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Tinubu: My administration will tackle youth unemployment
President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Abuja assured traditional rulers in the country that his administration would run an open-door policy that would be ready to listen to the yearnings of Nigerians toward transforming the country’s rich potential to reality.
Speaking at an interactive session with the royal fathers under the aegis of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), the President apprised them of the decision of his government to improve security, create jobs and sustain the environment.
He also spoke on the removal of fuel subsidy as well as the forthcoming election of principal officers of the 10th National Assembly.
“We are all ears. We are ready to listen at any given time. I promise you an open-door policy and that is the way I will go.
“That open-door policy is for you to call me and send to me at any given time any concern that you might have.
“We may not have it right 100 per cent of the time but we must get it right 90 per cent of the time for this country,” he said.
Responding to issues raised by the traditional rulers on challenges facing the country, he reassured them, saying: “Worry not because the country is in good hands.” He added that his administration was very conscious of the expectations of Nigerians.
On the decision to remove fuel subsidy, for which various speakers at the meeting expressed support, the President appealed to the traditional leaders to persuade Nigerians to have faith that the pump price of fuel would eventually come down.
“I am grateful that you are paying attention to what I have been doing. You have paid attention to the subsidy removal. Why should we in good heart and sense, feed smugglers and be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries, even though they say not everyday is Christmas?
“The elephant that was going to bring Nigeria to its knees is the subsidy. A country that cannot pay salaries and we say we have potential to encourage ourselves. I think we did the right thing,” he said.
While acknowledging concerns on the need for critical infrastructure in different parts of the country, Tinubu promised that his government would remove any roadblock on the way of the progress of Nigerians.
“The lamentations about the capital projects; where is the money going to come from if we don’t protect our resources and our boundaries? You cannot have development without capital projects,” he added.
On the leadership of the National Assembly, the President urged the royal fathers to counsel their subjects interested in elective positions on the need to manage their ambitions and create harmony within the legislative house.
He declared that he was ready to work with any elected representative from the National Assembly, stressing that the Nigeria project is of paramount importance to him.
Nigeria must survive. Nigeria must develop. Nigeria must make progress,” he said.
On security, the President reiterated his pledge to Nigerians that his administration would prioritise the sector until every Nigerian “goes to sleep with their two eyes closed.”
He emphasised that the unity and togetherness of the country could not be compromised, saying every region of the country would get what is due to it.
“We are going to tackle youth unemployment. It is only when we have the prosperity for the country that we can create jobs that will employ our youths.”
Condemning crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region by a “tiny percentage” of the population, Tinubu said it was counterproductive to the growth of the economy.
“We need to tame those involved in this sabotage and we will work as hard as possible to ensure that the diversity of this country is used for its prosperity, growth and stability.”
He told the traditional rulers that with the campaigns and elections over, he was primed for governance, saying his government has already signed a law that extends the retirement age of judicial officers from 65 to 70 years while also addressing pension reforms.
On electricity, the President said a constitutional amendment signed into law now allows the 36 states to generate electricity.
“That’s devolution of power and that should be our contribution to the developmental projects you are looking for and we will continue in ways that will help our people,” he noted.
Tinubu thanked members of NCTRN for their early visit and prayers for the success of his administration.
“Without your prayers and support, I cannot stand before you as President and I thank you for your support during the campaigns,” he said.
In separate remarks, the Chairman and Co-Chairman of NCTRN, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, pledged the support and loyalty of traditional rulers from the six geo-political zones to the President.
They also assured the President of their continued prayers towards achieving his Renewed Hope agenda.
“We are 100 per cent in support of your government and we believe, in the will of the Almighty Allah, you will move this country forward,” the Sultan said, while also congratulating him and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their election victory, peaceful transition and assumption of office.
“We will contribute our quota to the development of the country once you reach out to us,” the Sultan added.
The Ooni of Ife expressed delight that the country has remained united and focused despite the challenges.
Recounting that the President had said he deserves no pity from anyone because he asked for the job, the Ooni appealed to the President not to underestimate the power and reach of traditional rulers in complementing the programmes and visions of the new government.
