Mallam Nasir Ahmad El Rufai.

Started as an advisor on the cabinet of Abdulsalam Abubakar on his economic team after the death of Abacha in 1998.

Bureau of Public Enterprises.

Appointed FCT Minister in 2003.

The EFCC laid an 8-count charge against him for land allocation and revocation in 2011.

Governor of Kaduna State, 2015 to 2023.

Got into power and immediately abolished the Kaduna Charter for Equity, scrapping power sharing between Muslims and Christians.

As governor, he is reported to have allocated 27,000 plots of land—some to family members.

This year, a Kaduna court ordered forfeiture of N1.37B allegedly diverted during the El-Rufai administration, part of the funds for a light rail project.

Last year, the Kaduna State Assembly accused El-Rufai and some of his appointees of N423 billion theft from the state coffers.

His former CoS was sent to prison for money laundering. Sold $45M USD belonging to the state government with criminal intent against parallel rates.

As governor, his tenure was marked by ethnic cleansing and religious persecutions.
In 2019, Kajuru LG.

Southern Kaduna claimed to have incurred 4000 deaths between 2011 & 2015 in 54 documented attacks and went to Elrufai, reportedly getting dismissed.

In 2016, he was caught admitting to having compensated foreign Fulani herdsmen. Later denied.

Frontline player that brought Buhari into power.
Frontline player that brought Tinubu into power.

These are your leaders.

* JUST IN *

*ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO (AAUA) RELEASES UTME/DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION FORM FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION*

This is to inform the general public and all prospective candidates that the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has officially commenced the sale of its Post-UTME/Direct Entry admission form for the 2025/2026 academic session.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates who chose AAUA as First Choice and scored 160 and above in the 2025 UTME.
Candidates who wish to apply but did not initially choose AAUA must do a Change of Institution to AAUA via the JAMB portal.
Direct Entry candidates with Upper Credit in OND, NCE, HND or good A’Level/JUPEB results are also eligible.
All applicants must possess at least five (5) O’Level credits including English and Mathematics, in relevant subjects.

AAUA GENERAL CUT-OFF MARK: 160
(Please note: Competitive courses may require higher scores. For example: Law – 240+, Mass Comm – 200+, Political Science – 200+, etc.)

Form Commencement Date: 23rd July, 2025
Application Mode: Online

Required documents include:

JAMB Result

O’Level Result

Birth Certificate or Age Declaration

Certificate of Origin

Post-UTME Acknowledgement Slip

Scratch Card(s) for Result Verification


Don't miss this opportunity to gain admission into one of Nigeria’s top public universities located in a peaceful academic environment!

Femi Gbajabiamila.

Found guilty by the US Court of withholding the client's $25,000 in 2003 and prosecuted in 2007.

Georgia State number 288330, He was disbarred as a lawyer for 36 months.

Today he is the chief of staff to your president.

These are your leaders.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 23/07/2025*

Tax evasion, profit shifting cost Nigeria $18bn yearly – Minister

Nasarawa court jails man 21 years for defiling three-month-old baby

Ahead Proposed Strike: FG, Doctors Meet Today

Natasha heads to court after Senate blockade, faults Akpabio

Super Falcons beat South Africa, qualify for WAFCON final

Lokpobiri: Crude oil production hits 1.8mb/d

CBN Retains Interest Rates At 27.5%

Dangote in Aso Rock Villa to meet Tinubu

Naira depreciates to N1,555/$ in parallel market

Israeli protest in Tel Aviv over Gaza food shortages

US emerges top supplier of crude to Nigeria — Report

3.5m children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria, says UNICEF

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Pistanthrophobia is a common fear of trusting people due to past experiences with relationships gone bad such as betrayal, heartbreak, or significant disappointment.

