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Muslim youth group urges review of INEC chairman’s appointment

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly and the Council of State to review the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.​ In a statement signed by its National President, Sani Suleiman Maigoro, and National Secretary, Mas’ud Akintola, the group said leadership of the electoral body is a sensitive national responsibility that must enjoy broad public confidence across all segments of the country.​ NACOMYO warned that any issue capable of creating fear or distrust among stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections should be addressed early to protect the integrity of the democratic process.​ The organisation said its appeal is driven by the need to safeguard national unity, ensure credible elections and strengthen public trust in democratic institutions. It called on the Presidency and other key […]

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Wike to critics: your successors will also betray you

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has warned political office holders who back acts of betrayal that their own successors will eventually turn against them. Speaking at the inauguration of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors headquarters in Port Harcourt, Wike said any senator, representative, minister or governor who supports betrayal should expect to face the same treatment in future. He noted that second term governors trying to impose successors while backing treachery would “never survive it,” adding that such problems usually start immediately after the new governor is sworn in. Wike, who remains in a bitter rift with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, restated his commitment and that of his allies to President Bola Tinubu’s re election bid in 2027. He said Rivers people do not need the sitting governor to mobilise support for Tinubu and that the state […]

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Tinubu meets Kaduna governor Uba Sani at State House

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received Kaduna State governor Uba Sani at the State House in Abuja.​ The meeting was part of ongoing consultations between the Presidency and state governments aimed at strengthening cooperation on national development priorities.​ Although details of their closed door discussions were not made public, the talks were believed to focus on governance, security and socio economic development in Kaduna State.​ The visit underscored the continuing engagement between the Federal Government and state leaders to tackle key challenges and improve citizens’ welfare.

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Shettima visits Kwara after deadly Woro village attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, Kwara State, to assess the aftermath of the brutal attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area.​ He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North, and other top state officials.​ During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet key stakeholders, including the village head of Woro, the Emir of Kaiama, local government authorities and security chiefs, to review the situation and government’s response.​ Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded Woro community on Tuesday, setting houses ablaze and killing more than 100 people. An unconfirmed number of women and girls were also abducted in the attack.​ At least 75 victims were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. Dozens of injured survivors were taken […]

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NNPP distances itself from Kwankwaso over judges’ visit claim

The New Nigeria People’s Party has distanced itself from former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over his claim that he took Governor Abba Yusuf to meet some Supreme Court judges in 2019.​ In a statement by its National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the party said Kwankwaso was not a member of the NNPP at the time the alleged visit took place. It described reports linking the party to the allegation as misleading and asked the Nigerian Bar Association to remove NNPP’s name from any related petition to the Inspector General of Police.​ The party explained that Kwankwaso only joined the NNPP a few months before the 2023 general elections, alongside Buba Galadima, Prof Rufai Alkali, Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, Prof Hanga and Abba Yusuf.​ NNPP also rejected claims that Kwankwaso is a founding member. It stressed that the party was […]

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Customs begins compulsory drug tests for officers nationwide

The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced mandatory drug tests for all officers and men across its commands nationwide to strengthen security and integrity in its operations. Zonal Coordinator for Zone A, Assistant Comptroller General Mohammed Babandede, announced the move during a familiarisation visit to the Apapa Area Command in Lagos. He reminded officers that Customs’ core mandates include revenue generation, national security, public safety and trade facilitation. Babandede said drug screening will be conducted in every command and urged personnel to take their health seriously so they can deliver effective service. He stressed that strong enforcement is essential for creating a secure environment where legitimate trade can thrive. He commended the Apapa Command for outstanding performance in revenue collection, anti smuggling operations and trade facilitation, noting that the command exceeded its 2025 revenue target. He also praised sustained seizures of […]

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Troops destroy kidnappers’ camps, arrest 13 in Edo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed kidnappers’ camps in Edo North Senatorial District, arresting 13 suspects and recovering weapons, drugs and other items.​ Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations for 4 Brigade, Capt Kennedy Anyanwu, said the February 4 operation was carried out by troops of 4 Brigade in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Edo State Security Corps. He said the raids focused on Osara, Auchi and Okpella communities in Etsako West Local Government Area.​ According to him, the clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and drug peddlers. Items seized included a pump action gun, live cartridges, a locally made pistol, a POS machine, cutlasses, mobile phones, a digital camera, codeine syrup, weighing scales, substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, tramadol […]

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UK jails Nigerian man for life over ex girlfriend’s murder

A UK based Nigerian man, Adedapo Adegbola, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his former girlfriend after she ended their brief relationship.​ Adegbola fatally stabbed 23 year old care worker Stephanie Irons in the neck at her home in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire, on 21 October. Nottingham Crown Court heard he had become obsessed with her and carefully planned the attack.​ The court was told that Adegbola bought two knives on 15 October, then travelled to her address six days later, where he stabbed her multiple times, delivering a fatal wound to her neck.​ Judge Nirmal Shant said Adegbola’s controlling behaviour had driven Irons to end the relationship, but he refused to accept her decision. The judge ordered him to serve a minimum of 25 years in prison before he can be considered for parole.​ Prosecutor Peter Joyce said Adegbola […]

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Savannah Guthrie begs kidnappers to prove mom is alive

US television anchor Savannah Guthrie has tearfully pleaded with her mother’s kidnappers to provide clear proof that the 84 year old is still alive.​ In an emotional video posted on social media, the 54 year old Today show co host said her family needs to be sure her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is in their custody and unharmed. She warned that voices and images can be easily manipulated and asked the kidnappers to send undeniable evidence.​ Surrounded by relatives, she addressed the abductors directly, saying the family is ready to listen and wants to work with them to secure Nancy’s safe return. She also spoke about her mother’s fragile health, explaining that she lives in constant pain and now has no access to the medicines she needs to survive and avoid suffering.​ Police in Arizona believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from […]

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Army rescues 26 kidnap victims, foils jailbreak in North

The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued 26 kidnapped victims and foiled an attempted jailbreak in fresh operations across the North West and North Central regions.​ In a statement, the army said the operations targeted terrorist and bandit groups behind recent attacks and abductions in several communities. Troops were deployed to identified hideouts and criminal routes after receiving credible intelligence.​ According to the statement, the rescued victims were freed during coordinated raids on bandit camps and ambushes along known kidnapping corridors. The victims, who included women and children, were given initial medical checks before being handed over to the authorities for reunification with their families.​ The army also disclosed that troops foiled a planned jailbreak in the region, preventing armed attackers from breaching a custodial facility. It said the swift response of security personnel averted what could have been […]

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