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IPAC urges INEC to be cautious on ADC crisis, voter plan

The Inter Party Advisory Council has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to act with caution in handling the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress and its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. IPAC said recent steps taken by the commission risk deepening tension and raising doubts about its neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections. IPAC expressed concern over INEC’s decision to freeze recognition of the Senator David Mark led National Working Committee of the ADC while court cases on the party’s leadership are still pending. It noted that even where internal leadership is being contested, this does not mean there is a vacuum, and warned that removing names of party leaders from INEC’s portal at this stage appears premature. The council warned that such actions could set a troubling precedent and create avoidable instability in the party system if […]

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Amupitan warns ADC against convention without INEC

Legal scholar and INEC chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, has warned the African Democratic Congress against going ahead with any national convention that is not monitored by the electoral commission. He said such a move would have serious legal consequences and could invalidate decisions taken at the gathering. His warning follows the commission’s recent decision to suspend recognition of all factions of the ADC’s national leadership, pending the outcome of court cases over the party’s chairmanship and National Working Committee. INEC had earlier announced that it would not monitor any meeting, congress or convention convened on behalf of the ADC until the Federal High Court in Abuja delivers its judgment. Amupitan explained that the Electoral Act requires INEC to monitor party congresses and conventions that elect or remove national officers, approve constitutions or amend party rules. Holding such events without INEC’s […]

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Tinubu orders 5000 AI cameras to boost Plateau security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more than 5000 artificial intelligence enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State in response to recent deadly attacks in Jos. He announced the measure during a visit to Jos, where he met with political and traditional leaders and sympathised with families affected by the March 29 gun attack in Angwan Rukuba. The attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, left over two dozen people dead and drew nationwide outrage over the persistent killings in Plateau. Tinubu assured residents that such an incident must not be allowed to happen again and pledged stronger federal support for security agencies in the state. Under the new plan, an AI powered digital camera network will first be installed in Jos and later expanded to other parts of Plateau State. The system is expected to […]

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Dangote, NNPC, govs pledge N30.5bn for First Lady’s food bank

Top public and private sector leaders have pledged a total of N30.5 billion to support the National Community Food Bank Programme led by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The pledges were announced at an event in Abuja to mobilise resources for the initiative, which is aimed at tackling child malnutrition and hunger across Nigeria. Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, made one of the largest commitments in support of the food bank programme. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several state governors also announced significant financial contributions to back the nationwide roll out of the scheme. The National Community Food Bank Programme is designed to strengthen nutrition support at community level and improve access to safe, nutritious food for vulnerable children and families. It will operate mainly through primary health centres, which will help identify eligible families […]

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Gunmen kill two, injure two in Plateau attack

Gunmen have attacked communities in Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others in the latest round of violence in the area. The attackers struck on Wednesday night, shooting at residents and leaving one woman among those wounded. The incident happened in communities around Heipang and other nearby areas in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas, which have suffered repeated attacks in recent months. Residents said the gunmen arrived suddenly, opened fire and then fled before security agencies could respond. Local sources confirmed that the two people who died were shot at close range, while the two injured victims were rushed to hospital for treatment. Community members said the attack has created fresh fear, with many people afraid to move freely, especially at night. Community leaders and residents are calling on security agencies and the Plateau State government […]

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Troops kill terrorists, stop kidnappings in fresh raids

Nigerian troops have stepped up operations across several theatres, killing terrorists, foiling kidnap attempts and rescuing victims in different parts of the country. According to military authorities, the coordinated raids targeted armed groups involved in terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In the North East, troops under Operation Hadin Kai engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in a series of clashes, neutralising several terrorists and destroying their hideouts. Soldiers also rescued civilians who had been targeted for abduction during these operations. Along the Buratai–Kamuya axis, troops escorting civilians came under attack but quickly received reinforcement from a quick reaction force. The combined team repelled the terrorists, forcing them to abandon an attempted mass kidnapping involving more than 150 men, women and children. In other regions, including the North West and North Central, troops conducted clearance operations against bandits and other criminal gangs. […]

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Tinubu appoints Prof Shuaibu Aliyu PTDF chief

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund. The appointment follows the resignation of the former head of the agency, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who left to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. A statement from the Presidency said Professor Aliyu’s appointment takes immediate effect. He is expected to provide strong leadership for the agency, which is responsible for building Nigerian capacity in the oil and gas sector through scholarships, training, research and technology development. Ahmed Galadima Aminu had been appointed PTDF Executive Secretary in late 2023 for an initial four year term before voluntarily stepping down to pursue his political ambition, in line with rules guiding public office holders seeking elective positions. His […]

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Radda Urges Corps Members To Settle, Invest In Katsina

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has called on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to consider settling down and investing in Katsina after their service year. He said the state is witnessing improving security and expanding economic opportunities, making it a viable place for young graduates to start careers, businesses and families. Radda, who described Katsina as a home of hospitality and heritage, assured corps members of his administration’s commitment to providing a conducive and secure environment. He noted that recent investments in education, skills acquisition programmes and youth empowerment are designed to help young people become self reliant and productive. The governor highlighted the role of NYSC members in bridging manpower gaps in key sectors such as education and healthcare across the state. According to him, Katsina would not have achieved its current level […]

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EFCC Insists On Retrial Of Sule Lamido By Former Judge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that the retrial of former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido on alleged N1.35 billion fraud charges should be handled by the original trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu. The anti graft agency revealed it has written to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, requesting that Justice Ojukwu, who was transferred to the Calabar division, be brought back to Abuja to continue with the case. Lamido, his two sons Aminu and Mustapha, and some companies are facing a 37 count charge bordering on money laundering and alleged diversion of funds linked to Jigawa State contracts while he was governor. The defendants were first arraigned in 2015, but in July 2023 the Court of Appeal upheld their no case submissions and struck out the charges, prompting the EFCC to […]

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Court Vacates Arrest Warrant Against PDP Factional Chairman Kabiru Turaki

An Abuja High Court has vacated the bench warrant it earlier issued for the arrest of factional Peoples Democratic Party national chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN). The bench warrant had been granted after Turaki failed to appear for arraignment on a one count charge of allegedly giving false information to the police. The charge stems from a petition he wrote in 2022 as a private citizen, accusing certain persons of wrongdoing. The Inspector General of Police later filed a case against him, alleging that the information in the petition was false. Justice Peter Kekemeke had on March 25 ordered Turaki’s arrest, ruling that there was no justification for his absence in court. However, Turaki’s lawyers immediately appealed the order and filed an application for stay of execution, arguing that he missed the sitting due to a sudden hospital visit and […]

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