* Walking uses a total of 200 muscles with every step you take.
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Tinubu hails Kaduna’s peace model as Kaduna, Qatar donate houses to banditry victims

Tinubu holds briefing with finance, budget, gas ministers

Tinubu sets Q1 2026 deadline for National Single Window

Senate dismisses new states claim, holds Buhari tribute

Senate okays Tinubu’s $21bn foreign loans

FG set to clear N81bn N-Power backlog — Senate

Deputy Senate President, others back Anioma State creation

Speaker Abbas, Almakura seek collaboration against fake news, misinformation

Reps challenge US over cut in visa validity

Recover N103.8bn, $950,000 from MDAs, Reps urge EFCC, ICPC

Rep proposes bill compelling civil servants to use public schools, hospitals

Natasha: Some Of The Senators Against Me Should Be In Jail

Court to rule Oct. 16 on alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu’s third bail bid

Five arraigned for illegal waste dumping in Lagos

17 suspected Nasarawa Internet fraudsters to face trial

Court adjourns defamation suit filed by Maharaj Ji to Oct 20

Lagos Court declares Awoga as Orijeru of Igbooye

Military conducts aerial, land patrols to protect farmers

Boko Haram frees Catholic priest, 10 others in Borno

NDLEA operative shot dead during raid in Ondo

Envoys absence not a vacuum, FG counters ADC

RMAFC gets nod for N105.14bn 2025 appropriation from Reps Finance Committee

Direct transfers to LGAs delayed by structural issues – Edun

FG eyes one million hectares, 460,000 tonnes of soybeans in two years

NCAA threatens to sanction foreign airlines for not declaring sums above $10,000

NNPC poised to transform Africa into refining hub – Ojulari

PTDF screens 151 S’East candidates for overseas scheme

I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

UNIEC calls for Kanu’s release, Igbo leaders beg Tinubu

S-East residents lament soaring house rent, say ‘it is choking’

Tinubu, problem solver on national security — Jega

Remove my name from watch-listed persons, Igboho begs Fed Govt

SEC targets $500bn from dormant commodities, minerals

Debt-to-GDP ratio drops to 39.4% after GDP rebasing

Dormant Ajaokuta Steel Company owes N5.6bn electricity debt

Dangote exports 1.3bn litres petrol as marketers buy foreign fuel

Atiku warns as Okpebholo, Wike insist on Obi’s visit clearance

Nigerians Can’t Eat GDP, ADC Tells FG

2027: PDP kicks off 101st NEC meeting today

Another Osun Fed lawmaker dumps Adeleke, PDP

ADC boils over Tinubu endorsement by Adeleke, Oyinlola

Radda resumes duties after auto crash

Wike commissions revived Edo line, lauds Okpebholo’s leadership

Abiodun constitutes pension funds management committees

Report on state creation mischievous, says Otti

Gombe borrowed N1.3bn monthly between 2013, 2019 to pay workers’ salaries – Gov

Pension row: Ogun workers suspend strike after interventions

Yobe reopens markets, maps cattle routes as security improves

Abia partners shoe maker to raise output

Royal family seeks Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over installation of new Onikoyi

Teenager arrested for suspected killing of Jigawa youth

Young man killed while joining cult in Lagos

Driver drowns during beach trip with Indians in Lagos

Man rescued from 80-foot well in Lagos

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 2005, a Lufthansa aircraft from Frankfurt crash-landed at Lagos airport and was badly damaged, but no life was lost.

* On this day in 1992, Abkhazia declared independence from Georgia. The Republic of Abkhazia, is a disputed territory of Georgia and is recognized as an independent state by only a handful of counties including Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru, Tuvalu.

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Intense love does not measure, it just gives. – Mother T

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A single night of partial sleep deprivation can drive insulin resistance up by 25%.
Sleep is beyond rest…it plays a major role in how your body manages your blood sugar.
Research shows that one night of poor sleep can drive insulin resistance up by 25%.
(Similar to what you see in early stage type two diabetes).
A particular study shows young adults who slept only four hours per night for six nights experiencing this shift.
While you chase the bag, remember that .
Rest is not optional.
Keeping and staying fit is not optional.
Sleep helps your brain, your body metabolism and your long term health.
(Reflect on your health! Once you lie on hospital bed, the bag will be worthless.)

