Response to Amnesty International: According to a statement issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group’s claims came in response to an Amnesty International report highlighting the alleged arrest, detention, and harassment of government critics.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Named Individuals: The movement listed several individuals allegedly affected, including Abba Ibrahim Kofar Nasarawa (Aiha K Nass), Murtala Muhammad Dawanau, Fatima Dayyabu, Maryam Usman (Golden Queen), Muhammad Ahmad, Hafsat Muhammad Sauwama Kauwama, Khadija Garba Kadnass, Ismail Hassan Hussain Lajin Dala, Isa Zanna Isa, and Zaidu Magaji.

• Legal and Institutional Action: The group expressed deep concern over the continued detention of Aiha K Nass under stringent bail conditions and noted that they have petitioned the Chief Judge of Kano State and the Judicial Service Commission regarding the Ungogo Division Sharia Court proceedings.

• Commitment to the Rule of Law: Reaffirming its peaceful stance, the movement warned authorities not to provoke them, stating they will strictly rely on legal, constitutional, and peaceful channels to challenge rights violations rather than taking the law into their own hands.

Shift to Prosperity: President Tinubu announced that the emergency phase of economic reforms is complete, marking a transition toward shared and widespread national prosperity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Economic Growth & Reserves: The economy has grown by over 4% this year, foreign reserves have been rebuilt, inflation has dropped, forex has stabilized, and non-oil exports surpassed $6 billion in 2025.

• Tackling Cost of Living: Lowering the cost of living is the top priority, targeted through mechanized farming, dry-season agriculture, and massive investments in roads, rail, ports, and power.

• Empowering the Youth: The administration is focusing on job creation, gas-powered industries, factory revivals, digital connectivity, and skill development to harness Nigeria’s young population.

• Social Safety Nets & Support: Vulnerable households are being supported through an updated National Social Register, alongside consistent payment of salaries and pensions.

• Consumer Credit & Education: Initiatives like CREDICORP are giving working Nigerians access to consumer credit for assets, while NELFUND ensures low-income students can pursue higher education.

• Security Achievements: The President praised the Armed Forces for maintaining national peace and highlighted significant reductions in oil theft.

• Defense of Reforms: Tinubu defended the removal of fuel subsidies, comparing past economic policies to using “morphine” to hide deep problems instead of fixing them.

• Call for Unity: Closing the address, Tinubu urged citizens to remain disciplined and united, noting that their sacrifices have built a resilient economic foundation.

Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has shared his unpleasant experience during a recent visit to Benin City, Edo State, lamenting the state of infrastructure in the region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Elevator Ordeal: Chief Priest recounted that he was trapped inside an elevator at the Protea Hotel, describing the incident as a deeply frustrating and terrifying ordeal.

• A Bad Experience: He characterized his time dealing with the mechanical failure as a “total bad experience” while staying in the city.

Lamenting Bad Roads in Benin

Aside from the hotel mishap, the socialite heavily criticized the condition of roads across Benin City, pointing out that even exclusive areas were affected:

• GRA and Government House: He noted that roads within the Government Reserved Area (GRA) and the route leading right up to the Government House are in extremely poor condition.

• Comparing Cities: Expressing his dismay, Chief Priest urged people to pray for Benin, claiming it desperately needs help. He drew a comparison to his hometown, remarking that while Owerri also has some bad streets, it looks “like Europe compared to Benin”.