Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has argued that despite the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of living in Nigeria remains lower than in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oshiomhole made the assertion on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

The former Edo State governor claimed that ₦2,000 could still buy a meal at a local Nigerian restaurant popularly known as a “mama put”, whereas one dollar would hardly purchase anything in the United States.

He also dismissed opposition claims that Tinubu’s economic policies had worsened the living conditions of Nigerians, arguing that the cost comparison between both countries showed that living expenses remained relatively lower in Nigeria.

According to the lawmaker, the President’s major reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange rates, were difficult but necessary measures to prevent the economy from collapsing.

Oshiomhole said, “In Nigeria, N2,000 can get you something from mama put, but $1-something cannot buy you anything in the US.”

He further explained that before Tinubu assumed office, a significant portion of the country’s revenue was being spent on fuel subsidy payments and debt servicing, leaving limited funds for development projects.

The senator maintained that Tinubu took the decision to remove the subsidy on his first day in office to redirect government resources towards critical sectors such as infrastructure, education and healthcare, as well as the student loan scheme.

He appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with the administration, expressing confidence that the positive effects of the reforms would become more evident over time.

A former Governor of Edo State and National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oserheimen Osunbor, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will overcome the current legal challenge, insisting that he enjoys the backing of the people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Osunbor’s remarks followed Thursday’s judgement by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which removed the David Mark-led ADC leadership and nullified decisions taken under its leadership, including the process that produced Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The judgement was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the Mark-led faction assumed control of the party.

However, the ADC has rejected the ruling and vowed to appeal the decision.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Osunbor accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being apprehensive about the prospect of facing a strong opposition candidate in the January 2027 presidential election.

According to him, the ruling party does not want any formidable challenger to President Bola Tinubu.

Osunbor maintained that the ADC and its presidential candidate would continue their campaign activities despite the court ruling, expressing confidence that the judgement nullifying Atiku’s candidacy would be overturned.

He said, “I have said that repeatedly, they (APC) are afraid of any strong candidate running against President Bola Tinubu in the January presidential election.

“Our presidential candidate (Atiku Abubakar) and the presidential campaign is going on, unperturbed because we believe that this judgment will not stand and cannot stand.

“Atiku will survive because the people are behind him. The force of the people will be greater than the force of those who want to enslave Nigerians.”

Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Imo State have admitted that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented by the Department of State Services (DSS).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, who are the first and second accused persons, made the admission on Thursday during cross-examination at the resumed hearing of the case.

Both men confirmed that they willingly gave the audio-visual statements and thumbprinted the written confessions in the presence of their lawyers.

The DSS had tendered the statements as evidence, and the court admitted them during the proceedings.

Despite confirming the statements, the defendants appealed to the court for forgiveness and asked to be released. They had earlier made a similar plea while opening their defence and giving evidence on their own behalf.

The two men are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, hostage-taking and unlawful possession of firearms over the alleged abduction.

Meanwhile, proceedings also continued in a separate case involving two defendants accused of conspiracy, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms.

During the hearing, a prosecution witness identified the defendants as the individuals who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.

At the end of Thursday’s proceedings, Justice Emeka Orafu adjourned both cases until November 6 for further hearing.