential witnesses, describing such actions as “desperate, scandalous, and corrosive to the integrity of Nigeria’s criminal justice system.” He argued that such individuals should be subjects of extradition, not witnesses.

According to the statement, Malami’s legal team has initiated formal steps to protect his rights, including requesting Certified True Copies of the petitions that triggered the investigation and the EFCC’s report to prepare his defence.

“Let it be stated clearly: I seek no political settlement or inducement,” Malami said. “My singular objective is to clear my name openly and transparently before a court of competent jurisdiction.

“Nigeria must not become a republic where anti-corruption agencies are tools of political intimidation. The law must remain supreme—above politics, above power, and above persons.”

As of the time of filing, the EFCC had not responded to Malami’s latest claims.

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The Nigerian All-Share Index ended Monday’s trading session on 15 December 2025 almost flat, inching up by just 4.62 points to close at 149,437.9, after opening the day at 149,433.3.

This marginal movement left the index hovering just below the psychological 150,000-point mark.

Trading activity softened, with market volume easing to 553 million shares, down from 571 million shares recorded in the previous session.

Market capitalisation, however, remained unchanged at N95.2 trillion, spread across 28,907 deals, reflecting the day’s subdued price action.

On the gainers’ chart, SOVEREIGN TRUST INSURANCE and GUINNESS NIGERIA led the advance, rising by 10.00% and 9.96% respectively.

In contrast, PRESTIGE ASSURANCE and FTN COCOA topped the losers’ list, shedding 10.00% and 8.16%.

Meanwhile, FCMB and ACCESSCORP dominated trading activity, emerging as the most actively traded stocks by volume for the day.

Market summary  

• Current ASI: 149,437.88
• Previous ASI: 149,433.3
• Day Change: 0.00%
• Year-to-Date Performance: +45.19%
• Volume Traded: 553 million shares
• Market Cap: N95.2 trillion.

Top 5 gainers   

• SOVRENINS: Up 10.00% to N3.74
• GUINNESS: Up 9.96% to N239.50
• MECURE: Up 9.88% to N41.70
• FIRSTHOLDCO: Up 9.86% to N34.55
• AIICO: Up 9.86% to N3.79

Top 5 losers  

• PRESTIGE: Down 10.00% to N1.53
• FTNCOCOA: Down 8.16% to N4.50
• GUINEAINS: Down 7.69% to N1.08
• ROYALEX: Down 7.25% to N1.79
• NB: Down 6.86% to N76.75

Trading volume 

• FCMB topped the activity chart with 92 million shares, setting the pace for the session.
• ACCESSCORP followed with 67.9 million shares, while CONHALLPLC ranked third at 50.7 million shares.
• FIDELITY BANK and JAIZ BANK completed the top five, trading 35.7 million and 29.7 million shares respectively

Trading value 

• By transaction value, VITAFOAM led the market with trades worth N1.7 billion.
• ACCESSCORP followed at N1.3 billion, while GTCO recorded N1.09 billion.
• FIRSTHOLDCO posted N968.9 million, with FCMB rounding out the top five at N963.9 million.

FUGAZ performance 

Within the FUGAZ group, FIRSTHOLDCO posted the strongest gain, rising 9.86%.

UBA advanced 0.76%, Zenith Bank edged up 0.08%, while GTCO closed flat.

ACCESSCORP was the only laggard, ending the session down 0.5%.

Market outlook 

The All-Share Index continues to edge closer to the 150,000-point mark as bullish momentum gradually returns to large-cap stocks.

If buying interest spreads more broadly across mid- and large-cap names, the market could break above this level and target highs beyond 155,000 points.

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