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“I Will Reduce Fmr. Govs. Amosun, Daniel To Refugee Status In Ogun State” – Gov. Abiodun

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Adesina Soyooye
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Dapo Abiodun and Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun

By Adesina Soyooye

Unless former Ogun State Governors, specifically, Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun stop their criticisms  of current Governor  Dapo Abiodun or align with him, they will end up as refugees in the State over which they superintendent. Governor Abiodun has promised that he will deposit them in the camp of the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP.

The Governor spoke as he  commissioned the Iworo-Ogbogbo-Igbeba Road in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, assured that he would send all his “enemies,” specifically, his predecessors, to IDP camps by flaunting his achievements in Ogun State.

His words: “This Local Government, Ijebu North-East, is one of our breadbaskets in Ogun. This road connects Ijebu North-East to Ijebu-Ode Local Government and allows our farmers to bring their produce to market conveniently. This is what is called expository, participatory, intentional, and collective governance.

“I want to thank all those who brought this road to our attention. This road is a continuation of the Igbeba Road in Ijebu-Ode that was commissioned two weeks ago. At that commissioning, I showed you 28 roads that have been constructed. You know we have been intentional about this. I will call this our own infrastructural emancipation for the entire Ijebuland.

“Ijebuland had been abandoned for more than 24 years by previous administrations. It was a deliberate intention to put Ijebuland at the back bench. Our development was suppressed by previous administrations in favour of other parts of the state, and I am glad I can beat my chest about this new development.

“I said it two weeks ago that there were no taxis in Ijebuland because there were no roads. Now I can boldly say companies are coming back to reintroduce taxis in Ijebu-Ode. We have constructed roads that all previous administrations combined could not construct. I am glad that one of our renowned monarchs, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, said this administration has constructed more houses than all previous administrations combined.

“I want to assure you that we will continue to provide inclusive and purposeful leadership to everyone in the state, including people in the micro-economy, and ensure the grassroots are not left behind — from our affordable homes to our primary healthcare centres and our schools.

“They have continued to hire bloggers to malign us. We will respond with this kind of commissioning. We will continue to commission our housing projects, roads, agricultural programmes, and what we do for our market women, education, and other developments in the State.

“I have been getting feedback on our roads.

Just on my way here, a judge from Lagos texted me about the Alagbole, Toyin, Ajuwon, Akute, and Lanbe roads. He said in the last few years, Akute and Oke-Aro had been under construction, and, ‘We are proud of you, Your Excellency.’ That’s from a judge — and you know judges don’t lie.

“For those who have been sponsoring social media attacks or sponsoring litigation, I want to tell you that you will all end up in IDP camps. None of you constructed all roads in eight years — not even in your combined 16 years. This is Ogun State, the Gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity. We have more roads than some states put together.

“Our administration has constructed more roads of economic importance, and we will still construct more. If my predecessors had done half of what we have done, we would not have met such a huge infrastructural gap. So you should bury your heads in shame and shut your mouths.

“I sincerely want to thank our father, a father of the nation, who has brought more infrastructure to the country and emphasised the importance of infrastructure — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — for your laudable implementation of projects. Go to Sagamu; for many years before 2023, the Sagamu Expressway had been abandoned, but now the road is enjoying our President’s robust infrastructure drive.”

Former Governors Daniel and Amosun have had a very untidy relationship with Governor Abiodun. Amosun, for instance, was never in support of Abiodun’s candidacy as Governor both in his first and second tenures.

NIMASA, WMU Renew Capacity Building Agreement

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James Orji
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NIMASA and World Maritime University

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola described the partnership as a critical pillar in NIMASA’s human capital development framework and a strategic investment in Nigeria’s maritime future.

“This collaboration has significantly strengthened our technical and regulatory capabilities over the years. Officers trained at WMU have enhanced our effectiveness in maritime safety administration, environmental compliance, maritime law, and shipping management. Their expertise has also reinforced Nigeria’s participation at the International Maritime Organization and other international maritime platforms,” he stated.

