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Good morning! Here Is Today’s Digest Of Headlines From Nigerian Newspapers....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

1. The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has invalidated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s victory, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 18 election. Yusuf, who contested under the banner of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), had initially been declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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2. The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, Sadique Abubakar. The tribunal upheld the victory of Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

3. Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to residents to maintain peace while affirming his determination to utilize all legal avenues to reclaim his mandate. Speaking to the media shortly before midnight, Governor Yusuf asserted that the tribunal’s decision to remove him contained significant errors, expressing optimism that these errors would be rectified at the appellate court.

4. Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, came forward to defend the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding allegations of denying crude oil supply to his 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery by the national oil company. Dangote confirmed that the Mele Kyari-led NNPCL is prepared and eager to supply crude oil to the refinery in a matter of weeks to enable the commencement of refining operations.

5. The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) debunked rumors of an alleged attack on its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, in Ibadan. The party labeled the purveyors of this fake news as fifth columnists spreading baseless rumors of attacks and harassment against Ganduje.

6. The Delta State Police Command has verified the demise of four suspected kidnappers who engaged law enforcement officers in a fierce gun battle in the Jesse area of Ethiope West Local Government Area of the State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, DSP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the command, reported that operatives were on a joint patrol on September 18 along the Jesse-Igueleba road in Edo State when they encountered a gang of bandits.

7. Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day commemoration will differ from previous ones, as it will not include a ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja; instead, it will be observed in a “low-key” manner, according to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. He emphasized that October 1st would be a time for deep reflection as a nation and a consideration of the path forward.

8. A U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois has ordered Chicago State University (CST) to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. This directive followed a request made by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election.

9. The Ondo State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of the State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The commencement of the impeachment process reportedly occurred during an emergency plenary session convened by the House on Wednesday.

10. In Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, a man known as James narrowly escaped a lynching on Wednesday for allegedly stealing another man’s manhood. It was reported that a similar incident took place last week in Abaji Area Council when a bus driver was arrested for “stealing a manhood” after shaking hands with the “victim.”

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Political Firestorm: Kwankwaso Fires Back At Sheikh Jingir Over Explosive Muslim-Muslim Ticket Comments!.

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Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano State Governor, has publicly criticized recent remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir regarding religious political tickets.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sheikh Jingir had previously advocated for the retention of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that it serves to demonstrate demographic weight. These comments were made during an event in Kano that was reportedly attended by several political figures, including Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.

Kwankwaso’s Response

In a statement issued on Monday, Kwankwaso expressed deep concern over the cleric’s remarks, stating that such rhetoric threatens national unity and cohesion.

  • Call for Unity: He emphasized that religious and political leaders have a responsibility to foster reconciliation and avoid statements that could deepen societal divisions.

  • Stance of Kano Residents: Kwankwaso explicitly distanced the population of Kano from the cleric’s comments, asserting that they do not reflect the views of the state’s citizens.

  • Outlook on 2027: Looking ahead to the upcoming general elections, he stated that voters will have the opportunity to evaluate the performance of the current administration at the ballot box.

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Total War In Football: UEFA, AFC, And Concacaf Unleash Blistering ‘Deception’ Attack On FIFA!.

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In a joint open letter released on August 10, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Concacaf launched a scathing critique against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, accusing them of breaking the trust of football institutions through deception.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Core Dispute: The FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE)

The controversy centers around FIFA’s abandoned FFE proposal, which aimed to establish a new company to manage the commercial and ticketing rights of FIFA competitions—including the World Cup—with a 21 percent stake intended for sale to a private investment firm. The plan was ultimately scrapped following heavy backlash and boycott threats led by UEFA.

While FIFA previously defended itself by condemning efforts to “undermine” leadership and announced an internal review to report to the FIFA Council in October, the three confederations rejected this approach. They argued that proper governance demands an independent third-party investigation rather than a self-review by FIFA staff or stakeholders.

Governance and Lack of Consultation

The three bodies emphasized that the dispute is not financially motivated, but rather concerns institutional integrity, power execution, and stakeholder consultation. They criticized FIFA for pushing the FFE proposal through a compressed timeline designed to avoid proper scrutiny, pointing out that a leadership meeting in Morocco regarding the matter lacked participation from Member Associations or FIFA Council members, featuring only FIFA-employed senior staff.

Concluding their letter with a call for accountability, the confederations urged the global football community to honor unity and demand leadership that serves the game rather than commanding it.

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The Ultimate Truth: 2Baba Finally Breaks Silence On Exploding Marital Crisis With Natasha After Shocking Nightclub Showdown!.

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Legendary Nigerian artist Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has publicly addressed reports regarding a marital dispute with his wife, Natasha Osawaru, following an altercation at an Abuja nightclub.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nightclub Incident

Reports indicate that Natasha visited Faze’s grand opening event at the 90s Lounge in Abuja, where 2Baba was scheduled to perform. A senior member of 2Baba’s management team stated that Natasha arrived accompanied by security personnel and other men in an attempt to remove the singer from the venue. This arrival caused tension and escalated into a physical confrontation involving 2Baba and members of his management. According to the team, the couple has been living apart for over two months.

2Baba’s Public Response

During his performance at Daddy Showkey’s 50th birthday concert on Sunday, 2Baba spoke out about the incident for the first time. Speaking in Pidgin English, he addressed the crowd, saying, “I don go look for trouble. I don hear am. Going forward ehh, I don decide not to dey look for trouble again. I don go look for trouble, I don hear am.”

When a fan in the audience shouted, “Na love now,” the singer sharply rebuked him, responding, “Na love? You dey craze.”

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