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  • Akoshile Declares For NYCN Presidency, Pledges Youth-Focused Reform

    Comrade Akoshile Mukhtar, the current vice president (North Central) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National President of the Council, citing “the urgency of now” and a pressing need for transformative leadership that truly represents the hopes and aspirations of Nigerian youths.

    Speaking at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Akoshile addressed youth stakeholders, civil society groups, and the media with a passionate call to “repurpose” the NYCN to meet modern challenges confronting the youth demographic in Nigeria.

    “I address you this morning with a heart brewing with humility, purpose and indebtedness to the visions of the founding fathers of the NYCN,” he said. “The innovative power of young people remains the driving force behind the greatness of our country.”

    Founded in 1964 and officially recognized by the Nigerian government in 1990, the NYCN is the umbrella body for youth organizations across the country and serves as the statutory body responsible for youth policy formulation and implementation.

    However, Akoshile emphasized that the Council now stands at a critical juncture where it must go beyond “ceremonial leadership” to champion real, measurable change.

    He described his declaration not as an ambition but as a call to duty.

    “This declaration is compelled by the emergency to match words with action, replace mediocrity with distinction, and revive dying hopes with renewed hope,” he stated.

    Akoshile’s campaign is centered around the theme, “The Urgency of Now,” which underscores the pressing need to reposition Nigerian youths at the core of national development efforts.

    He lamented the growing challenges confronting young people in the country, from unemployment and insecurity to exclusion from governance and economic planning.

    He unveiled his leadership vision as “empowering Nigerian youths to actively participate in national development and shape the country’s future.”

    His mission, he said, would be to provide effective leadership and expand access to opportunities that ignite youth potential and drive positive change.

    Akoshile also introduced a values-based leadership agenda using the acronym YOUTHS, which stands for:” Youthful – Harnessing energy, dynamism, and fresh perspectives.

    “Opportunity – Providing access to growth and development, Unity – Promoting inclusivity and togetherness.

    “Transparency – Upholding accountability in governance, Honesty – Demonstrating integrity in leadership, Service – Prioritizing service to others and the nation.”

    Highlighting his extensive background in youth development, Mukhtar noted that he has served with passion, influenced policy, and built bridges between young people and the government.

    He said his candidacy represents both continuity and change. “I present my humble self to you, not as a new face but as the face of change,” he said. “At this hour, I vow to serve better as President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.”

  • EL-RUFAI’S INSURMOUNTABLE SETBACK, AND PHOBIA OF STARK REALITIES

    EL-RUFAI’S INSURMOUNTABLE SETBACK, AND PHOBIA OF STARK REALITIES

    PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY NORTHERN RESISTANCE FRONT (NRF) AND KADUNA DISCUSSION CIRCLE (KDC)

    It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies” – Noam Chomsky, Philosopher, social critic, and political activist.

    Our attention has been drawn to a news interview granted by Channels Television, in which Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, presently a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made unsubstantiated claims and false allegations, which contain a coterie of lies, mischievous fallacies, and disinformation. Our groups usually would ignore such satanic verses, as we find them completely laughable, baseless, and lacking any substance in their entirety. While not holding brief for Senator Uba, however, in order to set the record straight and to align with the popular mandate given to the indefatigable Governor of Kaduna, a doyen of civil society activism over the years and human rights community who has redefined and rebranded his office through the dividends of democracy to the good people of Kaduna State since assuming the mantle of leadership, we find it necessary to state as follows:

    1. El-Rufai’s apparent scathing criticism of Sen. Sani Uba is a rehearsed brain wave calculated towards stirring a crisis of confidence and disharmony among the people of Kaduna State for his own selfish agenda, self-serving, and inordinate ambition. The scrawny politician has suffered a heavy defeat in the hands of Governor Sani during the just-concluded Chikun, Kajuru, Zaria, and Basawa Constituencies bye-elections, which can be understood due to his bias. The loss was a big blow to the egocentric accidental Governor, not only in the state but the entire North West Zone, which he has boasted about before now that he is the gadfly.

