Author: Vincent Osuwo

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his successful screening and return as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, together with other members of the National Working Committee. Mutfwang, in a congratulatory message signed by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Gyang Bere, on Saturday, described Prof. Goshwe’s emergence through a consensus arrangement as a thoughtful demonstration of the APC’s commitment to inclusive, people-oriented leadership under President Bola Tinubu, particularly as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. The governor praised the maturity and foresight of party officials and stakeholders for…

Operatives of Amotekun, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, have rescued three nurses abducted by gunmen at a primary health center in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the development while speaking at the headquarters of the command, saying the health workers were rescued at about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. In the same vein, Adeleye also confirmed the rescue of a 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son who were abducted in the Pelebe community along Oda Road, Akure. He said, “The man and his son were kidnapped between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. yesterday…

Armed terrorists reportedly invaded a primary health center in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Saturday morning, abducting six health personnel on duty. However, specifics of the incident were vague at the time of filing this article, but it was learned that the terrorists struck at the government-owned institution around 2 a.m. and abducted the victims. According to one of the patients at the center, the attackers arrived by bus, forced their way into the institution, and abducted the victims, including some interns. The bandits were allegedly said to have loaded all of the victims onto the bus before…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday addressed opposition parties, accusing them of deliberately misrepresenting the Electoral Act for political advantage, even as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic principles and credible elections. Tinubu, who spoke at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja, said persistent attacks on the Electoral Act 2026 by opposition groups were misleading and harmful to the country’s democratic development. “While we welcome criticism, the constant attacks by opposition groups on the Electoral Act 2026 are a disservice to the Nigerian people,” he said before party delegates at the Eagle Square. Positioning…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday elected a new set of national officers during its National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja, with Professor Nentawe Yilwatda returned as the National Chairman of the APC. Surajudeen Basiru emerged as the national secretary at the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held on Friday night at Eagle Square, Abuja. Their emergence was announced by the Convention Election Committee as part of several party officials elected through a consensus arrangement. Below is the list of the newly elected executives: National Chairman: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Deputy National Chairman (North): Ali Bukar Dalori Deputy…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended sympathies to the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In his condolence message, Abubakar also expressed sorrow, describing the matriarch’s passing as a shocking development while acknowledging her fulfilled life and legacy of service. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the El-Rufai family and friends and pray that Allah accepts her soul and grants her Al-Janna Firdaus,” he said. Atiku mentioned that her death on a Friday, the Islamic holy day of Jumu’ah, offered some comfort to the family, praying…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. Tinubu, in a statement signed on Friday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a woman who lived a remarkable life and raised children and grandchildren who have contributed greatly to the country. The president, who also lost his mother in old age, stated that he understood the depth of El-Rufai’s loss. He said, “Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother,…

Bashir El-Rufai, the son of embattled former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai, has described the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, as “the most corrupt agency in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Bashir made the remark on Friday while announcing the release of his father on bail by the ICPC. Chronicle NG reports that the former governor of Kaduna State has been granted temporary bail by ICPC following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, on Friday. The former governor’s temporary freedom is intended to allow him to fulfill the funeral ceremonies for his late…

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has been granted temporary bail by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, on Friday. The former governor’s temporary freedom is intended to allow him to fulfill the funeral ceremonies for his late mother, who died in Cairo, Egypt, following a long illness. Bashir, El-Rufai’s son, confirmed his father’s release in a post on his X account Friday night. “Alhamdulillah. My beloved, legendary father (@elrufai) is being released from his unlawful and illegal detention at the hands of one of…

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the deputy governor of Kano State, has resigned. His spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, informed the press on Friday that the resignation has been publicly announced. “Yes, it is true. The deputy governor has resigned from his position,” he said, declining to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the decision. The resignation comes amid recent tensions between the deputy governor and the Kano State House of Assembly, despite the fact that no formal explanation has been provided. In recent days, the Assembly had made a number of accusations against Gwarzo, including misconduct and issues pertaining to the performance…