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Many politicians focused on impressing Tinubu than serving Nigerians – PDP Rep

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2 months ago

August 8, 2026

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The lawmaker representing Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State at the House of Representatives, Benedict Etanabene, has said many politicians are focused on impressing President Bola Tinubu than serving Nigerians.

Etanabene, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made the claim on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television.

His remark stemmed from what he described as the rushed passage of the State Police Bill.

“Many politicians are more focused on impressing president Tinubu than serving citizens. They want to be praised by their leaders.

“When people gather, they want to be able to say, look at what I did to that person. Whether what they did was right or wrong is not their concern. What matters is getting the approval and praise of their leaders.

“Many opposition party members would have even voted for the executive version of the State Police Bill. But even at that stage, what we were concerned about is: can we debate clause by clause? Because as opposition party member, we had the document.

“Don’t forget that this bill was passed some months back, and by the Wednesday of that week, we came and receded it. The life of that one that we have been discussing before came to an end, and one was introduced by the executive that Wednesday, and by Thursday we have been told that we needed to pass it.

“Some of us didn’t sleep that night because we went clause by clause looking at it and trying to rush it, but that’s not how it is supposed to be. We’re just trying to see how we can meet up with the pattern,” he said.

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BREAKING: Super Eagles Camp Grows to 23 as Ndidi, Chukwueze Land in Uyo Ahead of Madagascar Clash

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6 hours ago

September 23, 2026

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The Super Eagles camp in Uyo has grown to 23 players following the arrival of captain Wilfred Ndidi and winger Samuel Chukwueze as Nigeria intensifies preparations for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

Ndidi and Chukwueze landed at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo at exactly 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, arriving from Lagos aboard an Ibom Air flight before linking up with the rest of Éric Chelle’s squad.

Their arrival followed that of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who had earlier increased the number of players in camp from 20 to 21 before the team headed out for its first training session.

The initial 20 arrivals were Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredrick, Moses Usor, George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka.

With Nwabali, Ndidi and Chukwueze subsequently reporting, Chelle now has 23 players available, giving the coach an almost complete group as preparations gather momentum in Uyo.

Nigeria’s squad underwent a late alteration after Victor Osimhen was ruled out through injury, prompting the recall of Taiwo Awoniyi as his replacement.

The Coventry City striker is already in camp and will compete with Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare and George Ilenikhena among the centre-forward options.

The Super Eagles will host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, September 25, before travelling to Bissau for their second Group L qualifier against Guinea-Bissau on September 29.

After the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria are under pressure to begin their AFCON campaign positively.

With 23 players now assembled in Uyo and training underway, Chelle can turn his attention to shaping the team he believes can deliver the opening three points against Madagascar.

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General Business to Drive 72% of Mutual Benefits Assurance’s Projected ₦96.82bn GWP

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7 hours ago

September 23, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s lead underwriter, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has protected a Gross Written Premium of ₦96.82 billion for the twelve months ending 31 December 2026.

According to notice released on the exchange, for dealing members and investors, the company’s insurance revenue, is projected to stand at ₦89.42 billion.

The company’s general business is expected to generate 72% of the projected GWP, while the Life arm of the group will account for j28%.

Investment income would largely be driven by returns on its financial assets, with non-cash items such as depreciation of non-current assets, amortisation of intangible assets, and net fair value gains or losses on financial assets factored into its profit or loss and other comprehensive income statement.

On the profitability side, Mutual Benefits projects gross premium written of ₦96.82 billion and insurance revenue of ₦89.42 billion, against an insurance service expense of ₦81.56 billion. Net income from reinsurance contracts held is estimated at ₦802.64 million, bringing the insurance service result to ₦8.66 billion.

Net investment income is expected to stand at ₦13.16 billion, while net insurance finance expenses are projected at ₦1.99 billion, resulting in net insurance and investment results of ₦19.84 billion. With other income of ₦237.03 million and total non-attributable expenses of ₦2.76 billion, the company expects a profit before income tax of ₦17.31 billion.

After an income tax expense of ₦1.90 billion, Mutual Benefits projects a full-year profit of ₦15.41 billion for the period under review.

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