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Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and for peace, stability, and progress in Nigeria. At the close of the Ramadan period, Shettima specifically sought prayers for God to continue to give Tinubu wisdom and strength to pilot the affairs of the country toward peace, unity, and prosperity. Shettima, who made the call during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (reading of the Quran) for the month of Ramadan at the State House Mosque at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, noted that prayer remains the fortress of the believer, the…

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum has condemned the declaration of businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, as wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, published this on the official social media handles of the commission on Friday. But reacting to the declaration, the Arewa youths, in a statement from Mallam Yusuf, described the EFCC’s action as persecution of the 51-year-old indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, whose last known address is listed as 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja. “The Arewa…

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, clashed with security operatives during a protest in Abuja on Friday. The demonstration, which took place around Banex Junction in Wuse 2, saw protesters waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans such as “Freedom for Palestine”. Tensions escalated when some protesters reportedly began throwing stones at security operatives. In response, security personnel fired shots to disperse the crowd. The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Some videos circulating on social media show the Shiites marching through Wuse 2, while eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes as security operatives moved in to…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has bragged about his wealth, saying it’s not “solely due to investments, but rather God’s blessings”. The Afrobeats star, in an Instagram video shared by socialite Cubana Chief Priest, is seen enjoying himself with friends on a luxurious jet. In the footage, the ‘Assurance’ hitmaker boasted that his level of wealth cannot be attained solely through investments. “This is not about investment. God has to be the one to bless you,” he said. Davido rose to fame in 2012 after releasing ‘Dami Duro,’ the second single from his debut album ‘Omo…

President Bola Tinubu said he will continue to work harder and pray for Nigeria’s peace and stability. The president spoke at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday shortly after observing a special Juma’ah prayer to mark his 73rd birthday. Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for granting him another year of life, adding that the safety and welfare of the citizens remained uppermost in his mind and prayer list. “I feel good. I feel happy. I thank the Almighty Allah, who has protected us and continues to answer our prayers,” he said. “We have prayed for our country. We prayed…

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to strengthen the leadership of River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Sowade Oluwakayode Adebayo will replace Engr. Julius Oloro as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta. At the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, Chucks Erhire steps into the role of Executive Director of Engineering Services, succeeding Dr. Austin Nonyelim Izagbo. The President appointed Sunday Kubba Hassan as the Executive Director of Planning at the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, replacing Chief Chris Tarka. Engr. Okibe Timothy retains his…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.  In a post on its social media pages on Friday, Dele Oyewale, the commission’s spokesperson, said: “Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is: 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja. “Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices.” A socialite, Aisha Achimugu…

The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences has withdrawn the disciplinary query issued to student nurse Osato Edobor over her involvement in a viral video at an event attended by the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu. A letter dated March 28 and signed by the institution’s provost, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, confirmed the withdrawal of the query. The reversal came after Joseph Onojaeme, the Delta state commissioner for health, directed the school to rescind its action. The college had previously accused Edobor of engaging in a “malicious act” by recording an unofficial video of the first lady’s visit to Asaba on March…

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has had a rape conviction overturned on appeal by a Spanish court. The appeals division of Catalonia’s High Court of Justice unanimously upheld the appeal by the 41-year-old and acquitted him, saying the case against him had “inconsistencies and contradictions”. Dani Alves was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in February 2024 after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. The former full-back, who earned 126 international caps, was released on bail in March 2024 while his appeal was heard by a higher…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured President Bola Tinubu that his re-election is secure, despite opposition efforts to undermine his chances in the 2027 polls.   Speaking during the special Iftar/Lent dinner organized by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) aimed at strengthening fellowship and deepening bonds of unity among governors, National Assembly members, ministers, top government functionaries, and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Wednesday night, he expressed optimism that the APC would also sweep more elective seats across the country in the 2027 poll. Applauding the Governor Hope Uzodinma-led PGF for organizing the event,…