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President Bola Tinubu has criticized opposition figures over their past roles in Nigeria’s economic reforms, particularly targeting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s tenure as chairman of the National Council on Privatisation, NCP.

Speaking at a Renewed Hope Agenda meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu criticized the privatisation programme undertaken by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, in which Atiku played a key role

“The head Atiku was the chairman of the Privatisation Council of Nigeria at one time,” he observed.

Tinubu questioned the handling of key industrial assets such as the Ajaokuta Steel Company and other steel projects.

“They privatized the steel industry in Delta, is it working today? They privatized Ajaokuta, is it working today? Go on the list. They privatized another man’s political party, that one says no. Their job is done.”

DAILY POST reports that Atiku served as Chairman of the National Council on Privatisation, the policy-making body overseeing Nigeria’s privatization program under the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE.

Tinubu mocks Atiku over role in Nigeria’s privatisation program

“Up till now, ADC has not been served any court order stopping the national convention. We gave INEC…”

The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has explained that his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was driven by his ambition to win election and provide people-oriented representation at the National Assembly. Madumere, who is contesting the Owerri Senatorial seat under the PDP, […]

President Bola Tinubu has declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation will distract him from pursuing his vision for Nigeria.

Tinubu made the assertion while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He charged them to uphold integrity and work collectively toward rebuilding the country.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of inspiring hope among Nigerians, particularly among leaders and supporters entrusted with advancing his administration’s agenda.

“You must give them that hope, but try as much as possible, men and women of integrity that are here in this room, to build a Nigeria,” he said.

Dismissing any notion of fear or retreat, the President stated, “Me? They want to scare me off? It’s a lie. I am Jagaban. I have been through this path before, and if I have to come back over and over again, I will do the same thing.”

He further stressed that Nigeria remains the best place for its citizens, urging collective responsibility in shaping the nation’s future.

“There’s no better place than your own country, and no one can build it except you,” he added.

2027: I am Jagaban, they can’t scare me — Tinubu boasts

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has intensified his political engagements with key stakeholders within the party as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming primaries.

As part of his recent consultations, Jandor met with members of the influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC, including its chairman, Tajudeen Olusi.

He also held separate meetings with prominent party figures such as Cardinal James Omolaja Odumbaku, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and party chieftain Monsuru Owolabi Batola, popularly known as Alao Seniyan.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, the engagements were described as part of a strategic effort to deepen consultations, foster consensus, and strengthen cohesion across party structures.

The statement further disclosed that the aspirant has directed leaders within his political network across the state’s 377 wards and 13,326 polling units to commence grassroots mobilisation aimed at rallying support ahead of the primaries.

Adediran was said to be adopting a dual consultation approach, combining high-level engagements with party leaders and direct outreach to rank-and-file members, in a bid to reinforce unity and broaden his support base.

Coordinators within his structure have also been mobilised to intensify engagement with party faithful at the ward and polling unit levels as part of preparations for the contest.

The aspirant reiterated his commitment to party discipline and unity, acknowledging the pivotal role of the GAC in shaping the direction of the party in Lagos State.

He also expressed readiness to align with decisions reached by the party leadership and to work collaboratively with all stakeholders as the political process unfolds.

The latest engagement comes just days after the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, also met with members of the GAC, a development that has further intensified political consultations and heightened interest in the evolving dynamics ahead of the party’s governorship primaries.

Lagos 2027: After Hamzat, Jandor meets GAC members ahead of primaries

MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, following new compliance requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The company disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, explaining that the suspension is part of efforts to align with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, […]

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has disclosed that ongoing reforms have streamlined more than 60 tax laws into a simplified framework aimed at improving efficiency in tax administration and collection. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Service’s Head Office, Adedeji said Nigeria’s tax system […]

Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has shared insights into her evolving relationship preferences, stating that she now favours a low-key partner. DJ Cuppy, who is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, made the disclosure during an appearance on The Zeze Millz Show, where she explained that her […]

 

Nigerians from all walks of life have condemned the action of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) directing Nigeria’s telecoms to suspend the popular borrow airtime bouquet from its platform 

The *303# service offered by all the telcos, based on a short code approved by the NCC has not worked for some days now. 

The service allows telco customers to borrow airtime and/or data and pay later

Most consumers spoken to by CKN News condemned the action of the regulatory body which to them didn’t take into consideration the economic hardship being faced by average Nigerians 

Consumers have taken to social media platforms like twitter , Facebook Instagram , tiktok and other platforms to condemn what they called FCCPC insensitivity to their plights 

Many of them directed their anger towards the major telcos, especially MTN and Airtel without the inclination that the directive was from a government regulatory agency that ought to protect their interest instead of adding their burdens . 

They told our correspondent that FCCPC, which ordinarily should protect them is the one behind what has caused so much pain to those they should be protecting  

A circular obtained by CKNNews shows that the FCCPC under the leadership of Mr Tunji Bello, instructed the telcos to shut off the service. 

