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Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), on Thursday officially launched the country’s second presidential library ”The IBB Presidential Library” during the public presentation of his memoir, A Journey in Service, in Abuja. The high-profile event, held at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, not only unveiled Babangida’s long-awaited autobiography but also served as a significant fundraising platform for the library project. By the end of the evening, an estimated N17.5 billion had been pledged, with N11.5 billion set to be redeemed immediately by some of Nigeria’s most influential business and political figures. Leading the list of…

A legal showdown is unfolding in Imo State as the Registered Trustees of the Lawyers of Likeminds has dragged the Attorney-General of Imo State and the Imo State House of Assembly before the High Court of Imo State, Iho Judicial Division. The lawyers’ group is challenging the constitutionality of sections 258 and 259 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) of Imo State, 2020, arguing that they infringe on judicial independence. In its Originating Summons (Suit No: HIH/25/2025), filed yesterday Thursday 20 February 2025, the Plaintiff argues that the provisions in question set a time limit for concluding criminal…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the family of Leah Sharibu, who was abducted by Boko Haram insurgents on February 19, 2018. In a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, the association sympathized with Leah’s family and acknowledged the pain of her prolonged captivity. “Leah’s courage and steadfast faith in the face of adversity remain a beacon of hope and inspiration. Her captivity highlights the urgent need to address insecurity and uphold the fundamental right to freedom of religion,” CAN stated. CAN urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure Leah’s…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law two bills establishing new federal universities in Osun and Ekiti States. The newly approved institutions are: Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the universities would address the educational needs of Nigerians and foster research, innovation, and economic growth. “These institutions will train professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy,” the statement read. The presidency…

Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has described President Bola Tinubu as the Asiwaju of the Universe the Jagaban of the entire Niger State,” not just Borgu. IBB made the remark on Thursday during the official launch of his memoir, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja. “President Tinubu is Asiwaju of the universe and not just the Jagaban of Borgu but of the entire Niger State,” Babangida declared. Meanwhile, IBB expressed regret over the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, which he described as free, fair, and credible. “That accident of history is most regrettable. The nation…

A Federal High Court in Ibadan has convicted Olarenwaju John Ifagbemi for burning the Holy Quran. Ifagbemi, identified as a traditionalist, was prosecuted on charges of insult to religion. Delivering the judgment, Justice N. U. Agomoh ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, meeting the requirements of Section 204 of the Criminal Code Act. The court sentenced Ifagbemi to three months in prison, effective from January 7, 2025. Ifagbemi was arrested in Iseyin Local Government Area by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Oyo State after posting a video of himself burning a Quran. His actions…

Dr. Obioma Onyeaghala, Chairman of the Abia State Football Association (FA), was impeached on Thursday during the association’s 2025 extraordinary congress held at its secretariat in Umuahia. His removal followed a motion by Mr. Johnson Nwosu, Chairman of Abia Angels FC, seconded by Onyukwu Onyeke, Secretary of Enyimba FC. Onyeaghala was accused of: Abuse of office Disrespect for authorities Financial mismanagement Poor administration Neglect of association assets Strained relationships with stakeholders Reacting swiftly, Onyeaghala, who assumed office in May 2023, dismissed his impeachment as illegitimate, insisting he remains the rightful chairman until his term ends in May 2027. “It’s laughable.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has kept the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), its key interest rate, unchanged at 27.5%.CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced this following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. He stated, “The committee unanimously agreed to maintain all existing parameters as follows: retain the MPR at 27.5%, keep the asymmetric corridor around the MPR at +500/-100 basis points, uphold the cash reserve ratio at 50% for deposit money banks and 16% for merchant banks, and sustain the liquidity ratio at 30%.”

Adamawa Governor Cancels Own Traditional Title, Withdraws Honors from Atiku, Haruna, Others Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has nullified traditional titles held by himself, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor Boni Haruna, and several others due to the reorganization of emirates and chiefdoms within the state. Fintiri disclosed this decision during the installation ceremony of the new Chief of Madagali, stressing that all District Heads must now align with the restructured emirates and chiefdoms. He clarified that traditional titles granted under the previous system were no longer recognized. The reorganization impacts titles previously assigned within the Adamawa and Mubi…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has reacted to the release of Bashir Saidu, his longtime ally and former commissioner, after 50 days in custody. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai described Saidu’s detention as abduction and “unjustified incarceration,” alleging that it was politically motivated. “Bashir has been my friend for over 53 years, a Barewa College classmate, former Commissioner of Local Government, and of Finance, and former Chief of Staff,” he wrote. The former governor accused security operatives and elements within the judiciary of obstructing justice and delaying Saidu’s bail, claiming that the incident was an…