    2. The posturing of the bitter and scrawny politician did not come to many as a surprise. When it came, it was widely regarded by many as a shameless face-saving stunt by a maniac. His gambit of not responding with facts and figures but playing the ostrich is an admission of culpability in terms of racketeering, profiteering, and rent-seeking dominant features witnessed under his maladministration.

    3. One of the best things that have happened and indeed has happened to Nigeria is the exclusion of El-Rufai from all positions at the federal and state government levels due to his bigotry and tribal wars and feudalism. He is the nation’s most dangerous source of destabilization, disunity, impunity, lawlessness, and disequilibrium. It amounts to saying the obvious that this man, who voluntarily admitted giving money to foreign herdsmen and was suspected of nocturnal meetings in a state neighboring Niger Republic, must be a person of interest to Nigerian citizens and relevant security agencies. In the last two years, he has been holding clandestine engagements with people of questionable identity within and outside the country, including Lebanon and Marrakesh, among others, trying to undermine whosoever.

    4. “His sad commentary on the recent outbreak of crisis recorded during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) meeting can best be described as puerile politics at its worst, bizarre, and reckless.” The political skirmishes emanated as a result of intractable leadership within the party arising from an attempt by El-Rufai to illegally hijack from the original members what he did not work for. The founding members of the party resisted the unsavory plot, knowing exactly what transpired during a similar unholy gesture by the same El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    5. As El-Rufai recognizes his declining political significance daily after his failed governmental era in the state, he is creating importance by flirting with all sorts of contraptions and minions, giving the impression of eminence in the sight of gullible people craving for cheap publicity embedded with narrow-minded agendas.

    6. We have total disregard for self-professed qualities, negative temperament, misplaced energy, and inconsistency associated with people like him. Our reason is due to our allergy and disdain for characters who are not integral enough to be consistent about issues or what they believe in and who regularly trail vicious threads of regret behind them in every togetherness.

    7. El-Rufai has been an egotist and traveler from one party to another looking for a mesh of porridge, even with all his acquisition in Abuja then and Kaduna just yesterday; he looks insatiable, hoping against hope “On his threshold of life that he is feeling chaotic, it is when he has crossed the red line that he discovers inherent limitation of his political prowess which looked simple and are infinitely tortuous, complex and unrealistic. That there is no consistency in any inconsistency”. From PDP to CPC to APC to SDP to ADC and likely to another contraption soonest all in a bid to fleeces the masses.

    8. El-Rufai’s vilification of Uba Sani is a product of envy, bitterness, anger frustration and therefore unacceptable. He has blamed President Tinubu, Sen Uba and others for the political misfortune that befell him since his failure to secure ministerial slot in the federal cabinet. He is shamelessly demanding for things that he rarely extend to others, in fact, he denied victims of his misrule affordable school fees, shelter over their heads, gainful employment, living wage, and disobeyed court orders and trampled on their rights with impunity, lawlessness and reckless abandon but today all are vanity!

    9. El-Rufai have no conscience left when he criticized Uba Sani in such manner. We can testify that His Excellency stood by El-Rufai during his Mubadala ordeal in the telecom mega deal. He fought for him tooth and nail during the travails under the David Mark led Senate. His Excellency supported him when he ran away on self-imposed exile during late President Yar’Adua of blessed memories and mobilized campaign funds for him in excess throughout his 2015 Governorship ambition among others. “El-Rufai penchant for bitterness and arrogance has crossed the line of decency. Dishing out cocktails of falsehood and rhetorics cannot save him at this critical period. The people have resolved to bring an end to your Reign of political hegemony and reign of terror in Kaduna State and nothing can be done about it.”

    10. Once again, for the purpose of clarity and setting the records straight, El-Rufai who was constantly in touch with Uba Sani doesn’t have the moral rights to call him any other name except his bosom friend. He helped El-Rufai when he needed him most beyond disclosure. A part from frustrations, blackmail, mischievous intent, hallucinations, desperate media visibility and attempt to salvage dwindling image, we find no concrete reasons for such lies, fabrications and innuendos from El-Rufai towards His Excellency.

