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The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about the movement of some opposition governors to the ruling party soon.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned Tinubu to be careful of some of these opposition governors who may join APC because not all of them will support him, as some will act as his enemies even within his party.

The cleric mentioned governors of Taraba, Zamfara, Enugu and Kano, explaining that while some have good intentions for him, some of them, including those that have already decamped, don’t have his best interest at heart.

‘About four opposition governors will decamp to the APC, including Taraba, Kano, Zamfara, and Enugu, but not all of them will work for the president. They have an agreement to seal Mr President’s second ambition and work fantastically for him, but not all of them will stick to the agreement.’

The prophet made it known that some of them are decamping to have the blessings of the president for their ambition.

‘Some will only move to receive the blessings of Mr President, so the issue of who becomes who will be a very serious matter.’

Primate Ayodele warned President Tinubu to personally review some of the decampees properly to identify those who are enemies. He also stated that some in the APC are not praying for the victory of the president.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political actors from Rivers State in Port Harcourt.

The meeting comes two weeks after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency imposed in the oil-rich state, following months of political tension between the FCT Minister and the Governor over perceived control of the state’s political structure.

The development is widely seen as a sign of restored peace and unity, marking what many observers describe as a major political truce in the state.

In a brief statement sent to newsmen on Sunday by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, it was said, ‘Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Chairman of the Rivers State Elders Council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other leaders in a meeting in Port Harcourt yesterday.

‘The Political Family is fully united.’

The Niger State Government, through its partner, Niger Foods Security System and Logistics Company Limited, has intensified community engagement in Wushishi Local Government Area of the state to sensitise residents on the benefits of a landmark agricultural project set to commence in the area.

Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun, said the initiative, being executed in partnership with the Dangote Group, is valued at $150 million and described it as one of the most transformative agricultural investments in the state’s history.

He noted that the project will revolutionise food production, generate employment opportunities, and improve rural infrastructure.

Mr. Adigun explained that the project is designed to process up to 1,000 tons of harvest daily, emphasising that such a scale of operation is unprecedented in Niger State.

‘This has never happened before. It is a groundbreaking achievement that will not only boost food security but also create thousands of jobs across the agricultural value chain,’ he stated.

He added that beyond agriculture, the scheme would deliver broader social and economic benefits. According to him, the investment will support the construction of hospitals, schools, and roads in host communities to ensure residents directly benefit from the project’s impact.

The agricultural initiative is structured as a five-year development programme, with full-scale operations expected to begin by 2027. Mr. Adigun assured that the project will mark a new era of prosperity for Wushishi and serve as a model for agricultural transformation across Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Sarkin Wushishi, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim, commended the Niger State Government for its commitment to agricultural development, describing the partnership with Dangote as a milestone for the people of Wushishi and the state at large.

A highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Niger Foods, the Sarkin Wushishi, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim, and the Hakimi Karkara, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim.

It could be recalled that on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, community leaders in Wushishi formally endorsed the agreement with Niger Foods, signalling their support for the forthcoming agricultural project in the area.

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reaffirmed his total loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its leadership, saying no political party can match the PDP.

The Governor made this known on Sunday while receiving the newly elected Executive Council of the PDP North-East Zone at the Government House, Bauchi. He said efforts to rebuild the PDP into a strong opposition party were steadily gaining ground.

Governor Mohammed assured the new zonal executives of his continued support for all initiatives aimed at uniting party members, in line with the leadership’s vision for the region.

He also restated his commitment to the PDP’s ideals and to working with the party’s leadership at all levels across the country. According to him, his administration will keep prioritizing development and progress in Bauchi State and the North-East.

The new PDP Zonal Executive members commended the Governor for his leadership and expressed confidence in his ability to drive growth within the state and the region.

They reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and promised to work together to reposition the PDP for future electoral victories.

Led by the Zonal Chairman, Babamgida Modibbo Aliyu, the delegation thanked the Governor for hosting the meeting and for his consistent support to the party.

