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Eid-el-Kabir: Atiku felicitates with Muslims, calls for sacrificial leadership

Ismaila Sanni — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:15:58 +0000

Former Vice President of Nigeria and a leading presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Media Office, Atiku described the festival as a profound symbol of personal rebirth, sacrifice, and absolute trust in the Almighty.

“The celebration of Sallah today is a remarkable moment as it calls our conscience to the worship of God and in having absolute faith in His divine authority as the only source of hope in the current situation that Nigeria is passing through,” Atiku said.

He further noted that the significance of Eid-el-Kabir lay in the shining example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who, in a moment of grief and doubt, placed absolute faith and trust in the divine decree.

The Waziri Adamawa used the occasion to call on leaders in positions of authority at all levels to emulate the leadership examples of both Prophet Ibrahim and the noble Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by placing the welfare of their subjects first, especially in difficult times such as we are currently witnessing.

“In Nigeria today, leadership has become a status symbol. Leaders seem distant from the responsibilities that lie on their shoulders, without recourse to duties to their subjects. The occasion of this celebration is to specifically call the conscience of leaders to their duties to always ensure that the interests of the people remain paramount in their obligations,” Atiku said.

Atiku prayed that the spirit of sacrifice, faith, and compassion exemplified by the Eid festival will inspire all Nigerians towards national renewal and purposeful leadership.

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Marwa visits injured NDLEA officers in hospital, assures of justice

Ismaila Sanni — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:03:23 +0000

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has paid a get-well visit to two gallant officers of the agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja.

The officers – Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim – sustained severe injuries following a violent mob attack on them during a raid on a notorious drug joint in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, on Friday, 15th May 2026.

During his visit to their bedsides on Monday 25th May, Marwa sympathized with the injured officers and extended the support of the entire NDLEA management. He assured them that the agency would take full responsibility for their welfare, ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical care until they are fully recovered and back on their feet.

“The Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly attack are arrested, and brought to justice. An attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go unpunished,” Marwa stated while assuring the officers that they will get justice.

He commended the duo for their exceptional bravery, unalloyed commitment to duty, and outstanding professionalism displayed during the high-risk Dawaki operation.

He emphasized that their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking remain invaluable to the nation.

To further motivate the officers and recognize their heroism, the NDLEA boss’ visit was backed by the immediate roll-out of incentives including the presentation of official Letters of Commendation personally signed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, alongside other support packages to aid their swift recovery.

He also praised the agency’s medical team and their counterparts at the National Hospital for their prompt response and proper care that have since stabilised the injured officers.

Marwa assured the public that the NDLEA remained resolute in its mission to dismantle drug cartels and sanitize communities across the country, undeterred by violent resistance from criminal elements.

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Nigeria, Türkiye sign MOU to deepen cooperation in solid minerals

Ismaila Sanni — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:50:02 +0000

The governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between both countries.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, INRES, in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said Nigeria was ready to leverage Türkiye’s technological advancement and expertise in mining exploration, training, digitisation, licensing systems, and capacity building to accelerate reforms and growth within the sector.

According to the minister, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given full backing to efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with Türkiye in the mining and energy sectors.

“Türkiye is one of the countries we are confident of building strong bilateral cooperation with, particularly in the area of solid minerals development. Nigeria is open to working with the Turkish government to strengthen governance structures, improve technical capacity, and advance sustainable mining development in our country,” Alake stated.

The minister, who also serves as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, noted that reforms introduced in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector over the past three years had transformed the operating environment and made the sector more attractive to genuine investors.

He explained that the federal government had implemented far-reaching measures to sanitise the sector, improve ease of doing business, and create incentives for foreign investors willing to establish long-term partnerships in Nigeria.

“We have significantly improved the ease of doing business and strengthened institutional support for investors. Investors can now repatriate profits after due process, while government incentives have continued to attract serious mining stakeholders into Nigeria,” he said.

Alake disclosed that the reforms had already triggered increased inflows of Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, into the sector, while reassuring investors of the federal government’s commitment to security and lawful mining operations.

Highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts, the minister said the specially created Mining Marshals have intensified the crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country.

“As of the latest count, over 300 illegal mining operators, including foreign nationals, have been arrested, while more than 150 prosecutions are currently ongoing. In addition, over 100 illegal mining sites have been recovered and returned to legitimate licence owners as part of efforts to restore investor confidence and strengthen lawful operations in the sector,” he stated.

Responding, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, described the new partnership with Nigeria as strategic and timely, noting that global energy security now demands stronger international cooperation and connectivity.

Bayraktar commended the Nigerian government for the reforms and initiatives already introduced in the solid minerals sector, stressing that Turkish companies are eager to invest in Nigeria.

“We are ready to invest in Nigeria because of the remarkable initiatives your government has put in place. We look forward to cooperation, support, and guidance that will enable both countries achieve meaningful results,” he said.

The Turkish minister further revealed that several Turkish industrial manufacturers and companies were interested in expanding operations into Nigeria beyond the mining sector, particularly in energy and hydrocarbons.

“Nigeria is a major player in the hydrocarbon industry. We would appreciate it if you convey to your President our desire to renew energy cooperation and contracts with Nigeria,” Bayraktar added.

He also noted that Türkiye was strategically expanding its engagement with African markets, with Nigeria positioned as a critical gateway for broader economic and energy partnerships across the continent.

Meanwhile, speaking during a panel session titled “Energy Security in a Shifting Global Landscape: Connectivity and Cooperation,” Alake stressed the urgent need for global peace and conflict reduction as critical conditions for achieving sustainable energy security.

“Without reducing conflicts around the world, economic imperatives and global energy security efforts will continue to face significant challenges. Without peace, discussions around energy security become difficult. The international community must work seriously towards peace if we truly want to guarantee sustainable energy security for the future,” the minister said.

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JUST IN: JAMB announces date for UTME mop-up exam

Ismaila Sanni — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:08:16 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has fixed Saturday, 13th June, 2026 for the conduct of the UTME mop-up examination for all candidates who presented themselves and were biometrically verified for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, but were unable to sit the examination for one reason or another.

The spokesman of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this known on Monday in a statement he issued.

The 2026 UTME was conducted between 23rd and 29th April, 2026.

However, some centres experienced technical challenges which made it impossible for a number of candidates to sit the examination.

In addition, some results were subsequently withdrawn over examination infractions, while some candidates who presented themselves for the examination could not be verified biometrically.

All such candidates, JAMB said, had been listed for the mop-up examination.

The mop-up examination represents the final phase of the annual UTME exercise and serves as an opportunity to address all outstanding examination challenges involving candidates who duly presented themselves but encountered difficulties in taking the examination.

Candidates in that category, JAMB said, were advised to begin printing their Examination Notification Slips from Saturday, 6th June, 2026.

“Affected candidates are hereby urged to print their Examination Notification Slips, familiarise themselves with their examination centres, and make all necessary arrangements ahead of the examination date, as there will be no further opportunity for any candidate to sit the 2026 UTME after this mop-up exercise,” the statement reads.

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Atiku: Democracy has come to stay

Ismaila Sanni — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:21:09 +0000

Former vice president and leading presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria.

Atiku made the assertion on Monday shortly after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta Yola, Adamawa State.

The ADC presidential primary took place simultaneously yesterday in 8,809 Wards across the 36 states and the FCT.

Atiku cast his vote amidst a cheering crowd of ADC party faithful who turned out to vote, Monday afternoon.

“The large turnout of voters is a clear indication of how party members are willing to participate in the ADC internal democratic processes”, the former vice president said, adding “I have no doubt that democracy has come to stay.”

Voting started shortly after Atiku, one of the three ADC aspirants (the others being former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatudeen) arrived the venue from Abuja.

The returning officer for the election Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya ward, had unanimously endorsed the candidature of Atiku Abubakar.

Voting started with the Waziri Adamawa leading a long queue of voters, at the end of which 3,220 votes were cast in favour of Atiku.