Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Nigerian Islamic cleric, recently stirred controversy with his views on banditry and security. He claims that kidnapping schoolchildren ranks as a lesser evil compared to killing soldiers. Who is Sheikh Ahmad Gumi? Sheikh Ahmad Gumi serves as a well-known Islamic scholar in Nigeria. He often negotiates with bandits in the…
The Peoples Democratic Party will meet key stakeholders this week as the Turaki-led National Working Committee moves to curb PDP defections and resolve internal disputes. A member of the NWC said the discussions aim to stabilise the party. He noted rising tension and growing rivalry within the PDP. NWC Schedules Meetings Across Leadership Blocs National…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the Nnamdi Kanu transfer request seeking his move from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to Abuja. The IPOB leader asked to be transferred to Kuje or Nasarawa to support his appeal. Kanu filed the request through the Legal Aid Council. He argued that staying closer to the Federal…
Barnaby Joyce, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, has just formally joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. His announcement came on December 8, 2025, a dramatic shift from the National Party he once led. Joyce said frustration with both major parties was his chief reason. He felt One Nation better represented rural Australians on…
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress next month. He already joined the party at the ward level. As a result, party leaders view him as a full member. Original Plans Change Officials first set the defection for November 19. However a kidnapping crisis…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin legal steps to recover mandates from Rivers lawmakers involved in a fresh PDP defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was issued on Saturday in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, called the latest switch a “re-defection.” He accused the lawmakers of acting on…
The US–Nigeria security partnership progressed on Sunday as National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu hosted a United States Congressional delegation in Abuja. Additionally, the visit forms part of ongoing cooperation aimed at strengthening defense and intelligence support. Ribadu explained that the meeting followed earlier engagements in Washington, DC, where shared security concerns were discussed. Consequently,…
Benin Coup: Tinubu Praises Nigerian Military Intervention President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for swiftly stopping the Benin coup attempt and restoring constitutional order early Sunday. The intervention, according to the presidency, demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to defending democracy in West Africa. How the Benin Coup Attempt Began The crisis began after…
Northern Elites Must Act Now on Insecurity — Hashim Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has declared that Northern elites must act now on insecurity, insisting that leaders in the region cannot ignore the growing violence and kidnappings any longer. Hashim made the call in a statement on Sunday while expressing strong support for the appointment of…
APC governors rally round the recent changes made to the security system of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reiterating that protection of the lives and properties of the citizens remains one of the major responsibilities of the government. This backing shows their trust in the president’s plans. The governors gathered under the Progressive Governors…