Under the renewed MoU, which was first signed in 2022, NIMASA will sponsor at least ten officers annually for the 14-month Master of Science programme at WMU in Malmö for the 2026–2029 intakes, as well as at least one officer for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme jointly delivered by WMU and the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), Malta.

The MoU also provides for distance learning, executive professional development courses, research collaboration and technical assistance to strengthen NIMASA’s capacity in maritime safety, environmental management, seafarer certification and implementation of international maritime instruments. WMU will further seek additional fellowships from international donors for qualified NIMASA candidates.

Dr. Mobereola endorsed the MoU on behalf of NIMASA with the President of WMU, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia Jr signing on behalf of the University while Executive Director Finance and Administration NIMASA Chudi Offodile and the Registrar of WMU, Mr. Peter Marriott both signed as witnesses.

Established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, WMU was mandated to strengthen global maritime capacity, particularly in developing countries. The University has since become a leading centre of excellence, and Nigeria has benefited significantly through the training of NIMASA officers who continue to enhance national maritime governance and international engagement

APC Boss: Nigerians Are Joining Our Party Because PDP, Others Are Dead

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James Orji
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APC Chairman Yilwada

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has justified the mass defection into the party, saying other political parties are dying. He also said the management of the APC appears to be appealing to Nigerians who are now pitching their tent with the party.

Prof. Yilwatda spoke on Sunday during a Townhall meeting on the 2026 Electoral Act. The Act was recently passed by the National Assembly and has been assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even though controversy remains over the provision in the Act on the manner election results should be announced.

The magazine reports that the APC has welcome more members into the party recently, particularity opposition state governors, the latest being the Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri who defected to the party last week.

Critics of the ruling party insist that the plan is to emasculate the opposition and tuen the country into a one-party state.

According to Prof Yilwatda, APC has attracted more membership because it’s more organised in terms of mobilisation and coordination.

He said “It is very fair” for the party to gain more membership  because Nigerians have discovered that other political parties are already dying.

“They saw a reason to join us because of how we operate as a party—from party management to organization and mobilization,” Yilwatda said yesterday .

“APC seems to be the best party in terms of mobilization, organization, and governance. That provides a leeway for competition. When I go to the market, I have a choice to make: a choice between good governance, good party management, and a transparent system.

“I will give you an example. We have a primary solution where, through consensus, all nine candidates in Osun agreed on a single candidate. No other political party in Nigeria has achieved a consensus like that without ending up in court. Only APC has successfully done that in two states.”

President Tinubu had recently taken a swipe at the leadership of some political parities in the country who accused him of plans  to turn the country into a one-party, accusing them of  failure to make their parties attractive to Nigerians to join.

The president expressed excitement over the defections of opposition politicians into the ruling APC, saying his party was ready to sweep opposition political parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, Labour Party, LP totally out of the way ahead the next general elections in the country in 2027.

Tinubu: “I just need to tell those who say a one-party system is no good. It is one party ruling, driving the aspirations of Nigerians. You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship when they have no life jackets.

“I’m glad for what we have, and I’m expecting more to come. That is the game. Welcome to progress; sweep them clean.”

INEC Boss Promises ‘Best’ Election In 2027; Opposition Leaders Remain Skeptical

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James Orji
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INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, says Nigerians should not be worried over next year’s election, saying it will the best elections to be conducted in the country.

The INEC chairman spoke on Sunday in Abuja, the nation’s capital during the Citizens Townhall meeting on the 2026 Electoral Act.

Prof Amupitan’s remark comes on the backdrop of doubts among some opposition leaders in the country, of his capacity to conduct a credible election for the country next year. Some INEC critics cited the recently conducted Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, which they claimed fell below expectations.

INEC’s declaration of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC,  as the winner of the majority of Chairmanship and councilors positions have been rejected by the opposition parties.

For instance, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a former Executive Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, had in his reaction to the  recent FCT Council elections said the INEC boss cannot be trusted to conduct a free, fair and credible election for the country in 2027.

He said the Commission failed to redeem its image among Nigerians during the FCT election, where the APC won five of six Chairmanship positions.

