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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has alleged that a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar and other political leaders are seeking coalition for their selfish interests.
Wike while speaking during his media chat with journalists in Abuja said several political leaders are only interested in becoming the president of Nigeria.Nigerian cultural tours
Citing the crisis rocking his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike said it is unfortunate that leaders have shied away from seeking solutions to ending the crisis and challenges experienced by the PDP as an opposition party.
Wike said, “On the other part of those who are looking for a coalition, is for selfish interests, the likes of Atiku and other people, which coalition, with whom?
“Why not come in to repair your party, Everybody wants to become president of the country, nobody wants to say, look, let me build our party so that at the end of the day, our party will be in a formidable position as an opposition party to take over power.
“You don’t do that, the only thing you want to do is, let me find a way; how I will be the one and if that does not happed; then it’s to your tent oh Israel,” the former Rivers State governor said.
Wike also lamented about the mistakes of party leaders and aspiring presidents who insist on making the same mistakes repeatedly.
He said PDP politicians cannot keep complaining of being rigged out without attempting to adopt workable political strategies.
“Who rigged you out, you already rigged yourself out by causing crisis and this is what I’ve always said but because people are not sincere to themselves and People like me would not accept that,” he added.
A leader of the Afenifere group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has said that he is satisfied with the actions and policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu in Nigeria.
Fasoranti commended the president for what he described as great strides that have surpassed his expectations.
Speaking when the First Lady, Remi Tinubu paid him a visit at his residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, said the president has done well since assuming office in 2023.
“I am satisfied with what he is doing in Nigeria. Well done,” Fasoranti said.
Also commending the First Lady, the leader of the Yoruba socio-political group offered prayers for God’s continued guidance and grace for the president and his team
Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central, says northern Nigerians remained silent during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari because they benefitted from a culture of nepotism and favouritism.Nigerian political art prints
Sani made the remark during Politics Today, a Channels Television on Thursday.
He said Buhari’s government gave priority to appointments from Katsina, the former president’s home state.Politics-themed apparel
Sani listed several top positions that were filled by individuals from Katsina, including the director-general of the State Security Service (SSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
His words: “The DG of SSS, Daura was from Katsina state, the DG of NIA, Rufai was from Katsina state, the MPA, my sister Hadiza, she’s from Katsina state, Director of Federal Mortgage Bank, Katsina state, SMEDAN, Katsina state, FRCN Katsina state, NIMET Katsina state, NIMASA Katsina state, Railway Corporation, Katsina state.
“All those things, you don’t talk of Chairman of federal civil service — about 30 of them — we don’t have time, I can state all of them. All from Katsina state.”
The former lawmaker said military and paramilitary appointments were also skewed in favour of the northern region.
He cited examples such as the comptroller general of immigration, comptroller general of customs, commandant general of civil defence, and chairman of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Sani said northern voices remained muted because the region was the primary beneficiary of the imbalance.
According to him, the same silence would not have occurred if the situation had been reversed.
He said many southerners are now vocal about perceived lopsidedness in President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, suggesting that northerners would have reacted similarly if roles were reversed
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is dissatisfied with the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that he had hoped for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike made the remarks during a media parley held in Abuja on Friday, where he addressed ongoing political developments in his home state as well as in the FCT and the country in general.
It can be recalled that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing growing political instability and rising security concerns. As part of the emergency measures, the president suspended Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months.
To oversee governance during the interim, Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the sole administrator, a move which is still being criticized by many
Speaking at the media session, Wike revealed that he had pushed for the complete removal of Fubara from office.
“As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state. I wanted the outright removal of the governor. But for the interest of the state, the president did the right thing to prevent anarchy in the state,” Wike said.
He added, “The matter is in court but people must say the truth. The governor was gone. It is not in my place to make it good for the governor. As a politician, my business is not to make him comfortable and that is why there is power plane.”
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has credited President Bola Tinubu with playing a pivotal role in shaping his leadership journey, describing his first appointment in public service under Tinubu’s administration as the break that launched his career.
