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LP factions bicker over Obi’s names on NYSC, UNN certificates
The National Publicity Secretary of the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, and the spokesman for the party’s presidential campaign council, Yunusa Tanko, have shared different views on the names written on the certificates of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Speaking in an interview on Africa Independent Television on Thursday, Arabambi alleged that Obi had different names on his credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate.
This comes after Obi, in a press conference on Wednesday, challenged President Bola Tinubu to reveal his true identity to Nigerians, amidst his (Tinubu) certificate saga from the Chicago State University.
Arabambi said, “I was part of the people who did screening for him. In the form EC9, we gave him, he wrote that he attended the University of Nigeria Nsukka and he wrote that he finished his youth service but unfortunately, in the final submission of the form he only submitted his school certificate.
Arabambi added, “So, something is fishy and I want to say the name the school sent for mobilisation (for national youth service) was not what was written on his NYSC certificate and he knows that.
He added that “we have before the Supreme Court his own petition and the pleadings are not there. You are now calling out someone to come and reveal his true identity.”
He noted that the party is in the dark regarding the identity of Obi, saying, “everything was shrouded in secrecy at that time between him and Abure in Asaba.
“You know we were rushing because we had just a day to do our presidential primary and that was why he was able to get away with it, but we have it on record that Obi’s name on his NYSC certificate and the one on his University of Nigeria, Nsukka certificates are different.”
However, Tanko challenged Arabambi to show the proof of his allegation against Obi.
In a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, Tanko labelled Arabambi’s move as a “mischievous accusation.”
He added that Obi’s academic records are available in the “public domain”.
Tanko said, “Let him prove it. Let him show us where the discrepancies are. Already, the documents of Mr. Peter Obi are in the public domain.”
“I think it’s just a mischievous accusation.”
While sharing his opinion on Tinubu’s academic records, Tanko said, “It’s very clear that Tinubu didn’t present a document from the college he said he went to. At the moment, you can’t verify a document that was issued to Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Chicago State University.
“You can not present a document from a secondary school that Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have mentioned as where he has graduated, neither can he present a primary school certificate to you in which he graduated from.”
He asked, “And, if as alluded by Festus Keyamo that he (Tinubu) was tutored at home, where did he mention the fact that he went to federal college in Lagos and Ibadan? So, which one is true?”
Tanko stressed that such is the reason Obi was calling on Tinubu to “come out and publicly announce to the Nigerian people where he comes from,” including his name and details of his education, and year of graduation.
“That way, we can hold him accountable to his statement by himself, not by any surrogate,” Tanko said.
Speaking on whether Obi may collaborate with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, Tanko affirmed the former Anambra State governor’s readiness “as long as the issue is concerned stands on fighting for Nigeria.”
He noted that every Nigerian must be free from the “shackles of forgery and misappropriation of truth” and should join in the struggle for a better nation.”
However, it was revealed that Obi’s West African Examinations Council School Certificate bears ‘Obi Gregory Onwubuasi.’ The certificate issued by the University of Nigeria has the name ‘Gregory Peter Onwubuasi Obi,’ while the NYSC certificate has the name ‘Obi, Gregory Peter-Onwubuasi.’
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NAFDAC : Fake Cowbell Milk in circulation
Risks include foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, and organ damage, and in severe cases, death.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) advises Nigerians to be vigilant and avoid purchasing counterfeit 12g Cowbell “Our Milk” sachets circulating across the country.
In a statement issued on Friday, the agency explained that the counterfeit product imitates the discontinued Cowbell “Our Milk” packaging, which Promasidor Nigeria Ltd stopped producing in September 2023.
The legitimate product was replaced with Cowbell “Our Creamy Goodness.”
The fake sachets unlawfully bear the Cowbell brand name, NAFDAC registration number and packaging design, despite not being manufactured or distributed by Promasidor.
The counterfeit products currently in circulation are imitations of the discontinued ‘Our Milk’ packaging and are not manufactured or distributed by Promasidor,” the agency stated.
“They bear unauthorised use of the brand name, NAFDAC Registration Number, and packaging design.”
The regulator raised concerns over the health risks posed by the counterfeit product.
“Risk Statement: Consumption of counterfeit milk poses serious health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, unapproved additives, or diluted ingredients.
Risks include foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, and organ damage, and in severe cases, death.
Infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable,” NAFDAC warned.
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Japan designates the city of Kisarazu for Nigerians to live and work
Through this arrangement, we aim to strengthen exchanges and create a foundation for manpower development that will contribute to economic growth in both Japan and Nigeria,” said Mrs. Florence Akinyemi Adeseke, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires and Acting Ambassador to Japan.
The Japanese government has designated the city of Kisarazu as the official “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in Japan
Japan also unveiled similar hometown designations for Tanzania, Ghana, and Mozambique in Nagai, Sanjo, and Imabari, respectively.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9), a move aimed at deepening cultural diplomacy, promoting economic growth, and enhancing workforce productivity.
Under the new arrangement, the Japanese government will introduce a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented Nigerian youth. Artisans and other blue-collar workers willing to upskill will also be eligible to live and work in Kisarazu under the special visa dispensation.
“Through this arrangement, we aim to strengthen exchanges and create a foundation for manpower development that will contribute to economic growth in both Japan and Nigeria,” said Mrs. Florence Akinyemi Adeseke, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires and Acting Ambassador to Japan.
The designation of Kisarazu builds on historical ties between Nigeria and the city.
The Nigerian Olympic contingent trained in Kisarazu during preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where athletes acclimatised before moving to the Olympic Village.
Mayor Yoshikuni Watanabe of Kisarazu, who received the certificate from the Japanese government alongside Mrs. Adeseke, expressed optimism that the initiative would boost the city’s population and contribute to regional revitalisation efforts.
The three tiers of government—federal, state, and local—shared a total of N2.001 trillion from the Federation Account as revenue for the month of July 2025, according to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
The allocation was made during the FAAC meeting held in August 2025 in Abuja, with details released in an official communiqué.
The distributable revenue included:
- N1.282 trillion in statutory revenue
- N640.610 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT)
- N37.601 billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL)
- N39.745 billion from exchange rate difference
Out of the total distributed funds:
- The Federal Government received N735.081 billion
- State Governments received N660.349 billion
- Local Government Councils received N485.039 billion
- N120.359 billion was shared to oil-producing states as 13% derivation revenue
Revenue Breakdown:
Statutory Revenue (N1.282 trillion):
- FG: N613.805 billion
- States: N311.330 billion
- LGs: N240.023 billion
- 13% Derivation: N117.714 billion
VAT (N640.610 billion):
- FG: N96.092 billion
- States: N320.305 billion
- LGs: N224.214 billion
EMTL (N37.601 billion):
- FG: N5.640 billion
- States: N18.801 billion
- LGs: N13.160 billion
Exchange Gains (N39.745 billion):
- FG: N19.544 billion
- States: N9.913 billion
- LGs: N7.643 billion
- 13% Derivation: N2.643 billion
The total gross revenue for July was N3.836 trillion, down from N3.485 trillion in June. Cost of collection deductions amounted to N152.681 billion, while N1.683 trillion was allocated for transfers, refunds, savings, and interventions.
FAAC noted improved collections from Petroleum Profit Tax, Oil and Gas Royalties, EMTL, and Excise Duties, while Companies Income Tax and CET Levies declined slightly. VAT and Import Duties saw marginal growth.
The committee reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency in the allocation of national revenues across all levels of government.
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