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Rivers varsity student shot on campus, management suspends activities

A 100-level student of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, has reportedly sustained gunshot injuries after suspected cultists opened fire on the university campus on Wednesday.

The incident occurred barely two days after suspected rival cult groups engaged in a shooting confrontation on the campus, heightening concerns over security among students and staff.

The earlier clash, which occurred on Monday, was reportedly linked to a supremacy dispute between suspected members of the Vikings and Ku Klux Klan cult groups.

Details surrounding Wednesday’s shooting remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.

However, a source familiar with the incident said the injured student had been taken to a hospital, where medical personnel were making arrangements for surgery to remove bullet pellets reportedly lodged in his body.

The source, who declined to disclose the identities of the student and the victim because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the victim’s friends were raising money to cover the cost of the procedure.

The source said, “His close friends were contributing money to raise funds for the surgery to happen.”

It could not, however, be independently established whether the student was affiliated with any cult group.

A video circulating on social media showed the injured student lying on a hospital bed before being carried into the university premises by some of his coursemates.

The Rivers State Police Command had earlier confirmed the Monday incident involving suspected rival cult groups.

The command’s spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the police were investigating the earlier confrontation.

When contacted about Wednesday’s shooting, Agabe confirmed that she had seen the circulating video, adding that she would obtain further information from the Divisional Police Officer responsible for the area.

She had yet to provide further details as of Wednesday evening.

Meanwhile, amid the security concerns, the management of the university announced the immediate suspension of all remaining activities scheduled for the Students’ Union Government Week.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the institution’s Registrar, Dr Chinonye Ajie, directed students to resume normal academic activities on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

The management warned students against actions capable of disrupting their studies or threatening peace and security within the university.

The statement said, “This is to inform the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Community that all remaining activities for the Students’ Union Government Week have been suspended by the University Management with immediate effect.”

It added, “Students are therefore advised to return to classes on Thursday, August 13th, 2026, for normal academic activities.”

The university further warned that students who failed to attend their lectures would be held responsible for their actions.

It also urged students to avoid conduct that could jeopardise their academic progress or undermine the peace and security of the institution.

by admin — August 13, 2026 in News 0

UAE capital inflows jump 88%, businesses eye more

Nigeria could attract a larger share of investment from the United Arab Emirates if it sustains its economic and sectoral reforms, business leaders have said, as the UAE reported investing $71.32bn in Sub-Saharan Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Although the UAE did not provide a country-by-country breakdown, Nigeria’s capital importation from the Gulf nation jumped 87.8 per cent to $728.81m in 2025 from $388.01m in 2024, according to Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics.

The NBS data showed that Nigeria attracted $2.08bn in capital from the UAE between 2021 and 2025, rising to $2.28bn after adding the $194.51m recorded in the first quarter of 2026.

The development came as the UAE identified renewable energy, infrastructure and digital innovation as priority areas for long-term investment and sustainable development across Africa

The UAE Minister of State, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, said the country viewed Africa as a strategic partner in its economic diversification agenda.

In a recent interview reported by The Nation, Al Hajeri said, “The UAE believes in the importance of building partnerships that are resilient, strategic, and aligned with long-term national priorities. In this context, the UAE sees its engagement and partnership across Africa as even more essential.”

He said the UAE had invested about $71.32bn in Sub-Saharan Africa between 2021 and 2025. He also said the UAE had committed more than $70bn to renewable and green energy projects across the continent through initiatives including Masdar’s $10bn programme and the Etihad 7 platform.

According to the official, the UAE was also expanding its investments in infrastructure and logistics through DP World and AD Ports Group, as well as through financing from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

He said the investments would improve transport networks, reduce the cost of doing business, expand access to electricity, create jobs and promote technology and skills transfer across African countries.

Speaking to the relevance of foreign investment in Nigeria, the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Leye Kupoluyi, said Nigeria’s improving economic conditions could strengthen its position as an investment destination for the UAE and other foreign investors.

He said rising foreign reserves, greater economic stability and Nigeria’s large youthful population could improve investor confidence.

