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Any Nigerian Above 50 Years Eyeing Presidency In 2023 Should Forget It —— Arewa Youths

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The President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, Alh. Yerima Shettima has called on any Nigerian above the age of 50, seeking the presidency in 2023 to completely shelve the idea.

He noted that the aged ones had completely failed the country since they took over governance from the founding fathers and had brought perpetual hardship of all kinds to Nigerians.

He said today, “we refused to harness our human and natural resources and put them on the right track for us to be very productive, rather, we only count on the number every day on one story or the other.

“It is sad and unfortunate today that this country is where it is today despite the fact that some of us are willing to cope with the situation and move it forward no matter what.

“What they succeeded in doing is to balkanize and cause more divisions among us the present generation. It is either you are caught in an issue of religion or tribe and over and over, this has continued.”

Speaking to DAILY POST in Kaduna, Shettima, explained, “What we are doing now as youths of this country is to form synergy, build capacity before the next elections to ensure that never again will we allow anyone that is not our contemporary to occupy any political space, we won’t do that and that is what we are doing now.

“The youths are set for 2023. Recent happenings in the country have shown that we have the capacity and that is a clear demonstration of ENDSARS, it happens just within a small place and if you could see how it exposed a lot of weakness on the part of the federal government, we don’t intend to go through that process of ENDSARS where there were casualties of lives and properties. No, we are going to be very objective, we will demand through a political process, through the ballot paper, through our voters Cards, we will mobilize our generation, never again will we put somebody at the helm of affairs that is above 50 years.”

Shettima lamented that the older ones in the country, who got everything on a platter of gold “are still not ready to relinquish power to the present generation”, stressing that, “We expect them to set the pace, to put the present generation on the right track so that at the end of the day, side by side, work with them and move the country forward.

“They refused and still maintained the status-quo and that is why often times when a new team comes up, because of their mindset, they are not thinking towards moving Nigerians to higher standards.”

On the insecurity of the country, he observed that it would not be good for someone to preempt the impact of the new Service Chiefs, saying, “We should look at the source of the problem before looking at the solution. To change the service Chiefs is not enough to solve the security challenges in the country.

“There is a need to overhaul the entire security network in the country. It has to be a thing of side by side with the communities so that together we can have confidence in the security agents because it requires a lot to build that confidence.

“Over time, that confidence has been abused by the various sectors of the security, it requires inclusiveness of the members of the society side by side with the security agents so that we can do it through intelligence gathering because we are faced with issues of kidnapping, Boko Haram, banditry and other social vices in the country.

“So it is not a natural conventional approach that we always see, this one is a different methodology and so to that extent, the government must be seen to provide all the necessary equipment for the security to be able to succeed, that is, to counter what their enemies are carrying.”

On reprisals, he noted, “Government has a lot of jobs to do, Nigerians are doing their bit, the government must be seen to be decisive, to do justice to all, the government must be seen to deal with anybody found wanting, because the law is the law to everybody in the country.

“There is no way why anybody should take the law into his or her hand. The government should be seen doing the right thing so that the people will also sit up to do the right thing.”

Speaking on farmers/herdsmen clashes in the country, Shettima noted that the federal government needed to be serious to ensure that only a modernized style of grazing was done to avoid any clash between the farmers and the herdsmen in any part of the country.

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CIG Motors Fires Director Jubril Arogundade Over Financial Misappropriation, Abuse Of Office, Refers Case To EFCC

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A financial scandal has rocked CIG Motors Co. Ltd following the termination of the appointment of its Executive Director, Jubril Arogundade, over allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of authority.

The company confirmed that the matter has been formally referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation.

According to PUNCH Newspaper, CIG Motors announced the immediate termination of Arogundade’s appointment, citing the outcome of an internal investigation.

The company said the decision followed a period of suspension and a “comprehensive internal review” into his conduct while in office. The automobile company said, “The findings of the investigation revealed conduct that fell significantly below the company’s governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

“In view of the seriousness of the issues uncovered, management approved the immediate termination of his appointment.”

CIG Motors further disclosed that aspects of the investigation involving alleged financial impropriety have been escalated to law enforcement authorities. “Matters connected to financial misconduct arising from the investigation have been formally referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.”

The firm further stated that it is “cooperating fully with the authorities as the matter progresses through the appropriate legal and regulatory channels.”

