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Detained NANS President Drags Seyi Tinubu, DSS To Court, Demands ₦38.3 Billion

May 16, 2025 (updated May 16, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking enforcement of his fundamental human rights and demanding over ₦38 billion in damages.

Filed on May 14, 2025, and marked Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/966/2025, the suit lists the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Director of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and Mr. Seyi Tinubu—son of President Bola Tinubu—as the 1st to 3rd respondents, respectively.

Isah, through his legal counsel Ugwueze I. Oduegbu and R.O. Ifebhor of Ajunwa & Co., is seeking a series of declarations and orders from the court, including:

A declaration that his alleged abduction, unlawful detention for over 15 days, and continued incarceration without charge constitute a gross violation of his rights to freedom of movement under Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

A declaration that the alleged torture, brutal beating, stabbing, and psychological trauma inflicted on him amount to inhuman and degrading treatment under Section 34 of the Constitution and Articles 5 and 16 of the African Charter.

An order for his immediate and unconditional release from DSS custody.

An injunction restraining the respondents from further acts of kidnapping, torture, detention, and threats to his life.

Monetary compensation including:

₦32.87 billion in general damages

₦5.5 billion in exemplary damages

20% compounded interest on the judgment sum until full payment or deposit into an interest-yielding court account.

Background of the Case

Isah’s suit stems from a violent leadership tussle within NANS. During his inauguration at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Abuja, he was allegedly attacked by a rival faction of the student body said to have the backing of political elites, including Seyi Tinubu.

Following the attack, Isah was receiving medical treatment at a DSS clinic when he was reportedly taken away by operatives of the secret police. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Family Alleges Cover-Up and Health Concerns

In an interview with SaharaReporters, a member of Isah’s family raised alarm over his disappearance and deteriorating health, describing the DSS’s actions as “bandit-like.”

Why are the DSS operating like bandits? They whisked away a man who was nearly killed, while those responsible for the attack are walking free. Since they took him, we’ve had no word,” the relative lamented.

The family added that Isah’s wife and daughter are traumatized by his sudden disappearance and are demanding answers.

The matter is expected to come up for hearing on a date to be communicated by the court.

Tinubu approves armed forest guards to secure Nigeria’s 1,129 forests – Duplicate – [#3200]

May 15, 2025 (updated May 15, 2025) Published by viviaopar

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a national forest guard initiative aimed at reclaiming Nigeria’s forests from terrorists, bandits, and criminal gangs.

In a statement released on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare announced that the recruitment and deployment of forest guards will commence immediately, targeting all 1,129 forests across the country.

According to Dare, the forest guards will be well-trained, armed, and mandated to flush out criminal elements using the forests as hideouts for violent activities.

This is a joint security effort between the federal and state governments. The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Ministry of Environment have been directed to take charge and ensure full implementation,” he stated.

Thousands of young Nigerians are expected to be recruited into the outfit as part of a strategic initiative to create jobs while enhancing national security.

President Tinubu, in earlier remarks, had vowed that his administration would not cede “an inch” of Nigerian territory to criminal elements, declaring that “the country will take back its forests.”

Electoral amendment will be ready before 2027 elections – Yakubu Says he still remains INEC ChairmanBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru

May 15, 2025 (updated May 15, 2025) Published by viviaopar

ABUJA — CHAIRMAN of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday said that necessary amendments on the Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 elections

Prof. Yakubu also debunked the insinuation in some quarters that he has been sacked and declared that he still remains the country’s Chief Electoral Officer.

The INEC Chairman spoke while fielding questions from State House correspondents after the inauguration of two National Commissioners by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said: “We are here today, basically for the swearing in of two national commissioners. As you are aware, the commission is made up of a chairman and 12 national commissioners drawn on the basis of two commissioners per geopolitical zone. So vacancies existed for the North West and the South East, and the Senate has screened and confirmed the nominees, and Mister President today performed the swearing in.

“So, we have almost the full compliments of commissioners of the commission. As we are aware also, about two weeks ago or so, we lost one of our commissioners, Major General Modibbo Alkali (retd), mayor his soul rest in peace.