    11. “For eight years, the people of Kaduna State suffered your tyrannical rule, false leadership, insecurity, debt burden. We later realized that at a great cost to us that it was unhealthy for the common good for you to remain around power circle for too long”. El-Rufai frustrations are increasingly becoming painful because he is no longer in charge of our destiny which translates to him begging because of this political wilderness and loneliness”.

    12. Let us state without blinking an eye lid to state, this declaration that El-Rufai has been accused of personalization of public till so brazenly to the detriment of the society. A peep to the financial records of the institutions he superintended, Bureau for Public Enterprises ( BPE), FCTA Ministry and Kaduna State presents a gory scenario. The situation could evoke tears sorrow and blood. What is more, while the conditions of the people got depressed, the (accidental public servant of fortunes) became increased to a larger than life size. Suspected of owning hundreds of houses and choice lands in the country and abroad. He is reputed to have acquired unfathomable wealth, plundered Nigerian citizens are not going to allow him to escape further scrutiny from the law enforcement agents and judicial scrutiny.

    13. His belated attempt to cover up the misdemeanours, the disinformation without stating the issues truthfully itself is another fiasco and a bigger disaster for someone like El-Rufai. Over the years, he is known for flagrant disrespect to court orders and notoriety in overwhelming disregard to the rights of the poor. And above all, his penchant for rascality is second to none in history.

    14. It is unfortunate that since the people of Kaduna State demanded for accountability over his stewardship as Governor of the state, he tends to look for excuses, scapegoats, exiguous defenses and blaming everyone and everything instead of looking at himself in the mirror. We therefore, we have no choice than to excoriate his record of bad governance and thousands of death witnessed under his watch. “Let no one doubt our resolve to expose”.

    15. While not holding brief for anybody in the government of Kaduna State or its agents, it is gratifying to state that we the citizens have verified every piece of evidence in the public domain against El-Rufai and came to the logical conclusion that his record in public service is a historic tragedy and monumental catastrophe for our country. We therefore, come to the logical conclusion of commending every Nigerian citizen that refused to be compromised, intimidated, cajoled, blackmailed and stampeded in the cover up gambit of the accidental governor or his agents.

    16. It is very glaring that El-Rufai wanted to use Governor Uba Sani as a stooge to cover up the misdemeanor of his immediate past Government of the state. Undoubtedly, the intellectual midget is very jittery, knowing that people are beginning to ask what El-Rufai and his court jesters have done with the billions of naira that accrued to the state as internally generated revenue, allocation from the federation account, millions of naira domestic and foreign dollars collected as loans.

    17. “At this juncture, we must state that, the embarrassing malfeasance the federal government of Nigeria, the National Assembly and anti-corruption agencies must revisit is the fraudulent and disdainful privatization of Nitel and outsourcing of its management superintended by El-Rufai during his infamous tenure as head of the Bureau for Public Enterprises. Prior to the involvement of PENTASCOPE in the Nitel deal in the vampire feasting of our national patrimony. Every step taken by El-Rufai, the undertaker was designed to fail. And indeed, the audacious dinosaur deal failed, culminating in the lost millions of dollars and billions of naira. The unspoken truth is that Nitel had N15 billion in its coffers as treasury bills, N6 billion naira in its foreign accounts, 15 million US Dollars in its foreign accounts and 24 million US dollars of sold NITEL shares in INTELSAT. By the time Nigerian government realized the level of fraud that transpired and revoked the PENTASCOPE fraud, less than three years later, NITEL without adding a single block or a cable had to borrow to pay salaries in its 40 years of existence then. The most questionable startling matter was against all wise counseling and legal advice, rejection and criticism, El-Rufai imposed PENTASCOPE an unregistered entity on Nigeria”.

    18. As things stand, El-Rufai seems to be living in denial, whatever illusionary agenda he is plotting. The people are conscious of everything and are ready to openly show him the exit door from the political scene even before the 2027 general elections. Political deviant and vassal of catastrophic agenda running amok is merely a postponement of reality that cannot endure the test of time. The patriotic citizens, lovers of democracy, and indeed Nigerians are sincerely waiting for the response of relevant national institutions on this matter. Because no amount of shameless grandstanding and shadow chasing of a drowning man who can stop the investigations, prosecution of the mastermind of the demise of Nitel and other national assets sold out to cronies and ten percenters. We are ready to use the immunity of an open court to ensure that justice is done to the people of Kaduna State and the hapless people of Nigeria on a grand scale. “If we neglect this golden opportunity to ensure recovery of looted monies and assets from the real bandit of treasury and other matters, in future our children are going to suffer from enjoying the long denied benefits of good governance by the accidental minister and irritant ex-governor named El-Rufai.

