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Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday alleged that his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, plotted to remove him from office and take over power. Yusuf made the allegation while hosting a group of praise singers, known as Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida, at the Government House in Kano. The governor said the circumstances surrounding Abdussalam’s exit from office raised concerns, noting that he had yet to receive any formal resignation letter from his former deputy. “Today, the deputy governor who came with us on the same ticket is no longer with us. Nobody offended him. In fact, I have…

…Brigade Commander, Soldiers Killed in Surprise Assault …Gov Demands Urgent Review of Military Strategy Daud Olatunji Governor Babagana Zulum has raised serious concerns over an apparent intelligence failure following the deadly attack on a military formation in Benisheikh, Borno State, revealing that troops had prior warning of the assault three days before it occurred. Zulum disclosed this on Saturday during a sympathy visit to the town, where he condemned the attack on the 15 Task Force Brigade, which resulted in the death of the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General OO Braimoh, and several soldiers. The governor described the incident as shocking…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted no fewer than 386 terrorism suspects following a mass trial conducted over four days, in what the Federal Government described as a decisive move against insurgency and related crimes. The convictions, secured between Tuesday and Friday, saw the defendants handed varying jail terms ranging from five years to life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offences. The Federal Government of Nigeria said the large-scale prosecution underscores its resolve to clamp down on terrorism and send a clear message that criminality will not be tolerated. Confirming the development, the Attorney-General of the…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of commanding officers along the Lagos–Seme border corridor following allegations of extortion levelled against personnel of the Service. The decision follows viral online reports and video footage alleging corrupt practices and illegal financial demands by immigration operatives stationed along the busy international route. A statement issued on Friday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the affected officers have been temporarily relieved of their duties to allow for a thorough investigation into the allegations. According to the statement, the Comptroller-General “unequivocally condemns” the…

Barely a week after a Muslim group, the Muslim Advocacy Group, called for a Muslim governor to address what it described as religious imbalance in Ogun State politics, the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has renewed similar demands, insisting that the 2027 governorship election must reflect equity and fair representation across religious lines. The Council, at a press conference held in Ijebu-Ode on Friday, urged what it termed a political reset in Ogun State, warning that continued perceived exclusion in the sharing of political power could deepen mistrust and undermine social cohesion. Addressing journalists, the Ogun State Chairman…

A 42-year-old married woman, Olatunde Funke, who was earlier declared missing in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been found in a hotel room in Ugbe-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, in circumstances that have triggered widespread reactions. The development came after Funke reportedly left her matrimonial home without informing her family, prompting her husband to raise the alarm over her sudden disappearance. The report initially raised fears that she may have been kidnapped or harmed, leading to concern among residents and security operatives. Ilara-Mokin and Ugbe-Akoko are about 124 kilometres apart, a journey of roughly two…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday raised alarm over what it described as increasing interference by courts in the internal affairs of political parties, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), the association condemned the growing practice of lawyers instituting suits that invite judicial pronouncements on party leadership and internal disputes, in violation of the law. The NBA said such actions contravene provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, particularly Section 83, which expressly bars courts from entertaining matters relating to the internal affairs…

The United States Department of State has placed 23 Nigerian states on its highest travel risk category, citing escalating insecurity, while ordering the withdrawal of non-essential staff and their families from its embassy in Abuja. The directive, contained in a travel advisory released on Wednesday, also urged American citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria over concerns bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest. Nigeria was classified under the “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” category, while 23 states were designated as “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” the most severe warning issued by the U.S. government. Among the states newly added…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the country’s future, warning that no individual or group can single-handedly fix the nation’s deep-seated challenges. Obasanjo made the call on Thursday at the sixth annual colloquium organised to mark the 65th birthday of Itua Ighodalo, held under the theme, “The Future of Nigeria.” Represented by Prof. Adedeji Daramola on behalf of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute, the former President stressed that nation-building requires the active participation of all citizens, irrespective of social status or profession. He cautioned Nigerians against waiting for “miracles” to transform the country,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday night held a closed-door meeting with a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin, in what observers describe as an early signal of political realignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The meeting, which took place at the President’s Ikoyi residence in Lagos, was confirmed by Folarin via his verified social media handles, although details of the discussions were not disclosed. Folarin, who represented Oyo Central in the Senate and flew the APC governorship flag in the 2023 election, remains a key figure within the party’s structure in the state.…