The new executives also passed a vote of confidence in Governor Bala Mohammed’s leadership, praising his ability to unite people and promote development in the state.

Drop shipping is a retail business that entails outsourcing products and shipping to a third-party supplier. It is another way of selling online without a physical store. As a seller, your responsibility is to promote items instead of keeping warehouses or managing inventory.

As a drop shipper, you’re the intermediary between suppliers and customers. You don’t get paid for items until they are purchased by customers. When you get orders, you link them to wholesalers or manufacturers who directly send the goods to the customers.

Below is the step-by-step guide on how drop shipping works:

1. Set up an online store

As the retailer, you would create an online store where you would sell your selected products from a supplier or marketplace. It is in this virtual store, you would showcase, describe, and give the exact price of a product. Your customers have no business with your suppliers; you are the intermediary that gets the deal done and ensures your wholesaler sends the purchased items.

2. Customer order

Your potential customers would browse through your online store to purchase what they want. They pay you based on the price tag you’ve given. Your payment system should be legit and easy to navigate; otherwise, it can slow down sales. Build trust with your customers; they will keep coming back.

3. You send the order

As the retailer in this business, your duty is to send the order of your customer to the supplier once payment has been made. You send the wholesale price (which is actually less than the price you sold the item) to the supplier and the details of the customer. Drop shipping platforms automate this process, so, no hassles.

4. Supplier processes the order

Here, the supplier takes over. They are responsible for packaging the product for shipping. This means you’re exempt from the logistics involved in sending goods. A trustworthy supplier will not compromise quality and will also ensure the right product is packaged and sent to your customer.

5. Customer receives product

It is expected that after the goods have been sent by the supplier, your customer will receive their order. As the retailer, you still have to be in touch with your customers to know if there is any concern or complaint about the goods they ordered. This is how you can strengthen your relationship with your buyers and, of course, your brand.

As the Nigerian government announced a 50 per cent hike in telecommunication tariffs, it sparked concern among millions of citizens who rely on affordable mobile services for communication, business, and everyday life.

Ranging from calls, data subscription, to Short Message Service (SMS), the cost of staying connected has increased, and it takes its toll on the average Nigerian. Also, students and workers are not left alone; they ‘rely on mobile data to access essential resources, including research materials, online learning platforms, assignments and communication tools,’ according to University World News..

Meanwhile, despite the tariff hike, many internet users continue to subscribe and post various types of content. For a WhatsApp user, you may spot a hilarious meme or jaw-dropping video clips on your friend’s WhatsApp status and wish to have it. And when you request it, you’ll likely receive a response of ‘I don’t have data.’

With Xender, the same app you’ve probably been using for quick file transfers, has a built-in feature that lets you download WhatsApp statuses straight to your phone, without using your mobile data. Most people don’t realize this, hence, they leverage a third-party ‘status saver’ app.

In this article, Tribune Online proffers a step-by-step guide on how to save WhatsApp status using Xender in just a few taps.

How Xender Makes It Easy

Unlike other apps that flood you with ads or ask for shady permissions, Xender already does the heavy lifting. Beyond file sharing, it has a ‘Social’ tab that pulls WhatsApp statuses directly into the app. No digging into hidden folders. No wasting of data, whether you are using Android or IOS (iPhone), just open, click, and save.

Step 1: Open the Xender App

First, launch the Xender app on your phone if you don’t have it. Ensure you’re running the updated version, because older versions may not have the ‘Social’ feature.

Step 2: Tap on the Social Icon

At the bottom of the home screen, you’ll see several icons. Look for the one labeled ‘Social.’ That’s your gateway to all the WhatsApp statuses from your contacts.

Step 3: Select WhatsApp Statuses

Once inside the ‘Social’ tab, tap Statuses. Here, Xender automatically displays every WhatsApp status you’ve viewed: photos, videos, quotes, everything. With no extra setup needed.