“Amupitan’s INEC failed woefully. On this evidence, nobody can trust Joash Amupitan to organise credible elections in 2027.

“There’s nothing else to it; it is not about the law. It is about the failure of will, the failure of electoral administration,” he stated.

Odinkalu had charged the INEC boss to sit up or resign his position, saying, for instance, that the logistic management during the Abuja council polls was very abysmal.

The rights activist also faulted INEC for reassigning voters without properly informing them of a change in their polling units on the day of election. .

Odinkalu challenged the electoral body to admit to the challenges and apologise to Nigerians for some shortcomings.

He called on Amupitan to take responsibility for what he described as the FCT council election failure.  Amupitan, the rights activist said, should simply admist to Nigerians that “I take personal responsibility, this is a chastening experience. I am learning, some of these things I saw cannot happen on my watch”.

“But to simply pretend as if these things did not happen and say this is the standard to which elections are organised will be irresponsible,” he stated.

Odinkalu further noted that Nigerians are not asking for perfections but evidence of commitment to improvements by the electoral body.

“A chairperson of INEC who is committed to credible elections would admit that there are failures that should never have happened on the watch of a credible electoral administrator and will say, ‘We will do something about it, enlist citizens who have no partisan commitments to see how we address these issues,’” the rights activist said.

But speaking yesterday, Prof Amupitan vowed to conduct the most credible election in the nation’s history, stressing however that the election may not be 100 percent perfect, adding that the commission will improve with time.

“By the grace of God, the 2027 election will be the best election Nigerians have experienced,” Amupitan said.

“Khamenei, Killed Iranian Supreme Leader Is “A Lucky Soul, He Died In Jihad” –  Sheik Gumi

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Adesina Soyooye
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Sheik Ahmad Gumi

By Adesina Soyooye

Nigeria’s Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi is not mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Supreme Leader who was killed on Saturday, February 28, in an  airstrike on Iran carried out by the United States of America and Isreal.

Recall that the two countries began to rain bombs on Iran beginning from Saturday.

Khamenei was killed when about 30 bombs were dropped on his home. Killed along with him were his daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren and a daughter-in-law.

Reacting to Khamenei’s killing in a post on Sunday, Gumi described Khamenei as “a lucky soul who died in Jihad.

His words: “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A lucky soul, he died in Jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere.

“His blood will fuel the change in the ummah. He stood firmly for Justice and didn’t hide in bunkers. For those who killed him or assisted in killing him, let us see what they will live to do in this world”.

Tinubu: God Teaching Nigerians  Painful Lesson – Fmr SDP Presidential Candidate

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Adewole Adebayo - SDP Presidential Candidate

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic party, SDP, during the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has insisted that the Bola Tinubu’s Presidency remains an excruciating punishment inflicted on the people of Nigeria by God  for ignoring the principles of Justice and fairness.

This is as he maintained  that the Muslim-Muslim ticket rather than being a blessing, has turned out to be a huge disappointment.

Adebayo who spoke on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the occasion of a Ramadan Iftar held in Kano by the AAFAQ Foundation, called on Nigerians to  refrain from making their political preferences based on ethnic, sectarian and religious considerations.

According to him, Nigerians should rather embrace the principles of justice, equity and fairness, as well as competence in their leadership choices.

The former SDP Presidential Candidate, noted that he had during his campaign tour of Kano, and other States warned that the country was heading for the precipice, noting that he has been vindicated by the painful lessons God is serving out to the people as a result of the emergence of President Tinubu.

“Four years ago, I was in the city of Kano campaigning for the Presidency of Nigeria. And I could see that God wanted to teach us a lesson in Nigeria.

“And until we learn that lesson, there is nothing the world can do for us. Almighty Allah does not make mistakes.

“Tinubu’s Presidency should not be misinterpreted as a mark of divine favour, but should be seen for what it is- a painful lesson from God, and a wake-up call for national rebirth”, Adebayo stated.

He emphasized the need for Nigeria and Nigerians to subscribe to the principle of justice, as the cornerstone of a prosperous country.

According to him, it is not the quantum of natural resources available to a country that makes it great, but the supremacy of justice and fairness.

