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Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister Tuggar resigns

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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is set to resign from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad confirmed that Tuggar would resign on Monday to run for his Bauchi State gubernatorial ambition.

 

“The Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, will bid farewell to the Federal Executive Council today as he steps down from his position to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State,” he wrote on X on Monday.

 

However, the minister has not officially tendered his resignation.

 

Recall that President Tinubu told all his appointees seeking elective positions in 2027 to resign by 31st March 2026.

Palm Sunday Killing in Plateau: Ejimakor Calls for ‘Sovereign Safe Zone’ for Christians

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Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has advocated the establishment of a “sovereign safe zone” for Christians in Nigeria following the reported killings in Jos, Plateau State.

 

Reacting to the incident, Ejimakor said the violence highlights the need for a lasting solution to recurring attacks on Christians across the country.

 

“The Palm Sunday massacre of Christians in Jos underscores the urgency of creating a ‘sovereign safe zone’ for Christians in Nigeria,” he said.

 

He maintained that such a measure would offer a permanent response to what he described as persistent insecurity and violence.

 

“This is the only permanent and sensible solution to the unbridled carnage that has plagued Nigeria and led to the deaths of thousands of Christians,” he added.

 

Ejimakor further linked the proposal to longstanding positions by pro-Biafra groups, alleging that the Federal Government had instead chosen to detain IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

 

“It is on record that this is the solution Biafrans have long suggested, but rather than consider it, the government resorted to rendition and continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” he said.

 

He also urged the international community to intervene, calling on global leaders to pressure the Nigerian government to release Kanu and pursue what he described as a permanent resolution to the crisis.

Palm Sunday Killing: Angry Plateau residents storm street in protest

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Hundreds of aggrieved residents in Plateau State on Monday morning staged a protest despite a government-imposed curfew, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left several people dead in Jos North Local Government Area.

The protest, which started at the scene of the attack in Anguwan Rukuba, was captured in a live TikTok stream.

Footage from the livestream showed that the demonstration began as early as 9 a.m., with visibly angry protesters chanting and calling for urgent intervention from authorities. They insisted that imposing a curfew alone is not enough to stop the recurring violence in the area.

The livestream also indicated that the governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, arrived at the protest scene amid rising tension.

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https://x.com/chukserice/status/2038553381950632059?s=46

 

 

 

 

2027: Atiku speaks on stepping down for Peter Obi, Kwankwanso in ADC

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports claiming he has withdrawn from active politics, describing them as false and misleading.

The reaction follows widespread social media claims alleging that Atiku met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and decided to step aside.

In a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Paul Ibe, the former presidential candidate denied holding any such meeting or making plans to retire from politics. He accused unnamed individuals of attempting to create confusion and weaken the party’s growing momentum.

“We wish to state, for the record, that information circulating on social media about a purported meeting of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress, in which the former Vice President allegedly decided to ‘step aside and retire from active politics,’ is entirely false and deliberately misleading,” the statement said.

Atiku, who holds the traditional title of Waziri of Adamawa, clarified that he has not held any recent national-level meeting with ADC stakeholders.

“The Waziri Adamawa has not, in recent times, held any such meeting with ADC stakeholders at the national level. The only recent engagement he had was with stakeholders of the ADC in Adamawa State last Thursday,” the statement added.

He urged his supporters, party members, and Nigerians to ignore the claims and remain focused on broader political goals

“We therefore urge supporters of Atiku Abubakar, members of the ADC, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard this fake news in its entirety and remain focused on the collective effort to reclaim and rebuild our nation,” the statement concluded

This comes amid speculation of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s presidential ticket under ADC.

Kwankwaso resigned from the New Nigerian Peoples Party at the weekend and expected to join the ADC on Monday.

 

BREAKING: NNPCL cuts petrol pump price after Dangote Refinery reduction

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol across its retail outlets following a recent price adjustment by Dangote Refinery.

Checks on Monday showed that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja lowered their price to N1,295 per litre from N1,361, representing a decrease of N71 per litre.

 

The price cut comes three days after Dangote Refinery slashed its gantry price of petrol by N85, bringing it down to N1,200 per liter from N1,285.

 

However, some marketers are yet to adjust their retail prices. Dangote-backed MRS Oil Nigeria Plc was still selling petrol at N1,367 per litre as of the time of filing this report.

 

Similarly, other filling stations, including Ranoil Nigeria Limited, Empire Energy, Emedab Petroleum, and TotalEnergies, have yet to review their prices downward, with pump prices ranging between N1,370 and N1,395 per liter.

2027: ADC will lose without Peter Obi on ballot- Fayose

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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stands little chance in the 2027 general elections without Peter Obi as its presidential candidate.

Fayose made the remark on Sunday while speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Abuja, where he also reviewed the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Assessing the current administration, Fayose expressed mixed feelings, noting that performance should not be judged on perfection alone. “I’m happy with what Asiwaju is doing. You don’t have to have 100 percent of any issue before you are said to be doing well, but when you relate our past with our present, he is not doing well,” he said.