    Thankfully yours,

    Signed

    Comrade Salisu IsaNorthern Resistance Front

    Comrade Danjuma Thomas BahagoKaduna Discussion Circle Chairman”

  • Rivalry Between Alaafin and Ooni Stirs Concerns Over Unity in Yorubaland

    Rivalry Between Alaafin and Ooni Stirs Concerns Over Unity in Yorubaland

    By Dr. Adebayo Faleke

    The historic rivalry between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife has resurfaced, raising concerns about unity within the Yoruba traditional leadership structure, widely referred to as the House of Oduduwa.

    Observers note that the dispute, which is being interpreted as a battle for supremacy between the two revered thrones, reflects long-standing tensions rooted in colonial interference and subsequent political influences in the region’s royal institutions.

    Historians trace the origins of the rivalry to the colonial era, when British authorities, under indirect rule, altered the traditional hierarchy of Yoruba kingship. Some crowns were elevated, while others were weakened, creating divisions that had lasting consequences.

    Post-independence politics further deepened these cracks. Politicians often leveraged traditional institutions for partisan advantage, with succession disputes and royal authority increasingly shaped by political patronage rather than ancestral or cultural legitimacy.

    Analysts warn that the current tensions could distract from urgent socio-economic challenges facing the Southwest, including insecurity, youth unemployment, poverty, and the collapse of local industries. They argue that Yoruba monarchs, historically seen as custodians of unity and protectors of the people, should be at the forefront of finding solutions.

    Calls have grown for the region’s royal councils to work together with state governments and community groups to strengthen regional security initiatives such as Amotekun, revive agro-industrial projects, and address deteriorating education standards.

    “The crowns must serve as instruments of leadership and progress, not rivalry,” one commentator said. “The Yoruba nation cannot afford a divided House of Oduduwa at a time when insecurity and economic hardship are pressing issues.”

    Stakeholders are urging the Alaafin, the Ooni, and other traditional rulers to set aside rivalry and establish a united front to defend Yoruba cultural heritage while addressing contemporary governance and development challenges.

  • Indigenous Contractors Decry Unpaid Capital Projects, Call For Tinubu’s Intervention

    Indigenous Contractors Decry Unpaid Capital Projects, Call For Tinubu’s Intervention

    The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has accused the Federal Government of failing to pay for completed capital projects worth over ₦4 trillion, warning that thousands of contractors across the country are being pushed into debt, sickness, and financial ruin.

    Speaking during a protest in Abuja on Wednesday, the association’s president, Jackson Nwosu said despite government claims that payments for the 2024 capital projects had been made, less than one percent of indigenous contractors had received funds.

    “They’ve been owing us since last year for over 2,024 capital projects,” Nwosu said. “Out of more than 15,000 contractors, they have only paid about seven. Yet, they go around claiming that all payments have been settled. That is a lie. If they had paid us, we would not be on the streets.”

    Nwosu lamented that many of their members had died waiting for payment, while others struggled to pay school fees and settle debts with banks.

    “We are dying. Financial institutions are on our necks every day because the government claims to have paid us, but they haven’t. We will remain on the streets until every last contractor is paid,” he said.

    The group alleged that ministries and agencies had stopped forwarding approvals to the Ministry of Finance due to a funding freeze, worsening the backlog.

    Also, the National Secretary of the association, Babatunde Seun, echoed the president’s concerns, accusing government officials of insincerity and selective payment.

    He said contractors had fulfilled their obligations by completing projects but were left stranded because warrants issued for February and March were not backed by cash.

    “They always pay just one or two people and leave the rest,” he said. “We met with the Finance Minister and the Accountant-General, who assured us of payments within 48 hours. But nothing has happened. Some of us have lost our cars and properties to banks. We cannot even pay workers or our children’s school fees.”

