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Presidential Candidate plans subsidy review, massive military, police recruitments

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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday said he would examine and review all subsidy regimes from the 1970s till date.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He also promised to ensure that all entrance examinations into tertiary institutions were free for Nigerians.

Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, highlighted these in his 160-page manifesto and policy document titled, “My pledges to you. The RMK2023 Blueprint” which was unveiled and obtained by our corespondent  in Abuja.

Specifically, he said his administration, if elected in 2023, would ensure that parents do not pay a dime as registration fees for the West African Examination Council, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and National Examination Council.

Kwankwaso said apart from ensuring free examination forms, JAMB/UTME results under his government would have a lifespan of four years.

Although there was silence on whether his administration would end the controversial petrol subsidy gulping trillions of Naira annually, Kwankwaso said Nigeria had lost billions to subsidies. Hence, if elected, his administration would assess the past subsidy regime in the overall interest of Nigeria.

Subsidies were first introduced in Nigeria in the 1970s as a response to the oil price shock of 1973. The NNPP presidential candidate also pledged to mop up the 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria in the next four years.

He said this would be achieved through the launch of a half-million classroom initiative in his first few weeks in office by building 40 blocks of classrooms per local government per annum for the first four years.

Kwankwaso, in the document, maintained that examination agencies are not revenue-generating agencies and must not operate as such.

Concerning security, the NNPP presidential candidate stated that an additional 750,000 personnel would be recruited into the armed forces and that the Nigerian Police Force would be expanded to one million active service men and women.

Speaking further at the event, Kwankwaso said the release of the manifesto was delayed deliberately because his ideas could easily be picked by other candidates to forge their own arrangements.

He said, “We are happy that at least the three parties have already released their own blueprints. We have seen them and anybody looking at our own would agree with me that there are original ideas that we have been nursing over the years to have an opportunity to bring them to Nigeria.”

He said, “The country has never been so divided as it is now with massive mistrust amongst the people; the level of insecurity has never been this bad with everywhere being unsafe and everyone feeling threatened; the economic woes resulting in abject poverty for the majority have never been this biting with avoidable inflation and the freefall of the Naira.

“The unemployment crisis is so concerning, and it appears that no effort is being made to create opportunities for the thousands of unemployed youth, resulting in despondency, hopelessness, and an increase in crime.”

He, however, assured that the NNPP would right the wrongs of past administrations.

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When Men Mount: Esosa Iyawe Steals the Spotlight at APC South-South Stakeholders Meeting in Benin(Video)

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When Men Mount: Esosa Iyawe Steals the Spotlight at APC South-South Stakeholders Meeting in Benin(Video)

In a room charged with political energy and elite presence, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, Member representing Oredo Federal Constituency, emerged as one of the most talked-about figures at the APC South-South Stakeholders Meeting held in Benin City.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

With Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Monday Okpebholo, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Engr. Abubakar Momoh FNSE, Chief Timipre Sylva, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, alongside state governors, senators, and top APC chieftains from across the South-South in attendance— the atmosphere was rich with leadership.

Amid it all, Hon. Esosa Iyawe distinguished himself with calm confidence, a composed presence, and the kind of poise that quietly resonated throughout the gathering.

Men mount, and Esosa Iyawe stood tall—carrying the pride of Oredo with class, clarity, and a political sharpness that quietly echoed long after the cameras stopped rolling.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah reporting from Benin City for iReporteronline.

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Economic Jitters: Dollar Soars to ₦1,605 as Lagos APC Gears Up for LG Elections

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What Is the Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate at the Black Market (Aboki FX)?....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Below is the black market (parallel market) exchange rate for the U.S. Dollar to Naira as of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. These are the rates at which you can exchange your dollars for naira.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today (Aboki FX)

At the Lagos Parallel Market, also known as the Black Market, Bureau De Change (BDC) operators buy 1 USD at ₦1,590 and sell at ₦1,600, according to market sources.

Note: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the black market. It has advised all forex transactions to be conducted through licensed financial institutions.


Summary of Exchange Rates – June 25, 2025

Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Exchange Rate
Black Market Buying Rate ₦1,590
Black Market Selling Rate ₦1,600
CBN Highest Rate ₦1,553
CBN Lowest Rate ₦1,548
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One Lawmaker, Eleven Motions, Ten Bills—From Gele-Gele Seaport to Free WAEC and 1,000 Streetlights, Esosa Iyawe is Getting the Job Done

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One Lawmaker, Eleven Motions, Ten Bills—From Gele-Gele Seaport to Free WAEC and 1,000 Streetlights, Esosa Iyawe is Getting the Job Done....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The streets of social media are buzzing—and for all the right reasons. Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe, the dynamic lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency, is making history, not headlines. With a legislative record that reads like a federal policy roadmap and community projects that are transforming lives, Nigerians are saying one thing loud and clear: this is what true representation looks like.

“We’ve never had it this good in Oredo,” said a community lawyer in Benin City, Oredo’s capital. “Esosa Iyawe is not just present—he’s working like a man on a mission.”

In less than a full term, Iyawe has moved 11 bold motions on key national issues, touching everything from maritime infrastructure to financial transparency and citizen welfare. Notably, he called for the revitalization of Gele-Gele Seaport—a game changer for Edo’s economy. He took on Multichoice, demanding an investigation into their arbitrary subscription hike. He exposed alleged irregularities in the NHIA, demanded a probe into abandoned properties, and pushed for the transition to renewable energy in MDAs.

“He’s like a watchdog, a reformer, and a patriot wrapped in one,” one Abuja insider remarked.

Beyond motions, he is sponsoring 10 strategic bills, including the groundbreaking National Public Asset Management Agency Bill, the Digital Health Services Bill, and the much-anticipated Ride-Hailing and Smart Mobility Bill, which aims to modernize Nigeria’s transport technology landscape.

From the dusty corners of New Benin to the vibrant schools of Evbodia, Esosa Iyawe’s impact is visible and measurable. He has donated over 70 mini buses to empower youths, installed more than 1,000 streetlights across Oredo to enhance security, and distributed free food palliatives to over 4,000 constituents monthly for 10 consecutive months. He has sponsored free JAMB and WAEC registration for more than 1,000 students annually, provided full university scholarships, and supported skills acquisition through the donation of sewing machines and makeup kits.

He facilitated free eye surgeries for over 50 people, donated 41 computers and a solar power system to New Era School, and organized an annual cultural quiz competition across public schools in Oredo. Through his intervention, Odia College in Evbodia Community has been fully renovated, with new classroom blocks and modern toilets constructed. His support for the Muslim community through annual palliative distribution and the hosting of the HIFOT football tournament for youth engagement further underscores his commitment to inclusive development.

Clips of Iyawe’s speeches, project launches, and grassroots engagements continue to trend online with captions like “Oredo’s Blueprint of Hope,” “This is not politics—it’s performance,” and “This is the kind of representative every Nigerian constituency deserves.”

While many lawmakers vanish after elections, Esosa Iyawe is visibly writing a new story for Oredo—one powered by education, innovation, transparency, and youth empowerment. His blend of engineering discipline and legislative boldness is setting him apart.

“Oredo used to ask for attention. Now, Oredo is giving the nation direction,” a local observer noted.

Whether in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly or the narrow streets of Ugbowo, Esosa Iyawe has shown that service isn’t about volume—it’s about value. And if this is what one man can do in such a short time, imagine what the future holds if his kind of leadership becomes the national norm.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Principal and CEO of Bush Radio Academy

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