NATIONAL RESCUE MOVEMENT (NRM) PRESS RELEASE.

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NRM disassociates self from purported contempt proceeding against INEC; Calls on the Chief Justice of Nigeria to call erring Judicial Officers to order. 

The attention of the National Management Committee (NMC), the National Executive Committee (NEC), and members of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), has been drawn to the news of a purported contempt notice to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and wish to dissociate the party from such a huge joke. 

The National Rescue Movement (NRM), has no reason to institute any such action against the Independent National Electoral Commission or any Officer of the Commission. On the contrary, NRM commends INEC for promoting internal party democracy and compliance to the party Constitution, its guidelines and the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Nigeria’s First Lady Distributes Food Items to 250 Vulnerable Persons in Enugu

Renewed Hope in Action: How Nigeria’s First Lady is Championing the Welfare of the Vulnerable

On June 16, 2025, the atmosphere in Enugu State brimmed with gratitude and relief as 250 vulnerable individuals—including widows and persons with disabilities—received food items through a humanitarian outreach led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Organized under the banner of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the event marked another milestone in the First Lady’s sweeping effort to alleviate poverty and restore dignity to Nigeria’s most underserved populations.

Held at the state level and facilitated by Enugu State’s First Lady, Nkechinyere Mbah, the distribution included essentials like noodles, spaghetti, semolina, and baby food. More than just a food drive, the event was a reaffirmation of the federal government’s commitment to human-centered development, especially at a time when many Nigerians are facing harsh economic realities.

REVIEWSNETWORK@PUNCH.NG | The danger of sleeping with domestic helps

The Hidden Cost of Forbidden Proximity: The Dangers of Sleeping with Domestic Helps

In many households across the country, domestic helps serve as vital contributors to home management and childcare. Yet, beneath the surface of routine household duties lies a growing and often unspoken concern: the increasingly reported trend of inappropriate relationships between male employers and female domestic workers. Chukwuneta Oby’s exposé, “The Danger of Sleeping with Domestic Helps,” sheds an unflinching light on the emotional, physical, and social damage that these entanglements cause, often with irreversible consequences.

Here is a quick summary of the story: “The piece highlights the serious emotional, psychological, and physical risks that arise when male employers engage in sexual relationships with their domestic helps. Drawing from real-life anecdotes, it shows how these affairs often spiral into destructive situations, fuelled by secrecy, resentment, and emotional instability.

Dangote Launches Nationwide Fuel Distribution Given Tanker Blockade

Fueling Change: Dangote Refinery’s Bold Move Amid Lagos Tanker Tensions

In a sweeping move that could reshape Nigeria’s energy logistics, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel, starting August 15. With a fleet of 4,000 CNG-powered tankers, the initiative promises to ease fuel access across the country, just as Lagos grapples with protests over a controversial new truck regulation.

At the heart of the tension is the Lagos State Government’s E-Call Up system, which mandates a ₦12,500 per truck fee for access to loading points in the bustling Lekki-Epe corridor. Authorities argue that this system is essential to managing traffic congestion and maintaining order, especially in an area seeing rising commercial activity thanks to major investments like the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Sea Port.

REVIEWSNETWORK@PUNCH.NG | Corruption: Speedy Trials Needed, Not Rhetoric

Nigeria’s Battle Against Corruption: Time for Swift Justice, Not Empty Promises

Despite two decades of institutional reforms and vocal political pledges, Nigeria continues to grapple with a pervasive culture of impunity when it comes to corruption. While anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) are firmly in place, the machinery of justice often sputters—slowed by inefficiency, legal loopholes, and, too often, political interference.

A Judiciary in Paralysis

The Nigerian judiciary, once heralded as the last hope of the common man, is now criticized as a key obstacle in the war against corruption. The Punch editorial titled "Corruption: Speedy Trials Needed, Not Rhetoric" laments the use of delaying tactics in court: frivolous injunctions, endless adjournments, and premature prosecutions. The result is justice denied, often indefinitely. “The article criticizes Nigeria’s persistent failure to effectively prosecute corruption cases despite the existence of federal and state-level anti-corruption agencies like the ICPC and EFCC. It highlights the disconnect between rhetoric and reality in the fight against graft, with court delays, frivolous legal tactics, and executive interference stalling progress. The judicial system is portrayed as a bottleneck, where endless adjournments and weak prosecutorial practices have resulted in high-profile cases dragging on for years, sometimes over a decade, undermining public trust. It spotlights several notorious examples, such as these ones.

After Yelwata, Can Nigeria End the Killings in Its Food Basket?

Nigeria's President, His Excellency Bola Tinubu

Seemingly Endless Harvest of Conflict: Understanding the Crisis in Benue State, Nigeria

“More than 100 people were reportedly killed in Yelwata, Benue State, allegedly by suspected Fulani militias, sparking widespread protests. In response, President Bola Tinubu ordered security agencies to act decisively to halt the violence and arrest all perpetrators. He also urged Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to lead reconciliation efforts among farmers, herders, and communities involved in the ongoing resource-based conflict. President Tinubu condemned the killings as “inhuman and anti-progress” and cautioned political and community leaders against making inflammatory statements. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims, especially those sheltered by a local Catholic mission, calling for peace and justice in Nigeria”

The recent massacre of over 100 people in Yelwata, Benue State, once again casts a grim spotlight on Nigeria’s deep-seated communal tensions. The attackers widely believed to be Fulani militias, according to media reports struck under the cover of night, leaving destruction in their wake and reigniting a conflict that has persisted for decades. In response, as already established in this report, President Bola Tinubu has condemned the bloodshed as “inhuman and anti-progress,” ordering security agencies to act decisively while urging Governor Hyacinth Alia to lead a reconciliation process. But many are asking “how did Benue get to this state of wanton devastation of human life and property?

