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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has described the 2017 controversy that led to his removal from office as a political setup, while renewing his criticism of African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. In a detailed Facebook post responding to backlash over his resignation from the ADC, Mr Lawal defended the controversial contract at the centre of the scandal. He reiterated his position that supporting Atiku would hand President Bola Tinubu an easy path to a second term. The latest statement builds on his earlier explanation for exiting the ADC, which PREMIUM TIMES…

We often ask what kind of country we will leave for the next generation. Perhaps the more important question is what kind of opportunities we will leave for them. Each of us can answer that question. By mentoring one person. By opening one door. By supporting one dream. By investing in one possibility. Because nations are ultimately transformed the same way lives are transformed: one opportunity at a time. Reflections at 50 on grace, responsibility and the privilege of being carried. There comes a point in life when achievement begins to matter less than purpose. A point when the question…

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has reacted to the gallantry of men of the Nigerian Army in securing the release of residents of the Ngoshe community from the captivity of the insurgents. Recall that the Nigerian Army rescued 360 victims at the weekend who had been in captivity since last March and were rescued on Saturday by security forces. Senator Ndume, in a statement on Sunday, hailed the military for the rescue operation.  He described the weekend onslaught against the insurgents as remarkable. He said, “We must applaud the professionalism and spectacular patriotism of men and officers of the Nigerian Army who continue to exhibit outstanding courage in…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to replace Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Lawal gave this advice in a statement posted on his Facebook page, maintaining that the ADC primary election was massively rigged in favour of Atiku. According to him, Atiku does not have what it takes to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He decried that most of his critics had focused on attacking him rather than addressing the issues he raised. “Indeed I would urge the…

The suspected kidnappers of Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have been identified following a police rescue operation. Adegoke and her sons, Peter and Paul, were rescued alive on Saturday during an operation carried out by the Nigeria Police. According to police sources, two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun battle with operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the suspects. The victims were abducted on Tuesday while Mrs Adegoke was reportedly taking the children to school. Police said sustained intelligence gathering, tracking, and tactical pressure on the…

Arsenal have been handed a transfer blow in their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown. The Premier League champions have been strongly linked with a move for Brown this summer. Brown had an impressive season for Frankfurt in the Bundesliga as he recorded four goals and provided four assists. However, according to Sky Sports, Bayern Munich are now closing in on the 22-year-old’s signature. The report added that the Germany international has already agreed on personal terms with Vincent Kompany’s side. Arsenal are keen to bolster their manager Mikel Arteta’s squad after they lost the UEFA Champions League final…

The Nigerian Air Force has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to support efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. A statement on Sunday by NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit by the representative of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh. Makinde said the Air Force responded swiftly after the abduction was reported by deploying a surveillance platform that has…

A fire outbreak on Sunday morning destroyed parts of a residential building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, affecting a store and a room within the property. The incident occurred at about 7:10 am at No. 5 Obafemi Akere Street, off Basin Road, Ilorin, prompting an emergency response from the Kwara State Fire Service. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin. According to the statement, the affected property was a five-bedroom bungalow, with the fire damaging a store…

A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Biola Oladapo, has appealed to members of his constituency to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Oladapo, who represents Ondo West Constituency 2 in the Assembly and is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming House of Assembly election in the constituency, said he had begun grassroots mobilisation for the President’s re-election. This was contained in a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday through his media aide, Kabiru Okunoye, who insisted that the targeted over 1 million votes for…