Speaking at the Lagos Leadership Summit on Wednesday, held at Konga Place, Lekki, Sanwo-Olu told a gathering of young Nigerians that competence in smaller roles often paves the way for greater leadership opportunities.Nigerian political art prints
“Your capacity to deliver on a set of simple tasks entrusted to you in smaller roles can serve as the foundation for greater leadership exploits,” he said.
Recounting his early days in public service, Sanwo-Olu explained how he was appointed Special Adviser on Economic Matters by then-Governor Tinubu in 2002 — a move that, according to him, unlocked several doors.
“That appointment was my first big break. I was given the chance to serve in key sectors like Transportation, Environment, Public Safety, and Education. Each role challenged me, and I gave it my all,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He described how the assignments exposed him to international engagements, strategic policy discussions, and leadership development under Tinubu’s watch.
“When I handled Transportation, I pushed the team to exceed expectations. In revenue generation, we improved figures and built staff capacity. Every role stretched me,” he noted.
Sanwo-Olu added that he never undertook those responsibilities with personal gain in mind but focused on impact.
He said those formative experiences equipped him to take on larger roles, eventually leading to his current position as Governor.
He also shared how he continued to serve under the succeeding administration of former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, who also spoke at the event.
Fashola, delivering his remarks on the summit’s theme, “Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive Models,” emphasized the need for diversity and inclusion in governance.
He called for genuine efforts to build unity and ensure citizens feel heard and represented.
He said: “Leaders must build coalitions of unity and belonging. What matters is whether the majority perceive that their leader is making genuine efforts not to exclude or marginalise anyone.”
The Nigerian Presidency has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully in charge of the country’s governance, despite his current working visit abroad.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the president has been actively engaging in national affairs while away in Europe.
This reassurance comes amid growing concerns from opposition figures and citizens alike, who have urged the president to return to the country, particularly in light of the recent surge in insecurity and killings across parts of Nigeria.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe,” Onanuga stated.
“His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.”
“The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.”
“His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday,” the statement revealed.
The statement said Tinubu is committed to his duties and that the administration will continue to function effectively under his leadership.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” the presidency added.
Tinubu left the country on Wednesday, April 2, to France.
We’re tired of digging graves for our people – Christian youths tell FG over Benue, Plateau killings
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The members and leaders of the Concerned Christian Youth Forum have condemned the attacks and incessant killings of residents of Benue and Plateau States.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the group led by its convener, James Adama said they are tired of conducting mass burials in these states.
Adama said the growing spate of violence in the North Central region is a “national tragedy” that had continued to lead to the killing of innocent lives including women and children.
He also describes the attacks as one which threatens the corporate existence of Nigeria as a country.Nigerian political art prints
His words, “We are tired of mass burials. We are tired of digging graves for our people week after week,” Adama said. “This human carnage must stop, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice without further delay.”
Adama further accused the Nigerian government of a slow response to the worsening security situation in the region.Nigerian political art prints
He called on security agencies to improve their efforts towards safeguarding vulnerable communities across the country.
Also commending the gallantry of security personnel in affected areas, the group stressed the need for urgent and decisive action from the Federal Government to restore peace and stability.
“This is not just about Benue and Plateau, it’s about the future of our nation. Every Nigerian deserves to live in peace and dignity,” Adama stated.Nigerian political art prints
The forum also urged faith-based organizations, civil society groups, and international human rights agencies to speak out against what it termed “the ongoing carnage and silent genocide” in parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
The group also advocated improved humanitarian support and the rebuilding of devastated communities by the Federal Government
A judge in the United States ruled on Thursday, that Alphabet’s Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology.
This is another blow to the tech giant, paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, found Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in the markets for publisher ad servers and ad exchanges between buyers and sellers.
The ruling opens the door to another hearing to assess what steps Google needs to take to reestablish competition in those markets.
These steps may include divesting certain parts of its business in a future trial that has yet to be scheduled.
