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STOP THE POLITICS: Gov Radda Fires Warning Shots Against Exploiting Insecurity For Political Gains!.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has cautioned residents against exploiting security challenges for political purposes, urging instead for collective prayers and robust support for security forces to restore peace to the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Yaumul Shukur Celebration: Governor Radda made the appeal on Saturday during the 2026 Yaumul Shukur (Thanksgiving Day), which marks the 1934 merger of the former Katsina and Daura Provinces.
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Preservation of the State: Stressing that administrations are temporary while Katsina remains permanent, he emphasized that safeguarding the state is a shared duty that demands unity and cooperation over political exploitation.
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Honoring Icons: The Governor paid glowing tributes to prominent figures from the state, including former Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu Buhari, esteemed jurists like Justices Muhammadu Bello, Mamman Nasir, and Umaru Abdullahi, and generations of Islamic scholars for leaving legacies of integrity and justice.
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Community Watch Corps: Radda noted that his administration has enhanced the state’s security framework by recruiting, training, and equipping the Katsina State Community Watch Corps to work alongside conventional security agencies.
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Operational Successes: He praised the collaborative efforts of the military, police, and the Community Watch Corps, highlighting that recent joint operations successfully eliminated over 40 bandits, including a high-profile kingpin.
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Firm Warning: Strongly condemning those who capitalize on tragedies for political leverage, the Governor stated that human life is sacred and that security must always take precedence over the pursuit of power.
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti dramatically walked out of the Lagos white wedding of content creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Elizabeth Aminata Amadu (Jarvis). Kuti’s exit was triggered by the event MC’s controversial remark comparing modern Afrobeats musicians to his late father and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Expressing his displeasure and stating he was in the wrong place, Kuti left the hall while the star-studded ceremony continued.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ahead of their August 1, 2026 wedding, Peller shared that he had temporarily stepped back from social media to attend private marriage counseling in order to become a better husband to Jarvis. Additionally, Peller revealed he purchased a $36,000 TV van so that fans across Nigeria and the world could watch their wedding broadcast live.
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No More Hiding! Oil Sector Professionals Mount Heavy Pressure On Government To Probe NNPC & NUPRC Now.
A coalition of oil and gas professionals, speaking through their convener Ayodele Momoh, has called for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) amid ongoing controversies surrounding production performance, licensing, and contract awards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Persistent Low Production: The forum noted that despite previous leadership changes—including the removal of former NNPC GCEO Mele Kyari over corruption and non-performance claims—production output continues to hover below the 1.7 million barrels per day benchmark under current management.
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Licensing and Conflict of Interest Allegations: The professionals criticized the marginal fields licensing process, pointing to suspected insider influence, uneven rules, and overlapping block allocations (specifically concerning OML 64 and OML 98) linked to associates and personal networks of senior management, including Bayo Ojulari and a top NUPRC official.
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Calls for Removal: Expressing concern over transparency and accountability, the group demanded the removal of both Bayo Ojulari from his NNPC role and Meyiwa Eyesan from the NUPRC to safeguard the integrity of licensing and contract awards.
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Plea for Independent Oversight: While acknowledging that Ojulari has maintained his actions were done with presidential awareness, the forum stressed that public accountability requires transparent oversight rather than reliance on political proximity.
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Investor Confidence: The stakeholders urged the Presidency and oversight agencies to act swiftly and independently to clear up uncertainties and restore credibility to Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKER: Rufai Oseni Blasts Unqualified 2027 Presidential Hopefuls Who Can’t Even Name Their Primary School!.
As public scrutiny intensifies over the nomination documents released by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the electoral cycle, Arise Television Morning Show anchor and broadcaster Rufai Oseni has publicly questioned the transparency of candidates running for the nation’s highest office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reacting via social media, Oseni emphasized that citizens should closely evaluate aspirants who omit basic educational history, writing: “People that can’t tell you their primary school want to be your president and Nigerians will vote them.”
The remarks follow the public display of statutory documents, academic credentials, and personal particulars submitted by presidential contenders. According to the filings:
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President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) listed a Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University, while fields for primary and secondary school attendance years were marked as “0000.”
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Conversely, filings from other political figures—such as Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—detailed educational histories starting from primary school.
Under the Electoral Act, this public display period allows citizens to review nomination papers and challenge any suspected false information in court through official channels. For further updates and documentation, you can visit the INEC Portal.
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