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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has come under fire from Rufai Oseni, host of Arise Television’s Morning Show, over recent comments made after he was reinstated as governor.

Oseni implied that Fubara had been intimidated and restrained.

“After being bullied and subdued, Fubara is celebrating peace of the grave yard,” Oseni posted in a post on his X handle on Saturday. He claims that peace is preferable to conflict; play all of his recordings for him.

Governor Fubara made the statement after encouraging citizens to consider the lessons learned during President Bola Tinubu’s six-month emergency rule on the state in a statewide broadcast on Friday.

“The most expensive peace is less expensive than the least expensive war,” the governor said.

Fubara further asserted that in order to protect peace, stability, and advancement in the state, he collaborated with Tinubu’s administration and opposed calls to question the validity of the emergency rule.

In a coordinated nighttime airstrike in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported that it killed over 25 terrorists.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, revealed this in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday.

Ejodame stated that the September 18 actions were conducted in response to reliable intelligence on terrorist activity in the region that was supplied by ground forces.

He clarified that several terrorist organizations north of Banki were discovered by a force package consisting of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft that tracked the targets.

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He claimed that in order to enable a coordinated offensive, real-time updates were communicated to base operations and ground forces.

“The strike aircraft successfully eliminated around 25 fighters by carrying out three consecutive precise strikes on the terrorists’ gathering places and routes of movement.

“Post-strike surveillance verified that ground forces were still in defensive positions and that no additional threats were seen,” Ejodame stated.

The NAF spokesperson emphasized that the operation showed the Air Force’s steadfast dedication to assisting ground forces and protecting the northeast region of Nigeria.

According to him, the mission not only prevented terrorists from moving freely, but it also demonstrated NAF’s determination to keep up the pressure on criminal organizations that pose a threat to the area.

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has asserted that a military commander gave him the order to be killed during the general elections in 2019.

In an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Wike disclosed this.

He said that the order was issued by Rotimi Amaechi, who was the Transportation Minister at the time.

Many opposition governors who now claim to be persecuted, according to Wike, have not experienced the same level of threats that he had when in government.

The former General Officer Commanding 6 Division, General Saham, attempted to murder me.

He will become the next Chief of Staff, Amaechi pledged.

“General Saham directed that I be shot.” Upon learning that he was now working at the NSA office, I declined to visit.

“General Saham, who was the governor at the time, gave the order for my execution. And the Colonel spent six months in custody after refusing.

The Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a warning, saying that those pushing former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for president in 2027 are purposefully trying to bring the nation to ruin.

Despite Jonathan’s well-established reputation as a worldwide statesman, Wike claimed on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” Thursday night that it was hypocritical for the same individuals who thwarted his 2015 bid to demand for his return.

Since Jonathan will only serve one term, anyone who suggests that he should return is merely seeking a crisis. In 2015, these same individuals deserted him. Why at this time? According to Wike, Jonathan has established himself internationally, and they only wish to involve him in needless disputes.

The minister called such actions “insincere” and warned against attempts to upset the political equilibrium by supporting Jonathan or any other Southern candidate under the pretense of a “one-term presidency.”

Wike acknowledged that the nation was going through a terrible period under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, but he maintained that the president had made difficult but vital choices to realign the economy.

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Indeed, there are difficulties. Yes, I agree. It is undeniable, however, that this government is working to make things better. He emphasized, “I see the projects in Abuja every day; they are proof that something is happening.”

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, was also criticized by Wike for his hypocritical recent warnings of an impending revolution due to poverty and famine.

“Atiku served eight years as vice president. Then, why didn’t he provide the framework to stop hunger? He is now constantly discussing revolution and starvation. I don’t even bother reading his statements since, in my opinion, they are untrue,” Wike said.

Nigerians must be patient with the Tinubu administration, the FCT minister insisted, but opposition leaders shouldn’t take advantage of the country’s current economic difficulties for their own political ends.

Due to allegations of insubordination and unauthorized fee collection related to the Junior Secondary School test results, the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has suspended six school principals.

Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, the state commissioner for basic and secondary education, gave his approval for the suspension to take effect immediately on Monday.

Giginya Memorial College, Nana Girls Secondary School, Sokoto, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gagi, GDSS Mana, Mana Basic Secondary School, Sokoto, and GDSS Silame are among the principals who have been suspended for insubordination.

A five-member investigative committee has also been established by the commissioner to look into the claims in order to resolve the infractions.
Professor Mustapha Namakka Tukur is the chair of the committee, which also includes the Director of Planning (Teachers Service Board), the Executive Secretary of AIEB, the Director of Quality Assurance, and the Director of Quality Assurance, who will also act as secretary.

