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Ramadan: Bauchi Senator Buba distributes 29,500 bags of grains to constituents

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Ramadan: Bauchi Senator Buba distributes 29,500 bags of grains to constituents

The Senator representing Bauchi South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has flagged-off the distribution of over 29,500 bags of assorted grains to the needy to enable them partake in this year’s Ramadan fasting with ease.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in the state on Sunday, the Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who doubles as the distribution committee chairman, Abdulkadir Lawal Gyangyan, commended the senator for the gesture, most especially at a period of this food crisis in the country.

According to him, the food items were meant to cushion the effect of hardship accessioned by high inflation in the country on the beneficiaries.

He described Senator Shehu Buba as one of the few Senators in the country that is much concerned about the plights of ordinary Nigerians.

He said, in the history of Bauchi state, no senator has been so passionate about the plights of his people like senator Buba, who despite being in the opposition party in the state, always carries members of other political parties along in his representation.

Gyangyan said that the food items include 3,000 bags of milet containing 80 measures, 13 bags of 10kg milet, 3,000 bags of 50kg rice, 4,500 bags of 10kg rice, 500 bags of 50kg sugar and 6000 bags of 10kg sugar.

He said that the total number of food items lined up for distribution is amounting to 29,500 bags, equivalent to 16 trailers.

“In the history of Bauchi state, unless when we were not born, we have never seen or heard that this kind of number of food items has been distributed to the masses by a Senator. So we have to thank God, that’s the beauty of electing a credible leader who has the interest of his people at heart”, the Organizing Secretary said.

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“Honestly speaking, we don’t have anything to say about this man of impeccable character than to pray for God’s protection and guidance upon his life”, he added.

The party’s organizing Secretary said, with the kind of good representation been exhibited by Senator Buba, even his opponents are tempted to love him.

“This is simply because, if you have not feel his impact, your son, grandson or your extended family members must have tasted his goodness. We want to thank him for that”, Gyangyan said.

The Organizing Secretary who added that the senator has in line with the vision of the APC, identified the category of the would-be beneficiaries, promised to ensure equitable distribution of the food items to reach the targeted persons.

“We are going to ensure that justice is done in the distribution of the items as well as ensuring that those responsible for taking the items to the targeted persons did not divert them for different purposes”, he asaured.

Gyangyan who pleaded with those responsible for the distribution of the items to fear God and ensure that the food items reached the people it was meant for, prayed for divine blessings on the senator for the good gesture.

“We are grateful for what the senator did, let us continue to pray for him, most especially at this Ramadan period for God to protect him from his enemies and the greedy opposition”, he prayed.

In his remarks, the Bauchi state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Mohammed Hassan Tilde expressed gratitude to God for giving the people of Bauchi South a quality representative at the Senate.

He said that the good representation of Senator Shehu Buba in the Senate has been a source of comfort for APC members despite losing the governorship seat in the state.

“We were optimistic that if given the opportunity to become Bauchi South senator, Shehu Buba will perform creditably well and today we are vindicated going by what he has been doing since he became a senator”, the party Chairman said.

While describing, Senator Buba as the man of the people, the state party chairman noted that even the opposition are not left out in the distribution of dividends of democracy by the senator across the state.

In his short remarks, Senator Buba said, been the only Senator that emerged under the APC among the three senators in Bauchi state, he is resolute in ensuring purposeful representation of the good people of the state in general.

The Senator who commended the state party chairman and the distribution committee under the chairmanship of the party’s organizing Secretary for doing a good job so far, said he was impressed by what they have done.

“I am the only Senator who won under the APC in Bauchi state. To this regard, I am representing the APC in Bauchi South, Bauchi North and Bauchi Central, all APC members in Bauchi state are my people, I am representing them in Abuja and I hope that as we have arranged, these food items would go round all the nooks and crannies of Bauchi state”, he said.

He explained that though he was elected under the APC, been the only APC senator from Bauchi state widens his representation to cover the whole Bauchi state because his Party members cut across 20 local government areas of the state.

“So, it means I am representing APC, PDP, PRP and all other political parties in the Nigerian Senate and I assure you that they were not left behind in this preparation for the distribution of the food items “, he said.h

“In my capacity as their senator, we have carried them along and I am assuring you that they would get their own share, the food items would be taken to their doorsteps soon, in Sha Allah”, the Senator declared.

Ramadan: Bauchi Senator Buba distributes 29,500 bags of grains to constituents

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Nigerian Pastor, 68, Dies Mid-Air While Returning From US Vacation

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November 11, 2026

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Nigerian Pastor, 68, Dies Mid-Air While Returning From US Vacation

A Nigerian pastor, Dr Mrs Asabe Toye, has reportedly died aboard an aircraft while returning to Nigeria from a vacation in the United States.

The 68-year-old cleric reportedly suffered a medical emergency on October 16, 2026, while travelling with her husband on a flight from the United States to Frankfurt, Germany.

According to reports, the incident occurred during the journey when she suddenly developed a medical complication, prompting efforts by fellow passengers and other occupants of the aircraft to save her life.

Despite attempts to provide medical assistance and prayers offered on board, the pastor reportedly could not survive the emergency.

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Her death has reportedly thrown her family, loved ones and members of her religious community into mourning.

Family appreciates Nigerian Embassy, Customs Service

Following her death, the family expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Embassy in Germany and the Nigeria Customs Service for their assistance in facilitating the necessary clearances and arrangements for the return of her remains to Nigeria.

The family reportedly acknowledged the support of both institutions during the difficult process.