“Generally, when you look at the world economy, if money is a plant that you have to plant, definitely it will grow better in Sub-Saharan Africa, no doubt. When you look at the return on investment and the growth generally, you know that some of those countries in Europe, which I won’t mention, are having negative growth. When their growth is not negative, it’s contagious,” Kupoluyi said.

He added, “But you see a country like Nigeria, let’s face it, in the last few years, there has been stability; our foreign reserves have grown; those are the things that create confidence in any economy. There is no doubt there is more confidence in the Nigerian economy, actually, for foreign direct investment.”

Kupoluyi said Nigeria’s demographics also gave it an advantage over ageing economies in other parts of the world.

“Secondly, you know the population is now to our advantage. Why? We have more people like you in Nigeria than me. In other words, the population demography for the youth is more than for the elderly, which means that the environment is vibrant. I think it’s just like another one; it’s an investment choice,” he said.

The LCCI president said investors would continue to compare the returns available in Africa with those in mature economies when deciding where to deploy capital.

“Will I put my $1m for an investment in Africa? Or will I put the $1m in an investment somewhere else in Europe? Where will this money go? To grow better in Africa, no doubt. Possibly that is why they have this appetite for investing in Africa,” he said.

Despite the caveat, NBS data showed a clear upward trend in UAE-linked capital importation into Nigeria in the period under review. Capital inflow from the UAE fell by 21.2 per cent from $357.46m in 2021 to $281.78m in 2022, before rising by 16.6 per cent to $328.48m in 2023.

It increased by 18.1 per cent to $388.01m in 2024 and surged 87.8 per cent to $728.81m in 2025. Nigeria subsequently recorded $194.51m in capital importation from the UAE in the first quarter of 2026.

The figures put total UAE-linked capital importation at $2.08bn over the five years from 2021 to 2025 and $2.28bn when Q1 2026 is included.

by admin — August 13, 2026 in Business 0

NGX sheds N1tn on sell-offs in BUA Foods, banking stocks

The Nigerian equities market displayed notable volatility during trading on Wednesday, closing on a downward trajectory. The benchmark All-Share Index retreated to 243,967.09 points, down from Tuesday’s reading of 246,723.57.

Overall equity market capitalisation mirrored this decline, shedding over N1.76tn to settle at N157.49tn. Throughout the trading week, the index touched a high of 248,529.75 points on Monday before dipping to its weekly low on Wednesday.

Systemic monetary policy settings provided the macro backdrop for these movements, with the Central Bank of Nigeria maintaining its Monetary Policy Rate at 26.50 per cent. Market indicators across key indices reflected broad-based selling pressure, particularly within large-cap and sector-specific tracks.

The NGX 30 Index contracted to 8,941.01 points, while the NGX Premium Index dropped to 28,733.69. Similarly, the NGX Main-Board Index slid from 11,133.93 points on Tuesday to 10,962.60 points.

Sectoral performance was predominantly dominated by losses, with consumer goods experiencing significant headwinds. The NGX Consumer Goods Index witnessed a sharp drop, falling to 4,106.48 points from 4,319.51 in the previous session.

A major drag in this sector came from BUA Foods Plc, which suffered a maximum daily loss of 10.00 per cent to close at N760.60 per share, alongside Unilever Nigeria Plc, which dropped 9.97 per cent to end at N131.40 per share.

The banking sector also succumbed to moderate downward revaluation, as the NGX Banking Index softened to 2,560.67 points. Key commercial banking institutions recorded declines, including Access Holdings Plc, which fell 3.01 per cent to N27.40, and United Bank for Africa Plc, down 2.15 per cent to N45.45. Zenith Bank Plc recorded a 1.34 per cent drop to close at N124.80, while Fidelity Bank Plc shed 2.27 per cent to finish at N21.50 per share.

Despite the general downturn across major financial stocks, select banking equities bucked the market trend with strong gains. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated emerged as one of the top performers on the exchange, soaring 9.93 per cent to close at N71.40. Non-interest lender Jaiz Bank Plc and tier-two operator Wema Bank Plc also recorded positive momentum, gaining 2.33 per cent to reach N8.80 and 1.58 per cent to reach N28.95, respectively.

