Strike: We’re Waiting For Reps Committee – Dr Hassan.

Chairman, Plateau State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Monday Hassan, has said that the association’s two-week warning strike is ongoing, stating that they are still waiting for the House of Representatives’ intervention.

Hassan stated this against the backdrop of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee headed by the Speaker, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, which seeks to mediate over the impasse. Hassan said they were waiting to hear from the committee.

Speaking to our correspondent yesterday, Hassan said the strike would end only after a concrete discussion with the union’s national leadership.

He said, “If they intervene, there may be a positive response from the federal government.” The bottom line is that we are waiting to hear from them.”

Court fixes October 31 for jurisdiction ruling on Dagogo’s suit against Tinubu.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 31, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the issue of jurisdiction in a suit filed by former House of Representatives member Farah Dagogo, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s constitutional authority to suspend democratically elected officials during the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State.

The suit, No. FHC/PH/CS/50/2025, lists as defendants the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd.), who served as the Rivers State Administrator during the emergency rule period.

At Friday’s hearing, counsel to the plaintiff, Babafemi Adegbite, adopted his written arguments supporting the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, after taking submissions from both parties, reserved his ruling and adjourned the matter until October 31.

Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, Adegbite reiterated his client’s stance that President Tinubu exceeded his constitutional powers by suspending elected officials in both the executive and legislative arms of the Rivers State Government.

He said, “Even though they have now been reinstated, the action remains unconstitutional. We need a clear judicial pronouncement to prevent future occurrences.”

Adegbite maintained that the reinstatement of the affected officials does not make the case academic, noting that the core issue revolves around constitutional integrity and the scope of presidential power.

He further distinguished Dagogo’s suit from previous emergency rule cases that were struck out for lack of jurisdiction, insisting that the facts and legal issues in this case are different.

We are in Full Support of Pres Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan – House of Reps Speaker , Tajudeen Abbas.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reaffirmed that the Green Chamber fully supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s borrowing plan, describing it as vital for Nigeria’s economic growth and poverty reduction.

Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) Conference, Abbas dismissed claims that lawmakers were against the President’s borrowing policy, calling such reports “mischievous and misleading.”

According to him, a recent statement by the House Leader at the West African Parliamentary Conference (WAPC) was wrongly reported, creating the false impression that the House opposed Tinubu’s borrowing approach.

“The 10th House and the National Assembly have consistently maintained that, given our urgent developmental needs, strategic and responsible borrowing is a necessary fiscal tool. Like other modern economies, Nigeria must at times rely on credit to fund critical infrastructure, drive growth, and protect vulnerable groups. What matters, and what the President has assured, is that borrowing remains targeted, transparent, and sustainable under Nigeria’s Medium-Term Debt Strategy and in line with global best practices,” he explained.

Abbas stressed that under President Tinubu, borrowed funds are being channelled into transformative projects in sectors like power, transport, and agriculture to boost revenue generation rather than consumption. He noted that the House fully supports Tinubu’s vision of using prudent borrowing as a catalyst for growth and poverty reduction, while also ensuring strong oversight to guarantee accountability.

Tinubu: Nigeria Met 2025 Revenue Target in August, Says Economy Now Stable

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria achieved its full-year revenue target as early as August, declaring the nation’s economy stable, resilient, and no longer at the mercy of external shocks.

Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of former members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Tinubu expressed confidence that his administration’s economic reforms are yielding results.

“Nigeria is not borrowing. We met our revenue target in August. Let Trump do his worst — we are stable,” the President stated.

He attributed the success to improved non-oil revenue and fiscal discipline, noting that the naira, which had spiked to ₦1,900 per dollar before his reforms, has now stabilised around ₦1,450.

“No one needs secret links to the CBN governor anymore to access forex. All you need to do is export, import, and create jobs,” he said.

Agriculture at the Core of Recovery

Tinubu disclosed that he has approved a nationwide agricultural mechanisation programme, which includes training centres and support facilities.

“Food security is our backbone. Once we defeat hunger, we defeat poverty,” he emphasised.

CPC Loyalty and Buhari’s Legacy
Addressing the CPC bloc within the APC, Tinubu thanked them for their patience over political appointments, assuring that ambassadorial slots and other positions remain open. He praised their unity, recalling the early merger talks that birthed the APC and joking about past disagreements with Buhari over party symbols.

He further pledged to honour the late President Muhammadu Buhari with a ‘Buhari House’ as a symbol of discipline, honesty, and prosperity.
“Part of what we inherited from Buhari was his honesty and justice. You won’t get anything less than that,” Tinubu affirmed.

CPC Leaders Reaffirm Support

House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who led the delegation, assured Tinubu of CPC’s unwavering loyalty and grassroots mobilisation for his 2027 re-election bid.

“We are together today, tomorrow, and forever,” Abbas declared.

Senator Tanko Al-Makura, former Nasarawa governor and CPC stalwart, hailed Tinubu’s “transparent and dignified” handling of Buhari’s state burial, adding that the Renewed Hope Agenda represents a scientific and pragmatic plan for Nigeria’s restoration.

As the meeting closed, Tinubu promised Nigerians that “the joy at the end of this journey will belong to all.”

Angry Reps Plan Showdown With Speaker Over Staff Hiring, Constituents’ Funding.

Crisis is brewing in the House of Representatives as members prepare for a showdown with the Speaker, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, when the House reconvenes on September 23, investigations by Weekend LEADERSHIP have revealed.

Already, some angry members have started compiling what they described as the ‘iniquities’ of the Speaker and the House leadership.

They alleged that Abbas and others short-changed members of the House in the sharing of privileges.

Members of the National Assembly, which comprises the Senate and the House of Representatives, are currently on their annual legislative recess.

The lawmakers are expected to reconvene on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

On July 23, the Speaker of the House declared the adjournment and advised members to take advantage of the break to engage in constituency work, attend to local issues, and monitor federal projects within their areas.

The annual recess is a routine part of the National Assembly’s legislative calendar. It allows lawmakers to balance national duties with constituency responsibilities and personal commitments.

Investigations by LEADERSHIP Weekend showed that the irate lawmakers are using the holiday to form caucuses to discuss issues affecting them and their welfare.

83% of Nigerians Have Little Or No Trust In Tinubu Govt, Says New Survey.

A total of 5,465 face-to-face household interviews were conducted using a stratified random sampling method, targeting citizens aged 15 and above.

A staggering 83% of Nigerians have expressed little or no trust in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to the 2025 Social Cohesion Survey by the Africa Polling Institute (API).

A total of 5,465 face-to-face household interviews were conducted using a stratified random sampling method, targeting citizens aged 15 and above.

The interviews were carried out in five major languages English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba with geographic quotas assigned to ensure proportional representation across all states and senatorial districts.

The report shows that 53% of respondents said they have "no trust at all" in the Tinubu government, while 30% admitted to having "little trust."

Similarly, 82% expressed the same lack of confidence in the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.

Trust in the judiciary was also poor, with 79% of Nigerians stating they had little or no faith in the institution under both the former Chief Justice Kayode Ariwoola and current CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

API attributed the loss of trust to growing economic hardship, perceived corruption, and unmet campaign promises, all of which have eroded public faith in governance.