2027 Not Sure For Tinubu Despite APC Govs Endorsement – Ndume

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June 9, 2025

Senator Ali Ndume has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to rely on his endorsement by 22 All Progressives Congress, APC for his 2027 re-election bid.

The Senator representing Borno South in the Nigerian Senate said the recent endorsement by the APC governors may not translate to victory for him in the next presidential election, citing the case of former President Goodluck Jonathan who lost despite the support of the PDP Governors for hims at the time.

Ndume who spoke during a Channels Television Program Sunday Politics, said he did not support the endorsement, describing what happened as ‘majority having” their way. The senator is a member of the ruling APC, the president’s party.

According to Ndume, who consider himself as President Tinubu’s ally, but has been criticizing him lately, what the president required to win the next election is the support of Nigerians.

The magazine reported that the 22 APC Governors in the country has recently declared their support for President Tinubu during an elaborate event held in Abuja, the nation’s capital a forth night ago

The president has also received the endorsement of his party as the sole candidate for the next election.

Senator Ndume said the slew of endorsements may not necessarily translate to reelection for President Tinubu, waring that the only way for him to return to Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Seat of Power is to ensure that the hardship in the country is dealt with before the next election.

According to him, the president will be judged by his performance in office, saying the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president has become a mirage for many suffering Nigerians who wil decide his fate.

Ndume said, “I was there but that was not why I was there; I was there for a summit and when I realised that it was not a summit and voice vote was put about the endorsement of Mr President, I just left, and that does not mean I am not an APC member. The majority had its way but few of us felt that was not right.

“It happened before, not once, not twice. It happened during Jonathan. That does not mean anything. Politicians are decamping but the people who are the voters are not decamping.

“I hope that he would look back historically and see that the gathering of people to endorse you does not mean anything.

“Jonathan had 22 governors then endorsing him like was done now. And what happened? Jonathan lost woefully. A lot of money was spent. Even the election was shifted but we are not learning our lessons. I pity Mr President.”

Tinubu Forgives Sanwo-Olu As Lagos Governor Prostrates

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Adesina Soyooye

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June 9, 2025

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By Adesina Soyooye

In a marked difference between two very important States in Nigeria – Lagos and Rivers States – the frosty relationship between President Bola Tinubu and his political godson, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is over.

All the strong rumours, speculations and prophesies to the effect that Governor Sanwo-Olu was on his way out of the number one seat in Lagos, are now history. They have been deposited in the dustbin. And Sanwo-Olu can now breath easy. His sins are, finally, forgiven by the President.

For months, the relationship between President Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu had been very untidy. It, allegedly, began with the failed impeachment of the most powerful House of Assembly Speaker in Nigeria, Mudashiru Obasa of Lagos. The move which shook Lagos and exposed it to ridicule, given that it is the President’s home State, angered Tinubu. It came to him by surprise as he was neither briefed nor carried along.

He felt betrayed that Sanwo-Olu did not give him an inkling. Finally he hit the roof when he was told that Sanwo-Olu was behind the coup to remove Obasa, an unabashed Tinubu foot soldier and loyalist.

Added to the Obasa issue, it is alleged, is the defeat in Lagos of then Presidential Candidate Tinubu by the Labour Party Candidate, Peter Obi, under the nose of Sanwo-Olu as Governor. It was unbelievable.

The move to impeach Obasa without referring to Tinubu was the final straw.

He decided to pay back the Governor in his own coin.

First he gave Sanwo-Olu space. According to reports, since the Obasa incident, Tinubu, consistently, refused to see Sanwo-Olu privately. All efforts were rebuffed.

However, the fractured relationship became very public during the President’s long visit to Lagos State to mark 50 years of the founding of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, along with other Regional Presidents, to commission and/or flag off Federal projects and to celebrate Sallah.

Reports, confirmed by videos showed that the President shunned and embarrassed Sanwo-Olu publicly.

As dictated by protocol, Sanwo-Olu received him on arrival at the Airport from Abuja. But that’s only as close as he could get to the President. He, allegedly, was not on the convoy that saw the President to his Ikoyi home from the airport. He played no role at the ECOWAS 50th anniversary. And at the commissioning of the completed 30km of the much-talked about Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the President shunned him completely. He conspicuously skipped shaking Sanwo-Olu’s hands as he shook other dignitaries. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, was chosen above him, the host Governor/Chairman South-west Governor’s Forum, to speak at the ceremony. In another ceremony two days later, Sanwo-Olu respected himself and kept off. He busied himself with other things. That was odd.

However, as they say, ”all’s well that ends well”.

On Sunday the “powerful and influential” Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, led Sanwo-Olu to meet the President at his Ikoyi private residence. They pleaded for forgiveness for Sanwo-Olu and others who they said had angered him.