The President and his Vice also listened to presentations from representatives from the six geo-political zones, including Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Ibn Umar Al Amin El-kanemi; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero; Amanayabo of Nembe, Edmund Daukoru; Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse and Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi.
Recent developments regarding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have raised concerns following the arrest of his brother and lawyer.
Both individuals are currently in custody after being arraigned in court.
On Monday, human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, led a protest in Abuja demanding Kanu’s immediate release. Kanu has been held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2021.
Political and public affairs analyst Barrister Darlington Agomuo has commented on the situation, suggesting that the Igbo community should hold Sowore accountable for any repercussions Kanu may face. He emphasized that it is unlikely that any government would respond to such protests to secure the release of an individual.
He said, “If anything should happen to Nnamdi Kanu now, we should blame Sowore. He’s the one who already told us that the government had already taken a position to convict Nnamdi Kanu. He said it himself. So, when you know about this, why are you doing what you are doing? I have never seen any government in the world that was forced to do certain things.
You don’t force the government to do things, you don’t. The courts are there if you are fighting for your rights, but to wake up and say I want this person to be released, or the country will nobody will listen to you. It has never happened, and it will not happen under Tinubu. I was telling Sowore to stop this prank he was playing.
He knows very well that this protest will not yield any fruit. The efforts Igbos have been making would have been more possible if it were allowed to sail through, but Sowore has carried his rascality to spoil our show. In fact, if anything should happen to Kanu now, we should blame Sowore,” he concluded.
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The Department of State Service (DSS) has raised a fresh tension as it revealed an imminent terrorist attack in some communities in Kogi and Ondo states, which was planned by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), according to Legit.
The secret police police the plan of the terrorist group in a secret memo, which was dated October 20, 2025, and addressed to the Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure.
Vanguard reported that the DSS explained that credible intelligence has confirmed the plan of the terrorist group, which was to launch coordinated assaults in several communities in the two states.
Ondo communities ISWAP plans to attack
The memo was signed by the director of security of the DSS Ondo State Command and listed Oyin Akoko and Eriti Akoko in the Akoko North local government area of Ondo and Owo town in the Owo local government area, saying those are the potential targets of ISWAP.
According to the secret police, the terrorist group has started surveillance on soft targets in the mentioned areas and called on the military to heighten its security operations to stop any impending attack. The secret police urged the military to scale up the level of security in the areas to protect lives and property.
This security alert came three years after the killing of over 40 worshippers in June 2022 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, by some suspected ISWAP members. The killings happened during a morning service.
The Owo attack was one of the significant killings of the terrorist group, as it happened outside the region where ISWAP and other groups have dominated, the northeast. It shook the country and has continued to raise tension in the southwest.
When terrorists gained prominence in Nigeria
Since the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the activities of the terrorists have spread across northern Nigeria, beyond the wall of the north-east, where it started with banditry and kidnapping in the north-west and north-central.
The menace continued in the eight years of Buhari’s administration, and the current president, Bola Tinubu, has also inherited the challenges. One major problem caused by the insurgency was food security, as most of the foods in the country are produced in the north, and farmers have been unable to access their farms for over a decade.
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Top private secondary schools now charge fees as high as private universities.
But behind each modern campus, fancy facilities, and international programs is a story of hard work, vision, and money.
From pioneering educators to embassy-backed schools, find out who is turning expensive schooling into big business in Nigeria’s largest city.
- Greensprings School
Visionary Founder: Mrs. Lai Koiki
Starting as a small nursery in 1985, Koiki transformed Greensprings into a tri-campus British-style institution serving over 2,000 students. Today, day pupils pay about ₦3.8 million per term, while boarding spots go for around ₦7.1 million testimony to her decades-long commitment to high-quality, holistic education.
- Grange School
Nonprofit Legacy: Grange Education Limited
Launched in 1958 by British expatriates to educate children of West African Airways staff, Grange is run by a parent-and-stakeholder board. With term fees near ₦4.5 million for day students and ₦6.5 million for boarders, its nonprofit status means every naira is reinvested into campus expansion and teacher development.