The second court ruling is that Google holds an illegal monopoly, following a similar judgment over an online search case.
Publisher ad servers are platforms that store and manage digital ad inventory.
Along with ad exchanges, the technology lets news publishers and other online content providers make money by selling ads. Those funds are the “lifeblood” of the internet, Brinkema wrote.
“In addition to depriving rivals of the ability to compete, this exclusionary conduct substantially harmed Google’s publisher customers, the competitive process, and, ultimately, consumers of information on the open web,” Brinkema wrote.
However, she wrote, antitrust enforcers failed to prove a separate claim that the company had a monopoly in advertising ad networks.
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi called the ruling “a landmark victory in the ongoing fight to stop Google from monopolising the digital public square.”
“This Department of Justice will continue taking bold legal action to protect the American people from tech companies’ encroachments on free speech and free markets,” she said.
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Lee-Anne Mulholland said Google will appeal the ruling.
“We won half of this case, and we will appeal the other half,” she said, adding that the company disagrees with the decision on its publisher tools.
“Publishers have many options and they choose Google because our ad tech tools are simple, affordable and effective.”
Google’s shares dropped by 1.4% after Thursday’s ruling. Experts previously told reporters that the tech giant’s financial hit from a loss in the case would be minimal.
The company is best known for its search engine.
The DOJ has said that Google should have to sell off at least its Google Ad Manager, which includes the company’s publisher ad server and ad exchange.
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A former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to be unpopular until his policies start producing positive results.
Sani stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.
He said that the president was setting a standard in Nigeria by allowing even people from the South West to criticize him.
He said, “When I stood up in the parliament to speak about the insecurity in the north, I faced serious resistance from senators from northern part of Nigeria.
“You were expected to be quite and embrace whatever it is because the president came from your region.
“Any attempt by you to raise alarm on the killings in the north or poverty in the north or the out-of-school children issue when Buhari was there, you would be reminded that you should not damage the image of the president because you come from that part of the country.
“Tinubu is embarking on a project he knows very well he will be unpopular. You either do two things: please people by doing what the people want, or to look at the future of the country where we are heading to and lose some popularity or votes for you to achieve it. Tinubu will continue to be unpopular untill the results of the reform start coming out.”
[DailyTrust]
Blood flowing like water but our leaders are silent — Pastor Enenche blows hot over killings in Nigeria
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The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has expressed deep concern over the continued spate of killings across parts of Nigeria amid silence from those in authority.
The cleric, while addressing his congregation during a Special Service at the Glory Dome in Abuja, questioned why blood continues to flow like water in Nigeria without meaningful intervention from those in authority.
He disclosed that shortly before the service, he received a distressing phone call from a village pastor in one of the attacked communities, narrating how families were wiped out and children murdered in their sleep.
Lamenting the deteriorating state of security in the country, Enenche wondered what evil Nigerians had committed to deserve such mindless bloodshed, stressing that the silence of leaders has become more troubling than the violence itself.
According to him, “You have your farmland and some people come to uproot cassava to feed their animals, and you ask why? They waste your blood on your father’s land. What did we do in this country to warrant this?”
“Blood flowing like water in Plateau State, Benue State, and others.
“What evil did we do in this country that we have not had the solution to this matter?
“When will we have people there that will have heart for people? That will sit up and make legislation. That will eliminate the wastage of blood in this land. Why is blood flowing like water? And nobody is saying anything.”
The clergyman further described how even a former security operative recently confessed to him his fears of travelling to his own hometown due to the level of insecurity along major roads.
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Do you think you know everything about your iPhone? Think again. Apple packs a ton of hidden features into every iOS update, and many of them fly under the radar.
Whether you’re a casual user or a seasoned iPhone pro, these 18 clever tips and tricks will help you unlock even more from your device.
Here are 18 things you probably didn’t know your iPhone could do
1. Identify Plants or Animals from Photos
Snap a picture, tap the Info button, and if your iPhone recognizes it, a starry icon will appear. Tap it to learn more about the plant or animal.