Pius Ikedia: The Diminutive Dynamo of Nigerian Football

Pius Nelson Ikedia, born on July 11, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a retired professional footballer best known for his blistering pace, flair, and creativity on the right flank. Though modest in stature at 1.66 meters, Ikedia’s presence on the pitch was anything but small. His speed, agility, and dribbling ability made him one of Nigeria’s most exciting wingers during his playing years.

Early Career and Rise to Prominence

Ikedia began his football journey on the streets of Lagos and quickly rose through the ranks at Bendel Insurance, a club renowned for grooming local talents. His impressive displays earned him a move to ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast, where he further honed his skills and attracted the attention of European scouts.

In 1999, his big break came when Ajax Amsterdam signed him a significant achievement for a young Nigerian footballer at the time. Although he struggled to cement a regular starting spot at the Dutch giants, his speed and technique showed promise, particularly in his early appearances.

European Club Career

Ikedia spent six seasons in the Netherlands, playing for Ajax, Groningen (on loan), RBC Roosendaal, and AZ Alkmaar, among others. Some of his career highlights include:
• Ajax (1999–2005) – 25 league appearances, 2 goals
• Groningen (Loan, 2002–03) – 27 appearances, 1 goal
• RBC Roosendaal – Over two seasons, he played 53 games and scored 5 goals
• AZ Alkmaar & RKC Waalwijk (Loan) – 12 appearances combined

He also had brief spells outside the Netherlands, featuring for Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, AZAL in Azerbaijan, and Mağusa Türk Gücü in Northern Cyprus. Ikedia concluded his career playing amateur football in the Netherlands, officially retiring in 2016.

International Career with the Super Eagles

Ikedia was a key figure in the Nigerian national setup in the early 2000s, earning 15 caps and scoring one goal for the Super Eagles between 1997 and 2004.

He represented Nigeria at several major tournaments:
• 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney
• 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan featured in group-stage matches, including high-profile games against Argentina and England
• 2004 African Cup of Nations made appearances in the tournament as Nigeria pushed for continental glory

While not always a first-choice starter, Ikedia brought energy and pace off the bench, often changing the tempo of games.

Health Scare and Resilience

In August 2016, Ikedia suffered a major health scare during an exhibition match in the Netherlands involving former Ajax players. He collapsed on the pitch and was immediately resuscitated. Thankfully, he survived the ordeal and recovered fully a testament to his resilience both on and off the field.

Legacy

Though his name may not be mentioned among the all-time greats of Nigerian football, Pius Ikedia’s career remains a story of talent, determination, and heart. From the dusty fields of Lagos to the iconic stadiums of Europe and international tournaments, he earned his place in the rich tapestry of African football.

Fans will forever remember him for his electric pace, fearless dribbling, and his unwavering passion for the beautiful game.

BREAKING: Akpabio’s Shocking Blunder: Nigerians impressed with Tinubu's "bur!al" instead of Buhari

While speaking to Nigerians, Senate President Godswill Akpabio accidentally referred to the country being impressed with Tinubu’s "burial"—when "he actually meant Buhari’s.

This is the second major slip-up, following Imo State Governor’s earlier prayer for Tinubu’s soul to rest in peace, mistakenly thinking he was the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.

Now, Nigerians are wondering:
Why do our top officials keep making this mix-up?
Is it just a simple slip of the tongue, or is there something more to this odd trend?

'Let's Give Igbo A Chance'— Obasanjo’s Shocking Massage Over Nigerian Presidency

In the quiet of his Abeokuta residence, former President Olusegun Obasanjo sat with a delegation of southern leaders from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), their voices mingling with the weight of a nation’s struggles. The air was heavy with purpose as Obasanjo, a elder statesman whose words still carry the resonance of decades in Nigeria’s political arena, delivered a sobering diagnosis: Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu, remains a nation in bondage, shackled by insecurity, economic turmoil, and the divisive grip of ethnic-based politics.