So now, we have almost the full compliments of commissioners.”On electoral reforms, the INEC boss said that the commission has been interfacing with the National Assembly and that two weeks ago, it had a retreat in Lagos with the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on electoral reform

Thereafter, the National Assembly is going to organize a public hearing, and it’s after the public hearing that now a new bill will, at the end of the day, be submitted to the President for assent,” he said.

He further stated: “So, we’re working with the National Assembly on electoral reform, but at this point, I’m not going to give you any more details. You will hear from the National Assembly whose responsibility it is, but we reviewed the 2023, general elections on our own

We engaged with the stakeholders. We came up with 142 recommendations out of this 142 recommendations, eight require constitutional or Electoral Act amendment, and we discussed this with members of the National Assembly.

“So far so good, we are happy with our discussions with them, and we are also happy with the speed with which they want to proceed so that we’ll have some necessary amendments done to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027, general elections.”

Asked to comment on the controversy about his office and the speculation that he was sacked, he said that he remained the Chief Electoral Officer of the country

According to him: “I don’t think we need to waste time so much about this unnecessary speculations. As far as the law is concerned, and as far as I’m aware, I remain the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and under the Constitution, the Chief Electoral commissioner of the Federation, and under the Electoral Act, the returning officer for the presidential election.”

The two new INEC Commissioners are ⁠Mallam Tukur Abdulrazaq Yusuf, representing Northwest , Professor Sunday Nwambam Aja, from Ebonyi State, representing Southeast.

The President also swore in two Commissioner members on the Board of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB.

They are Ikpeme Kenneth Ndem, ⁠(Cross River State) and Hon. Justice Buba Ibrahim Nyaure (retd), Taraba State.

Don’t hide behind TV, let’s settle in on street’ – Oshiomhole dares Abati

May 14, 2025 (updated May 14, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has issued a public challenge to former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, threatening a physical confrontation over what he deemed “mischievous” questioning on a TV show.

In an interview on Tuesday on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Oshiomhole expressed shock at Abati’s line of questioning directed at Ifeanyi Okowa, immediate past governor of Delta state, in a recent programme.

“I was particularly shocked that a senior editor could ask the immediate past governor of Delta state, Okowa, mischievously, I must say, with all due respect, ‘did you get permission from Oshiomhole that your sins will now be forgiven before you decided to decamp to APC?’” Oshiomhole said.

The former governor of Edo, Oshiomhole, criticised Abati for what he saw as an attempt to associate him with the political actions of others.

How can you ask such a question? What is my role? I am part of the legislature. Is the legislature in charge of prosecuting anyone for wrongdoing?” Oshiomhole responded.

Oshiomhole also brought up Abati’s past, pointing out that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his tenure as spokesperson for former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The man who made that statement was at a time invited by the EFCC after he was Jonathan’s spokesman, shamelessly. Thereafter, EFCC arrested him. Was I the one who granted him bail to leave PDP to go where he is?” He added.

The senator also expressed displeasure with Abati’s Labour Day remarks, accusing the veteran journalist of overlooking his contributions to the labour movement.

Even on Labour Day, he talked about labour leaders involved in protests and picketing, but couldn’t acknowledge that I led those demonstrations. This is someone who once wrote an article titled ‘Oshiomhole the People’s President’ when I was NLC president,” Oshiomhole stated.

He went on to say that if Abati wanted to continue criticising him, he should do so directly.

Instead of giving me credit, he claimed that once labour leaders leave the NLC, they go on to become governors,” Oshiomhole added.

He said, “If you’re bitter because you failed to become deputy governor in Ogun State, is that why you’re so paranoid and constantly attacking me?

If you want to insult me, don’t hide behind the TV, come out to the streets and let’s settle it face to face.”

House Republicans propose $5 billion private school Vouchers

May 13, 2025 (updated May 13, 2025) Published by viviaopar

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools , an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.

The proposal, part of a budget reconciliation bill released Monday, would advance President Donald Trump’s agenda of establishing “universal school choice” by providing families nationwide the option to give their children an education different from the one offered in their local public school. Nearly all households would qualify except those making more than three times the local median income.

Supporters of private school vouchers say they want to give families assigned to low-performing schools more choices.

“Giving parents the ability to choose the best education for their child makes the (American Dream) possible,” said Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy , who sponsored a similar proposal in the Senate.

