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Stop Exploiting Buhari’s Death For Publicity – ADC Tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come down hard on President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a strategic opportunity to boost its dwindling popularity.
In a sharply worded statement on Friday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the tribute session held by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday was less about honour and more about public relations.
President Tinubu had, during the FEC session at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, praised the late Buhari as “a good, decent, and honourable man,” whose values patriotism, integrity, and disciplinewould live on in Nigerian history.
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“He acknowledged the late leader’s flaws but emphasized that “his steadfast dedication to national service distinguished him.”
But the ADC viewed the gesture as insincere and opportunistic.
“The choreographed Federal Executive Council (FEC) tribute, complete with a publicised appearance by our late President’s grieving son, was not a demonstration of genuine respect,” the party said.
“It was a calculated public relations stunt by an unpopular government, carefully stage-managed to distract Nigerians from the administration’s deepening failures and to rewrite history while the nation mourns.”
The opposition party further recalled how Tinubu’s administration had, since assuming office, consistently distanced itself from Buhari’s policies.
From fuel subsidy removal to criticisms of public sector management, the government repeatedly blamed Buhari for Nigeria’s current economic challenges.
“For months, the official stance of the Tinubu Presidency was that Nigeria’s hardship was Buhari’s fault. The message was clear: Buhari was the problem, Tinubu was the solution,” the ADC stated.
“But now that it suits their political agenda, they seek to recast themselves as defenders of the late President’s legacy, pretending to give him in death the honour they denied him while he was alive.”
The party particularly expressed discomfort over the involvement of Buhari’s son, Yusuf, in the tribute session, describing it as a disturbing example of political manipulation.
“The unfolding stage-managed displays of grief and the exploitation of a mourning son who was compelled to perform gratitude in front of the cameras is unconscionable and must be condemned by all decent people,” it added.
Going further, the ADC warned that the tribute was only a piece of a bigger plan by the Tinubu administration to curry favour, particularly in Northern Nigeria and among Buhari loyalists.
“Recall that earlier this week, the ADC warned the family of the late President of the plan by government to make political gains from their father’s death,” it said.
“What we witnessed at the Federal Executive Council this week was only a part of the larger plan that had only started to unfold.”
The party maintained that no amount of tribute, image-polishing, or media appearances could cover up what it called the government’s failure to deliver effective leadership.
“This is hypocritical and in bad taste. You cannot spend months discrediting a man’s legacy only to turn around and perform grief for the cameras,” the ADC said.
In its final words, the party called on Nigerians to see through the act and reject what it sees as an attempt to exploit national mourning for personal gain.
“No public relations stunt can save a government that has behaved in the last two years like an army of occupation,” the statement concluded.
International News
‘Another Oil Shock Is Coming’ — Badenoch Calls for North Sea Drilling Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that another global oil shock could be looming amid disruptions to key energy infrastructure and shipping routes in the Middle East.
Badenoch made the warning in a post on X on Sunday, September 20, while pointing to the recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz and threats to shipping around the Red Sea.
“Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has been damaged by drone attacks. The strait of Hormuz is restricted, Houthi bandits threaten shipping routes into the Red Sea. Another oil shock is coming,” Badenoch wrote.
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She criticised the UK government’s handling of the situation and argued that Britain should increase domestic oil and gas production.
“Yet our Prime Minister and his Cabinet are behaving like a flock of ostriches, heads buried so deep in the sand they could strike oil themselves,” she added.
“The answer is simple: DRILL OUR OWN OIL AND GAS IN THE NORTH SEA.”
Saudi oil pipeline hit by drone attack
The warning comes after Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline was damaged in a drone attack earlier this month.
The 1,200-kilometre pipeline, operated by Saudi Aramco, transports crude oil across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, providing an alternative export route when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
Saudi officials said the September 11 attack involved drones coming from Iraq. No group had claimed responsibility for the attack in initial reports.
A subsequent Reuters analysis of satellite imagery found that three pumping stations, rather than two previously identified, had been damaged.
Industry sources disclosed that repairs could take between five and six weeks, although partial operations could resume sooner.
The pipeline had been carrying around 4 million to 5 million barrels of crude oil per day, equivalent to approximately 4% to 5% of global oil supply. Its shutdown has therefore raised concerns about additional pressure on already-disrupted global energy supplies.
The attack also affected Saudi oil exports.
Reuters reported on September 18 that Saudi Aramco had informed at least two European refining customers that they would receive no Saudi crude deliveries in October, following the pipeline disruption.
Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions
The pipeline attack has occurred against the backdrop of continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global oil shipments.
The East-West pipeline had become particularly important because it allowed Saudi Arabia to move crude to the Red Sea without relying entirely on the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that the pipeline had served as a major alternative route while the strait was largely shut by the ongoing conflict.