The regulatory agency’s letter titled Re:Failure of Compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online or Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Lending Regulations 2025 and Ensuing Enforcement’ referenced an earlier directive issued by the FCCPC to telcos on Thursday, November 13, 2025 to deal only with FCCPC approved Airtime Credit Services (ACS) providers.  

Consumers were not consulted, or considered; and the telcos were given no choice. 

Ordinary many Nigerians believeCommissionC has taken over the functions of the Communications Commission (NCC) which ordinarily should regulate the telcos. 

They are of the opinion that the FCCPC under Tunji Bello is throwing its weight around, playing games with regulation it should have no business with; and forcing telcos to do their bidding. 

The flimsy excuses given by the organisation doesn’t seem to assuage their anger and they call on the agency to reverse the directive immediately 

Most of them asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call Mr Tunji Bello to order immediately 

Meanwhile a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from enforcing key provisions of its Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court.

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa granted the order following an ex-parte application filed by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPA Nigeria), which is challenging the legality and applicability of the regulations.

The association had approached the court on April 14, 2026, seeking urgent judicial intervention to halt the implementation of what it described as ultra vires provisions of the regulatory framework, also referred to as the “DEON Consumer Lending Regulations.”

In the ruling, the court held that the applicant had demonstrated sufficient urgency and legal grounds to warrant temporary protection pending the hearing of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction.

WASPA Nigeria, represented by senior advocate Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, argued that several provisions of the regulations impose obligations on its members operating in the telecommunications and digital services ecosystem.

The group further contended that the FCCPC lacked statutory authority to regulate technical and operational aspects of telecommunications services, which it said fall under the mandate of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

In its motion, WASPA urged the court to restrain the FCCPC from enforcing specific provisions of the regulations, including paragraphs 3, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 24, 27, 29 and 32, as well as from imposing sanctions, penalties, or compliance directives on its members.

The court, after reviewing the supporting affidavit deposed to by Ayo Stuffman, granted interim reliefs preserving the status quo.

Specifically, Justice Lewis-Allagoa restrained the FCCPC from implementing or giving effect to the contested provisions of the regulations, taking enforcement steps against WASPA members, or issuing further directives under the disputed framework.

The judge also barred the commission from imposing sanctions or penalties on affected entities pending the determination of the substantive application.

The matter was adjourned to April 27, 2026, for hearing of the motion on notice.

The ruling represents a temporary setback for the FCCPC, which recently introduced the regulations as part of efforts to strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital lending and fintech ecosystem.

The *303# telco service is a life-saver for many. As there have been no complaints against the service, consumers are at a loss to understand why the FCCPC instructed that the service be discontinued. 

The current situation demands a thorough dissecting and review of the operational methods of the FCCPC with a view to making it more responsive to the demands of consumers as Nigerians vehemently demand restoration of telcos airtime borrowing service.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging employment documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to facilitate a fraudulent visa application.

ICPC said the conviction followed investigations into a visa fraud scheme in which the defendant falsely presented herself as an employee of NAFDAC, using forged employment and promotion letters, an identity card, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency.

The case, filed under Charge No. ID/27346C/2025 (FRN v. Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi), originated from a petition by the British Deputy High Commission that exposed a visa racketeering syndicate allegedly led by Olusegun Ojo Adigun.

Further investigations, according to ICPC, revealed that the syndicate was linked to at least sixteen visa applications and specialised in facilitating travel to the United Kingdom using falsified supporting documents.

“At the centre of the case was the defendant’s deliberate misrepresentation of her employment status,” the Commission said.

ICPC said that its findings established that Balogun-Okedeyi was never employed by NAFDAC, rendering all documents attributed to the agency, false and misleading.

In addition to the forged NAFDAC documents, the defendant also submitted a falsified bank statement allegedly issued by Chanelle Microfinance Bank for the period of January to July 2025. Investigations, however, confirmed that she did not operate any account with the bank.

Following the investigation, the defendant was charged with a six-count charge bordering on forgery and provision of false information, contrary to Sections 13 and 17 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

The matter was heard before Honourable Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court, Court 13.

During proceedings, the defendant, through her counsel, Grace Adenubi (Esq.), sought a plea bargain arrangement, which was agreed to by the Commission.

The charge was subsequently amended to a one-count information, to which she pleaded guilty.

The prosecution team—Yvonne William-Mbata, Roseline Eze, and Oluwayemisi Pereira—presented evidence through an investigator, Onyemauchechukwu Ezike, who tendered documentary exhibits before the court.

In her judgment, Justice Dada sentenced the defendant to one year imprisonment, with an option of a fine of N500,000 payable to the Federal Government within seven days.

The court further ordered two days of community service to be carried out outside the court premises and directed the defendant to enter into a bond of good behaviour to be recorded in the Lagos State Judiciary database.

The conviction highlights the Commission’s resolve to clamp down on the falsification of official documents, particularly the impersonation of government institutions such as NAFDAC for fraudulent purposes.

Woman jailed for forging NAFDAC employment letter to obtain UK visa