Insurance equities demonstrated resilience, pushing the NGX Insurance Index up to 1,152.13 points from Tuesday’s level of 1,144.06. Gains were driven by International Energy Insurance Plc, which locked in a 10.00 per cent surge to N4.40, and Cornerstone Insurance Plc, which rose 6.80 per cent to N5.50. Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc and Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc also added value, gaining 6.25 per cent and 4.21 per cent to close at N1.36 and N1.98, respectively.

Industrial goods and oil and gas counters exhibited mixed-to-stable performance during the daily session. Dangote Cement Plc remained unchanged at N1,034.00, while HBM Nigeria Plc slipped 2.48 per cent to N350.00, drawing the NGX Industrial Index down to 10,457.71 points. In the energy sector, Seplat Energy Plc and Aradel Holdings Plc held steady at N11,363.90 and N1,526.80, respectively, whereas Eterna Plc gained 1.39 per cent to close at N36.50.

In total market trading activity, investors executed 39,031 deals across the equity market, exchanging over 1.45 billion shares. The total value traded in the insurance sub-sector stood out due to heavy volume, primarily led by Fortis Global Insurance Plc, which traded over 853 million shares, and Universal Insurance Plc, which generated a volume of over 251 million shares. The ICT sector contributed substantial turnover through Chams Holding Company Plc, which recorded nearly 40 million traded shares.

Growth and specialised board securities showed active engagement from retail and institutional participants. On the Growth Board, waste management company The Initiates Plc advanced 2.29 per cent to N26.80 on a volume of 3.8 million shares.

Meanwhile, exchange-traded funds logged 862 trades across 391,023 units, where the Stanbic IBTC ETF 30 recorded a notable 6.95 per cent gain to close at N2,299.98 per unit.

Fixed-income securities on the Nigerian Exchange remained quiet on the secondary market front, with fixed-rate sovereign and corporate bonds recording zero trades across almost all series. The NGX Sovereign Bond Index remained unchanged at 668.35 points. The only debt transaction recorded during the trading session occurred on the Non-Interest Finance Board, where a single deal in TAJ Sukuk Series 2 involved 100,000 units valued at an adjusted price of N97.00 per unit.cover

by admin — August 13, 2026 in Uncategorized 0

FG proposes 5% turnover fines for erring oil companies

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, is proposing fines of up to five per cent of the annual turnover of petroleum operators found guilty of serious anti-competitive practices in the midstream and downstream sectors.

This was disclosed in the draft regulations of the proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026, analysed by our correspondent on Wednesday.

Under the proposed regulations, companies involved in serious offences such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, market allocation, abuse of market dominance and other conduct capable of causing significant harm to competition could be fined between three and five per cent of their annual turnover.

Persistent or serious offenders may also have their licences suspended or revoked, while the Authority may impose daily penalties on operators that fail to comply with its orders or continue prohibited conduct after being directed to stop.

The draft regulation states, “Where the Authority determines, after investigation and due process, that a licensee or any other person has engaged in anti-competitive conduct or breached any provision of this Regulation or the Act, it may impose administrative fines as provided herein.”

It further states, “The maximum administrative fine shall not exceed five per cent of the annual turnover of the offending undertaking for the preceding financial year.

“For purposes of these regulations, ‘annual turnover’ means gross revenues or sales derived from the regulated business activities in Nigeria. Where multiple entities or group structures are involved, the Authority may consider the turnover of the group, subsidiary, or segment most directly involved in the infringement.”

The proposed framework classifies competition infringements into three categories, with Category A covering severe offences, Category B moderate offences and Category C minor or technical breaches.

Category A offences attract indicative fines of between three and five per cent of annual turnover. They include cartel agreements involving price-fixing, bid-rigging and market allocation, as well as abuse of dominance with foreclosure effects, such as predatory pricing and refusal to supply an essential facility.

Aggravating factors would include repeat offending, obstructing an investigation, having a large market share or causing significant harm to the market. Mitigating factors include voluntary self-reporting, cooperation beyond legal obligations, early termination of prohibited conduct and an established compliance programme.