Shipping through the Red Sea is also facing renewed security concerns following advances and attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
According to report on September 17, there is continued tensions involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia were adding to concerns over regional energy infrastructure and shipping.
Earlier today, there are fresh Houthi claims of missile and drone attacks targeting strategic sites in Riyadh, with the developments contributing to renewed pressure on Saudi and Gulf markets.
The Arewa Oil and Gas Marketers Association of Nigeria (AROGMA) has challenged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over its claim that it does not have the power to determine or influence petrol prices in Nigeria.
AROGMA said the regulator should exercise its statutory oversight responsibilities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly as Nigerians continue to face the impact of rising petrol prices.
The association’s President, Bashir Ahmad Danmalam, made the position known in a statement issued to journalists in Kano on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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Danmalam said AROGMA participated in the legislative process that produced the PIA and was therefore familiar with the provisions governing the powers and responsibilities of the NMDPRA.
According to him, Section 164 of the PIA gives the regulator oversight functions which should be exercised transparently in the interest of Nigerians.
“Section 164 gives NMDPRA oversight functions, and these must be carried out transparently for the benefit of the people,” Danmalam said.
He added, “The Petroleum Industry Act was not passed in isolation. Stakeholders like AROGMA contributed to its development, and we understand the provisions.”
The association’s position comes days after the NMDPRA clarified that it does not fix the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, under Nigeria’s deregulated petroleum market.
The regulator said Section 205(1) of the PIA provides that wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products should be based on unrestricted free-market pricing conditions.
It further explained that Sections 205(2) to 205(4) restrict government intervention in petroleum pricing to exceptional circumstances where there is formal evidence of a declared market failure.
The NMDPRA maintained that no such market failure had been declared and that it therefore does not issue administrative price templates or arbitrarily determine petrol pump prices.
However, the authority also cited Section 216 of the PIA, which empowers it to prevent anti-competitive practices, price-fixing and abuse of market dominance in the petroleum industry.
Reacting to the position, Danmalam said petroleum pricing remained a major concern for marketers and consumers and urged the regulator to acknowledge and exercise its responsibilities within the law.
“The NMDPRA must exercise these powers responsibly and in the interest of Nigerians, rather than denying its mandate,” he said.
He warned that failure to address concerns surrounding petroleum pricing could worsen economic hardship and deepen public distrust in the petroleum sector.
The NMDPRA had said it was “fully sensitive” to the difficulties caused by rising petrol prices and was working to protect consumers and promote fair competition within the existing legal framework.
The authority also disclosed that it was collaborating with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to monitor the petroleum market and investigate practices including price-gouging, collusion and under-dispensing.
AROGMA said the disagreement over the regulator’s role highlights the need for greater clarity and collaboration among government agencies and petroleum industry stakeholders as Nigerians continue to grapple with the impact of petrol prices.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have commenced moves to finalise and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in professional accounting education, financial crime investigation and continuing professional development for police personnel.
The development was disclosed by ICAN on Sunday, following an engagement between ICAN and the Department of Training and Development of the Nigeria Police Force held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Akintola Williams House, Abuja.
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The delegation of the Nigeria Police Force was led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Training and Development, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, FCNA, PhD.
The delegation was received by ICAN’s 62nd President and Chairman of Council, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, mni, MSc, FCA, alongside members of the ICAN Council and Management.
Speaking at the meeting, Seghosime said the engagement was aimed at translating the understandings reached during ICAN’s earlier meeting with the Inspector General of Police into practical initiatives.
She said the proposed collaboration would focus particularly on professional accounting education, specialised financial crime training and continuing professional development for police personnel.
She highlighted the proposed introduction of the Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA) for eligible Police Academy cadets and personnel.
According to her, the collaboration would also involve the development of specialised training in forensic accounting, financial analysis, asset tracing and digital financial evidence.
In his remarks, DIG Mohammed requested ICAN’s support in adapting ATSWA for integration into the Police Academy and training colleges.
He also sought ICAN’s support in developing practical financial crime training and providing technical input into the Force’s financial investigation procedures and reporting tools.
At the meeting, ICAN formally presented its Draft MoU to the Nigeria Police Force for review and further input.
Both parties agreed to work towards the finalisation and signing of the MoU.
After the agreement is signed, a Joint Technical and Implementation Team will be constituted to develop the inaugural work plan and implementation timetable.
The proposed collaboration is expected to provide a structured pathway for police personnel to access professional accountancy education while strengthening their capacity to investigate the increasingly complex financial dimensions of crime.
It is also expected to enhance the professional development of police personnel and provide specialised technical knowledge that can support financial crime investigations and related enforcement activities.
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