Written by MARCEL MBAMALU Kaduna politics has a way of turning yesterday’s allies into today’s accusers. Last week, Femi Fani-Kayode went viral again. In a trending video, the former minister called Governor Uba Sani “fair-minded” and said he does not discriminate against Christians. Then he turned the knife on Nasir El-Rufai, alleging persecution of Christians and marginalization of Southern Kaduna during his eight years in office. The words landed hard because these are not strangers. Sani served under El-Rufai. Fani-Kayode defended El-Rufai in 2022 and 2023, calling him “not a religious bigot, not a terrorist, not a jihadist.” Now both…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that the growing use of artificial intelligence could pose a serious threat to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concern during the 13th Annual International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria in Abuja. Amupitan, who was represented at the event by National Commissioner Sani Adam, said advances in generative AI had made it easier to create and circulate manipulated audio, videos, images and other content capable of misleading voters. He warned that such content could spread rapidly across social media…
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, says his political survival may be at stake in the 2027 presidential election, warning that opposition victory could expose him to reprisals. Wike said he believes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi would target him if either of them defeats President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The minister made the remarks while speaking about his continued support for Tinubu, stressing that the outcome of the election has become a major concern for him. According to Wike, his decision to remain firmly behind Tinubu is influenced…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has claimed that two APC governors are plotting against him. He singled out Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during a media chat in Port Harcourt. Wike’s accusations come as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections. He is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but openly supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Wike criticized AbdulRazaq for allegedly leading a smear campaign against him. “He has been the one championing this campaign against me everywhere,” Wike stated, referring to AbdulRazaq’s claims that Wike is backing…
Uber has announced its withdrawal from Nigeria after 12 years of operations, bringing its ride-hailing services in the country to an end effective September 2, 2026. The company said the decision followed a thorough review of its business, marking the end of its operations in Nigeria since it launched in Lagos in 2014. Uber apologised to customers for any disruption caused by the decision, acknowledging the inconvenience the exit may create for riders who have relied on its platform. The ride-hailing company faced several challenges during its 12-year presence in Nigeria, including protests by drivers over fares, working conditions and…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has uncovered 12 alleged fake government agencies linked to the council. The committee also traced 58 bank accounts and 39 workers to Adeyemi Adeniyi, who allegedly operated as the PFIPC Director-General. Lawmakers found that Adeniyi’s purported appointment was fraudulent, raising questions about the legitimacy of the PFIPC and the organisations linked to it. Investigators also uncovered financial links among several organisations associated with Adeniyi, prompting concerns about possible fraud, unauthorised operations and misrepresentation. The committee is examining how the entities were established and operated, as well…
Former Political Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and APC chieftain, Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, has raised the alarm over the increasing deaths of journalists in the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria. Alkali made the call while mourning the death of former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, Comrade Patrick Osertin Osambedwan. In a statement issued to journalists, Alkali described Osadewan’s death as a major loss to the journalism profession and the nation, praising his commitment to truth, accountability and public service. He described the deceased as a consummate media professional, trusted friend and journalist whose strong…
A member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s legal team in the United States, Wole Afolabi, has said the President would have been indicted, arrested and prosecuted if US authorities had substantive evidence linking him to drug trafficking. Afolabi made the clarification while speaking on Channels Television on the ongoing legal dispute over the release of records relating to Tinubu held by the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration. The documents are the subject of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by Aaron Greenspan, who is seeking access to records connected to Tinubu…
Northern Senators Forum has celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his political journey as a testament to resilience, intellect and commitment to public service. In a birthday message signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the forum congratulated Shettima on his Diamond Jubilee anniversary on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The senators highlighted Shettima’s progression from Commissioner in Borno State to two-term governor, senator and Vice President of Nigeria. They described the Vice President as one of the prominent leaders of his generation whose career remains an inspiration to young Nigerians. The forum also praised Shettima…
By Abdulkarim Abdulmalik At 63, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, has earned something that does not come easily to many Nigerians who have passed through the turbulent corridors of public service: the opportunity to look back at a long career and tell his own story with the benefit of time, experience and, ultimately, vindication. Born on September 1, 1963, in Jos, Plateau State, and a native of Kogi State, Adoke’s journey has taken him from the lecture halls of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to the Nigerian Bar, the courtroom, the Federal Ministry of Justice and some of the most important international…