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Peter Obi Condemns Nigerian Govt Over Arraignment of Minors, Calls It Disturbing

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Peter Obi Condemns Nigerian Govt Over Arraignment of Minors, Calls It Disturbing

Peter Obi criticizes the Nigerian government, labeling the recent arraignment of minors as “disturbing and condemnable,” and calls for fair treatment of youth.

Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prosecuting minors involved in the recent EndBadGovernance protest.

He urged the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, along with the Police, DSS, and National Human Rights Commission, to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhumane treatment of minors to prevent such incidents in future.

According to OBASANJONEWS, 76 individuals were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday for their involvement in the recent EndBadGovernance protest.

According to OBASANJONEWS, one of the minors scheduled for arraignment collapsed before the trial began.

In a post on his X handle on Friday, Obi stated that many current government officials exploited the Constitution by posing as advocates of good governance when they were in opposition.

He stated, “I recently watched the disturbing and condemnable footage in a widely shared video. It shows 124 protesters—including minors—appearing in court today as part of efforts to secure their fundamental rights.”

The video depicts minors, with some so weak they could barely stand and others fainting from exhaustion and lack of nourishment. These children looked visibly malnourished—a condition that should deeply concern every citizen in our nation. Their appearance suggests poor treatment while under the custody of Nigeria’s federal government. The alleged offense against these suspects, including minors, was protesting against bad governance that directly affected their livelihoods—an act protected by our constitution under a democratic regime.

Interestingly, many of today’s government officials once utilized this aspect of the Constitution to advocate for good governance while they were in opposition. Furthermore, our societal values assert that suspects deserve dignity as human beings even when placed in correctional facilities. We should all be concerned about situations like these because we are members of a global community where respecting human dignity is essential.

I would like to express my gratitude to the presiding lordship for halting the trial and preventing further embarrassment for our nation on a global stage as a democracy. I urge relevant authorities, particularly the Minister of Justice, Attorney General of the Federation, Police, DSS, and National Human Rights Commission, to conduct thorough investigations into this inhumane treatment of minors to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

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House Approves 2025-2027 MTEF

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The House of Representatives has passed the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025 to 2027 as submitted by President Bola Tinubu.

This followed the consideration and approval of the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Finance and National Planning which laid its report at Wednesday’s plenary.

The House adopted the projected oil benchmark prices pegged at 75 dollars per barrel for 2025, as well as 76.2 dollars and 75.3 dollars per barrel for 2026 and 2027.

Domestic Crude Oil Production Projections for 2025 is put at 2.06 million barrels per day representing a significant increase from 1.78 million barrels per day in the current year.

GDP growth rate is projected at 4.6, 4.4 and 5.5 percent for 2025 to 2027, respectively, while the projected exchange rate is pegged at 1,400 Naira to the US Dollar for years 2025, 2026 and 2027

The MTEF projections aim towards a realistic and sustainable foundation for Nigeria’s budget planning over the next three years.

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President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris on a state visit in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.

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The president is on the trip alongside first lady, Oluremi.

They were seen off by top government functionaries led by secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The presidential zero-one-one air plane took off at about twenty minutes past eleven this Wednesday morning.

A statement by the presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga reveals that, the Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.

President Tinubu and his wife, are expected to be received on Thursday at the French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by the host president, Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.

The two presidents are also to harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

Both leaders will witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.

Wife of the host president, Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady are also scheduled to discuss the Renewed Hope Initiative and the interest for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable in Nigeria.

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PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU APPOINTS JAMI’U ABIOLA AS SSA ON LINGUISTICS & FOREIGN MATTERS

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PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU APPOINTS JAMI’U ABIOLA AS SSA ON LINGUISTICS & FOREIGN MATTERS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.

A statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations Office the
Secretary to the Government of
the Federation says the appointment takes effect from 14th of this month. It adds that the appointment is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.

It notes that until the appointment, Jami’u served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.

President Tinubu tasks the appointee to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.

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