All of them, including the Governor, then prostrated before the President who told Sanwo-Olu and all of them that all us forgiven; that all sins have been forgiven; that all is well.”

It was an excited and happy Sanwo-Olu who told the press, thereafter, that “they are one big family. That all is well. So Tinubu and his son are one again. The sea is calm. The storm is gone. Sanwo-Olu pledged his loyalty to the President and the APC. He said there was no problem; that people were being more Catholic than the Pope.

The Lagos story should teach Rivers State a lesson. This is the President who got hurt, felt betrayed, yet, he forgave. He does not want to stay in a calm Abuja while his backyard is on fire. Questions are: What is stopping Rivers people from doing same? Where are Rivers Elders and Traditional Rulers from both sides of the divide – FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara?

Millions Lost As Early Morning Fire Guts Kebbi’s Largest Timber Market

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kebbi State Government has commended the State’s Fire Service for its swift response to the inferno that swept through the Kara Timber Market.

The Source reports that the State’s popular timber market was on Sunday morning June 8, 2025, gutted by a fire outbreak ,with several shops razed ,and goods and properties worth several millions of naira lost.

But for the prompt intervention by State firefighters, the rapidly spreading inferno would have consumed a substantial part of the market, the State Government stated.

The cause of the fire outbreak which witnesses said may have affected over 400 shops were yet to be ascertained as at the time of reporting.

However, the State Government in a statement from Abuzaid Yari, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media while sympathizing with the victims ,expressed happiness that no lives were lost during the unfortunate incident.

The State Government while also praying Allah to replenish the losses of victims, assured of its unwavering commitment towards protecting lives and properties of residents.

How Tiv Youths Killed, Rustled 1,185 Of Our Cattle In Less Than One Month – Miyetti Allah

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, alleged the killings, rustling of their cows, and serious threat to the lives of their members in many Benue state communities.

The MACBAN alarm is tolling amidst the orgy of violent attacks and killings in parts of the state, allegedly, orchestrated by suspected killer herdsmen.

The Benue state Chapter of MACBAN in a statement jointly issued by Ardo Risku and Ibrahim Galma, Chairman and Secretary respectively, alleged that over 1,185 cows ,and 54 sheep were rustled between mid-May and June 2, 2025.

The rustling, the body stated, occurred in two Local Councils of the State -Agatu and Guma.

According to the Cattle breeders, while security agencies were able to recover about 162 cows ,a large part still remain unaccounted for.

“In the middle of May, 2025, 150 cows belonging to Umar Rabiu and another 130 cows of another herder were rustled in Agatu LGA of Benue State.

Recently, a total of 905 cows, and 54 sheep belonging Abubakar Abdullahi, Babangida Hassan ,Samaila Baba ,and Sanni Hassan were rustled on June 2, 2025 close to Yogbo community in Guma LGA of Benue state.

Benue Police Command intercepted the rustlers ,and recovered 162 cows ,of which 33 were injured ,leaving 743 cows and 54 sheep unrecovered

“When the owners of the recovered cows went to Makurdi last Tuesday to reclaim the recovered cows, they were attacked along the expressway close to Lafia garage in North Bank by suspected Tiv youth, leading to the death of Sanni Hassan”, MACBAN stated .

This is just as it called on the Benue state Government ,security agencies and other relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter with a view to arresting those behind the death of its member, as well as the massive rustling of their cattle.

The Association also urged the Benue State Government to consider assisting affected members and their families.

“State Of Emergency Will Worsen The Security Problems In Benue State” – Conference Of Bishops Warns

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Declaring a State of Emergency in Benue State will not only be unnecessary, but also counterproductive, the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria CBCN has insisted.

The body of Christian Clerics maintained that what the State needs in the face of mounting security challenges are unity of purpose and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia.

The CBCN position is coming against the backdrop of persistent calls of late by some individuals and entities, including some Catholic Clerics, urging President Bola Tinubu to consider declaring a State of emergency in the State, as a veritable way of taming the orgy of violent attacks and killings that have been visited on some parts of the state by suspected killer herdsmen and other criminal elements.

The Source reports that over 100 deaths, and monumental destruction of both private and public properties have been recorded following several violent attacks on some communities in Benue state by suspected banditry and terrorist groups in the last few months.

But in a statement issued on Saturday by its Benue State Coordinator, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, the CBCN noted that the state Governor being a man of God, needs prayers, support and encouragement from community and religious leaders at this trying moment ,,and not agitation for a state of emergency.

” Governor Alia is our brother in the vineyard ,and as true men of God ,we must protect and support him.

At this point ,what Benue state needs is not a state of emergency but unity and cooperation to overcome its challenges.