The program would be funded by donors who could contribute money or stock. In turn, they would receive 100% of the contribution back in the form of a discount on their tax bills. It would allow stock holders to avoid paying taxes that would be levied if they donated or transferred the stock.

Critics decried the proposal, saying it would aid the wealthy at the expense of the public school systems that serve the overwhelming majority of students. They said it would set up a tax shelter allowing savvy investors to make money under the guise of a donation.

All of this comes as the Trump administration downsizes the Education Department and cuts resources to public schools, including $1 billion in mental health grants and funding for teacher training .

“This is a significant threat,” said Sasha Pudelski of AASA, the School Superintendents Association. She added that states that have voucher programs often end up assisting families that were already paying for private school. “It’s opening the door even wider to what has already plagued voucher programs around the country, which is rampant waste, fraud, and abuse.”

Similar tax-credit scholarship and private school voucher programs have proliferated in red-leaning states like Texas, which just passed a $1 billion program. Public school advocates worry the programs hurt enrollment and per-pupil funding, ultimately leaving fewer resources for families that choose public schools.

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Gani Adams Criticizes Tinubu Administration For Ignoring Nigerians’ Hardships

September 11, 2024 (updated September 11, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has voiced his discontent at the state of the nation, saying the current government has plunged Nigerians into unprecedented hardship and suffering.

Adams berated President Bola Tinubu administration for treating Nigerians with disdain,stating that his government is indifferent, insensitive, and unresponsive to the plight of Nigerians.

Adams’ displeasure and revulsion were expressied in a letter he penned to the president titled “President Bola Tinubu, Time is Going.”

Adams lamented that the government has failed to check the economic hardship and insecurity faced by citizens.

Adams noted that Tinubu’s administration has disappointed many Nigerians who had high hopes for his leadership. He cited the increase in fuel prices, from less than N200 to over N1000 per liter, and the depreciation of the Naira from less than N740 to over N1,600 per Dollar, as examples of the government’s poor performance.

The letter also criticized the government’s handling of insecurity, stating that the rate of abductions and killings has increased despite the presence of security chiefs. Adams questioned the briefings provided to the President by his security team and expressed concern about the harassment of human rights activists and civil society organizations.

Adams reminded Tinubu of his campaign promises and urged him to reverse the current trend of hardship and oppression. He warned that the situation may trigger further crisis if not addressed immediately.

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“Don’t Pray For Nigeria”, Peter Obi Says

September 9, 2024 (updated September 9, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has urged the public to direct their prayers towards securing competent leaders for Nigeria instead of concentrating on prayers for the nation itself.

During his appearance on News Central TV on Monday, September 9, Obi clarified that Nigeria is already richly endowed, but its advancement has been obstructed by self-serving and ineffective politicians.

“Don’t pray for Nigeria, because the nation is already blessed. Instead, pray for us to have good leaders. The problem lies with the people, not with the country,” Obi said, emphasising the importance of leadership in driving the nation’s development.

He further explained that with selfless and visionary leadership, Nigeria would make significant progress, ensuring a better quality of life for all citizens.

“If we have leaders who prioritise the country’s welfare over personal interests, Nigeria will thrive, and the people will enjoy a better life,” he added.

Obi’s comments highlight his belief that the nation’s challenges stem from poor leadership and not from any lack of potential or resources, hence his advise that Nigerians direct their prayers towards fostering good governance and ensuring that the right people are in positions of power.

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PFN Chairman Tells Tinubu: Your Govt Is Wicked

September 4, 2024 (updated September 4, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the newly elected Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Chapter, Yemi Davids, has said that the suffering faced by Nigerians due to President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies ‘looks like wickedness.’

The PFN boss said that the country faces huge economic setbacks due to policies which include the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 and the floating of the naira in June the same year.

His comments follow the scourging hardship faced in Nigeria after prices of energy rose by more than 400 per cent driving inflation to 33.4 per cent in July.

Cost of Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) has risen to N897 per litre, which is already complicating hardship.

Davids said, “It’s a lot, the conference of policies from the government in terms of beyond even the fuel. We’ve been trying to sort out the electric tariff where food prices are up and the pressure on us as a church, our churches are a lot.