    Seun appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to intervene personally. “He was once a contractor and understands this struggle. If he instructs the Finance Minister to pay today, the money will be released,” he said.

    Some members narrated personal ordeals, including Davison Ahamefule, who said he executed a government contract in 2011 and received only half payment two years later.

    “They verified the project, but since then nothing has been paid. The interest rates from banks have swallowed everything. I am pleading with the government to pay us,” he said.

    The contractors said while they have avoided legal action in hopes of an amicable resolution, they may be forced to explore court options if the stalemate persists.

    “We are not violent people,” Seun stressed. “But if this continues, frustration will push more Nigerians out of the country. All we are asking is to be paid for the work we have done.”

  • Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown: CSOs Accuse NNPCL Boss Of Economic Sabotage

    Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown: CSOs Accuse NNPCL Boss Of Economic Sabotage

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for Nigeria (ICPC) has been urged to investigate and take action against Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), over allegations of economic sabotage and lying.

    According to an open letter addressed to the ICPC Chairman on Monday September 1, 2025, Ojulari allegedly ordered the shutdown of the Port Harcourt refinery despite it being profitable, with an average monthly net profit of over $20 million. The letter claims that Ojulari’s decision was motivated by plans to sell the refinery at scrap value to a company allied with him and to divert the refinery’s crude oil allocation for personal gain.

    The group also addressed the open letter to President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas regarding their recent concerns about the management of the state-owned refinery.

    The letter further alleges that Ojulari has been peddling falsehoods about the refinery’s operations, initially claiming that it was shut down for maintenance and later stating that it was running at a monthly loss of N500 million.

    An economic analysis of the refinery’s operations, attached to the letter, shows that the refinery was generating an average monthly net profit of $20 million under various scenarios. The analysis suggests that Ojulari’s claims of the refinery running at a loss are false and that the shutdown was a deliberate act of economic sabotage.

    The signatories to the letter, including OilWatch Nigeria, Workers’ Rights Alliance, and Nigeria Concerned Citizens Watch, are calling for Ojulari’s immediate removal from office and an independent investigation into the refinery’s shutdown.

    The letter reads in part:

    On Thursday, 28th August 28, 2025, the embattled Group CEO of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari told yet another lie in the ever-changing narrative of why he made the reckless decision of shutting down Port Harcourt refinery. From his initial lie that the refinery was shut down because it was due for maintenance, Ojulari is now peddling yet another falsehood that Port Harcourt refinery was shuttered because it was running at a monthly loss of N500million. This he stated during an interactive session with PENGASAN officials in Abuja, on Thursday, 28th August, 2025.

    Whilst it is difficult to keep track of Ojulari’s ever-evolving position on Port Harcourt refinery, the fact remains that the refinery was running profitably and earning Nigeria an average monthly profit of over $20million before Ojulari made his Ill-advised decision to have the refinery shut down. This is from concrete evidence obtained from very senior NNPCL officials, who had advised Ojulari against his reckless decision. The truth of the matter is that Ojulari ordered the shutting down of Port Harcourt refinery

    because he had made plans to sell the refinery (at scrap value) to AYM Shafa Group, a company allied with both himself and Bashir Haske (son -in law to Atiku Abubakar, who was recently declared wanted by the EFCC). Secondly, Ojulari wanted the monthly crude oil allocation for Port Harcourt refinery to be diverted to his friends and cronies, for sale as spot cargoes for personal gain.

    By shutting down a fully operational refinery, Ojulari has committed unforgivable economic sabotage against the government and people of Nigeria, and no amount of lying and double speak can change that fact. We call for an independent economic analysis of the refinery’s operations, prior to its unceremonious closure by Ojulari. Even the most uneducated eye can spot Ojulari’s lie once they look at the economic analysis provided below.