The CBCN expressed fears that proclaiming a state of emergency could result in bringing an outsider to manage the affairs of the state which could lead to the escalations of the situation.

Archbishop Nyoonkyegh referenced the case of Rivers state where the handing over of the leadership to an outsider has tended to complicate the situation.

“When you have a son, a brother doing his best in the vineyard ,the right thing is to say ‘Brother ,keep it up.’

“Rev Fr Alia is working despite the tough circumstances

We must continue to pray for him and not work against him”, the CBCN coordinator stated

According to the body, even when he is not in charge of the security forces of the country, Governor Alia has nonetheless given his best in the fight against insecurity in the state .

The CBCN while lauding the efforts so far made by the President to halt the spate of attacks and killings in the state ,called for more security presence.

Matawalle Urges Governor Lawal To Openly Join APC Rather Than Sneaking Into Party

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Akinwale Kasali

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June 8, 2025

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By Akinwale Kasali

Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has stated that Governor Dauda Lawal is welcome to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with open arms, if he is willing to openly dump the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State, rather than sneaking into the APC through the bavk door.

Matawalle, a former Governor of Zamfara, made the call at his residence in his hometown Maradun, while receiving thousands of his supporters who paid him Sallah homage.

Matawalle said the APC is a Party of leaders with humility and respect, advising Governor Lawal to join the APC.

The Minister said instead of the Governor trying to sneak into the party, the Governor should come out in the open to follow the proper channel to join the party rather than hide-and-seek type of game he is currently playing in joining the Party.

He added that he has no grudges with the Governor to join the party and therefore urged Lawal to embrace the party by joining the trailblazers of security, progress, developments, peace and transquility.

Matawalle said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a progressives leader, a good manager of peace and tranquility and is always focusing on the development of the country.

“He is welcoming all wishing to join the trailblazers of peace, harmony growth and development, so Governor Lawal should be bold enough to join the APC”, he said.

He however assured his teeming supporters of his commitment to their welfare and wellbeing and urged them to continue to support the present administration of President Tinubu for the realisation of its Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of security, agriculture, health, social wellbeing and economic development.

He added that the President has Zamfara State at heart and is always looking forward to salvaging its current situation of insecurity and economic hardship, calling on the people of the State to give their maximum support and cooperation to this laudable desire of the President Tinubu administration.

Dauda Lawal - Zamfra State Governor — Governor Dauda Lawal

He recalled the efforts by the Tinubu administration of eliminating several terrorists Kinpins and their foot soldiers who were hitherto terrorising the state, the region and the county in general.

He said the President has recently ordered the security operatives to bring to an end the spate of insecurity in Northern Nigeria before the end of the year and the Ministry of Defence and security high Commands are tirelessly working out modalities and method and modus operandi to ensure compliance with the Presidential directives.

Matawalle accused Zamfara State Government of not doing very well in terms of fighting banditry in the State, instead, ventured into deceiving the people.

He said during his time as the Governor of the State, people enjoyed and witnessed rapid and meticulous clamping down on security, freedom, welfare and social wellbeing of the people of state, unlike the current happening under Lawal’s administration in the state, where people, including members of the PDP are grumbling of the type of leadership in the State.

He, therefore, challenged Governor Lawal to openly disclose the amount of money he is receiving monthly, to justify the development projects he is claiming to have executed so far in the State.

Man 23, Drowns During Ritual Cleansing Exercise By Mother in Enugu

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

With the dust raised by the unsavoury ritualistic escapades of the now arrested Enugu State “native doctor and spiritualist” Levi Obieze ,a.k.a. Ezeani yet to settle ,the State has once again been placed on the spot for the same reason .

This followed the death of a middle aged man, Chiemelie Nnaji, during a purported spiritual cleansing exercise by his mother, simply identified as “Ezenwanyi” at Mmiri Ani River in Obiagu, Enugu State on Thursday, June, 5, 2025.

According to eyewitness accounts,vNnaji ,23,an epileptic patient was taken along by her spiritualist mother to perform a cleansing and ritualistic sacrifice for a client at the bank of the river.

The self acclaimed Ezenwanyi (water princess) insisted on taken her son along for the exercise owing to her intention for him to inherit the trade.

Locals say the business runs in the family.

However, when her mother was at the thick of the spiritual cleansing exercise ,marked by incantations ,with a white cock inside the river ,Nnaji suffered his usual epileptic crisis and plunged into the deep side of the river .

Strangely and curiously too, her mother never cared to come to her rescue ,but was more concentrated on her exorcism rituals.

All efforts by the supposed beneficiary of the cleansing exercise, her client, to get Ezenwanyi to stop the process and come to the rescue of her drowning son were rebuffed

This was said to have forced the client to raise the alarm,calling for help from people.

When eventually help came ,it was too late and too little .

