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Build Nigeria from grassroots, not just Abuja, Lagos – Ex-presidential candidate

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Adewole Adebayo, leader of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and its presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general election, has stressed that Nigeria’s long-term progress lies in nurturing safe, productive and self-sustaining communities at the grassroots.

Adebayo spoke in Numan, Adamawa State, at a reception organised in his honour following the conferment of a traditional title on him by the Bachama kingdom.

While addressing traditional rulers, community leaders and residents, he described the Bachama people as a vital component of the Nigerian project, noting that the destiny of the nation is inseparable from the wellbeing of its local communities.

“The development of this land is the development of Nigeria because Nigeria is not just an idea; it is the land and the people,” he said.

He portrayed Numan and its environs as a rich heritage placed in the care of its people, urging citizens to take collective responsibility for nurturing the land, ensuring fair access to resources and raising families in conditions of safety and dignity.

The SDP leader also raised concerns about what he termed the over-centralisation of governance, arguing that efforts to drive national development primarily from Lagos in the past and later from Abuja have yielded limited success.

“The only time Nigeria will truly work is when we build it from the communities,” he said, adding that the true measure of national strength should be seen in the safety of homes, the quality of education and the freedom of young people to grow without fear.

According to him, meaningful development must allow families to farm, rear livestock, educate their children and participate actively in the economy within their local environments.

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Drawing parallels with countries such as the United States, Germany and Russia, Adebayo said enduring national success is built by citizens who flourish in their towns and villages, supported by access to electricity, water, security and economic opportunities.

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ICE detains Nigerian man in Los Angeles, begins deportation process

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Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, a 53-year-old Nigerian, has been arrested in Los Angeles by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, as part of ongoing deportation proceedings.

According to ICE, Olusanjo was arrested on April 21, 2026, by its Enforcement and Removal Operations, ERO, unit and is currently being held pending further immigration action.

Authorities disclosed that his arrest is linked to previous criminal charges, including child molestation, sexual battery and solicitation of lewd conduct.

The agency noted that these allegations played a significant role in the decision to detain him.

ICE stated that Olusanjo had earlier encountered legal issues in the United States, with his criminal history contributing to the move to place him in custody and initiate removal proceedings.

The agency reiterated that its Enforcement and Removal Operations prioritises individuals with criminal records as part of its mandate to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.

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Tinubu borrowing billions to invest in Nigeria’s infrastructure – Presidency replies Emir Sanusi

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Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the current government has borrowed billions of dollars to invest in Nigeria’s infrastructure.

Bwala made the remark in response to a comment by the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, saying that Nigeria invests between $30 billion and $100 billion every year to fix its infrastructure problems.

Posting on X, Bwala wrote: “Your Royal Highness, we are simply borrowing to invest in the most important areas of our economy, with infrastructure being the most crucial of them all.

“The lack of proper infrastructure needs at least $30 billion to $100 billion every year, but what we’re currently spending is not enough, so we have to borrow money.”

Sanusi had raised concerns about the Tinubu government still relying on borrowing even after removing the fuel subsidy, calling the situation financially inconsistent.

The Emir said that even though the subsidy system isn’t working in the long run, the benefits people were expecting from getting rid of it haven’t actually made them borrow less money.

He mentioned that Nigeria can no longer justify supporting foreign refineries as an oil-producing country.

The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, also said that recent progress in domestic refining and exports is good for the economy.

The monarch also criticized the government’s way of managing money, stating that the savings from cutting subsidies should lead to less borrowing and clear signs of economic improvement.

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PHOTOS: ‘Our roads no more motorable’ – Ogbomoso residents appeal to Makinde, others

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Residents of Orisunmibare Pakiotan in Ogbomoso North local government area, Oyo State, have declared that the roads linking the community with other parts of the town are no more motorable.

The residents appealed to the State government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde, the local government Chairman and other concerned authorities to come to their aid.

It was  reports that the community is located behind Ayanyan Cattle market and Ogbomoso Government Reserved Area along the new Ogbomoso/ Ilorin Expressway.

The residents lamented that the roads had become an eyesore.

A community leader, Dr Tobi Fajobi called on the State and local governments to come to their rescue.

Fajobi, who spoke on behalf of other members of the community on Friday, regretted that all the roads within the community were no more motorable.

He said, “We call on both the state and Ogbomoso North local governments to come to our aid in fixing this road and bridge.

“It is a new community with a large population and houses. The road is highly dilapidated, hence hindering free flow of traffic.

“Ideally, we should spend just 2-4 minutes to the junction, but due to the poor state of the road, we spend more than 15 minutes.

“The alternative routes are not also reliable as they’re not in good conditions apart from being too long to ply. We, therefore, appeal to them to assist us by urgently intervening.

“Since the state government’s contractors are presently doing good jobs in Ogbomoso, rehabilitating and constructing new roads and bridges, our plight should be considered”.

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