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By; ABUTU ANDREW  As Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, the All Progressives Congress (APC) must look inward and forward toward a leadership that understands both the weight of history and the promise of the future. In these times of political recalibration, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, emerges not just as a reluctant contender but as the most distinguished choice to lead the APC into its next chapter of relevance and renewal. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a seasoned political strategist and master of timing, has always shown an uncanny ability to identify talent that delivers results. He knows not only when to act but also who to trust when the stakes are highest. In Senator Sani Musa, he will find a leader cut from that rare cloth of competence, character, and deep-rooted party loyalty. *A Bridge Between Generations* What makes Senator Sani Musa exceptional is his unique ability to resonate across political generations. He posses...

*charges relevant agencies to open immediate investigation. The Concerned Citizens Network of Nigeria (CCNN) has slammed Engineer Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), for his full-page newspaper advertisements published on July 11, 2025, as a “disgraceful charade” and "diversionary" designed to dodge accountability. The group said the ads, appearing on page 12 of Thisday, page 17 of The Guardian, page 15 of Vanguard, page 3 of BusinessDay, and page 19 of Daily Trust, were unsigned and devoid of substance, failing to address explosive allegations that Ahmed spent over $5.5 million (approximately N8.25 billion) on his children’s secondary education abroad. In a fiery press conference on Monday in Abuja, the CCNN, led by Dr. Emmanuel Agibi, demanded an immediate investigation, accusing Ahmed of insulting Nigerians’ intelligence with his evasive tactics. The CCNN highlighted that Ahmed’s childr...

Bello Matawalle, former Zamfara Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, has emerged as the clear frontrunner in an early opinion poll assessing potential candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State. The online survey, conducted by northern research group, Arewa Trend, showed that 87 per cent of respondents would prefer Matawalle to return as governor, while incumbent Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled just 13 per cent. Arewa Trend said the poll, carried out between June 15 and 30, drew over 40,570 voluntary responses from active internet users across Zamfara’s 14 local government areas, including young voters, professionals, students, and civil servants. The survey, though not nationally representative, gives early insight into the mood of electorate in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the research group said voters overwhelmingly rated Matawalle higher on key governance metrics such as security coor...

The Energy Governance Alliance (EGA) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for generating a record N12.25 trillion in revenue in 2024, describing it as a testament to the commission’s regulatory reforms and strategic leadership under Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Executive Director, Dr Kelvin Sotonye William, the alliance said the revenue achievement marked a watershed moment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, affirming NUPRC’s central role in repositioning the upstream industry for value creation, fiscal accountability and national development. The figure, disclosed in the commission’s newly released 2024 Annual Report, represents a 182.25 percent increase from the N4.34 trillion generated in 2023. It also significantly surpassed the 2024 forecast revenue of N6.93 trillion by over N5 trillion. “The Energy Governance Alliance welcomes the stellar performance of the NUPRC, under the vi...

The Senate had said it is set to begin probe of Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) as the protest of  public interest lawyers to the National Assembly enters day two.  The lawyers stormed the National Assembly, Tuesday, calling on the Senate  President, Godswill Akpabio, to immediately suspend and prosecute Farouk Ahmed. The lawyers cited grave allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflict of interest against Ahmed.  In the petition signed by Samuel Ihensekhien Jnr and three others, they also demanded that the National Assembly commence an immediate investigation, recommend Ahmed's immediate sack and suspension, and arrest.  Senator Kawu Ismaila, Chairman, Senate Committee on Oil and Gas who received the petition on behalf of the Senate promised to liaise with other members of the committee and investigate the agency.  "One of our constitutional ri...

 In a resounding appeal for proactive governance, the Unemployed Youths Association of Nigeria (UYAN) has urged the Delta State Government,  Stakeholders and well meaning organisations, to partner with youth-focused organizations to combat rising unemployment, drug abuse, and insecurity. Speaking in Asaba during a youth-focused dialogue session, UYAN National Officer and Spokesperson for The Actual Voice of Truth and Advocacy Foundation" Comrade Chuba Okpuzor and The Delta State Chairman Comrade Gbenga Fajoye emphasized that empowering the youth through employment and skill development is the surest way to prevent the spread of drug trafficking, cultism, vandalism, and armed robbery.  “We are at a point where youth empowerment must become a top priority, not an afterthought,” said Comrade Gbenga Fajoye. “The longer we leave millions of young Nigerians idle and untrained, the more we fertilize the ground for crime, drug addiction, and restiveness.” While acknow...