The ministry instructed the suspended principals to immediately transfer all administrative duties to their corresponding Vice Principals (Administration).
The ministry restated its commitment to discipline, accountability, and openness in all public schools in Sokoto State in a statement signed by Ibrahim Mohammad Iya, the ministry’s public relations officer, and provided to reporters on Friday on behalf of the commissioner.

“School administrators and principals will not be permitted to violate the law or take advantage of parents and students.”

“Accountability, not personal interests, must govern our schools,” Professor Ala stated, emphasizing that the government would not hold back from punishing any official who was proven to be deficient.

The Federal Ministry of Education issued a warning to state governments in 2024 to make sure they followed its instructions to remove unlawful fees from public schools. The ministry emphasized that these practices deter students from enrolling in school and are incompatible with Nigeria’s goal to universal basic education.

Thus, the Sokoto State government’s increased determination to impose accountability and discipline in the education sector is demonstrated by the suspension of six principals.

The Sokoto State Government is making it clear that, by emphasizing that “no principal or school administrator will be allowed to act outside the law or exploit students and parents,” the days of unregulated operations in public schools are over. A precedent for handling similar issues in the future in the state will probably be established by the investigation’s conclusion.

With effect from Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has terminated the self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facilities.

Our correspondent was able to receive a mail letter signed by the company’s Group Commercial Operations Department on Friday, and it contained this information.

Whether they purchase directly from the refinery’s depot or indirectly through other marketers, the directive seeks to stop sales to unregistered marketers and encourage broader adoption of the refinery’s free delivery program for retail outlets.

According to Dangote, the action was taken as an operational change to increase productivity. The business encouraged marketers to use its Free Delivery Scheme, which ships products straight to stores.

Additionally, it issued a warning that payments made after the effective date will be refused.

“We would like to notify you that, as of September 18, 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has put a halt to all self-collection gantry sales until further notice,” the message, which was sent to its marketing partners, said in part. We respectfully ask that all payments for self-collection associated with active PFIs be put on hold until further notice in light of this development. Kindly be advised that payments made after this date will not be accepted.

The business did, however, guarantee that its Free Delivery Scheme will continue to be available to both current and new clients.

The letter said, “We encourage all current and recently onboarded customers to register for the DPRP Free Delivery Scheme, which is still fully operational and provides a seamless delivery experience to your station.”

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By saying, “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we implement this operational adjustment,” the management also expressed regret for any inconveniences the decision may have caused.

The development takes place in the midst of an ongoing dispute between the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, the refinery, and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers.

The refinery has been accused by NUPENG of opposing the unionization of its truck drivers in spite of a government-mediated deal. Meanwhile, DAPPMAN has criticized the company’s contentious “free delivery scheme,” claiming that marketers are forced to use Dangote’s fleet at commercial rates.

According to the refinery, the program’s goal is to stabilize supplies and reduce expenses. It accuses marketers of pursuing subsidies and encouraging diversion. In the downstream oil industry, the standoff has increased worries about competitiveness, labor rights, and pricing.

Independent retail owners and gasoline marketers who have not signed up for the free delivery program and have depended on direct self-collection from the refinery’s gantry are anticipated to be impacted by the decision.

According to reports, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reiterated its stance in the ongoing conflict with the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, stating that it would not pay for the subsidies that marketers are trying to pass on through logistics.

The Nigerian Central Bank has instructed all domestic systemically important banks to obtain its consent before appointing successor managing directors, at least six months prior to the departure of current directors.

Additionally, the apex bank mandated that news of such hires be released at least three months prior to the departing CEO’s official departure.

The directive was published on the apex bank’s website on Tuesday and was included in a circular that was signed by Rita Sike, Director of Financial Policy and Regulation.

As a result, each DSIB is obligated to follow sound corporate governance principles by: (1) Make certain that regulatory clearance is obtained for the appointment of a replacement managing director (MD/CEO) no later than six months prior to the incumbent MD/CEO’s term ending.

The successor MD/CEO should be publicly announced no later than three months before to the present MD/CEO’s scheduled departure. As stated in the statement, “Please ensure strict compliance.”
The CBN claims that the action is meant to minimize uncertainty in Nigeria’s banking industry and improve corporate governance.

The circular clarified that the obligation is based on Section 2.14 of the 2023 Corporate Governance Guidelines, which mandates that boards of commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks keep succession plans for their senior executives.

According to the CBN, “this requirement aims to minimize disruptions at the top management level, enable top management appointees to adequately prepare for their new roles, and generally mitigate risks associated with abrupt changes in control.”

According to the bank, domestic systemically important banks are essential to the financial system and, if leadership changes are not handled well, might lead to broader instability.

It further stated that Nigeria would be in compliance with global best practices under the new regulations.