Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s anticipated switch from NNPP to APC has sparked intense political speculation amid mounting doubts. According to reports, Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection, first set for early January 2026, shifted to January 12 but remains stalled amid ongoing consultations. Yusuf’s Ticket Demand Delays APC Defection Governor Yusuf’s defection to the APC faces fresh delays due to his demand for an automatic 2027 governorship ticket. This insistence has stalled negotiations, as the party resists bypassing primaries for key figures like Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. Sources highlight the governor’s caution against entering without firm guarantees. Consultations with National…
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President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of renowned Kano businessman and top political ally, Bature Abdulaziz as he described the passing as a great loss to Nigeria’s business community and the APC. President Bola Tinubu, via spokesperson Bayo Onanuga’s Monday statement, praised Bature Abdulaziz’s influence. It reached far beyond Kano’s business community across Nigeria. Tinubu Sends Condolences, Hails Abdulaziz’s Legacy Tinubu mourns as he extended heartfelt condolences to Abdulaziz’s grieving family. He acknowledged the businessman’s enduring legacy in politics and commerce. Bola Tinubu remembered the support he got from the late businessman during the 2023 presidential campaigns and praised…
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former APC National Chairman and Kano Governor, condemned the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Kano’s Dorayi Quarters. According to report issued in a statement issued by his Chief of Staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, the former governor applauded the Nigerian police for the swift arrest of the suspects involved in the nefarious act. Ganduje Condemns Brutal Killing of Kano Housewife, Six Kids Abdullahi Umar Ganduje strongly condemned the brutal killing of the housewife and her six children. He described the act as tragic, inhuman, and deeply disturbing, shaking the conscience of all decent…
Deji Adeyanju, human rights activist and Concerned Nigerians convener, condemns the federal government’s negotiations, payments, forgiveness, and appeasement of bandits and terrorists as indirect terrorism financing. Wahalaupdate reports that Adejanju, in a statement issued on Monday, argued that terrorists and banditry do not repent and that is not a misunderstanding that can be resolved through dialogue, therefore warning that the approach poses a serious threat to national security. Adeyanju: Arrest, Prosecute Terrorists and Bandits, Don’t Reward Them Deji Adeyanju, a prominent human rights activist, has strongly criticized the government’s approach to dealing with terrorists and bandits. He insists that these…
In a dramatic turn of events that underscored the vigilance of Nigeria’s aviation emergency systems, a Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members executed a successful emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos late Friday night. The incident, triggered by a mid-air technical fault, was resolved without injuries, thanks to swift coordination between the airline, airport authorities, and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Incident Overview The flight, en route from Doha to Lagos, encountered unspecified technical issues while airborne within Nigerian airspace. According to a statement from LASEMA, signed by Permanent Secretary…
In a significant development for regional security, the Nigerian Army announced the voluntary surrender of over 80 Niger Delta militants in Cross River State’s Akpabuyo Local Government Area. This event, occurring under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme, marks a pivotal step toward de-escalating militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The militants, emerging from hideouts in the early hours of January 16, 2026, laid down their weapons at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK, signaling a willingness to embrace peace and reintegration. Headquarters 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army released an official statement on Friday detailing the…
President Yoweri Museveni secured victory in Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, official results confirm his re-election amid ongoing political debates. According to reports, the declaration further extends Museveni’s more than three-decade rule after a tightly contested election marked by an internet blackout and restrictions on civil society groups. Byabakama Declares Museveni 2026 Election Victor Electoral commission chair Simon Byabakama took the stage on Saturday to deliver the highly anticipated results. He declared President Yoweri Museveni the decisive winner, securing over 7.9 million votes in a dominant performance. Museveni clearly topped all rival candidates, cementing his long-standing grip on Uganda’s leadership. The…
The Ikeja, Lagos, Special Offences Court on Thursday adjourned to Friday, January 16, the trial-within-trial in the ongoing criminal case involving the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. According reports, Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed the date after hearing further testimony from a defence witness, Nnamdi Offia, during cross-examination by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). Under cross-examination, Offia made a striking admission that reshaped the courtroom narrative. Emefiele Cautioned in Presence During EFCC Interrogation He confirmed that Emefiele received a formal caution right in his presence during the intense interrogation led by Economic and Financial…
The Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has raised the minimum capital requirements for all categories of capital market operators in the country (CMOs). According to report in a statement on Friday, the capital base for tier 2 “issuing houses with underwriting” is now ₦7 billion up from ₦200 million, while that of trustees increased to ₦2 billion from ₦300 million. SEC: Capital Hike for CMOs Bolsters Market Resilience The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that the upward review of minimum capital requirements for Capital Market Operators (CMOs) stems from the need to bolster market resilience. This strategic adjustment seeks to…
The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered the for the demolition of terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area of the state. Kogi State Government launched a decisive operation against banditry by demolishing a suspected ISWAP hideout in Sambel, Idoji. Intelligence Guides Security Forces to Bandit Hideout This action followed repeated attacks in the area, signaling authorities’ resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure. Security forces identified the site through intelligence after recent bandit incursions disrupted local communities. The demolition marks the first phase of broader efforts to neutralize threats from ISWAP and affiliated bandits. Residents welcome the move as it…