Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed reacted to the death of former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. The 72-year-old jurist, a Bauchi native, died following a long illness in Saudi Arabia.
The governor praised the late justice as a disciplined and dedicated legal figure. He highlighted Muhammad's career path from High Court Judge to Supreme Court Justice, eventually leading as Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022. Mohammed noted his respected legal expertise and national honor.
He extended sympathies to the family, the legal community, and citizens of Bauchi and Nigeria. The governor called the death a major loss for the state and the country's judiciary, recognizing his lifelong service to the law.
A political figure in Enugu State, Comrade Adolphus Ude, just blasted the Works Minister, Dave Umahi. Ude, from the African Democratic Congress, called out Umahi's recent statement that Igbos are happy with President Tinubu's government. He labeled those claims as completely false and self-serving.
Ude argues that marginalization has actually gotten worse, not better. He points to major infrastructure projects, like the coastal and Sokoto-Badagry highways, which completely bypass the South East. He also notes that slow progress on inherited road repairs, like the Enugu-Port Harcourt route, shows continued neglect.
The ADC coordinator further highlights a drastic imbalance in federal appointments. He states that a single state, Ogun...
Abia State lawmakers are getting called out by their own staff union, PASAN, backed by the local NLC chapter. Led by Chairman Okoro Ogbonnaya, labor protesters gathered at the state assembly building in Umuahia. They accused certain legislators of breaking padlocks and chains placed during a strike, calling it intimidation.
The NLC demanded payment for the damaged property, citing a report from their national office. Ogbonnaya argued that threatening workers for exercising their rights was unacceptable. He stated that PASAN's demands, especially over their salary structure, have been ignored for too long.
Assembly Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa responded to the protest, claiming ongoing talks would resolve things. He promised a positive...
Governor Nasir Idris signed off on Kebbi State's 2026 budget, a massive 642.9 billion naira plan. He got the bill from the assembly speaker, Usman Muhammad-Zuru, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The governor praised the lawmakers for passing it quickly.
The budget splits spending into two main parts. Roughly 163 billion is for recurrent expenses like salaries. The larger chunk, about 479 billion, is for capital projects. The governor admitted this total represents expected money, not cash in hand. He emphasized the need to boost the state's own revenue streams beyond federal handouts.
Both the governor and the speaker promised continued cooperation between the executive and legislative branches. They called the budget's...
A former UN human rights expert, Professor Uchenna Emelonye, is telling Nigerian senators to drop their death penalty plan for kidnappers. He spoke directly to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers during an online press conference. The professor called the idea a distraction.
Emelonye argued that harsher punishments fail as a deterrent, especially with Nigeria's weak law enforcement. He pointed out that over a dozen states, like Lagos and Rivers, already have capital punishment for kidnapping on the books. The crime continues because of poor detection rates and low arrests, not lenient laws.
He warned that adding kidnapping to the Terrorism Act would cause legal chaos and overload federal courts. With thousands...
Fatima Buhari claims her late father, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was paranoid about surveillance in his Presidential Villa office. She made the statement in a new biography of him written by Dr. Charles Omole. This fear dictated their strange communications.
He reportedly suspected covert listening devices were installed. That belief forced them into silent, note-passing conversations during her visits. On one occasion, he used a gesture mimicking a toothache to signal for quiet.
The biography treats this behavior as a practical response, not an overreaction. It points to a working environment filled with mistrust where even private talks seemed impossible. The former president allegedly remained constantly vigilant, warning...
The Nkanu Youth Organization impeached its president, David Nwachukwu, over misconduct allegations. The group representing six local areas appointed Vice President Gideon Nwafor as acting leader.
They accused Nwachukwu of financial crimes like diverting funds and fraudulent collections. An investigation found evidence of abuse and unauthorized actions damaging the organization's integrity.
Nwachukwu dismissed the claims as baseless, insisting he remains the legitimate president. He challenged his accusers to prove the existence of the missing funds, suggesting the move was politically motivated.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, called transformation a necessity for the military. He stated this at a seminar in Abuja, addressing evolving threats like terrorism and cyber warfare.
He emphasized integrating new technologies such as AI and unmanned systems into operations. The military will focus on local research, industry partnerships, and personnel training for future conflicts.
Oluyede acknowledged challenges like funding gaps and equipment shortages. He expressed confidence that ongoing reforms and innovation would build a more capable, joint force ready for emerging security challenges.
An APC leader criticized Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe for questioning President Tinubu's election victory. Prince Paul Ikonne called the remarks politically desperate, suggesting opposition panic ahead of the next general election.
Ikonne asserted Tinubu's 2023 win was legitimate and broadly supported, a matter already settled by courts. He argued Abaribe is disconnected from his Abia constituents and has lost grassroots relevance.
The APC chieftain claimed most southeastern PDP support has shifted to the ruling party. He predicted a decisive victory for Tinubu in 2027, describing the region as an emerging APC stronghold.
