President Bola Tinubu will arrive in the United Kingdom on Wednesday for a historic state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and the UK. He will be accompanied by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, and will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Thursday, March 18.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims of inadequate Ramadan palliative distribution in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a “stage-managed drama” by political opponents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The video showed a man, Abduljalal Usman, claiming he received only one mudu of rice and one mudu of maize as his share of palliatives meant for staff of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority.

In a statement on Sunday, Governor Nasir Idris’ Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris, said the man is a known psychiatric patient who was manipulated for political purposes. He added that the claim was false and inconsistent with the actual palliative composition, which included rice and millet—not maize.

Idris noted that when the video was recorded, the palliative allocation had not yet arrived at the council headquarters. He also highlighted that the Ramadan intervention programme has been widely welcomed by residents, particularly during the holy month.

“The distribution of grains by the governor has been widely applauded by the people. It is therefore not surprising that such support has unsettled the opposition ahead of the 2027 political season,” Idris said.

The adviser further alleged the video is part of a broader campaign to discredit the administration, citing previous staged incidents and exaggerated reports of bandit attacks. He emphasized that misinformation will not undermine public confidence in Governor Idris’ commitment to peace and development.

Meanwhile, the suspension of Abduljalal Usman by the Dandi Local Government Authority has been lifted pending investigation.

The leadership of the City Boy Movement, a support group for President Bola Tinubu, has addressed the looting of palliative materials during its sensitization rally in Owerri, Imo State, on Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The items, including food, phones, sewing machines, grinders, and other empowerment materials intended for distribution across the five South-East states, were displayed at the rally venue. However, shortly after distribution began, chaos erupted as the crowd surged forward, resulting in a stampede.

While some observers attributed the incident to widespread hunger under Tinubu’s presidency, the City Boy Movement, led by businessman Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, rejected this claim. They insist the looters were outsiders, suggesting the disruption may have been intended to sabotage the event.

Chief Uche Nworah, the movement’s South-East spokesperson, said in a statement:

“While the disruption was regrettable, it should not overshadow the positive intentions behind the programme, designed to support and empower young people, market traders, and vulnerable persons across the South-East.

“The Renewed Hope National Tour and the City Boy Movement South-East Youth Tour and Empowerment Programme, which kicked off on March 14, 2026, at Heroes Square in Owerri, was progressing smoothly. The empowerment items included shuttle buses, sewing machines, deep freezers, grinding machines, barbing kits, wheelchairs, smartphones, laptops, cash grants, farming kits, hair salon equipment, and more.

“However, unidentified individuals stormed the venue and began taking items meant for beneficiaries, causing panic and a stampede. I witnessed the incident firsthand, and it is unfortunate to see negative interpretations circulating in some quarters.”

The movement stressed that the event’s focus remains on supporting communities and empowering residents of Abia, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu states.