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Tinubu Celebrates El-Rufai at 65, Praises His Role in Governance and APC
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded El-Rufai’s unwavering dedication to governance, democracy, and national development.
El-Rufai, renowned for his resourcefulness and brilliance, has held several pivotal roles in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He served as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007, where he spearheaded significant reforms.
Later, he governed Kaduna State for two terms, implementing policies that have left a lasting impact on the region.
As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), El-Rufai played a crucial role in the party’s formation and its subsequent successes in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 elections.
President Tinubu commended his efforts, stating, “President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.”
The President also acknowledged El-Rufai’s mentorship of emerging leaders and his continuous service to the nation. He wished him good health and strength, emphasizing the importance of his ongoing contributions to Nigeria’s progress.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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