The younger brother of notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye, has reportedly been killed during a clash between local vigilantes and suspected bandits in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed on Tuesday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on his X handle. According to him, the confrontation occurred on Tuesday morning after suspected bandits attacked Dogon Kade community in Kaura Namoda LGA. Bakatsine said local vigilantes engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle and successfully repelled the assault. Citing local sources, he claimed that several of the suspected bandits were killed during…
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A public affairs analyst, Ephriam Attah, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that its investigations are guided by verifiable evidence rather than public narratives, stressing that corruption cases should be built on facts capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. Attah made the call while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in reaction to reports that former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was acquitted of bribery charges by a court in the United Kingdom. According to him, the outcome of the proceedings underscores the importance of thorough investigations before anti-corruption agencies initiate prosecutions. He argued that allegations…
A Kano State High Court has issued an interim order restraining Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga from publishing or sharing alleged defamatory statements against Isa Ado Maidoya on Facebook and other social media platforms. Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleman granted the order after hearing an ex parte application filed by Maidoya’s counsel on July 3, 2026. The application was supported by a 21-paragraph affidavit and accompanying documentary exhibits. Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga is the son of Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District in the Senate. In the ruling, the court restrained Hanga, his agents, associates and…
Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, for questioning over his alleged links to the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Olarenwaju said the anti-graft and security agencies should subject Gbajabiamila to the same treatment given to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently facing trial over alleged fraud and abuse of office. He made the call in a…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that some of the party’s candidates are planning legal action against the party’s leadership. The party described the reports as false and misleading. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the PDP’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong. The party also announced that its suit seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise its Interim National Working Committee (NWC) has been adjourned for judgment. According to the statement, the matter came up for hearing…
Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a unique figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. Olarenwaju said El-Rufai stands out for his clarity of thought and strategic approach to politics, expressing confidence that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) would eventually have no justification for continuing his detention. He made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the ADC, has been in ICPC custody since February 19, 2026, over allegations bordering on…
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Dr Aslam Aliyu, has declared that there will be no vacancy in the Presidential Villa until 2031, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in the 2027 presidential election. Aliyu, an ally of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar before her defection, made the remarks in a statement issued in Abuja while announcing her resignation from the ADC and defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). She described the ADC as a “hoax” and said her decision to join the APC followed years of working with the opposition, which she claimed lacked a…
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the defection of Dr Aslam Aliyu to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that she was not a duly registered member of the party in the state. Aliyu, an ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recently announced her resignation from the ADC, citing the party’s alleged lack of a concrete plan to address Nigeria’s challenges. Reacting in a statement, the ADC’s State Publicity Secretary, Abdulhakeem Umar, said the party’s records showed that Aliyu neither possessed a valid membership card nor completed the formal registration process as a…
The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has called for sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s political system, arguing that the current structure discourages competent citizens from seeking elective office. Esan made the call on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Guest Platform, where he unveiled his vision for governance, economic development and social welfare in the state. According to him, Nigeria’s political system requires fundamental reforms, alleging that it favours individuals who view politics as a business rather than a…
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The suit was instituted by an NDC governorship aspirant, Kings Unyeawaji, against the party, its National Chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lulu-Briggs. Unyeawaji alleged that he was excluded from the party’s governorship primary and asked the court to nullify Lulu-Briggs’ emergence as the NDC candidate. Counsel to Lulu-Briggs, Ibim Dokubo, challenged the jurisdiction of the court and the plaintiff’s locus standi, arguing that Unyeawaji lacked the…
The Ondo State Police Command has vowed to crack down on suspected cultists planning to celebrate the annual July 7 cult day across the state. The command warned against any form of procession, gathering, initiation or other activities linked to cult groups, stressing that security operatives have been deployed to prevent the celebration. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command said it would not tolerate any gathering or public display of cult insignia. According to the statement, anyone found brandishing weapons, participating in violent processions or engaging in acts capable…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said President Bola Tinubu’s intervention programmes are demonstrating the impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda by delivering economic benefits to millions of Nigerians through strategic investments in entrepreneurship, small businesses and youth empowerment. Yilwatda said the Presidential Intervention Funds reflect the Tinubu administration’s commitment to fulfilling its campaign promises by providing financial support aimed at boosting businesses, creating jobs and expanding economic inclusion across the country. The APC chairman made the remarks in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola…
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Delta State House of Assembly for declaring the seat of Udu Constituency lawmaker, Hon. Collins Egbetanah, vacant following his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC. The party also faulted the Assembly’s decision to declare Egbetanah a persona non grata, describing the actions as unconstitutional and politically motivated. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., the NDC described the Assembly’s decision as an act of vindictive politics and selective justice. Egbetanah was elected into the Assembly on the APC platform and served as a…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved its Kano State executive committee and appointed a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the party in the state. The party’s Deputy National Chairman (North-West), Hajiya Najaatu Mohammed, announced the decision during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano on Monday. Mohammed said the move was in line with the ADC constitution, the Electoral Act and the party’s responsibility to safeguard its future in Kano State. She explained that the decision was not based on personal preference but on constitutional obligation. “This important action is…
The vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, at his residence in Abuja. Melaye disclosed the visit in a post on his X handle, sharing a photograph of the meeting. He wrote: “Governor Rotimi Amaechi on a courtesy visit to SDM today. Arise and Shine.” Details of the meeting were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report. Amaechi was recently named the running mate to the ADC’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections. He emerged as…
Former Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Prince Michael Diden, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare him the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary for the Delta South Senatorial District. In the suit, Diden urged the court to declare that, having complied with the APC’s Direct Primaries Guidelines and Procedures, he is the valid winner of the primary election and should be recognised as the party’s candidate for the Delta South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. He also sought an order directing the APC to immediately…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have renewed their war of words over security and policing in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The latest exchange followed the recent fact-finding visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to Osun State. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said residents deserved impartial policing before, during and after the election, urging the Nigeria Police Force to implement measures that would guarantee fairness and public confidence. The governor commended the Inspector-General’s visit, describing it as an opportunity for…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign from office or abandon any plans to seek re-election in 2027, citing the worsening state of insecurity across the country. Obi made the call in a statement issued on Monday, expressing concern over the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State more than 50 days ago. Following a visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the former Anambra State governor said the prolonged delay in rescuing the victims reflects a failure of leadership and governance. Obi also claimed he was surprised to learn…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general election to split votes in the South-South. Jonathan made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze. Eze described the report as false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag the former president into unnecessary political controversy. According to him, the publication falsely alleged that Jonathan disclosed receiving an offer of N500 billion to challenge Obi in the 2027 presidential election. He…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has constituted a reconciliation committee to address grievances arising from the party’s recent primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare. The move follows dissatisfaction among some aspirants and stakeholders over the outcome of the party’s primaries, which produced candidates for the 2027 elections. According to Sadare, the committee comprises party elders, chieftains and leaders and is tasked with restoring peace and unity within the APC in the state. Members of the…