On the opposition’s prospects, Fayose stressed that the ADC’s viability is closely tied to Obi’s participation. “I told you that if Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC. It looks like that now that Obi will not, Atiku will get the ticket,” he stated.

He further expressed uncertainty about Obi’s political future ahead of the election cycle. “It’s impossible for him to go back to the Labour Party. Obi is a good guy; he’s a fantastic guy, but to become the president at this time is difficult,” Fayose added.

PDP Convention: Wike is our national leader—Fayose

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Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has reiterated the unity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that members must abide by court rulings.

Speaking on Sunday at the party’s ongoing national convention held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Fayose said the Ekiti delegation was fully present and aligned with the party’s current direction.

According to him, judicial pronouncements should be respected, noting that while party members have the right to challenge decisions, they must not undermine the judiciary.

“Yes, we delegates of Ekiti are here, and we are 88. There is only one PDP. The moment we have the pronouncement of the court, sometimes we demean the judiciary by ourselves. We can appeal judgment,” he said.

Fayose also described the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a central figure in the party, crediting his influence to his contributions.

“Nyesom Wike is the national leader of our party (PDP), and we made him due to his contribution; he leads and we follow,” he added.

Poor network service: NCC directs MTN, Glo, Airtel, others to compensate subscribers

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs), including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and other service providers, to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations.

In a statement on Sunday by NCC spokesperson Nnenna Ukoha, the commission’s position is that subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards of service delivery.

Under this directive, erring operators will compensate affected users directly for breaches of Quality of Service (QoS) key performance indicators (KPIs).

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) shall be required to pay these compensations for instances of poor quality of service recorded within specified time frames.

The compensation will be provided in the form of airtime credits, calculated based on subscribers’ average spending patterns and their presence within local government areas where service failures occur.

The directive is rooted in the Commission’s broader regulatory philosophy that places the consumer at the center of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. Telecommunications services today underpin economic activity, social interaction, and access to digital opportunities. When service quality is poor, the consequences affect productivity, commercial activities, and even public confidence in our communications system.

While regulatory fines have traditionally served as a deterrent against poor service delivery, the Commission is adopting a more consumer-focused approach that strengthens accountability within the industry.

The Commission has designed this measure to complement existing and ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality monitoring and enforce performance standards.

Further to this directive by the Commission to MNOs on compensation to consumers, the Commission is also mandating Tower Companies that own the critical infrastructure for Quality of Service delivery, such as masts, to invest in infrastructure with measurable outcomes using sums that it has fined these companies, in addition to other financial fines the Commission will deem appropriate.

The Commission will continue to reinforce the obligation of operators to invest consistently in network resilience, capacity expansion, and infrastructure upgrades to meet the growing demand for telecommunications services. At the same time, it will deploy regulatory tools that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across the sector, ensuring that every subscriber receives the quality of service they deserve while sustaining a telecommunications industry capable of powering Nigeria’s digital future.

 

 

2027: Not all APC govs are with you, expect betrayal in Kaduna, Kano, others—Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be wary of internal betrayal ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele said not all governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are fully aligned with the president, noting that some remain divided in their loyalty.

According to him, several northern states could pose challenges for Tinubu if strategic efforts are not intensified.

“Not all APC governors are with you for your presidency; some are one leg in and one leg out.

“There are governors you need to hold strongly in the north. He must work on Kano so he won’t see betrayal. Kaduna will not be easy for you to win; you need serious homework there.

“In Katsina, he also needs to work very well for him to win; in Kebbi and Gombe too, there will be betrayal in those states. Adamawa won’t be easy; there will be betrayal in the state. In Benue, too, it won’t be easy. The opposition is working in several northern states,” he said.

Ayodele, however, identified some states where the president is likely to enjoy stronger support in his re-election bid.

“Some states that will work well for him are Taraba, Niger, Sokoto, and Borno states; he shouldn’t joke with them at all.

 

“Atiku is doing serious underground work in the north, and they are almost striking a deal with him. However, these states are standing strong for the president,” he added.

2027: Saraki dumps Makinde,Turaki for Wike’s PDP camp ahead of convention

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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has officially aligned with the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the party’s National Convention scheduled for Sunday in Abuja.

Saraki’s move signals a break from the camp associated with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Taminu Turaki, the embattled factional chairman of PDP.

Addressing reporters on Saturday, Saraki expressed optimism about the convention, saying, “Thank you for all your efforts, for being here. God willing tomorrow will be a success, and Nigerians will begin to see they are on the right side of history. May God bless all of us.”

The development is considered a significant boost for Wike’s faction as the party grapples with internal divisions.

Also backing the convention is former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, further strengthening support for the Wike-led camp.

The PDP remains locked in a leadership crisis, with rival factions contesting control of the party. Despite legal threats and resistance from opposing groups, Wike’s faction has insisted that the convention will proceed as planned.

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