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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a valuable asset with a strong record in public service but noted that he has certain weaknesses to work on. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Tuesday, Adebayo praised El-Rufai’s intellect and contributions to governance. However, he acknowledged that the former governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is not without flaws. “I see him as an asset, a hardworking individual with a verifiable track record of public performance,” Adebayo said. “However, he has…

A professional group from Akwa Ibom, Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals, has criticized former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki over his remarks on Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s handling of due process concerns in the Senate. Saraki had called for an open and transparent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. However, in a statement signed by its National President, Edidiong John, and National Secretary, Kemfon Neke, the group accused Saraki of attempting to undermine the Senate’s authority and politicize the issue. The group emphasized that the matter is already before the…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is poised to welcome more high-profile politicians, including governors and lawmakers, following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). SDP National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, confirmed the development, noting that El-Rufai’s move has triggered significant interest across party lines. “His decision has set off a political shift. We anticipate more prominent figures from the APC and other parties joining soon,” Gabam stated. While he declined to reveal specific names, speculation suggests that former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, may…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, seeking to nullify the candidacy of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in the upcoming November 16, 2024, election. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Garba Lawal ruled that the appeal was baseless, frivolous, and lacked merit. The apex court upheld the decisions of both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had earlier dismissed Ajayi’s challenge on procedural grounds. Ajayi had contested Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility on the grounds that his deputy, Olayide Owolabi Adelami, allegedly engaged in forgery,…

Veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the only Nigerian politician capable of taking on President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Momodu claimed that other politicians, including Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, lack the courage to challenge Tinubu. “Atiku is the only one today who is not afraid of Tinubu. Every other person cannot face him, including Mr. Peter Obi, who was used by Atiku in 2019,” he said. Momodu also predicted that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, would eventually be sidelined…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully rescued 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest in Borno State during a clearance operation targeting insurgent strongholds. Addressing journalists on Monday in Maiduguri, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maj. Gen. W. Shaibu, represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Brig. Gen. A.L. Akpodu, disclosed that those rescued included seven adult men, 34 women, and 34 children. The operation was conducted by the 21 Special Armored Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV. According to Brig. Gen. Akpodu, troops successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in key locations, including Ukuba, Ujimla,…

Ukraine announced on Tuesday that its air defense forces successfully intercepted a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile and 79 drones, while another 35 drones failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic warfare countermeasures. According to Ukrainian officials, Russian forces launched a large-scale attack involving a ballistic missile and 126 drones. The assault ignited a fuel storage facility and left at least two people injured in different parts of the country. Emergency services reported that in the southern region of Odesa, the strikes set fire to a fuel storage facility, a private residence, and a storage site for children’s toys.…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Adebayo Adeleke, a former Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, for questioning over alleged financial misconduct. Adeleke’s media aide, Kazeem Mohammed, confirmed on Monday that his principal received the invitation and would comply. He clarified that Adeleke was not arrested, dismissing social media speculations. According to Mohammed, ICPC officials handed the letter to Adeleke as he exited a radio station in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. “The officials were professional. Prince Adeleke received the letter and assured them he would honour the invitation,” he stated.…

Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA have eliminated notorious bandit Shehu Kwale and several other terrorists in a clearance operation near Mararrabar Kyaware, Zamfara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday, revealing that the operation took place on Monday. According to Makama, the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, resulting in multiple casualties among the bandits. “Shehu Kwale, a close associate of the infamous terror kingpin Dan Ishu, was among those neutralized during the operation,” Makama stated. Sources described Kwale as one of the most ruthless fighters in Dan Ishu’s…

A man identified as Basiru Hassan has died after stepping on an explosive device suspected to have been planted by bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident was disclosed on Tuesday by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, via a post on his X handle. According to Makama, intelligence sources reported that the explosion occurred around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, when Hassan, a resident of Unguwan Hayin Jadda near Pandogari, entered the Sarari-Mangoro bush to tap honey. While moving through the area, Hassan accidentally triggered the explosive, which detonated…