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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has observed with dismay that the level of banditry, kidnapping, violence, insecurity and killings across the country has risen to an intolerable height, calling for divine intervention and urgent government action.

Speaking on Sunday at the end of the PFN’s three-day national fasting and prayer programme, its National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, said, “Several Chibok girls are still languishing in captivity, years after being massively kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents.

“Leah Sharibu is still shackled in bondage by religious kidnappers because she refused to renounce her Christian faith. And the Nigeria state did nothing. Student Deborah Samuel was burnt to death in Sokoto by a murderous mob simply for mentioning the name of Jesus and nothing happened to her killers.”

Represented by Bishop Musa Dasikwo, the Kaduna State Chairman of PFN, Oke added, “Since then, Taraba, Plateau, Benue states and Southern Kaduna have become daily killing fields. Edo, Kogi and Ondo states have also not been spared.

“As of today, several communities in Kwara State have been sacked by rampaging bandits, wielding sophisticated guns and other dangerous weapons.”

He lamented that innocent people were kidnapped, raped and killed in large numbers in Borno, Niger, Sokoto, Kaduna and other states of the federation, stressing that Oyo State had become the latest killing field, culminating in the abduction of several teachers and students, with one of the teachers, Mr Michael Oyedokun, reportedly beheaded and another shot dead.

The PFN National President said they mourned what he described as the “apparent lack of a firm political will by the country’s government to crush these horrible evils in Nigeria”, adding that allowing it to spread unchecked amounts to empty promises that have done no good.

“Nigerians are sick and tired of this evil and the apparent misplaced focus on winning elections by all means rather than focusing the full weight of our law and federal might to crush the killers of Nigerians. Rather than doing this, our governments are rehabilitating our so-called repentant Boko Haram killers, even drafting them into our security network,” he lamented.

According to him, “What is going on in Nigeria does more than take lives. It fractures unity, scares away investors, drives our best minds abroad, weakens the bond between the citizens and the state and creates a wave of insecurity and terror that makes the Nigerian people no longer feel safe.”

He called on the Federal Government to fulfil its constitutional and moral duty of protecting every citizen irrespective of tribe or religion, so that the country may truly become a nation where no one is oppressed.

PFN decries worsening insecurity, calls for divine intervention

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the economic hardship triggered by his administration’s reforms, saying the burden of rebuilding the economy has also taken a personal toll on him, including loss of weight and sleepless nights.

Tinubu stated this on Sunday in Abuja while accepting the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre shortly after being declared winner of the party’s presidential primary, the president said the difficult reforms introduced by his administration were necessary to stabilise an economy he described as severely damaged when he assumed office.

“I know what it takes to reform this nation we met in tatters. If you lost sleep, I’ve lost some too. If you’ve lost weight, I’ve lost some too,” Tinubu said.

“But I’ve always remembered one thing: in 2022, I asked for this job. You all supported me and I got it. So I must do it.”

The president said despite the pains associated with the reforms, his administration remains committed to repositioning the economy and laying a stronger foundation for long-term growth and stability.

Tinubu also formally accepted the APC nomination for the 2027 presidential election, expressing gratitude to party members and supporters across the country.

“I accept with profound humility and gratitude the nomination of our great party, the APC, to stand again as your presidential candidate in the 2027 election,” he stated.

The president said he monitored the primary election process across the country after casting his vote in Lagos on Saturday morning, describing the exercise as peaceful and encouraging.

According to him, the turnout of party supporters in different parts of the country reflected growing unity and confidence within the APC.

“I was glued to the television after voting. I saw the mammoth crowd in Kano and Kaduna, the city boy walking the streets of Calabar.

“It was a good feeling to see that there was no bloodshed, no rancour. This is politics in earnest. This is where we want Nigeria, facing one focus,” he said.

Tinubu emerged winner of the APC direct presidential primary conducted across the 774 local government areas and 8,809 wards nationwide.

He secured 10,999,162 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 16,503 votes.

Hardship Caused By Reforms Has Made Me Lose Weight—Tinubu is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, as the American mission observes Memorial Day.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced this in a post on its official X account on Sunday.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday of May each year to honour American military personnel who died in service to their country.

“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day — a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May in honor of U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service of their country,” the mission said.

Routine consular services, including visa processing and American citizen services, will be unavailable on Monday.

Nigerians with scheduled appointments at either the Abuja embassy or the Lagos consulate are advised to check for rescheduling options.

Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

U.S. Embassy In Abuja, Lagos Consulate To Close Monday is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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The Chairperson of the Niger State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bolanle Jibogun, has raised concern over increasing cases of child abuse in the state, urging parents to pay closer attention to the safety and well-being of their children.

She spoke shortly after FIDA celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with children living with special needs at the Farid Centre in Minna.

Jibogun said the group deliberately chose to celebrate with children with special needs ahead of the official Children’s Day because this year’s celebration coincides with the Sallah festivities.

“We came to show that every child is important and deserves equal love, care and protection regardless of their condition,” she said.

She explained that although FIDA usually visits government-owned facilities, the organisation decided to celebrate at the privately-run Farid Centre to make the children feel loved and included.

The FIDA chairperson, however, decried the rising rate of child abuse, noting that many cases are perpetrated by people familiar to the victims.