Category B offences attract fines of between one and three per cent of annual turnover and include exclusive dealing without clear foreclosure, tying or bundling with minor market harm and unfair discrimination between trading partners.

Category C offences could attract fixed penalties ranging from N5m to N50m or less than one per cent of turnover. These include failure to submit required competition reports, delays in submitting compliance reports and inadvertent data omissions or misstatements.

An operator that fails to comply with a final cease-and-desist order could face a daily penalty of between N5m and N25m until compliance is achieved. The proposed rules provide, “Where a licensee or person fails to comply with an order or directive of the Authority, a daily penalty may be imposed for each day the violation continues.”

Where a prohibited practice continues after a final order, the daily penalty could rise to between N10m and N50m. Before imposing a fine, the NMDPRA would issue a Notice of Intention to Fine setting out the facts and findings, the nature of the infringement, the basis for calculating the proposed fine and the proposed deadline for payment.

The affected operator would have at least 30 days to make written representations or request a hearing.

It states, “Before imposing a fine, the Authority shall issue a Notice of Intention to Fine, specifying: (a) The facts, findings, and nature of the infringement; (b) The basis for the proposed fine, including its calculation; and (c) The proposed deadline for payment. The respondent shall be granted no fewer than 30 days to make written representations or request a hearing.”

The proposed framework also extends accountability to individuals who knowingly participate in serious anti-competitive practices. Directors, managers and officers could face personal sanctions, including referral to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for personal liability under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act.

Persistent or serious violations could also result in the suspension or revocation of an operator’s licence or permit. Operators would generally be required to pay penalties within 30 days of a Final Penalty Order. The framework preserves the right to appeal, while unpaid fines would constitute debts recoverable by the Authority.

Meanwhile, stakeholders and operators have up to 21 days to submit comments, approval or objection on the proposed regulations, in compliance with Section 216(1) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, which requires stakeholder consultation before regulations are finalised.

by admin — August 13, 2026 in Business 0

SEC fixes 5pm T+1 Dettlement Deadline For Equities, Commodities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fixed 5:00 p.m. on the first business day after a transaction (T+1) as the settlement deadline for equities and commodities traded and settled through the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS).

The Commission made this clarification in a circular issued on Wednesday to capital market operators and other market participants as part of the implementation of the T+1 settlement cycle in the Nigerian capital market.

According to the SEC, all transactions in the affected securities must be fully paid by 5:00 p.m. T+1 to ensure compliance with the standard Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement procedure.

It warned that where a broker/dealer’s trading account is not adequately funded to meet its settlement obligation within the prescribed period, the default would be managed in line with the CSCS Default Management Procedure and the applicable transaction settlement guidelines of the relevant exchange.

The Commission also clarified that foreign portfolio investors are not required to prefund their accounts for trades in the Nigerian capital market.

However, it said capital market operators facilitating transactions on behalf of foreign portfolio investors must establish and maintain appropriate controls and processes to ensure timely funding and completion of settlements within the prescribed timeframe.

The clarification follows earlier SEC circulars on the implementation of the T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions, issued on June 3, 2025, and the transition to the T+1 settlement cycle, issued on May 15, 2026.

The T+1 cycle means that eligible securities transactions are settled one business day after the trade date, reducing the period between execution and final settlement.

The SEC said the transition represents a significant milestone in its efforts to build a more efficient, resilient and internationally aligned trading and post-trade environment.

It added that the shorter settlement cycle would improve settlement efficiency, reduce counterparty risk, enhance liquidity and strengthen the competitiveness of the Nigerian capital market.

According to the Commission, the reforms would ultimately improve the attractiveness of the Nigerian market to both domestic and international investors.

by admin — August 13, 2026 in Business 0

Osun election: Wait for Trump to help your uncle win – Bashir Ahmad mocks Davido

The spokesman of the City Boys Movement, Bashir Ahmad, has again mocked Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, ahead of the governorship election in Osun State.

In a post on his verified X handle, Ahmad asked the singer to wait for US President Donald Trump to deploy troops to help his uncle win the election.

This came after the singer, on Tuesday, called on Trump to pay attention to the August 15, 2026, governorship poll in the state.