He particularly noted that he had warned against the dangers inherent in the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in 2023 but his concern was ignored.

“It is better to live in a country that is a desert with no water, no oil, no mineral resources, but that has justice, than to live in a land of abundance with injustice.

“When I came to Kano, during the 2023 electioneering campaigns, people were smiling when they were mentioning Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“I said don’t worry. Let the election be over. Time will come that if they were looking for two Muslims, they will not even get one. And that time is here”, Adebayo noted.

The SDP chieftain, therefore, urged the people to always consider capacity, competence, as well as justice and unity, above any other considerations in the making of political choices.

This is as he cautioned against the temptation by some people to latch on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to disrupt the fragile peace of the nation.

While condemning  the brewing disagreement and tension between Israel and Iran on one hand  and Iran versus the United States of America USA on the other, Adebayo, however, warned against attacks on innocent people, especially during this Holy Month of Ramadan.

“This is not a time in which some people can gather at a place and decide to make bonfire and disrupt the peace of the country for other people who are in their own country observing the holy month.

The National Coordinator of AAFAQ Foundation, Dr Abdulmutallib Ahmad Muhammad, appreciating  Adebayo for his insightful lecture, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the body towards reshaping the country’s political environment by way of advocating for the enthronement of credible leadership.

Ebonyi: Gunmen Abduct Monarch On Way To Church

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Ayodele Oni
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His Royal Highness Francis Igwe

By Ayodele Oni

An early Sunday morning incident, during which gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, abducted His Royal Highness Francis Igwe, the Traditional Ruler of Ndufu-Alike has caused panic within the community, located at Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The gunmen kidnapped Igwe, who is the father of a former Deputy Governor of the State, Kelechi Igwe, on his way to church in the community.

It was gathered that the traditional ruler was driving when armed men riding a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle.

Sources further revealed that the gunmen double-crossed traditional ruler, forced him out of his car and whisked him away on their motorcycle to an undisclosed location.

Sunday Nwankwo, the chairman of the local government, confirmed the incident.

Nwankwo said the council was working with security agencies to assemble available information and facilitate his rescue.

Primate Ayodele Builds Mosque, Names It After President Tinubu’s Mother

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Adesina Soyooye
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Primate Ayodele Builds Mosque

By Adesina Soyooye

In the midst of serious allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, by the United States of America, a well known Christian Prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has built a Mosque for Moslems and named it after the late mother of President Bola Tinubu, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji.

The Mosque was commissioned on February 24, 2026, by an excited first daughter of the President, Iyaloje-General of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo.

It was attended bya good number of members of the Muslim community, Muslim clerics, members of Primate Ayodele’s Church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, and other guests.

Tinubu-Ojo expressed gratitude to Primate Ayodele and described the his thoughtful gesture as miraculous.”Everything is possible with God”, she noted.

She was full of commendation for Primate Ayodele for finding her grandmother worthy of having the mosque named after her. She, also stated that it demonstrates the prophet’s recognition of the positive contributions of her grandmother to humanity.

Her words: “I am very excited. I give thanks to the man of God being used for this project. This is the first time we are witnessing a Christian building a mosque. It shows that there is nothing God cannot do. When people say there is no way, God will always make a way. This mosque is a miracle. I appreciate Primate Ayodele for counting the Tinubu family worthy. Thank you for recognizing the impact of our matriarch who has gone to be with the Lord. Her spirit is definitely with us here.”

In his speech, Primate Ayodele appreciated the late Matriarch and described  her as very humble.

He said: “I saw Mama twice when we went to pray with her. I admired her so much, and she also attended one of our programmes when we invited her. I do not regret naming the mosque after her, especially after God instructed me to do so. Even if nobody from your family comes, I do not regret it. I am not doing this for any reward. I am handing it over to you. I am donating it to the Tinubu family. I do not want to have anything to do with it.”

“You are someone who does not forget people; you always want to lift others up. I appreciate you for your humility. People told me you would not come, but this has been written in destiny for a long time. I appreciate your presence.”

