Professor Aminu Ibrahim, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim, a former rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, and a professor of mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, announced his decision at a defection ceremony in
Ribadu, AU Raise Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of Crypto, Social Media The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have raised the alarm over the growing use of social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies by terrorist groups to recruit members, finance operations and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the
Ondo Air Crash: Senate Orders Audit of NAF Aircraft, Maintenance Funds The Senate has called for a comprehensive audit of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and their maintenance funding following the October 5 air crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which reportedly killed 25 people. The upper chamber also mandated its relevant committees to examine budgetary
Ondo Aircraft Crash: NAF Constitutes 12-Member Investigation Board The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to determine the circumstances and causes of the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft crashed on October 5, 2026, killing all personnel on board. The Air
Tinubu Sends Five Bills to Senate on NDLEA Reform, Transport Safety, War Crimes President Bola Tinubu has transmitted five bills to the Senate for consideration, seeking reforms in drug law enforcement, transport safety investigation, public sector training and the domestic implementation of international laws on armed conflict and criminal justice. The bills were conveyed in
Kano Tailor Completes 120-Hour Sewing Marathon in Guinness World Record Bid A Kano-based tailor, Abdulkadir Hassan, has completed a 120-hour sewing marathon in a bid to set a Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon. Hassan spent five consecutive days sewing, with a video circulating on social media capturing his emotional celebration and Islamic
Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Objection to SSS Witness in Alleged Corruption Trial A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed an objection by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defence team seeking to prevent a digital forensic expert with the State Security Service (SSS) from testifying in his ongoing trial over alleged corruption. Justice Darius Khobo, who
INEC Explains Omission of Some Candidates from 2027 Governorship Election List The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that some candidates were excluded from the final list for the 2027 governorship election because their political parties failed to comply with the statutory requirement to submit membership registers before conducting party primaries. The commission said