- Lekki British International School
Family-Led Enterprise: The Idehen Siblings
Founded by the late Dr. Abiodun Laja in 2000, LBIS now thrives under the stewardship of her children, Francis and Christian Idehen. They uphold a rigorous UK National Curriculum for roughly 350 pupils, charging about ₦4.6 million per year for day schooling and ₦6.8 million to board.
- British International School, Lagos
Global Backing: British Schools Foundation
Part of an international network, BIS Lagos blends Cambridge and British curricula on its Lekki Peninsula campus. With termly fees climbing above ₦5 million for day scholars and ₦7.5 million for boarders, it attracts a truly cosmopolitan student body and overseas-trained faculty.
- Meadow Hall School
Educational Innovators: The Hansotia Family
Since its 2002 inception, Meadow Hall has championed inquiry-based learning across two campuses. Their upscale campus in Lekki features science labs, art studios, and green play spaces. Day students pay around ₦4 million per term; boarders hover near ₦7 million.
- Atlantic Hall
Alumni-Driven Council: Former Students & Parents
Atlantic Hall established in 1989 operates under a vibrant alumni and parent board committed to continuous improvement. Known for its A-Level program and expansive sports facilities, it charges close to ₦3.9 million per term for day pupils and ₦6.3 million for boarders.
- Corona Day Secondary School, Lekki
Heritage Brand: Corona Schools
With roots stretching back to the 1950s, Corona remains a household name. The Lekki branch offers the Nigerian curriculum alongside international enrichment programs. Fees are roughly ₦3.7 million per term for day students; boarding isn’t offered here, keeping costs slightly lower.
- Lycée Français Louis Pasteur
Diplomatic Mission: French Embassy
Operated by France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this school delivers the French national curriculum from primary through lycée. Its bilingual immersion and international accreditation command term fees of about ₦5 million reflecting its elite pedigree and embassy support.
- Charterhouse Lagos
Tech-Minded Founders: The Petkauskas Family
Charterhouse, birthed in 2000, has built a reputation for coding and robotics labs alongside classical academics. Day scholars invest roughly ₦4.2 million per term; boarding which includes weekend hackathons runs nearly ₦6.7 million.
- American International School of Lagos
Consortium Ownership: American and Local Partners
AISL, part of a global network, follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options. Situated in Victoria Island, it caters to expatriate and Nigerian families, charging around ₦5.2 million per term for day schooling and ₦7.8 million for its residential program.
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Kashim Shettima Mustapha GCON, the 15th and current vice president of Nigeria, served as senator for Borno Central from 2019 to 2023, and as the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019.
Shettima possesses a remarkable level of intelligence, which is highly regarded, much like the vast population of citizens in Nigeria.
Vice President Kashim Shettima temporarily handed over his office to 14-year-old Joy Ogah, a passionate advocate for girl-child education, for a symbolic one-day tenure on Monday.
This move highlights the Tinubu administration’s commitment to advancing education and empowerment, especially for girls.
As the ceremonial Vice President, Ogah delivered a compelling address, calling for inclusive education, protection of girls’ rights, and improved school amenities like sanitation and nutrition.
“When girls are protected, peace becomes possible,” she declared, captivating her audience. She added, “I may be the Vice President for a day, but the struggles I represent cannot end in a day. They must continue in our policies, our classrooms, our conversations, and our budgets.”
Before passing the torch, Shettima reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to girl-child education, citing initiatives like the school feeding program.
He also lauded First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu as a champion of female empowerment, noting her impactful contributions to girl-child education debates during her time in the Nigerian Senate.
The event occurred during a meeting with a PLAN International delegation, led by Helen Mfonobong Idiong, focused on advancing girl-child education in Nigeria.
The organization has supported over 11 million Nigerian children through interventions in education and entrepreneurship.
Ogah’s brief tenure as Vice President sent a resounding message, urging leaders and citizens to prioritize sustained investment in girl-child education for a brighter, more equitable future.