His voice, steady yet laced with urgency, painted a vivid picture of a country adrift. “We have had Fulani Nigerian presidents, Hausa Nigerian presidents, Yoruba Nigerian presidents,” Obasanjo said, pausing for emphasis, “but we have not yet experienced a genuine Nigerian president—one who represents everyone, not just their ethnic group.” The room fell silent, the gravity of his words settling over the visitors, who had come seeking counsel ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obasanjo’s message was clear: Nigeria’s challenges—banditry ravaging communities, an economy teetering on the edge, and tribalism fueling division—persist because its leaders have too often prioritized personal gain over national unity. “Our problems will persist until we take action,” he warned, his tone a blend of frustration and resolve. He spoke of a nation not only failing its own people but also falling short of the world’s expectations, its potential stifled by a cycle of ineffective leadership.

The former president’s call to action was both a plea and a challenge. He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, to stay engaged in the political process, and to hold fast to hope despite the hardships. “We cannot advance if we continue to cycle leadership based on ethnic divisions,” he said, his words cutting through the room like a clarion call. Nigeria, he insisted, needs a leader who transcends tribal loyalties, one who embodies the collective aspirations of its diverse people.

As the NNPP leaders listened, Obasanjo’s vision for a united Nigeria unfolded. He spoke of immediate measures to tackle insecurity and revitalize the economy, warning that without such steps, the nation would remain trapped in a pattern of stagnation. “The majority of political leaders today are not genuine nationalists,” he declared, accusing them of chasing power for personal gain rather than the nation’s welfare.

The meeting in Abeokuta was more than a political consultation; it was a moment of reckoning. Obasanjo’s words, delivered with the conviction of a man who has seen Nigeria through its triumphs and trials, left no doubt: the country stands at a crossroads. As the rain-soaked streets outside his home buzzed with the rhythm of daily life, his message lingered—a call for a collective spirit, genuine intentions, and a leader who can finally unshackle Nigeria from its burdens and lead it toward a future worthy of its promise.

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Timi Ajayi who was just sentenced to death by hanging is leading powerful worship session with his fellow inmates in Keffi prison.
Will he make heaven after his execution by hanging?
Give me your own opinion in the comment section

BREAKING! Hato has said YES to Chelsea and personal terms are already on the verge of being agreed.

Club to club talks underway with Ajax.
(Fabrizio Romano)

1. Every billionaire’s journey began with a dream — a vision so strong it refused to be ignored.
2. Dreams don’t work unless you do. Small, consistent actions taken daily can turn even the wildest vision into reality.
3. The right dream should light a fire in you — motivating you through doubt, setbacks, and discomfort, always pulling you forward.
4. Life will present a moment when you must choose: take the risk or stay in comfort and face scarcity. When that time comes, choose courage.
5. Nearly every billionaire has faced bankruptcy or major failure. It’s not about never falling — it’s about learning, adapting, and never giving up.
6. Align your daily efforts with your dream. Eliminate distractions. Focus only on what moves you closer to your goals.

Muslim Navigators: Who Sailed the Oceans Before Columbus?

Long before the European “Age of Discovery” Muslim explorers were already charting the seas, documenting coastlines, and advancing the science of navigation.

Ahmad ibn Majid

A legendary Arab navigator and seafarer of the 15th century, often called “The Lion of the Sea.” He authored detailed manuals on maritime navigation, including the famous “Book of Useful Information on the Principles and Rules of Navigation.”

Ibn Battuta

One of the greatest Muslim travelers in history, who journeyed across more than 40 countries, from North Africa to China, India to the Maldives. His travel logs offer unmatched insights into the geography, cultures, and faiths of the medieval world.

Suleiman al-Tajir

A 9th-century merchant and explorer. Among the first to describe China in detail, he also documented maritime routes across the Indian Ocean and the thriving Arab trade networks.

These men were not just explorers — they were seekers of knowledge, driven by faith and a desire to benefit the Ummah. Their legacy in geography and seafaring continues to inspire today.

Alhamdulillah!