Business
Remi Tinubu Unveils National Community Food Bank Project In Jigawa
By Shehu Dogo, Senior Reporter
Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold economic reforms and visionary leadership aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Governor Radda made this known during the commissioning of the National Community Food Bank (North-West) and other landmark projects in Jigawa State by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu unveiled and commissioned Nigeria’s first-ever National Community Food Bank alongside several strategic projects aimed at strengthening food security, healthcare, education, and sustainable development across the North-West region.
The projects commissioned include the National Community Food Bank (North-West), the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, the rehabilitated 29-kilometre Hadejia–Garun Gabas Road, Oluremi Tinubu Clinics, and other key infrastructure designed to improve the quality of life of the people.
Speaking at the event, Governor Radda described the National Community Food Bank as a historic milestone and a groundbreaking intervention that reflects Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable Nigerians.
“This initiative is the first of its kind in the history of our nation. It reflects Your Excellency’s compassion, vision, and unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians, particularly the most vulnerable members of our society,” Governor Radda said.
Governor Radda also expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the Asiwaju of Africa and Jagaban of Africa, while commending his administration’s bold economic and governance reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.
“We equally appreciate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Asiwaju of Africa and Jagaban of Africa, for the courageous reforms and visionary leadership he continues to provide in building a stronger, more prosperous, and resilient Nigeria,” he stated.
The Governor further congratulated Governor Umar Namadi for the remarkable developmental strides recorded under his administration, noting that the projects commissioned during the visit are clear evidence of visionary leadership, prudent resource management, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people.
“The impressive infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social development projects we have witnessed today are clear evidence of Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to delivering meaningful dividends of democracy,” he added.
Governor Radda also acknowledged the contributions of the First Lady of Jigawa State, commending her steadfast support for programmes and initiatives that promote the welfare of women, children, and other vulnerable groups across the state.
The statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Radda thanked Senator Oluremi Tinubu for honouring the invitation to the North-West and reaffirmed the commitment of the region’s governors to advancing food security, quality healthcare, education, and inclusive development.
The event brought together Minister of State for FCT, Hajiya Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure; Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad and northwest leaders including Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto and Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.
MTN Nigeria has issued a warning to subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to use only its official platforms to access the promotion.
The telecommunications company issued the warning through its support account on X on Saturday, cautioning Nigerians against clicking suspicious links, sharing personal information or making payments on platforms claiming to offer the anniversary data bundle.
MTN said the official 25GB anniversary giveaway is available only through the MyMTN NG App and the MTN eShop.
In the post, the company said, “Please beware of fake MTN 25th Anniversary 25GB giveaway offers circulating online.
“The official MTN 25GB Anniversary Giveaway is available ONLY via the MyMTN NG App and MTN eShop.
“Do not click on links, share your personal information or make payments on any other platform claiming to offer the giveaway.
“Only trust official MTN channels.”
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised an alarm over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts domiciled with one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks.
According to Atiku, “The transfer originated from a person totally unknown to His Excellency with the narration “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.” Neither His Excellency nor his campaign solicited, authorised or has any knowledge of the individual or entity behind the unauthorized payment.
Understandably, the circumstances surrounding the transfer are deeply troubling to His Excellency. The account is a strictly private one whose details are not in the public domain. This raises a fundamental question: How did unknown persons obtain the confidential banking details of a private citizen?
If the private banking information of a former Vice President and a leading presidential candidate can be accessed and deployed for reasons yet unknown then no Nigerian’s financial privacy is safe. Even more disturbing is the suspicion that such confidential information may have been obtained through persons with privileged access. If established, this would amount to a grave abuse of power capable of exposing the account holder to kidnappers, terrorists, bandits, fraudsters and other criminal elements.
We therefore put the Nigerian public – and the security agencies – on notice about this latest incident in a litany of suspicious activities leading up to next year’s general elections.
As political activities gather momentum, Nigerians should not be distracted by these tired tactics that smack of character assassination. Such desperate antics have failed before and will fail again. The Waziri Adamawa remains focused on offering Nigerians credible leadership and practical solutions to the nation’s challenges.
Signed:
Phrank Shaibu
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
7th August, 2026
The Corporate Affairs Commission has commenced moves to strike off 100,000 companies from its register.
The firms are affected over their failure to file outstanding annual returns and other statutory documents.
The Commission disclosed this in a public notice signed by its management on Wednesday.
It said the exercise, tagged Batch 6, was being carried out pursuant to Section 692 (3) and (4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
According to the notice, the affected companies can find their names on the Commission’s website.
The notice read, “This is to notify the General Public and Esteemed Customers that the Corporate Affairs Commission has commenced another round of striking off names of companies from the Register pursuant to the provisions of Section 692 (3) and(4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
“The list of the affected One Hundred Thousand (100,000) companies can be accessed at the Commission’s Website http://cac.gov.ng”
The Commission urged the companies to regularise their records within 90 days of the notice.
Bloody Attack In Benue As Several Kill, Others Missing In Ukum LGA
Lagos: Man Bags 8 Years Imprisonment For N132m Money Laundering
Benue Closes 2 Schools Over Alleged Victimisation Of Pupils, Breach Of Textbook Policy
2027: Ex-BIPC Board Member, Chila, Wins APC Ukum State Assembly Ticket
Benue Commissioner Monitors Distribution Of Subsidised Fertiliser
NUC Approves AI, 4 Other New Tech-Focused Courses For Veritas University
-
News5 months ago2027: Ex-BIPC Board Member, Chila, Wins APC Ukum State Assembly Ticket
-
News3 months agoBenue Commissioner Monitors Distribution Of Subsidised Fertiliser
-
Education News4 months agoNUC Approves AI, 4 Other New Tech-Focused Courses For Veritas University
-
Education News2 months agoBenue Businessman Naje Awarded Scholarships To Over 200 Students
-
News5 months agoTinubu’s Daughter Calls For Investigation Over Lagos APC Primaries
-
Health News4 months agoMass Wedding: 3,000 Kano Couples To Undergo HIV Screening
-
Politics4 months agoD-Day: APC, NDC, Other Party Candidates Fear Substitution As INEC Opens Portal
-
Politics2 months agoAdeleke Warns Tinubu: There Maybe Crisis If APC Rigs Me Out