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It is no longer news that things have fallen apart between the distinguished 64-year-old Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ned Nwoko, and his heartthrob, Regina Daniels, due to allegations of domestic violence and drug abuse.
Regina had accused her husband, Senator Nwoko, of domestic violence in a video making the rounds, an allegation he already countered.
In 2021, there were allegations that Regina Daniels was using Jaruma’s product, ‘Kayamata’, on her husband, Ned Nwoko, and his former wife, Laila Charani. Rumors circulated online suggesting that Regina expressed her affection solely for Ned and not for his co-wives. Some claims even suggested that Regina had enchanted Laila, who had recently divorced Ned.
Following the recent marital scandal involving the couple, Regina has faced a wave of criticism regarding her association with the Kayamata product, which has brought attention back to this incident.
Meanwhile, on November 3, 2021, as reported by Daily Post, an online publication, the popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has denied allegations that she used Jaruma’s Kayamata product to secure her marriage to billionaire, Ned Nwoko.
Regina in a post on her Instagram page said she has never used Kayamata and was only told by Jaruma to influence the product.
In a statement on her Instagram, the mother of one called out Jaruma for trying to mislead the public.
Sharing a post where someone said she used Kayamata to secure her husband, Ned Nwoko, Regina said she was only contracted to raise awareness for the Jaruma Brand and she has and will never use Kayanmata products.
Her post reads, “This is for clarity sake here, I have and will never use any kayamata product. Jaruma paid me to help make random posts for her. I personally gave my terms concerning the kind of posts to be made, I was very mindful with my choice of words so as not to mislead the public, I was simply creating awareness for her brand and along the line, we became friends.
“I was warned severally to keep her at arms length and mind my association with her but it is not in my nature to judge a person from another’s perspective but in her case I should have known better. She constantly uses every opportunity to create contents to profit off my person and my brand even after our payment deal expired.
“I tolerated this because I believed I understood her person and felt I should give her the benefit of doubt and maintain a cordial friendship. But this time, I will not tolerate Jaruma using this issue that practically portrays me as a bad person for her selfish desires knowing fully well, that I have NEVER AND WILL NEVER USE whatever she sells as I have no reason to.
“And this is a notice to my fans and the general public, I and my brand As Regina Daniels has no business/association with Jaruma and her products, Thank you.”
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will on Tuesday depart for Germany on an official working visit aimed at strengthening the state’s partnership with construction giant Julius Berger, according to the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu.
Aniagwu, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Asaba, said the Governor would be accompanied by himself and the Technical Assistant to the Governor.
Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Projects and Policies, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Aniagwu explained that the visit was strictly a working mission designed to deepen technical collaboration and secure more favourable project terms for Delta State.
“The purpose of this visit is to strengthen our ongoing partnership with Julius Berger. His Excellency is known for his negotiation skills, and this trip will help us secure better deals and concessions that will benefit the state,” Aniagwu added.
He emphasized that the visit was not for leisure, but rather part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance project delivery and cost efficiency.
Recalling the state’s previous engagement with China, Aniagwu noted that it led to the award of major contracts, including the ₦59 billion Agbor flyover and the ₦39 billion Otovwodo Junction, Ughelli flyover on the Warri–Patani Expressway.
The Commissioner also announced that the forthcoming 2026 budget, estimated at ₦1.5 trillion, would prioritize capital projects, social welfare, and infrastructure expansion.
He said: “Following the approval of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, ministries are fine-tuning their submissions before presentation to the State Executive Council”.
Aniagwu added that the Governor had directed that all upcoming empowerment programmes, scheduled to begin next month, must be transparent and inclusive across all 25 local government areas.
He said key ministries and agencies would coordinate the initiative to create sustainable livelihoods and boost productivity.
According to him, the state would, in the coming weeks, perform several groundbreaking ceremonies for new projects worth billions of naira, including the Otovwodo Junction Flyover, underscoring the government’s determination to sustain momentum in infrastructure development.
He assured that Governor Oborevwori’s administration would not allow political timelines to slow governance, insisting that contractors had been instructed to maintain steady progress on all ongoing projects.
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