It is worth noting that the commissioning was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, but was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Tinubu Recalls NSCDC Boss From Retirement, Renews Appointment

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The Source
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Ahmed Audi

Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has had his appointment renewed for another period of five years by President Bola Tinubu.

His reappointment took effect from February 27, 2026.

The Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced Audi’s    reappointment in a statement on Saturday, February 28.

Onanuga, in the statement said that Audi will resume office with a new mandate on Monday, March 2.

Here’s the irony. Audi retired from public service

on Friday, February 27, Audi

after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, and the completion of his  tenure.

The NSCDC boss who was appointed into office by the late President Muhammadu Buhari, assumed office on March 1, 2021.

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Audi celebrated his final day in office on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Headquarters of the Corp in Abuja, which was the commemoration of the 2026 World Civil Defence Day.

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A native of Nasarawa State,  the NSCDC Boss was born on September 30, 1967.

Well read, Audi holds a PhD in Public Communication from the Nasarawa State

University, Keffi. He holds a Masters in Public Business Administration from the University of Calabar, and  is a member of the National Institute.

Audi’s reappointment, however, is not sitting well on number of people who insist that it has deprived those who are due and qualified to assume such responsibility. They point out that if he has attained the mandatory service retirement age, he should have gone to rest, so others will grow and attain the ranks due to them.

Gov Soludo Begins Demolition Of Onitsha Main Market

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Demolition Of Onitsha Main Market
Demolition Of Onitsha Main Market

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Anambra State Government on Sunday, March 1,2026, announced the commencement of the demolition of illegal structures at the Onitsha Main Market ,in preparation for  its remodeling and reconstruction.

However, the demolition is coming  despite a subsisting court order restraining the Government from carrying out the exercise , pending the hearing and determination of a substantive motion on notice filed by some aggrieved traders.

The demolition and planned remodeling and reconstruction exercise were preceded by the authorities’ closure of the market mid-January for a week following alleged refusal of traders to discontinue the Monday sit-at-home order proclaimed by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, in the South East region to press home it’s demand for the release of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The Anambra’ state Government had, in the second week of January this year, in a circular, banned the continued observation of the Monday sit-at-home order in all parts of the State, threatening to sanction defaulters, including payment of civil servants salaries based on Monday attendance.

Honourable Justice J. I. Nweze of an Anambra State High Court, Awka, had, in a ruling on an application filed by traders of Human Fence Zone One Line of the Market ordered all parties to maintain the status quo until the hearing and determination of motion on notice billed for March 16, 2026.

But  a statement from the Anambra’ state New Media on Sunday informed that the demolition exercise has finally begun .

According to the statement the  exercise which is being handled by the authorities of the Onitsha North Local Council , is coming after series of notices to the affected shops and property owners

” Crackdown: Onitsha North LGA begins demolition of illegal structures at the Onitsha Main Market .

” Occupants were duly notified . The mission is to reclaim the original masterplan ,and restore order for seamless ” trade and shop activities” the statement reads .

The Source further reports that the Anambra’ state Government had on February 26 ,2026 , issued what it described as the last notice for the affected shop owners to evacuate their items.

The notice which was issued through the  Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area ,Hon Anthony Nwora  enjoined owners of structures marked for demolition to vacate on or before February 14 ,2026 .

However ,the notice was later extended to February 28, 2026 .

” The owners/occupants of all the illegal structures located at Park 1 ,park 2 and park 3 of Main Market , Onitsha are hereby reminded that after the 14 days earlier notice of demolition of the illegal structures given to them , which expired on 14th February,2026 ,which was extended based on their request by another 14 days which will expire on 28th February ,2026 ,the Onitsha North Local Government will carry out the demolition of the illegal structures anytime from Sunday 1st March ,2026.

” All those who still have any valuables in those structures are advised to remove all such items on or before Sunday 1st March 2026″ the final notice reads .

It will be recalled that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo in the wake of the controversy that trailed the closure of the Market over sit-at-home order , insisted on the demolition , remodeling and reconstruction of the Market to ease congestion ,as well as align  it’s operations  to both national and international best standards.

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