Reacting, Ahmad, a former presidential aide, said, “Will you not wait for President Trump to send troops and help your uncle win the election?”

DAILY POST recalls that the duo have been engaged in an online war against each other in recent times.

Ahmad had expressed confidence that the singer would return to X to lament the outcome of the governorship election.

by admin — August 12, 2026 in News 0

Osun election: Atiku raises concern over alleged plan to use outdated BVAS

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the alleged planned use of outdated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, devices during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.

In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku said the challenges recorded during the August 1, 2026, mock accreditation exercise in Osun, coupled with comments made by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Director of ICT, Dr Lawrence Bayode, had exposed what he described as shortcomings in the election technology.

Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Bayode disclosed that BVAS, first introduced for elections in 2021, currently operates on Android Version 10.

Reacting to the disclosure, Atiku said, “What the INEC ICT Director did not say, however, is that Android Version 10 is outdated, as it reached end-of-life status in 2023, meaning that it is no longer receiving updates or security patches.”

According to him, operating a critical election platform on an outdated system posed significant cybersecurity and operational risks.

The former vice president questioned why INEC had not upgraded the BVAS software despite its budgetary allocations, particularly ahead of the 2027 general election and ongoing off-cycle polls such as the Osun governorship election, which could have served as a testing ground for updated technology.

He described INEC’s handling of the issue as suspicious, suggesting that it could undermine confidence in the electoral process.

“This vulnerability could allow criminal elements or hackers to bypass the BVAS application entirely, gain root access to the device’s file system, and potentially alter cached voter logs or polling unit result files before they are transmitted,” Atiku stated.

He further warned that because BVAS devices transmit polling unit results through public telecommunications networks to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, outdated software could increase exposure to cyber threats.

“Outdated cryptographic foundations elevate the risk of man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, where sophisticated actors could intercept, block, or manipulate data packets over the air,” he said.

Atiku also raised concerns about the biometric capabilities of the system, noting that reliance on an outdated framework could weaken fingerprint and facial recognition functions.

According to him, the situation could make the system more vulnerable to spoofing techniques, including fingerprint- and photo-based bypass attempts.

He added that unresolved software bugs and memory-related issues in older operating systems could trigger application failures during peak voting periods, leading to accreditation delays and technical disruptions.

The ADC presidential candidate backed calls by cybersecurity experts for a comprehensive review of the technology, stating: “Running critical national infrastructure on an end-of-life operating system creates a broad attack surface.

“To safeguard election integrity, it is vital to perform an independent, comprehensive code and hardware audit of the BVAS devices.”

by admin — August 12, 2026 in News 0

Kebbi govt confirms killing of 10 police officers during gun battle with terrorists

Kebbi State Government has confirmed the killing of 10 police officers and other victims in a terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as most unfortunate.

The Governor of the state, Nasir Idris, confirmed the incident and described the tragic loss of the officers as a painful and heartbreaking sacrifice made in the service of the nation while confronting the terrorists, 17 of whom were also killed.

According to the governor, the 10 police officers died while defending the lives and property of citizens of the state and protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

He spoke at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, when a high-powered delegation from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Umar Dada, paid a condolence visit to him.

A statement by Malam Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said his principal assured the bereaved families of sustained government support.

He commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, the families of the fallen officers, and the people of Kebbi State over the devastating incident.

The governor said the officers were deployed to the area as part of the coordinated efforts of security agencies to confront terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities threatening the peace and security of Kebbi State.

He stressed that the sacrifice of security personnel who paid the supreme price in the line of duty would never be forgotten, assuring the affected families that the Kebbi State Government would provide the necessary intervention and support.

“I want to condole the IGP and the entire Nigeria Police Force over the sudden death of these officers.

“It is our tradition in Kebbi to support the families of fallen security personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty.

“The Kebbi State Government will come to the aid of the families of the officers who lost their lives,” he stated.

Governor Idris further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the collective effort to protect communities and restore lasting peace across the state.

Earlier, DIG Umar Dada conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police to Governor Idris, the people of Kebbi State, and the families of the fallen officers.