Harpless Nnaji who was rescued l unconscious, was regrettably pronounced dead by the third medical facility he was rushed to after being rejected by two previous hospitals.

Although, the Enugu State police authorities were yet to react officially to the gory incident as the time of reporting, however, one of the locals revealed that Ezenwanyi, Nnaji’s mother, has been arrested by security agents.

Governor Soludo Donates N39m To Wounded Soldiers In Anambra

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Akinwale Kasali

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June 8, 2025

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Gov Soludo Donates N39m To Wounded Soldiers In Anambra

By Akinwale Kasali

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has doled out the Sum ₦1 million to each of the 39 soldiers injured while serving under Operation Udoka, a Security Task Force established to combat criminal activity in the South-East.

The Governor has donated the sum to the wounded Soldiers, showering encomiums on the bravery of troops from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Security Services, DSS, Civil Fefence, Police, and Anambra’s Local Agunaechemba Security Unit.

He emphasized the government’s support for the wounded Soldiers, stating they would receive free treatment in State-run hospitals in addition to the financial gift.

“Today, we share a special Sallah meal with the gallant officers of the Nigerian Army.

“Your commitment to keeping Anambra and the South-east safe through Operation Udoka is commendable.

“The criminals are on the run, and we believe their days are numbered.”

He appreciated the contributions of the GOC, saying security efforts are producing tangible results in towns like Ihiala, Mbosi, Isseke, and Lilu.

In his welcome remarks, Maj. Gen. Olatoye described the gathering as a celebration of unity, service, and reflection, praising the troops’ resilience and professionalism in tough conditions.

The Chief of Army Staff, through his representative, lauded the dedication of the soldiers, emphasizing their critical role in national security. He highlighted a recent major operation in which troops seized a truck carrying over 6,600 weapons and rounds of ammunition as proof of their effectiveness.

The luncheon reinforced the Military’s commitment to peace and the importance of partnerships between security forces and civilian authorities.

Gov Aliyu Splashes Over N450,000 On Each Of Sokoto State Pilgrims

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Each of the about 3,200 Sokoto State Muslim pilgrims has been gifted 1000 Saudi Riyal ,an equivalent of N 450,000 by the State Government.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu who revealed this on Saturday while on a visit to the camp of the pilgrims in the Holy Land said the gesture is both for the Sallah celebration and to assist the pilgrims on their return journey to Nigeria after completing the Hajj exercise.

He congratulated them on the successful completion of their religious obligation ,and wished them a safe return back to the country.

This is just as he expressed satisfaction with the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims, noting that non has been found wanting by the Saudi authorities

He enjoined them to pray for the country, particularly, in its efforts at tackling insecurity and other developmental challenges.

Governor Aliyu reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment towards enhancing the wellbeing of residents ,including those of them in Saudi Arabia.

The Governor ,appreciated the efforts of the leader of Sokoto pilgrims ( Amirul Hajj ) Ummarun Kwabo and all other officials in ensuring a hitch free Hajj exercise for the pilgrims.

Durbar Suspension: Kano Demands Federal Government’s Compensation

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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June 8, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

After spearheading the disruption of the celebration of their religious and cultural heritage- Sallah Durbar, the Kano State Government has demanded from the Federal Government a handsome compensatory package.

At the occasion of the traditional Sallah homage to the Governor by the factional Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Tajo Uthman said the people deserve to be compensated for having the all important fiesta aborted for two consecutive years.

The Source reports that since May 23, 2024, when the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero was unceremoniously removed and supplanted with Sanusi, the ancient Kano Emirate has been parading two Emirs

Both have been laying claim to the coveted royal crown with Sanusi holding court at the City Main Palace ,while Bayero, the eldest son of the 13th Emir, late Ado Bayero, is holding out at the Nassarawa Palace GRA Kano.

The insistence of the duo to simultaneously hold the Sallah Durbar and the resultant tension and anxiety have prompted security agencies to order a pause on the religious and cultural fiesta to avoid a possible breakdown of law and order.

But Uthman noted that the State has suffered serious economic losses owing to the cancelation of the Durbar.

According to him, the ceremony usually attracts, on yearly bases, a considerable number of local and international tourists to the state ,with its concomitant economic advantages which adds to the gross domestic product GDP.

He emphasized the huge importance of the yearly festival,which several international organizations including the UNESCO have acknowledged its positive impacts.

“The Durbar is recognized by the UNESCO as a very important religious and cultural heritage, and during the festivities. Kano generates significant revenue from both local and international tourists.

“Its cancelation for two consecutive years now has considerably impacted negatively on the state’s economy ,so much so that it is affecting the overall performance of Kano budget.

“So it is high time ,we the people of Kano demanded compensation for the huge economic losses we have incurred in the last two years”, Uthman stated