2. Turn Your iPhone into a White Noise Machine
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Background Sounds and choose calming options like Ocean or Rain—perfect for relaxation or putting babies to sleep.
3. Ask Siri to Read Web Pages Aloud
In Safari, say “Read this” or “I want to listen to this page.” You can also tap the Page Settings button and select Listen to Page.
4. Schedule Text Messages
Avoid late-night sends by tapping the + icon beside your message and selecting Send Later to schedule your text for a specific date and time.
5. Lock Private Safari Tabs with Face ID
Enable Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing in Settings > Safari to keep prying eyes out of your browsing history.
6. Create Custom Voice-Controlled Gestures
Set up actions you can trigger with a spoken command via Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Commands > Create New Command.
7. Remove Backgrounds from Photos Instantly
In the Files app, tap and hold a picture, go to Quick Actions, then hit Remove Background for easy editing.
8. Select All with Two Fingers
In apps like Messages or Notes, swipe down with two fingers to quickly select multiple items at once.
9. Copy or Translate Text with Your Camera
Open the Camera, point at text, then tap the icon with three lines in a square. You can copy, translate, or share it instantly.
10. Decode Laundry-Care Symbols
Snap a pic of clothing tags and tap the Info button, then select Look Up Laundry Care to find out what each symbol means.
11. Face ID Lock for Individual Apps
Long press any app and select Require Face ID to lock it—ideal for keeping kids or snoopers out.
12. Use Guided Access to Lock into One App
Enable Guided Access in Settings > Accessibility to prevent anyone (like a child) from switching to other apps while using your phone.
13. Snap Photos Faster with Camera Shortcuts
From the lock screen, swipe left to open the Camera. Use the volume button to take photos or hold it for videos. Swipe the shutter for burst mode.
14. Limit Screen Time on Addictive Apps
In Settings > Screen Time > App Limits, set daily limits for time-wasting apps. You can customize by day if needed.
15. Move Multiple Apps at Once
In Edit Home Screen mode, drag one app, then tap others to move them all together to another page.
16. Share Wi-Fi with a QR Code
Go to the Passwords app, select your Wi-Fi network, and tap Show Network QR Code—great for Android users or large groups.
17. Record Phone Calls Natively
During a call, tap the Start Call Recording button (looks like vertical lines). A voice will confirm it’s being recorded.
18. Automatically Transcribe Voice Notes & Calls
Recorded calls and voice memos are auto-transcribed in the Notes app—perfect for interviews, lectures, or reminders.
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A former Chief Magistrate in Rivers State, Ejike George, has defended his recent resignation from the state judiciary, stating that he cannot operate under the directives of a sole administrator.
George made the disclosure on Thursday night during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state’s sole administrator.
George said, “My reason for resignation is simply because I cannot adapt to the military style of adjudication that would be introduced by the reason of the sole administrator.
“I am simply saying that I cannot take instructions from a military administrator. I cannot.”
The former magistrate expressed discontent with the Federal Government’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Tinubu, invoking Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, claimed the suspension was necessary to halt the escalating political crisis in the state.
However, George disagreed.
“There was no crisis in Rivers State to warrant the suspension of an elected governor and his deputy, and the imposition of a military-style rule. It is not fair to the people of Rivers State,” he argued.
Ibas, who served as Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff between 2015 and 2021, hails from neighbouring Cross River State and was named sole administrator as part of federal efforts to restore order in Rivers State.
George, who served the Rivers State Judiciary for 16 years, maintained that judicial officers were not trained to function under military-style leadership.
“Our courts are courts of summary jurisdiction. Our proceedings are not guided by the Constitution of this country.
“That being the case, it means that I would take directives from my employer who is the Chief Judge of Rivers State.
“We, in turn, take some level of directive from the governor; that would have been the elected governor who had acted as the chief security officer of the state,” he said.
He continued, “In the entire 16 years that I served with the Rivers State Judiciary, I have taken instructions from civilian administrators. I do not know how I am going to adapt and now begin to take instructions from a military administrator. I find it very strange.”