The DIG assured the governor that the Nigeria Police Force would intensify efforts to identify, track down, arrest, and prosecute those responsible for the deadly attack.

He assured that the police would not relent in their efforts until all those responsible for the attack were arrested and faced the wrath of the law.

DIG Dada commended the Kebbi State Government for its sustained support and cooperation with the police and other security agencies operating in the state, describing such partnership as critical to the success of ongoing security operations.

He also disclosed that a police squadron would soon be established in Kebbi State as part of measures to strengthen police presence, boost operational capacity, and enhance the protection of lives and property across the state.

The delegation’s visit followed the killing of the 10 police officers and other persons during a gun battle with terrorists along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area.

Governor Idris reiterated that the Kebbi State Government would continue to work closely with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to strengthen security, protect vulnerable communities, support security personnel, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and other criminal acts were brought to justice.

by admin — August 12, 2026 in News 0

NEITI Audit: You have 48hrs to appear for probe – Senate to four oil companies

The Senate, through its Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday gave Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited, All Grace Energy Limited and Aradel Energy Limited 48 hours to appear before it over queries raised against them in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 audit reports by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI.

The companies were directed to respond to issues contained in the audit reports or risk the invocation of legislative powers against them.

The ultimatum was issued by the Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo-led committee following displeasure expressed by some members over the absence of the companies.

First to call for sanction was Senator Abdul Ningi, Bauchi Central, who described a letter written by Network E&P Nigeria Limited to the committee as disturbing and provocative.

In the letter, the company said it reports to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.

“The Senate and by extension, the National Assembly, is the custodian of Nigeria law that has power to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” Ningi said, citing Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution.

In support, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan, (Borno Central), called for the invocation of constitutional powers against the management of the affected companies.

“Having failed to honour invitation of this committee two consecutive times, the Managing Director of Network E&P Nigeria Limited should appear before us unfailingly on Thursday this week or risk full invocation of legislative powers against him,” Lawan said.

Similar ultimatums were issued against the Managing Directors of All Grace Energy Limited, Aradel Energy Limited and Seplat Energy.

But Dubri Oil Company Limited, which appeared before the committee, defended the $3.025 million royalty and gas flare debts recorded against it in the NEITI report.

NEITI had alleged, based on submissions by NUPRC in 2025, that Dubri Oil owed $2.378 million for gas flare and $646,605.55 for oil production, totalling $3.025 million.

The company’s representative, Soyode Olusoji Clement, faulted the query, saying the report was compiled during a reconciliation issue with NUPRC.

He told the committee that the reconciliation had since been resolved and no debt was outstanding. He presented documents to that effect, which the committee said it would study critically before issuing a clean bill of health.

by admin — August 12, 2026 in News 0

President Tinubu demands national coexistence amid rising tensions

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to protect the unity of the country, saying no differences or disagreement should be allowed to destroy the nation.

Tinubu, represented by Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, spoke on Tuesday at an event in Abuja.

The President said dialogue was important in keeping Nigeria united, while assuring that his administration remained committed to tackling insecurity and promoting peace.

He said, “Not only that, the government is determined to make sure that we remain united as a country, despite our differences. Whatever the differences may be, we should talk and remain in this country, and allow this country to remain a united nation, a united country.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, also warned politicians against using religion and ethnicity to gain political advantage.

Yilwatda said Nigeria’s diversity should unite its people rather than create further divisions.

Speaking from his experience as a displaced person during the Bauchi crisis, he said violence affects everyone, regardless of their religion.

“When violence comes, it does not ask whether you are a Christian or a Muslim before it destroys either your home or your humanity, or your dignity,” he said.

He said Nigerians might worship differently but still have common hopes, fears and aspirations.

“We may worship differently. Or we may suffer together. We dream together. We can build together. And ultimately, we can rise and fall together,” Yilwatda said.

The APC chairman urged political leaders to avoid turning religion and ethnicity into political weapons, warning that short-term political benefits could cause lasting harm to the country.

“No political victory is worth the permanent damage inflicted on our nation, and we’ve been seeing it every day,” he said.

by admin — August 12, 2026 in News 0