Step 4: Choose and Download

Scroll through the statuses until you find the one you want to save. Just hit the Download button, and boom, the status gets stored directly in your phone’s gallery (storage). No internet data used, no third-party apps.

Step 5: Enjoy and Share

Once downloaded, you can keep it forever, share it with friends through Xender or WhatsApp, or simply enjoy it offline. Remember, WhatsApp automatically deletes statuses after 24 hours, but with Xender, you’re in control.

Utilizing these steps by just open Xender, tap ‘Social,’ select the status, and download it. Next time, when a friend posts something you can’t stop laughing at, you’ll know exactly how to keep it for yourself.

As the Nigerian judiciary concludes its annual ritual of new legal year commemorations across the federation, a leading non-governmental organisation has challenged the courts to move beyond celebratory rhetoric and address what it termed the lingering justice questions that keep justice out of reach for the average citizen.

Zarephath Aid (ZA), a non-profit focused on criminal justice reforms, delivered this message at a media conference held at the Press Centre, High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja.

Speaking at the media briefing themed ‘The New Legal Year and the Lingering Justice Questions,’ Ben Abraham, Founder of Zarephath Aid, noted that while legal year ceremonials are marked by significant ‘pomp and pageantry’ and speeches filled with achievements and projections, many Nigerians remain disconnected.

‘They eagerly await the day when they can touch justice or put differently, the day justice can touch them,’ Abraham stated, urging heads of the judiciary to take note of concrete steps required to make the significance of the legal year resonate with the populace.

The organisation laid out a five-point agenda for immediate action by the various tiers of the judiciary, stressing that the courts must move from mere words to tangible action in defence of the law and democracy.

Zarephath Aid highlighted the persistent failure of judicial officers to carry out monthly visits to law enforcement detention facilities, a mandate under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and various state laws.

This lack of oversight, the group warned, directly results in the illegal detention of persons and widespread abuse of suspects’ rights.

The NGO called for the effective implementation of oversight assessment reports to the Chief Judge and Attorney-General to curb these violations.

The group also expressed concern that the Child Rights Law exists only on paper in many states, devoid of the necessary structures for child protection and justice delivery.

It further lamented the lack of adequate detention facilities for child and underage offenders, which often results in them being held alongside adults and subjected to further abuse.

Of particular note, according to the organisation, is the slow trial of cases involving underage offenders in custody due to the absence of logistics for transportation to court, forcing relatives to pay heavily to ensure court appearances.

Zarephath Aid decried what it termed the progressive increase in police brutality, torture, extortion, and violations against citizens, observing that the police internal mechanism has proven ineffective in curbing the menace.

Abraham warned, ‘If the courts fail to leash this errancy, another uprising will be upon us sooner than later.’

The NGO also accused the police of shrinking the civic space by clamping down on rights activists, government critics, good governance advocates, and journalists, often ‘working for the Executive in some instances.’

‘Despite various legal aid interventions, correctional facilities remain severely congested, with inmates spending years on end awaiting trial,’ it added.

Zarephath Aid called for an audit of all correctional facilities to identify inmates and ascertain the status of each case.

This effort, the group recommended, requires the various tiers of the judiciary to collaborate closely with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) at the federal level and State Criminal Justice Sector Reform Committees.

Zarephath Aid insisted that the Cybercrimes Act 2024 is being applied to muzzle dissent and intimidate critics of the government into silence, noting that many criminal charges premised on the law are politically instigated.

In its words: ‘As long as our courts accommodate this undue interference and as long as they do not halt this surge against citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of expression, the Act will remain a tool for harassment of opponents.’

In concluding the conference, Abraham invited the media to join Zarephath Aid in monitoring the judiciary’s performance on this agenda over the next year, reinforcing the message that the judiciary must now go beyond rhetoric to action.