George also challenged claims made by the Rivers State Judicial Commission that he retired voluntarily and not through resignation.
“I never faced any panel for any misconduct.
“Let them publish any report if there is one. I resigned on my own accord,” he said.
He further explained that the judiciary had not offered any training on how to operate under military oversight.
“Until that is done, I don’t know how even my colleagues would cope.
“So, for me, unfortunately, I am not the type that would keep my mouth shut. So, I decided to throw in the towel and go home and look for something else to do”, he said.
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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, bloc of All Progressives Congress, APC, had ruled out defection and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for 2027 elections.
Malami, who spoke through his media aide, Muhammed Bello Doka, said the CPC bloc, which was former President Muhammadu Buhari’s platform, said the bloc was the only entity that could speak on whether or not it was leaving the APC and not Al-Makura’s group.
“When you say CPC bloc, one needs to know who they are referring to. Is it the likes of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Adamu Adamu, Masari and Faruku Adamu Aliyu who, a few months ago had been throwing Buhari under the bus, in desperate attempts to gain relevance that should decide for the bloc? Malami queried.
He described their decision as personal, with no connection with CPC bloc, adding that it was for them to gain relevance in the APC for personal benefits.
On his rumoured defection to the Social Democracy Party, SDP, Malami dismissed it as figments of the imagination of those peddling the rumour.
“Malami is a prominent figure in Nigeria, therefore, cannot defect to any party in secret, he is still in APC but in a broad consultations with different platforms. Until the consultations are over, it is premature to talk about defection or declaration of interest.”
He, however, said he remained in active politics and would make his position known when the time wast ripe to do so.
‘’Malami has right to belong to any political party and to contest any position in Kebbi State,’’ the aide said.
Recall that the former Nasarawa State governor, Al-Makura, former Katsina governor, Bello Masari, ex-Education Minister, Alhaji AdamuAdamu, along with 20 others, had after a meeting issued a communique, affirming their support for President Tinubu and his policies and programmes.
The communique had read partly: ‘’We, the undersigned leaders and committed members of the former CPC, who were part of those instrumental in the historic merger that gave birth to the APC, hereby issue this statement to clarify our unalloyed loyalty to our great party and express firm solidarity with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
‘’Recent misleading narrative suggesting a defection or disaffection among CPC stakeholders are false, misleading and should be ignored. We remain integral to the APC and are fully aligned with its leadership.’’
Also recall that when the national Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, led party members on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna two weeks ago to plead with him to prevail on CPC members in APC not to leave the party, the ex-President told him people had the right to join any party of their choice.
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Shehu Sani, a former senator, has asked President Bola Tinubu to avoid getting sucked into the nepotism vortex when making key appointments.
Tinubu has faced criticisms for allegedly favouring the south-west, his home region, in his appointments.
On April 8, Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno south, said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution.
The federal government subsequently lashed out at critics, describing those pushing the narrative of sectionalism as “pokers of embers of hate and disunity” whose claims should not be taken seriously.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Thursday, Sani said African leaders often prioritise appointing individuals from their ethnic groups when they assume power.
“I will say that President Asiwaju should also be very careful,” the ex-senator said.
“He shouldn’t toe that line because it has been in African political geography that each time a person takes over position of office, he fills the major positions with people from his ethnic group and it is happening everywhere.
“So, people who find themselves in power should see it as an opportunity to serve not as those who have conquered and as such, they have to put their people everywhere.”
The former Kaduna lawmaker criticised opposition figures who were silent when past leaders made appointments without recourse to federal character.
“Two wrongs do not make a right. But let us know that when nepotism favoured a part of the country, you were silent, and now you raise it up because you have an issue with this government,” Sani said.
“I would appreciate the morality of the opposition if I can hear your voice when your own man from your tribe, from your ethnic group was perpetrating those evil and you stood against it.
“And when you keep quiet when it favoured you and now you speak out when it doesn’t favour you, it means you have other intentions.”
[TheCable]