The company stressed that the action taken against the former executive reflects its firm position on ethical conduct. “CIG Motors maintains a zero-tolerance stance on financial misconduct and abuse of authority, particularly at the senior management level. Safeguarding institutional integrity and protecting stakeholder interests remain central to our operations.”

Sources within the company said the internal probe examined several transactions and management decisions that allegedly breached established internal controls. While the company declined to provide details, it noted that the process was thorough and guided by its internal governance framework.

CIG Motors also sought to reassure customers, partners, and investors that the development would not disrupt its business. “Operational continuity across the business remains unaffected,” the company said, emphasising that day-to-day activities are proceeding normally despite the Managing Director’s dismissal.

“We will not engage in further public commentary on this matter as it is now before the relevant authorities,” the statement added.

When contacted for his response, Arogundade dismissed reports claiming he was sacked from his position, insisting that he voluntarily resigned on December 2, 2025. He described the reports as misleading and a distortion of the facts surrounding his exit.

Explaining his decision, Arogundade said his resignation followed prolonged and fundamental disagreements over the company’s financial and governance direction.

He added that, “My resignation followed serious concerns about the company’s growing debt profile, weak corporate governance practices, and persistent compliance failures, despite internal safeguards and repeated warnings.”

He stated that he chose to step aside after his concerns were repeatedly raised without meaningful resolution. He further disclosed that longstanding tax compliance issues under the chairmanship of Ms Diana Chen had resulted in enforcement actions by tax authorities, including a reported warrant of distraint involving sums running into several billions of naira.

These issues, he said, were among those that generated deep internal concern. Arogundade also maintained that he is not afraid of any investigation, stressing that while he has not been invited by the EFCC, he is fully willing to cooperate with any lawful inquiry.

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US Military Has Marked Me For Elimination As A Boko Haram Member —– Sheikh Gumi

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Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that he was informed he had been listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same morning a US military air strike occurred in Nigeria.

In a video published on his Facebook page, Gumi criticised foreign military involvement in Nigeria, arguing that such interventions worsen insecurity rather than resolve it.

“There was a bombing here; the morning it happened, I received a call—I won’t tell you who called me—but I was told a security briefing was taking place and I was listed among those who would be eliminated as Boko Haram,” Gumi said.

“They claim to have come here to fight terrorists, but they are the actual terrorists.”

The cleric also questioned the response of northern political and religious leaders to repeated attacks by Boko Haram and ISIS-linked groups, expressing frustration over what he described as silence and inaction.

“Where are your leaders and what have they done about it?” Gumi asked.

He also criticised religious scholars, accusing them of failing to address false claims made by terrorists.

Gumi added that foreign support for Nigeria in the war against terrorism must not be restricted to Christians alone.

“They attacked us for false claims, and they give support of a certain amount of money to Christians alone. No country will accept that. Either you give support to the entire nation, or we don’t need it,” Gumi said.

“Nobody is talking; they are all afraid to talk. That’s the situation we are in this country.”

On December 25, 2025, the United States carried out air strikes against members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sokoto.

The operation came weeks after US President Trump warned that the US would go into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing to wipe out the terrorists killing Christians”.

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Anthony Joshua Returns To UK, Pays Tribute To Deceased Friends In Emotional Post [PHOTOS]

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Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has made his first social media post since a fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends and team members.

Joshua sustained minor injuries in the incident that killed his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, on Monday, December 29, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

The 36-year-old boxer, who was discharged from the hospital on New Year’s Eve, returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday.

He made his first public comment since the accident in a post across his social media handles on Sunday.

Joshua shared the post, pictured alongside the families of Sina and Latz, with the caption “My Brother’s Keeper ❤️🕊️❤️.”

Anthony Joshua poses with the families of deceased friends. Source: Instagram | Joshua


The image, posted across his social media pages, shows the ex-heavyweight champion offering support and solidarity.

Both Sina and Latz will be laid to rest later on Sunday (today).

The accident occurred when Joshua’s SUV, carrying the boxer and three others, collided with a stationary truck due to reported brake failure.

Joshua, who had just arrived in Nigeria for a holiday following his recent knockout victory over Jake Paul, narrowly escaped death after switching from the front passenger seat to the back moments before the impact, a move prompted by his size obstructing the driver’s view.

He sustained a leg fracture but was reported to be in stable condition without needing emergency medical intervention.

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