    This refinery was running smoothly and making over $20million monthly for Nigerians. It was not running at a loss as falsely claimed by Ojulari.
    Please see high-level economic analysis for the refinery, below:

    Economic Analysis of Port Harcourt Refinery Operations.
    A detailed economic analysis of the operation of Port Harcourt refinery has been conducted under five (5) scenarios. Based on an average prevailing crude oil price of $66.28/barrel, Crack C5+ price of $635/ton, refinery operating expenditure (OPEX) of $7/barrel, and prices of petroleum products, namely, LPG at $486/ton, AGO at $711.1/ton, Kerosene at $733/ton, Naphtha at $553.3/ton, PMS at $725/ton and LPFO at $554.6/ton, as provided by PHRC, the following results have emerged; showing that the refinery was generating an average monthly NET profit of US$20million in the worse-case scenario.

    Model
    # Gross Profit Per Month ($ Million/Month) Gross Profit Per Barrel ($/Barrel) Net Profit Per Month ($ Million/Month) Net Profit per Barrel ($/Barrel
    Model
    # 1 31,510 19.45 20.170 12.45
    Model
    # 2 46.51 28.67 35.11 21.67
    Model
    # 3 40.606 25.07 29.266 18.07
    Model
    # 4 32.539 20.09 21.199 13.09
    Model
    # 5 47.481 29.31 36.141 22.31

    Model 1 : Only Unit 10 (CDU) is running, the LPG is flared, and Naphtha is sold as an unfinished product. This is the configuration the refinery was operating before it was shut down on 24 th May 2025. Under this model, the refinery was generating an average monthly NET profit of US$ 20million.

    Model 2 : Only Unit 10 (CDU) is running, the LPG is flared, and Naphtha is blended with Crack C5+ to produce PMS.

    Model 3 : Both Unit 10 (CDU) and Unit 12 (CRU) are running, while Unit 14 (LPG recovery) is not operational. The LPG is flared.

    Model 4: Both Unit 10 (CDU) and Unit 14 (LPG recovery) are running. LPG is recovered and Naphtha is sold as an unfinished product.

    Model 5 : Both Unit 10 (CDU) and Unit 14 (LPG recovery) are running. LPG is recovered and Naphtha is blended with Crack C5+ to produce PMS. With Unit 14 now confirmed ready for commissioning, this configuration can be achieved as soon as the refinery resumes operation, with the possibility of generating an average monthly NET profit of US$ 35million.

    We call for an independent economic analysis of the refinery’s operations, prior to its unceremonious shutdown by Ojulari. Even the most uneducated eye can spot Ojulari’s lie once they look at the economic analysis we have provided. This refinery was making over N20billion monthly and not losing money as falsely asserted by Ojulari.

  • CSOs Laud Refugee Commission’s Open-Door Policy, Pledge Stronger Partnership, Support for National Impact

    CSOs Laud Refugee Commission’s Open-Door Policy, Pledge Stronger Partnership, Support for National Impact

    •  As Federal Commissioner Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency, Unveils Plan for Dedicated CSO Desk Office

    Over 50 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from across Nigeria on Thursday converged at the headquarters of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Abuja, on a high-level courtesy visit to Federal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Aliyu Tijani Ahmed.

    The powerful delegation was jointly led by Comrade Splendour Agbonkpolor, Chairman of the CSO Budget Implementation, Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC), and Ogakwu Dominic, President of the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), alongside leaders of several civil society organizations in Nigeria.

    Welcoming the delegation, Aliyu Tijani Ahmed commended the critical role of CSOs in strengthening democracy, accountability, and policy implementation. He emphasized that under his stewardship, the NCFRMI has embraced an open-door policy designed to encourage dialogue, inclusivity, and collaboration in the humanitarian sector.

    The Commissioner highlighted some of the Commission’s notable achievements, particularly in states such as Nasarawa, Benue, amongst others, where thousands of displaced persons, migrants, and asylum seekers have benefited from timely relief interventions, shelter support, and empowerment initiatives.

    “Our mission is not just to provide immediate relief but to restore dignity, build resilience, and ensure long-term rehabilitation for our displaced brothers and sisters. We are determined to leave no one behind,” Ahmed declared.

    Also in a major step to deepen transparency, the Federal Commissioner agreed to suggestions by announcing plans to establish a dedicated CSO Desk Office within the Commission. According to him, the new desk will serve as a direct liaison point with civil society groups, ensuring smooth collaboration, stronger oversight, and due diligence in all NCFRMI activities.

    Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Comrade Splendour Agbonkpolor hailed the Commissioner’s performance, describing the visit as “one of a kind.” He noted that Aliyu Tijani Ahmed has set a new benchmark for leadership in public service.

    “As a performing public steward, you have earned the confidence of civil society. The CSOs present here today, and those across the wider coalition, will continue to support and rally around you to ensure that the Commission achieves its mandate,” Agbonkpolor stated.

    Corroborating his remarks, Ogakwu Dominic lauded Ahmed for his humility, responsiveness, and openness to partnership. He stressed that the collaboration between the Commission and CSOs would set a new standard for humanitarian governance in Nigeria.

    The visit not only underscored the growing synergy between government and civil society but also signaled a new chapter of accountability, inclusivity, and partnership in addressing Nigeria’s displacement and migration challenges.

     

     

  • Group hails Sanwo-Olu As Lagos begins fresh registration of vulnerable households

    Group hails Sanwo-Olu As Lagos begins fresh registration of vulnerable households

    The Coalition of Good Governance Promoters and Pan Africanism has commended the Lagos State Government’s recent launch of a new registration exercise to capture poor and vulnerable households not previously included in its social welfare database.

    The registration, which commenced at Ajibola Community Development Area (CDA) in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Kosofe Local Government, is part of ongoing efforts of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to reduce poverty and strengthen social protection programmes across the state.

    In a statement signed by its National Organiser, Ola Adarabioyo, on Monday in Lagos, the group applauded the governor for his exceptional leadership, and compassion for the poor and vulnerable in the state as well as his widely acknowledged drive for progressive governance and sustainable development.

    Adarabioyo described the deliberate move to include people who may have been left out of existing poverty alleviation programme as noble and heart-warming, noting that it takes only a leader who is sensitive to the plight of the poor and vulnerable under his jurisdiction.

    He emphasised that registration is a key step in achieving our goal of targeted support for poor and vulnerable households, as the exercise will help identify those who may have been excluded in earlier phases.

    His words: “We commend Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the administration’s commitment and sustained focus on social intervention amid harsh economic realities in the country.

    “We are glad because of the visible dividends of democracy the initiative will bring. That’s why we are full of praise for Sanwo-Olu’s show of compassion towards the poor and vulnerable.

    “At this point, what is needed of us as citizens is to support the Lagos Government led by Sanwo-Olu. We also want to convey this clear message to him and his officials of the people’s appreciation for the initiative, which drew large participation from residents of Lagos.

    Thank you, our able governor (Sanwo-Olu), and we commend you again for having the poor and vulnerable in your plans from the beginning of your administration to date. We assure you of our support in your quest to turn Nigeria’s commercial capital into one of the best places to live in the world,” the statement read in part.

    Meanwhile, speaking at the flag-off of the fresh registration, the Director of the Social Protection Coordinating Department, Mrs. Oluwakemi Garbadeen-Adedeji—who represented the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Olayinka Ojo—reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to reaching those in genuine need.

    “This registration is a key step in achieving our goal of targeted support for poor and vulnerable households,” Garbadeen-Adedeji said, noting that the exercise will help identify those who may have been excluded in earlier phases.

    The exercise builds upon the ongoing integration of the Lagos State Single Social Register (LASSR) with the National Identification Number (NIN), which began on April 9, 2025, across all 57 Local Government Areas and LCDAs.

    LASSR, a subset of the National Social Register, is a key database used by the government to identify and support poor and vulnerable households in the state.

  • Chukwunyere Wins BAVCCA Presidency, Vows To Reposition Group

    Chukwunyere Wins BAVCCA Presidency, Vows To Reposition Group

    Ikechukwu Chukwunyere has been elected as the National President of the Bloggers and Vloggers Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) following the successful conduct of its highly anticipated 2025 National Elections in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025.

    In a press release signed by Dr. Josephine Dung, the Chairman of the BAVCCA 2025 Convention, disclosed that over 2,000 accredited delegates from across Nigeria attended the elections. The voting was conducted both physically and online, marking a new chapter in the history of BAVCCA.

