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‘I don’t regret it’ – Aisha Yesufu reveals why she voted APC in 2015

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1 month ago

September 5, 2026

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, has said she does not regret her choice of presidential candidate in the 2015 election, revealing that she voted for the All Progressives Congress, APC, because of the party’s choice of Yemi Osinbajo as its vice presidential candidate.

Aisha, who spoke in a recent interview with Kaa Truth podcast, said she didn’t vote for the APC because of former president, Muhammadu Buhari.

According to her, her decision to vote for the APC in 2015 was influenced by reports that Buhari would delegate some key responsibilities, particularly the management of the country’s economy, to Osinbajo’s office.

She said, “I don’t regret voting for Buhari. This is the thing, if I’m to regret voting for Buhari, it will be like this disaster we have now, we should allow it because the next person will be worse.

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Nigeria’s Ojeleye John Tope Gets Second Futsal AFCON Assignment, to Officiate Mozambique–Tanzania Clash Tonight

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8 minutes ago

October 17, 2026

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Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has secured another officiating assignment at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the Lagos-based official scheduled to serve as second referee in Saturday’s encounter between Mozambique and Tanzania.

The match, billed for 9pm on October 17, will mark Ojeleye’s second assignment at the continental championship, following his involvement in Tanzania’s 6-0 defeat to Angola in his opening game.

The latest appointment represents another important milestone for the Nigerian official, who continues to gain valuable experience on the African stage.

Ojeleye earned his place among the tournament officials after successfully completing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) pre-tournament physical fitness examinations in Morocco.

He passed the assessments alongside fellow Nigerian referee Bello Al Hassan Zuru, with both officials meeting the required standards following intensive training and rigorous evaluations.

Announcing their achievement earlier, the duo expressed pride in representing Nigeria at the continental tournament.

“This achievement reflects our dedication, discipline, commitment to excellence and determination to represent Nigeria with honour on the continental stage,” they stated.

Ojeleye, who earned his FIFA futsal badge in 2025 and retained it in 2026, has continued to build his international officiating profile through continental assignments.

His appointment as second referee for the Mozambique–Tanzania encounter provides another opportunity to demonstrate his understanding of the game, decision-making ability and professionalism.

The Nigerian officials had earlier pledged to uphold the highest standards throughout the championship.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to the success of the tournament through professionalism, fairness and excellence in officiating,” they declared.

With his first assignment completed, attention now turns to Ojeleye’s performance in Saturday’s fixture.

The back-to-back appointments underline Ojeleye’s growing involvement in continental futsal officiating and provide another opportunity for Nigerian refereeing to gain recognition at the international level.

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NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group to Sustain Stakeholder Dialogue

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47 minutes ago

October 17, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s telecoms regulator, has created a permanent forum meant to ensure that conversations about how the internet is run do not end when conferences do.

The Internet Governance Working Group was unveiled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the first Internet Governance Symposium organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Lagos. It is intended to give interested parties an ongoing space to exchange views, agree on practical priorities and act in a coordinated way on matters shaping the country’s digital environment.

Abraham Oshadami, the NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, opened the event on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Dr Aminu Maida.

He argued that choices about the internet go beyond technical and connectivity questions, telling the audience that they touch on opportunity, trust, security and the rights of users. For that reason, he said, Nigeria must take an active part in shaping the discussion.

Oshadami observed that the fast pace of artificial intelligence is altering the way people study, work, communicate and obtain services. At the same time, it is raising worries about harmful content, fraud, privacy, accountability and the safety of children. No single body, he said, can tackle such problems alone, so the communications sector and others must work together.

He pointed to two NCC instruments as part of the response. The Internet Code of Practice (ICOP) 2026 is meant to foster a safer and more responsible online space, though he noted that its impact depends on clear expectations, genuine engagement with stakeholders and steady implementation. The Cyber Resilience Framework for the Nigeria Communication Sector (CRF-NCS) is aimed at making the infrastructure behind digital services more secure and resilient. Together, he said, they reflect a basic duty to let Nigerians use the internet with more confidence.

The Executive Commissioner asked attendees to speak frankly and constructively and to depart with a better grasp of what is expected of each of them, along with a common resolve to act.

He thanked participants and appealed for lasting cooperation toward a safer, more secure and responsible digital future for Nigeria.

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