Brief  Overview

The communal clashes in Benue State according to media reports have deep historical roots, shaped by a complex mix of ethnic, religious, and environmental factors that have evolved over centuries.

1. Colonial and Pre-Colonial Tensions

The region now known as Benue was historically inhabited by ethnic groups like the Tiv, Idoma, and others who resisted the expansion of the Fulani-led Sokoto Caliphate during the 19th-century jihadist campaigns. These early confrontations laid the groundwork for enduring mistrust between the predominantly Christian farming communities and the Muslim Fulani herders.

Gombe’s Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Livestock Economy

Gombe State Receives N60bn Support From FG for Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone

Gombe State has taken a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s agricultural future with the establishment of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone. Backed by a ₦60 billion investment from the Federal Government, this visionary project is part of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦120 billion commitment to revolutionize the country’s livestock sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Building a Modern Livestock Hub

Governor Inuwa Yahaya, during the ground-breaking ceremony, described the initiative as a cornerstone for “a prosperous and sustainable future in livestock development.” The zone is designed with cutting-edge infrastructure to host:

Bridging the Gap: Why Nigeria Must Invest in Voluntary Blood Donation

BEACON Tasks Nigerians on Blood Donation To Bridge Supply Gap

Every day in Nigeria, countless lives hang in the balance—lives that could be saved by something as simple and selfless as a pint of donated blood. Yet the country faces a staggering shortfall: though an estimated 1.8 to 2.2 million units of blood are needed annually, fewer than 500,000 units are collected, leaving over 1.3 million Nigerians without access to life-saving transfusions.

This critical gap came into sharp focus during this year’s World Blood Donor Day, as the Beacon of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre (BEACON) issued a clarion call to action. “The cost of doing nothing is unbearable,” said BEACON Executive Director Abigail Olatunde. “Mothers, children with sickle cell, and accident victims are dying because blood is not available.”

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The haunting final hours of some of the passengers aboard Air India Flight A171

“Journeys Interrupted”: The Lives Behind Flight A171

As Air India Flight A171 taxied down the runway on June 12, 2025, its passengers were a mosaic of stories—some mundane, others extraordinary. None could have imagined that their journeys would end in tragedy just moments later.

The Statesman’s Final Flight Among the passengers was Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat. Traveling to London for a private engagement, his presence added a political weight to the tragedy. Tributes poured in from across party lines, remembering him as a leader who had shaped Gujarat’s modern identity. His seat—2A in business class, was found among the wreckage, a stark reminder that status offers no shield from fate.

The Inspiring Journey of Pastor Funmilola Abraham

Pastor Funmilola Abraham

My husband rejected my offer of a second wife despite 24 years of childlessness – Mother of twins

From 24 Years of Silence to a Chorus of Joy: The Inspiring Journey of Pastor Funmilola Abraham

For Pastor Funmilola Abraham, the road to motherhood was paved with heartache, unwavering faith, and a refusal to give up—even when hope wore thin. A Regional Overseer at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, her testimony has touched lives across Nigeria and beyond, after she miraculously gave birth to twins in March 2025 at the age of 57—after 24 years of childlessness.

A Long Walk Through Disappointment

Pastor Funmilola got married in March 2001, and soon after, began experiencing fertility challenges. She underwent fibroid surgery in 2002 and was assured everything looked fine. But years passed, and conception remained elusive. She endured numerous procedures—at least ten flushing treatments—and in 2019, she turned to IVF. The first attempt brought joy: she became pregnant with triplets. But tragedy struck five months later when doctors found fatal heart complications in the unborn babies. They were lost in a painful medical evacuation.

YET, ANOTHER AIR TRAGEDY | FLIGHT A171 | WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE | SEEMINGLY UNENDING QUESTIONS

Vishwash Kumar Rameh, the only survivor

A Tragedy in the Skies: The Air India Flight A171 Disaster and Its Global Reverberations

In a harrowing moment that has shaken the aviation world, Air India Flight A171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, claiming the lives of 274 people, including 33 on the ground. It is now considered one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history—and the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft’s debut in 2011.

Among the wreckage and heartbreak emerged a single beacon of survival: 40-year-old British citizen Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the doomed flight. Traveling with his brother, Ramesh recalled cabin lights flickering moments before the aircraft lost altitude. Sitting in seat 11A, near an emergency exit, he managed a miraculous escape as the plane plunged into a doctors’ hostel at B. J. Medical College.

A Catastrophic Descent

The aircraft went down less than a minute into flight, failing to gain altitude and crashing into a densely populated area where victims were gathered for lunch. The scene was one of collapsed structures, rising smoke, and devastation that extended beyond the aircraft itself.

Unlikely Unions: Nigerian Men Turn To Older White Brides For Love, Luxury, +

Unlikely Unions: The Rise of Young Nigerian Men Marrying Older Caucasian Women

In recent years, a striking and controversial trend has emerged across Nigeria: more and more young Nigerian men are marrying significantly older Caucasian women. While some of these unions are portrayed as heartwarming tales of love transcending boundaries, others spark fierce public debate about economic motives, migration aspirations, and shifting cultural norms.

Economic Realities and Marriage as Strategy

With youth unemployment high and economic hardship widespread, many young Nigerian men see marriage to foreign partners as more than just a romantic endeavor — it becomes a lifeline. These relationships often offer:

• Financial stability
• Access to citizenship or permanent residency abroad
• An escape from poverty and social immobility