“Parents must always know where their children are because most abuses happen at home and are committed by people the children know. Such cases should be reported, and people should not be afraid to speak up,” she added.

Speaking during the event, the Proprietor and Co-founder of Farid Centre, Amina Jumai Gimba, described the visit as a joyful and encouraging moment for the children, saying they felt energised, empowered and loved by the presence of guests who joined them to celebrate Children’s Day and the forthcoming Sallah festivities.

She urged parents not to see children with special needs as burdens but as gifts from God who deserve love, care and support to develop their talents, adding that her passion for caring for such children comes from a naturally compassionate heart and not because she has a child with special needs.

Also speaking, an Investigation Officer with the National Human Rights Commission representing the State Coordinator, Dr Nuhu Mohammed, Hassana Maiyaki, said the commission has maintained a working relationship with Farid Centre and FIDA in promoting the rights of women and children.

She decried persistent abuse against children, describing them as vulnerable members of society who cannot defend themselves.

“Children need guidance and protection from parents, society and government. Harming children is against the law. Every child has the right to health, shelter and education,” she stated.

The Director General of the Niger State Child Rights Agency, Ulmulkatum Mohammed, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting children against all forms of rights violations.

She assured that the agency remains ready at all times to defend the rights of children and ensure justice wherever abuse occurs, while expressing delight at celebrating the day with the children at the centre.

FIDA, rights advocates raise alarm over rising child abuse in Niger

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday presented its governorship flag to Alhaji Mustapha Sule Lamido as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Jigawa State. The presentation followed Lamido’s affirmation as the party’s consensus candidate during the PDP governorship primary election held at Mtown Hotel in Dutse, the state capital. The chairman […]

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Hon. Usman Adamu Sufi has been declared the gubernatorial candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State. He was elected on Sunday during a special delegates’ congress held at the party secretariat in Bauchi, supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the […]

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Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force over the weekend raided a residential building in the Maryland area of Lagos State, where illicit drugs worth ₦7.8 billion were recovered. Some suspects, including the kingpin behind the recovered drugs, Eke Ifeanyi Henry, have also been arrested by police personnel, who reportedly rejected a ₦500 million bribe. The […]

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, warning against a return to interventionist programmes that previously distorted the institution’s balance sheet and weakened policy credibility.

Cardoso stated this while declaring open the Monetary Policy Committee workshop themed, “Strengthening Monetary Policy Effectiveness Towards Sustainable Macroeconomic Stability.”

He said the reforms introduced by the current leadership of the CBN were already yielding positive outcomes, including improved exchange-rate stability, enhanced transparency in the foreign exchange market, and gradual moderation in inflationary pressures.

According to him, the bank’s renewed reliance on conventional monetary policy tools has helped restore investor confidence and strengthen macroeconomic stability.

Cardoso noted that when the current management assumed office, the apex bank faced significant structural and institutional challenges, including weakened policy credibility, reduced institutional autonomy, and heavy dependence on unorthodox monetary interventions.

He said these practices blurred the line between fiscal and monetary responsibilities, reduced transparency, and constrained the effectiveness of policy measures.

The CBN governor also described the foreign exchange market inherited by the current administration as opaque and inefficient, adding that weak coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities further worsened economic conditions.

“These structural weaknesses contributed to rising inflationary pressures, exchange-rate volatility, and erosion of investor and public confidence,” he said.

Cardoso, however, stressed that the apex bank had since restored a more orthodox monetary policy framework under the current Monetary Policy Committee arrangement, with stronger emphasis on conventional instruments and the monetary policy rate as the primary signalling tool.

He explained that improvements in liquidity management, forward guidance, and policy communication had enhanced transparency and helped anchor expectations among households, businesses, and investors.

According to him, although inflation remains elevated and requires close monitoring, current reforms have started producing positive results.

“Exchange-rate stability has improved, while enhanced transparency in the foreign exchange market has supported efficient price discovery and reduced volatility,” he stated.

The governor further attributed the economy’s growing resilience to external shocks, including recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, to ongoing reforms and improved policy coordination.

Cardoso said the apex bank was also strengthening its institutional framework by deepening data-driven decision-making and improving communication practices to make policy direction more predictable.

He added that the reforms align with the CBN’s medium-term objective of transitioning towards a more explicit inflation-targeting framework.

Speaking on the recently concluded banking recapitalisation exercise, Cardoso described it as evidence of effective policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strong financial-sector supervision.

Reiterating the bank’s position against interventionist policies, he warned that such programmes had previously undermined the apex bank’s balance sheet and weakened monetary policy transmission.

He maintained that the institution’s growing credibility over the past two and a half years was largely due to disciplined adherence to orthodox monetary policy tools.

Cardoso reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to transparency, evidence-based policymaking, and institutional strengthening, expressing confidence that the workshop would generate practical ideas to further improve monetary policy implementation and support sustainable economic growth.

Earlier in his remarks, the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy Directorate, Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, said the workshop was designed to promote structured dialogue, technical exchange, and collaborative learning on monetary policy issues.

He noted that the workshop brought together experts from policy, research, and professional practice to strengthen policy formulation and implementation amid evolving domestic and global economic uncertainties.

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