“Our welfare system is stretched. Unfortunately, we don’t talk about that every time. I mean, we spend a lot virtually every week feeding people, and we would love the government to have some empathy.

“It looks like wickedness. Everything coming together at the same time. It looks like somebody is being wicked on the people. It looks like that. We all feel the pain. Both the leadership of the church and members of the church also.”

The chairman said there should be a human face when the government makes its economic policies.

He said churches have made efforts to solve the problems of some Nigerians.

“We grapple with school fees, house rents, feeding especially, and we encourage people, churches, to do that. The challenge with churches is that we don’t communicate actually to the public. So it looks like churches are not doing enough,” he added.

Reacting to the protest which lasted from August 1-10, 2024, he said that it was wrong for the government to clamp down on protesters.

Davids said hardship led to the protest, adding that the government should focus more on the solutions rather than hunting protesters.

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Pharmacist Regrets Criticising Jonathan, Seeks God’s Forgiveness

September 4, 2024 (updated September 4, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that a pharmacist, Yusuf Dauran, who criticized former president, Goodluck Jonathan, for pegging the price of petrol at N87 a litre, has asked God for forgiveness.

In 2012, Jonathan’s administration increased fuel price from N67 to N97 but reduced it to N87 in January 2015.

However, many people including the then opposition party, viewed the reduction as a political move to sway voters.

In the old tweet dated January 21, 2025, Yusuf wrote: “So a liter is now #87 . GEJ carry your change waka we want real CHANGE abeg.”

Quoting the tweet on Tuesday September 3, the pharmacist wrote: “Lord forgive me for I have sinned”

The NNPCL on September 3, 2024, increased the pump price of petrol from N568 to N855, N897 per litre (depending on the location) amidst lingering fuel scarcity.

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Create Ministry Of Men’s Affairs, Dalung Urges FG

August 21, 2024 (updated August 21, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Solomon Dalung, a former minister under ex-president Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has advocated for comprehensive reforms to enhance the well-being of men in Nigeria.

Speaking at a recent event, the former minister and justice reform advocate stated that the absence of adequate support systems for men has resulted in premature deaths among many.

Dalung also called on both federal and state governments to create ministries dedicated to men’s affairs, akin to those for women’s affairs.

Barrister Solomon Dalung on Facebook wrote: ”Justice demands we’ve ministry of men affairs”I have a neighbor here in Abuja who is an orphan, now in his late 70s. He used all his money to train his children and support his family.

They are well established, and his wife is now traveling, going on omugwo from Amsterdam to China to America, visiting their children. Meanwhile, the man is left here in Abuja; he doesnt have money anymore because everything he worked for in his life, he invested in the family.

Each time his wife returns, she comes back with a Bible and wine as gifts for him. That is the average situation of a Nigerian man, yet allegations of failure are constantly lumped on us as being responsible.
When you mentioned the idea of a Ministry of Men Affairs, I was pleased, as I have been an advocate for it.

We need a Ministry of Men Affairs because theres no ministry exclusively for men. Just because a man is the President of Nigeria doesnt mean he is the representative of the male gender; he is just a male, just like you have women in positions.

I think justice demands that we should give more attention to our men.Men do not live as long. If you go to the church, youll see a committee of widows, but you wont find a committee of widowers. Most men are gone between 50 to 60 years, and nobody is concerned about them.

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Category: Governance

Detained NANS President Drags Seyi Tinubu, DSS To Court, Demands ₦38.3 Billion

Tinubu approves armed forest guards to secure Nigeria’s 1,129 forests – Duplicate – [#3200]

Electoral amendment will be ready before 2027 elections – Yakubu Says he still remains INEC ChairmanBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru

Don’t hide behind TV, let’s settle in on street’ – Oshiomhole dares Abati

House Republicans propose $5 billion private school Vouchers

Gani Adams Criticizes Tinubu Administration For Ignoring Nigerians’ Hardships

“Don’t Pray For Nigeria”, Peter Obi Says

PFN Chairman Tells Tinubu: Your Govt Is Wicked

Pharmacist Regrets Criticising Jonathan, Seeks God’s Forgiveness

Create Ministry Of Men’s Affairs, Dalung Urges FG

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