MORE than 100 students from seven secondary schools in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, have benefited from a workshop on technology and artificial intelligence that was organised recently by a UK -based tech expert, Kayode Ajayi.

The students were trained on the use of technology in building build apps, solving real problems and the creation of career opportunities.

The workshop which also featured an interactive session with the students on software development, also involved a training on web design and IT support.

Speaking on the event, the convener, Ajayi noted that the workshop is meant to give the students the opportunity to explore concepts in more depth.

He added that giving students early exposure to technology will prepare them for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Reflecting on the session, Ajayi said, ‘I am inspired by how much the students learned and how interested they were. Their curiosity and energy were amazing, and it reminds me why I want to do more events like this.’

Ajayi further stated that the workshop which also held to inspire and motivate the students was organised with the support of an IT firm, Veldarr.

‘Technology is part of every industry today. If young people start learning now, they’ll be ready to take on the future with confidence.’

In their separate remarks, teachers at the event praised the convener of the workshop for making technology accessible and exciting for the students.

Preventive healthcare remains one of the most effective strategies for reducing global disease burdens. Nigerian nurse researcher Amarachi Igwilo has built her career around this vision, with studies spanning cancer prevention, infection control, maternal health, and, more recently, the intersection of maternal health and mental wellbeing.

Her recent study, Assessment of Knowledge and Utilization of Malaria Prevention Strategies Among Pregnant Women in Ogun State, exposed the gaps between awareness and actual preventive practices. While most women understood malaria’s dangers, far fewer consistently used insecticide-treated nets or adhered to preventive drug regimens.

‘Prevention is only effective when it is practiced. Our findings show that barriers are not just medical but also social and economic,’ Igwilo explained.

Maternal health specialists see her work as timely. ‘Malaria remains a leading cause of death for pregnant women. Amarachi’s research offers policy-relevant insights that could strengthen Nigeria’s maternal health programs,’ said Dr. Emmanuel Adesina, an obstetrician.

In addition to physical risks, Igwilo has raised awareness about the mental health pressures faced by expectant mothers. Stress, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy often go undetected in Nigeria’s maternal care system, despite their long-term effects on both mothers and infants. Her preventive health model calls for integrating psychosocial support into existing malaria and maternal health programs, ensuring that women are treated holistically.

Each year, an estimated 11 million pregnancies in sub-Saharan Africa are exposed to malaria, leading to maternal anemia, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality. The World Health Organization recommends a combination of preventive drugs (IPTp-SP) and insecticide-treated nets, yet uptake remains uneven across communities.

Beyond malaria, Igwilo has contributed to cancer and infection prevention research that has been cited internationally. Her cross-cutting approach-linking disease prevention with mental health resilience-reflects a broader movement in public health nursing: building systems that protect both body and mind.

With these multi-faceted contributions, Igwilo is emerging as part of a new wave of Nigerian nurse researchers pushing for policies that recognize prevention not just as a medical necessity but as a social and psychological one.

Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has been declared the winner of Season 10 of the Big Brother Naija reality television show, themed ’10/10′, while Dede emerged as the first runner-up.

The show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced Imisi as the winner on Sunday after she secured the highest number of votes in the final week.

She defeated fellow finalists Dede, Koyin, and Sultana to claim the ?80 million grand prize in the ’10/10′ edition of the reality show.

A total of 29 housemates participated in the show, which premiered on July 26 and 27, 2025.

Imisi has now become the fourth female housemate to win the show.

She joins the exclusive list of past winners of the reality television show, namely Katung Aduwak, Efe Ejeba, Miracle Igbokwe, Mercy Eke, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba (Laycon), Hazel Oyeze Onou (Whitemoney), Ijeoma Josephina Otabor (Phyna), Ilebaye Odiniya, and Kingsley Sule (Kellyrae) of Seasons 1-9, respectively.

Season 10 of the reality show, which ran for 72 days, was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who returned as the show’s host for the ninth consecutive time.