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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has alleged that the controversial removal of petrol subsidy was not a decision independently taken by the Nigerian government but one imposed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Falana, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said it was misleading to suggest that Nigeria was following a global economic standard, insisting that no country in the world has completely abolished subsidies. “There’s no way you can remove subsidies completely; no country in the world has done that,” he said. “Even leading Western nations like the United States, the United…

Mosindi Chinonso, Esemuze Peter, Adelakun Ayomide, Adebowale Zikirotlah & Odekoya Iyanuoluwa In the northern outskirts of Abeokuta, Ogun State, lies Tibo township, a historic settlement that predates even the founding of modern Egba land. Once celebrated as the home of the “sons of sixteen rivers,” Tibo is today better known for its abandonment, poverty, and hardship. Despite its cultural heritage and deep historical significance, the town has become a picture of neglect—cut off from healthcare, safe water, and functional infrastructure. For the residents, survival has become a daily battle, with each passing year deepening their sense of exclusion from…

…Defends Tinubu’s economic policy, slams past waste. .. Warns reckless borrowing may sink economy Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has declared that Nigeria has for decades been burdened with “lousy leadership,” warning that the country risks deeper economic collapse if its leaders continue on the current path. Speaking at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST) on Saturday, the outspoken monarch said Nigeria’s stagnation was tied directly to the quality of its leaders and their inability to rise above petty politics. “You rise and fall with the quality of your leadership, and Nigeria has had…

…Says Governor, Senator Not Friends Since 2003 PDP Primaries The Media Aide to the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Mr. Steve Oliyide, has declared that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s incumbency power will not deter his principal from seeking re-election in 2027. Oliyide, who spoke during a radio programme anchored by veteran broadcaster, Dele Ayodo, insisted that only the people of Ogun East Senatorial District would determine Daniel’s political future, not the influence of Governor Abiodun. He said:“neither the power of incumbency nor the position of Governor Abiodun can stop Senator Daniel. The people he has diligently served will speak…

The Convener of the United Premier Movement (UPM), Hon. Chief Olalekan A. Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, has felicitated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Micheal Adédọ̀tun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Okukenu IV, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. In a goodwill message issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, Shoyinka lauded the monarch’s reign, describing him as a father of peace, unity, and progress whose leadership has transformed Egbaland. According to him, Oba Gbadebo’s 19-year reign has brought about infrastructural renewal, educational advancement, and economic growth in Egbaland, while also fostering harmony among Egba sons…

Daud Olatunji  Babcock University has strongly condemned a report published by an online medium,(MOT PLATFORM TIMES alleging that a candidate vying for the position of President/Vice-Chancellor of the institution was being resisted by a purported church group over alleged sexual infidelity. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Marketing and Communications, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, the institution described the publication as “baseless, fabricated, mischievous and malicious,” warning that it would not hesitate to seek legal redress against those bent on tarnishing its image. The report, dated September 12, 2025, had claimed that a certain Apostles Seventh-Day Adventist advocacy…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a seven-day ultimatum to sanction politicians and political parties already engaging in early campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the rights group warned INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, that it would institute legal action if the commission continues to “condone impunity.” SERAP accused some state governors and politicians of brazenly violating the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and international democratic standards by diverting public funds into premature campaigns while neglecting…

… Justices Dismiss Apex Bank’s Bid To Block Disclosure … FOI Act Gains Fresh Judicial Backing For Openness The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release full details of subsidised foreign exchange granted to Nigerian pilgrims between 2016 and 2020, dismissing the apex bank’s bid to block public access to the information. In a unanimous decision delivered by Justices Usman Alhaji Musale, Boloukuromo M. Ugo, and Mohammed A. Danjuma, the appellate court upheld an earlier ruling of Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on May 3, 2023. The…

The Federal Government has announced plans to expand its school feeding initiative to cover no fewer than 50 million primary school pupils across the country by 2026. Dr. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), disclosed this in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. According to Adebowale, the government is working to strengthen the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) to include pupils from primary one to six, as well as out-of-school children. “We are working to include early years – primary 1 to 3, primary 4 to…

The Federal Government on Sunday warned that at least 11 states face imminent heavy rainfall and flooding between Sunday and Thursday, raising fresh concerns over communities located along Nigeria’s major river basins. The alert, issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Ministry of Environment, identified Adamawa, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Delta, Niger, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara as states expected to experience flooding in the coming days. Specific towns and settlements flagged include Ganye and Natubi (Adamawa); Abinsi, Makurdi, Ukpiam and others (Benue); Agima, Rukubi and Odogbo (Nasarawa); Beli, Serti and Donga (Taraba); Umugboma, Abraka and Aboh…