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ACF Explodes: ‘We Never Backed Amnesty For Terrorists!’.

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According to Nivo News, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has firmly denied reports spreading across social media alleging that it endorsed amnesty or financial compensation for terrorists and bandits operating in northern Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The northern socio-political body issued a statement on Monday, December 1, clarifying that the misleading claim originated from an edited and distorted video clip extracted from an interview granted to a television station by its Board of Trustees Chairman, Bashir Dalhatu. The viral clip had insinuated that the forum was advocating a programme reminiscent of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s Amnesty initiative for Niger Delta militants.

In its rebuttal, the ACF dismissed the interpretation as deceptive, stressing that the circulated footage had been manipulated to misrepresent Dalhatu’s stance. The organisation, through its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, accused unnamed actors of deliberately twisting the interview to confuse the public. It noted that the full, unedited version remained accessible online for those interested in the proper context.

The forum emphasised that Dalhatu’s remarks during the interview were largely personal views and did not reflect an official position of the ACF. It pointed out that only minimal portions of his comments touched on broader northern perspectives. The group further reminded the public that Dalhatu had unequivocally condemned terrorism at the start of the interview, calling for the complete eradication of terrorists and bandits to restore stability in the region.

Addressing the reference to the Niger Delta amnesty, the ACF insisted the commentary had been grossly misinterpreted, explaining that Dalhatu merely highlighted the need for government to evaluate a range of kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in addressing security challenges. It stated that he never proposed adopting the Niger Delta model in its entirety, insisting that anyone pushing such a claim was expressing a personal opinion rather than reflecting his intentions.

The organisation also refuted accusations that Dalhatu attributed terrorism or banditry to any ethnic or religious group, stressing that he made no such references throughout the interview. Descriptions suggesting otherwise were dismissed as deliberate mischief.

Reaffirming its long-standing position, the ACF declared that it had never advocated amnesty for terrorists or bandits. It reiterated its commitment to supporting the Federal Government and security agencies in their efforts to eradicate insecurity and restore peace across the country.

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We Move – Peller Breaks Silence After Losing Best International Streamer Award To Indian.

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Nigerian content creator and livestreamer, Peller, has reacted after losing the Best International Streamer award to Indian streamer Ashswag.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a message to his supporters on Friday, Peller expressed appreciation to fans who voted for him, supported his nomination and campaigned for him.

Although he did not emerge as the winner, the streamer said the love, loyalty and encouragement he received from his followers meant more to him than the award.

Peller also assured his supporters that the loss would not discourage him from pursuing his career or striving for greater achievements.

He said: “My family, we may not have won the award, but you all have given me something bigger than a trophy: your love, support and loyalty. Being nominated for Best International Streamer is already a blessing, and I will never take your support for granted. No trophy can replace the love you have shown me. We move!”

The Best International Streamer award was won by Ashswag, an Indian gaming content creator, YouTuber and Twitch streamer, at the ceremony held in Los Angeles, United States, on Thursday.

Ashswag emerged victorious ahead of Peller, fellow Nigerian streamer Carter Efe, Staryuuki and Young Multi, who were also nominated in the category.

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‘I Won’t Enter The Studio With You If We’re Not Cool’ – Rema Reveals Music Policy.

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he is reluctant to collaborate with certain artistes in the music industry.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer said he would not feature an artiste on a song simply to please fans or create the impression that they share a good relationship.

Rema made this known during an Instagram Live session while responding to questions about artistes who were not featured on his album.

He explained that the collaborations on the project happened naturally and involved artistes with whom he shares genuine relationships.

According to him, he sees no reason to record music with someone he is not on good terms with simply because fans want them to work together.

He said, “I will not make music with you if we are not cool. I will not make music just to appeal the fans so it will look like we are not fighting.”

In a related development, Rema has explained why he rarely flaunts his wealth and achievements on social media, saying he does not want young people to feel pressured by his success.

The 26-year-old singer disclosed this during an interview with Jam FM, where he spoke about his decision to keep his lifestyle relatively private online.

According to the Afrobeats star, many young people look up to him and consider him an example of what they hope to accomplish in life.

He noted that constantly displaying his wealth could make some of his admirers feel they are falling behind in their own journeys.

Rema said he is conscious of how people interpret his lifestyle and does not want anyone to compare their progress with his or feel pressured to achieve success within a particular timeframe.

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INEC Under Pressure As PDP Demands Immediate Publication Of Adebutu’s Name.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the immediate publication of Ladi Adebutu’s name as its governorship candidate for Ogun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The demand follows a court judgment in favour of the party and Adebutu over his exclusion from INEC’s final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship election.

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had, on Friday, ruled in favour of the PDP and Adebutu in the suit challenging the commission’s decision to omit the former House of Representatives member from its final list.

Following the judgment, the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Ahmed Raji (SAN), wrote to the INEC chairman, formally notifying the commission of the court’s decision and attaching the enrolled order.

Raji explained that the court granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiffs, including an order directing INEC to publish Adebutu’s name within 24 hours.

In the letter, he stated, “We have no doubt that the Commission, being a law-abiding institution, will accord the Enrolled Order of the Honourable Court the requisite respect and give effect to its directives without delay.”

The suit, filed on October 16, 2026, challenged Adebutu’s exclusion from the list published by INEC on October 10.

During proceedings, the electoral commission had maintained that Adebutu’s name was absent from the PDP membership register submitted to it. However, the party disputed the claim.

The judgment has cleared the way for Adebutu to contest the Ogun State governorship election, subject to INEC’s compliance with the court order or any appeal against the decision.

 

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