    Mr. Ikechukwu Chukwunyere emerged victorious in a transparent and peaceful process, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Adedotun Fasanya, in a closely contested race. Demonstrating true sportsmanship, Mr. Fasanya congratulated Mr. Chukwunyere and pledged his support for the new leadership, urging all members to work together for the collective growth of the association.

    Addressing delegates shortly after his victory, President-elect Ikechukwu Chukwunyere outlined his five-point agenda to reposition BAVCCA and consolidate its role as the voice of over 5,000 professional digital creators across Nigeria:

    On Welfare and Capacity Building: Chukwunyere said he plans to “establish sustainable welfare schemes for members and introduce regular training programs to enhance digital skills, monetization opportunities, and global competitiveness.

    Policy Advocacy: “Strengthen engagement with government, regulators, and stakeholders to protect the rights of content creators and influence policies that promote digital entrepreneurship.

    Global Partnerships: “Foster international collaborations with global blogging, vlogging, and creative associations to open new frontiers for Nigerian content creators.

    Technology and Innovation Hub: “Launch a BAVCCA digital innovation hub that will serve as a resource center for creators to access tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

    Unity and Expansion: “Strengthen the bond among members nationwide and expand BAVCCA’s reach to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in all its activities.”

    The newly elected President, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, assured members that his administration would be people-centered, visionary, and focused on creating a strong legacy for the association.

  • Smart Security Pioneer Tayo Adelakun Pushes Digital Access Systems to Transform Nigerian Business

    With more than 15 years of experience spanning Europe and Africa, security entrepreneur Tayo Adelakun is at the forefront of efforts to modernize access management and infrastructure systems across Nigeria and the continent.

    Adelakun, founder of Lockworth Nigeria and Chief Executive of Adekolme Nigeria Limited, is working with South African partners Yebotech to bring advanced technologies that replace traditional locks with digital, trackable systems.

    His journey began in Europe, where he represented global security giant ABLOY in Nigeria—supplying locks and padlocks that secured MTN and Airtel base stations nationwide. His portfolio later grew to include landmark architectural projects such as the tower cladding of Zenith Bank’s headquarters on Ajose Adeogun, Lagos, and the Civic Towers on Victoria Island.

    “We believe in African connections,” Adelakun said. “Security is no longer about physical locks alone—it has moved into access management and digital innovations.”

    Through a partnership with Yellow Tech, Adelakun is introducing Bluetooth-enabled smart locks that allow organizations to manage access digitally. These systems provide over 10,000 programmable options on a single key, giving security departments the ability to revoke or adjust access instantly—without changing locks.

    Beyond security, Nigerian businesses are finding broader applications. Companies now use the technology to track staff attendance, prevent fraudulent billing, and enhance accountability. “If you don’t show up on time, your key simply won’t give you access,” Adelakun explained.

    While cautious about branding the innovation as an anti-corruption tool, Adelakun acknowledges its power to reduce inefficiency and misuse of resources.

    On Nigeria’s broader security challenges, such as porous borders, he is pragmatic:

    “That is a different ball game. Our expertise is in access management for offices, estates, banks, and secure premises. That’s where we add value—ensuring only authorized people gain entry and leaving a digital audit trail.”

    Adelakun insists these solutions are not a cost but a long-term investment.

    “What you lose in five years by not adopting this technology will be far greater than the cost of deploying it today,” he said.

    Looking ahead, he believes Nigerian corporations, especially banks and large institutions, must align with global standards to stay competitive.

    “Technology is no longer optional—it is about trust, risk reduction, and aligning Nigeria with world standards. If New York or London can secure their cities with modern systems, then Lagos can too.”

    For Adelakun, the vision is clear: to build Nigerian infrastructure and corporate culture on a foundation of smart, transparent, world-class security.

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    Push Notifications Yes No
    Live Streaming Full Limited
    Storage Yes No
    Updates Automatic Always current

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    Payment Cards ₦100 Instant processing None
    Online Banking ₦100 Instant processing None

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    E-Wallets ₦550 15 minutes None
    Internet Banking ₦550 15 minutes None

    Legality of the 1xBet Mobile Application (APK) for Android

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    How can I update the app?

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