In the shadowy world of Nigerian politics, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse is unfolding between two former allies, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i and Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser. The air is thick with tension as the battle for supremacy reaches a fever pitch. The war of words has been brewing for some time, with El-Rufa’i unleashing a barrage of criticisms against Ribadu, labeling him a tyrant. However, Ribadu, the epitome of a spy master, has chosen to remain silent, refusing to be drawn into the fray. The latest salvo in this war is El-Rufa’i’s claim that Ribadu’s…
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Nasir El-Rufai claimed in his interview with Arise News that someone intercepted and recorded his former friend Nuhu Ribadu’s phone call in which Ribadu allegedly instructed El-Rufai’s arrest. He acknowledged the illegality of the act but said the government had used similar methods against him. My strong suspicion is that El-Rufai is merely playing mind games. It is operationally improbable that a serving NSA, with all the personnel and paraphernalia available to him, would issue a sensitive directive of that nature over an unsecure call. I would bet my bottom dollar that the claim is made up. Still, the allegation…
Nigeria’s whistleblowing policy has enabled the recovery of over N800 billion in looted funds since its launch in December 2016, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said. She disclosed this in Sokoto during her remarks at a one-day nationwide sensitisation programme on the implementation of the Whistleblowing Policy in Nigeria. Dr Uzoka-Anite explained that the policy, introduced under former President Muhammadu Buhari to expose corruption, has strengthened accountability by encouraging citizens to report financial crimes. The event, held at Sokoto Pinnacle Guest Inn Resort, brought together participants from diverse sectors to sensitise and encourage them to…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, Usman Mohammed Binji, has addressed concerns raised by George Udom regarding Islamic leadership in Nigeria and the role of the Sultan of Sokoto. Binji, in a rejoinder made available to the media, emphasized that while intellectual debate is not forbidden in Islam, it must be grounded in accuracy, scholarship, and a genuine concern for unity. He expressed concern that the arguments presented mischaracterize the position of the Sultan of Sokoto and selectively interpret Islamic principles in ways that could foster confusion and division among Muslims. Binji clarified that…
The Imole Progressive Network (IPN) has announced the launch of a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarship scheme for 150 students across the Ondo North Senatorial District. In a statement issued by the organisation’s Youth Coordinator, Olawale Ijanusi, the initiative was approved by the district’s senatorial aspirant, Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, as part of efforts to promote educational development and give back to communities in the area. Ijanusi disclosed that printed application form templates are now available and are being distributed to Local Government coordinators, who are expected to ensure they reach the ward level and are issued…
Illegal gold mining has become a hidden financial engine of violence in Nigeria’s north-west, quietly funding armed groups and turning insecurity into a profitable system.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls will hold on March 6, 2027. Amupitan disclosed this while formally releasing the Notice of Election, along with the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, during a press briefing in Abuja. He described the announcement as “a significant milestone in our democratic journey,” noting that it fulfills a constitutional obligation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process. ALSO READ INEC flags…
In my column of 9th January 2026 entitled “Nigeria in Trump world: The Dangers Ahead” I warned about the way in which President Tinubu is handing over our country to American imperialism and the necessity to change course. I feel obliged to come back to the theme so soon afterwards because of the speed at which we are moving towards perdition. We recall that our president, Bola Tinubu, begged President Trump to shoot missiles at Nigeria on Christmas evening, allegedly to kill Islamist terrorists. Clearly, the Nigerian presidency had not read the new national security strategy, which states bluntly that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected 2027 election costs before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. He clarified that the N873.778 billion estimate is separate from INEC’s proposed N171 billion expenditure for 2026 operations, which covers by-elections, off-cycle polls, and routine activities. Amupitan noted that the projected election cost excludes a fresh request by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) seeking increased allowances for Corps members engaged as ad-hoc staff.…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced revised sanctions for banks and accredited cheque printers that breach the Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and the Nigeria Cheque Printers’ Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS) 2.0, in a move to reinforce discipline in the country’s cheque clearing system. In a circular dated February 10, 2026, addressed to Deposit Money Banks as well as accredited cheque printers and personalisers and posted on its website, the apex bank said the updated framework replaces the sanctions regime issued in 2019. The review, it noted, reflects current operational realities and is aimed at strengthening compliance and safeguarding payment…