Former Ogun State governorship aspirant, Professor Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging persistent disrespect, exclusion from key decisions, and a lack of recognition for her contributions to the party. In a resignation letter addressed to the Ogun State chairman of the APC and dated May 31, 2026, the former senator said her decision followed months of what she described as poor treatment by party leaders despite her efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots support across the state. The development adds a fresh twist to the political landscape in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 governorship…
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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Gregory Obi, has paid glowing tribute to renowned cleric, William Folorunso Kumuyi, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as a spiritual father whose life exemplifies faith, integrity and selfless service. In a message marking the milestone, Obi praised Kumuyi’s decades-long commitment to the Christian faith, noting that his consistency of character and devotion to the Gospel have inspired millions across generations and national boundaries. The former Anambra State governor said the respected preacher has remained a moral beacon to countless believers, impacting lives through his teachings, humility and…
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s current security challenges will not derail the country, insisting that insurgency, banditry and kidnapping will ultimately be defeated. Karimi spoke in Abuja when he received constituents from the seven local government areas of Kogi West who visited to mark his third year in the Senate. He described the recent wave of violent attacks across parts of the country as a coordinated attempt by criminal elements to destabilise national cohesion, spread fear, and distract the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from its governance agenda. Despite the…
***Calls for Governance Overhaul A disability advocate and policy strategist, Chike Okogwu, has cautioned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be defeated through military operations alone, insisting that the crisis is fundamentally driven by governance failures, weak institutions, and declining public trust in the state. Okogwu made the remarks in a policy essay titled “The Man, The Rottweilers and The Marauders: Nigeria Cannot Afford to Keep Holding the Leash,” where he examined the structure of Nigeria’s security system and the limitations of force-based responses to violence. He argued that although security agencies continue to record operational gains against insurgents, bandits, kidnappers…
***Rights Breach Denied by Agency A fresh controversy has erupted between the camp of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), following explosive allegations that the anti-graft agency has denied him access to medical care while in custody. The claims, made by El-Rufai’s media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, have triggered a heated exchange with the ICPC, which has dismissed the allegations as “misleading,” deepening public concern over the treatment of high-profile detainees. Adekeye alleged that the former governor has been suffering from a worsening eye condition, describing symptoms of swollen, reddish…
***Orders Full Compliance With Procurement Law A Federal High Court in Lagos has delivered a scathing judgment against the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance packages, describing the arrangement as a breach of public trust, procurement laws, and constitutional safeguards on public spending. In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and accountability circles, Justice Yellim Bogoro declared the luxury procurement of 465 bulletproof SUVs—alongside multi-billion-naira “support allowances” for lawmakers—illegal, excessive, and inconsistent with due process. The court held that the spending pattern, estimated at N40 billion for vehicles and N70 billion in allowances, amounted to…
A major counter-insurgency breakthrough has emerged in Borno State after troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued about 360 women and children from a remote insurgent hideout in the Mandara Mountains, underscoring a growing reliance on intelligence-driven operations in the North-East conflict. The raid, which targeted a concealed enclave used by armed groups in southern Borno, followed weeks of coordinated surveillance, human intelligence inputs, and signal tracking. Military officials say the success reflects a deeper shift in strategy—moving from reactive engagements to precision-based disruption of terrorist strongholds. According to security sources, Special Forces units executed a multi-pronged night assault designed to…
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has praised the Nigerian military for rescuing 360 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State from insurgent captivity, describing the operation as a major victory in the fight against terrorism in the North-East. The rescued victims, who included women, children and elderly persons, had reportedly been held by insurgents since March before troops of Operation Hadin Kai secured their freedom during a coordinated operation over the weekend. Confirming the development, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna M. Sani, Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, said the operation was carried out by Special Forces and troops of…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the killing of three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by suspected terrorists and bandits in Kebbi State, describing the attack as a direct assault on public servants and a disturbing reflection of the country’s worsening security situation. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the rights group expressed outrage over the deaths of Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant Umar Aliyu, Senior Road Marshal Assistant Ezra Manu Gona, and Road Marshal Assistant I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir, who were reportedly killed while carrying…
Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been killed in a suspected bandit attack while on official patrol duty in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on June 4 along the Tsamiya–Illo Road, a route that has witnessed growing security concerns in recent months. According to security sources, the officers were conducting routine patrol operations when they encountered armed attackers. On sighting the gunmen, the FRSC team reportedly attempted to retreat, but the assailants chased them on motorcycles and opened fire. The victims were identified as Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant Umar Aliyu,…