Dr Mrs Asabe Toye has since been laid to rest, according to reports published on Wednesday, November 11.

Her death has also triggered emotional reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing sympathy and offering prayers for her husband, children and other family members.

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Tinubu’s Chicago Varsity Certificate Row: Omokri Challenges Journalists to Verify Fresh Allegations

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November 11, 2026

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Tinubu’s Chicago Varsity Certificate Row: Omokri Challenges Journalists to Verify Fresh Allegations

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has challenged Nigerian journalists to independently investigate fresh allegations surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records at Chicago State University (CSU), insisting that the American institution confirmed the President’s admission, attendance and graduation.

Omokri’s challenge comes amid renewed controversy over Tinubu’s educational background following claims by Dr Pearse Adetokunbo, a former lecturer at Chicago State University, who reportedly questioned whether the Nigerian leader attended or graduated from the institution.

Adetokunbo, who said he worked at the university between 1985 and 1990, reportedly claimed during an interview on News Central Television that he found no evidence of Tinubu’s attendance or graduation. He also raised questions about the identity associated with the President’s academic records and the authenticity of documents attributed to the university.

However, Omokri rejected the allegations, saying he had personally visited Chicago State University and established that Tinubu was admitted, attended classes and graduated.

In a post on his official X account on Monday, November 9, Omokri urged journalists not to rely solely on claims made during television interviews but to travel to the United States and examine the university’s records independently.

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He wrote: “I went to @ChicagoState University and proved that President Tinubu was admitted, attended, and graduated from there.

“I urge Nigerian journalists not to sit in studios peddling gossip, but to also go to Chicago, as I did, and verify.”

Omokri’s response has brought renewed attention to a controversy that has featured prominently in Nigerian political and legal debates, particularly since the 2023 presidential election.

In September 2023, Chicago State University confirmed that Tinubu attended the institution and graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting.

Documents released during the legal proceedings in the United States showed that the university’s records placed Tinubu’s attendance between August 1977 and June 1979.

The university’s confirmation of his graduation, however, became a subject of further scrutiny during proceedings connected to a case brought by former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who sought access to Tinubu’s academic records.

During a deposition, CSU Registrar Caleb Westberg confirmed that Tinubu graduated from the institution but said he could not authenticate the particular diploma submitted by the President to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the university did not have that document in its possession.

The distinction between confirmation of Tinubu’s graduation and authentication of the specific certificate submitted to INEC became a central issue in the legal dispute.

The latest claims by Adetokunbo have therefore reopened public debate over the President’s academic history, while Omokri has maintained that the allegations should be tested against the university’s records rather than accepted without independent verification.

The renewed debate is unfolding against the background of growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Tinubu’s opponents and supporters continuing to scrutinise issues relating to his eligibility, background and record in office.

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Fuel Prices: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Denying Nigerians Relief

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November 11, 2026

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Fuel Prices: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Denying Nigerians Relief

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned petroleum refiners and marketers against maintaining high petrol and diesel prices despite the recent decline in international crude oil prices.

The Commission said Nigerians should begin to benefit from the reduction in global oil prices, insisting that refiners and marketers have no justification for keeping petroleum product prices elevated if their operating costs have declined.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the warning in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.

Bello said the Commission was closely monitoring developments in the international oil market to ensure that reductions in crude oil prices translate into lower wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products in Nigeria.

According to the FCCPC, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, which rose to about $115 per barrel in September, has fallen below $90 per barrel this week.

Despite the decline, petrol prices remain high across major Nigerian cities.

The Commission disclosed that petrol currently sells for between N1,405 and N1,420 per litre in Abuja, while consumers in Lagos pay between N1,325 and N1,370 per litre.

It compared the current prices with those recorded on February 27, before the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, when Brent crude futures closed at $72.48 per barrel.

At the time, petrol sold for between N839 and N925 per litre in Lagos and Abuja.

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Petroleum marketers have attributed the sharp increase in fuel prices over the past eight months to fluctuations in international crude oil prices following the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil transportation route.

However, Bello insisted that sustained reductions in crude oil prices should lead to corresponding decreases in the cost of refined petroleum products.

“If the decline in crude prices is sustained, there is no justification for refiners and marketers to continue to keep petrol and diesel prices relatively high. We expect easing in wholesale petrol costs and for the resulting savings to reach consumers at the pump without undue delay,” he said.

The FCCPC chief acknowledged the financial difficulties Nigerians had experienced because of elevated fuel prices, noting that the Commission was determined to ensure that consumers were not denied the benefits of favourable movements in the international oil market.

He said the Commission would continue working with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other relevant government agencies to monitor wholesale and retail prices across the petroleum supply chain.

Bello also warned that the FCCPC would take appropriate action against operators found engaging in anti-competitive practices or unfair market behaviour that prevented consumers from benefiting from lower production and supply costs.

“Where there is evidence of anti-competitive conduct or unfair practices that prevent consumers from benefiting from lower costs, we will take appropriate action within our mandate,” he added.

The Commission’s intervention comes amid growing concerns over the impact of high petrol prices on transportation, food prices, manufacturing, household spending and the operating costs of businesses.

Although crude oil prices influence the cost of petroleum products, other factors, including refining expenses, foreign exchange rates, transportation, distribution, financing and inventory costs, also affect domestic pump prices.

The FCCPC’s position is that any sustained reduction in costs should be reflected in the market and that consumers should not be subjected to unfair pricing practices.

For millions of Nigerians struggling with high living costs, the major expectation is whether the latest decline in international crude oil prices will translate into meaningful reductions at filling stations.