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NNPP Condemns Kano State Election Tribunal’s Verdict As Injustice
NNPP Condemns Kano State Election Tribunal’s Verdict As Injustice....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has strongly criticized the recent ruling by the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal, in which Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was removed from office, alleging a grave miscarriage of justice.
In a statement issued by the Acting National Chairman of the NNPP, Abba Kawu Ali, it was asserted that the tribunal’s decision involved the unjust subtraction of 165,663 votes from the party’s overall results, effectively granting victory to the APC.
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Ali characterized the judgement as both laughable and a blow to constitutional principles, emphasizing that the NNPP intends to file an appeal against this decision. He appealed to the party’s supporters and the state’s citizens to maintain calm and adhere to the law.
In a recap of the tribunal’s decision, a three-member panel ordered the withdrawal of Governor Yusuf’s certificate of return, previously issued by INEC, and instructed the issuance of a certificate of return to Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress. The tribunal cited 165,663 votes as invalid due to lacking proper stamping and signing on the ballot papers, thus deeming them ineligible.
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THE UNTOLD STORY: Diplomatic Insiders Reveal Why Ayra Starr’s Visa Request Crashed And Burned!.
The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, explained that Nigerian artist Ayra Starr was previously refused a visa because she provided an incorrect yellow fever document.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking with Punch, Moroe clarified that this incident happened back in February 2024 rather than recently, emphasizing that the decision strictly followed immigration policies rather than targeting her celebrity status.
Key details from his statement include:
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The Root Cause: The initial setback occurred because the team submitted a yellow fever certificate from a foreign country instead of one originating from Nigeria.
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Quick Resolution: After the diplomatic mission met with Starr’s team to review the proper protocols, the issue was smoothly resolved, and she was issued a one-year visa to perform in South Africa in 2024.
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Equal Enforcement: Moroe stressed that immigration regulations apply universally to all travelers regardless of fame, appearance, or background.
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Debunking False Claims: He dismissed rumors that South Africa has stopped granting visas to Nigerians, highlighting that monthly applications have actually grown from a previous range of 40 to 60 up to between 60 and 80.
Certain senior military officials have stated that the thwarted coup attempt in September 2025 likely played a role in President Bola Tinubu’s choice to grow the Nigerian Army by adding four new divisions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This planned growth will expand the Army’s operational field divisions from eight to 12 while also paving the way to recruit 28,000 extra personnel.
Speaking to Punch, a high-ranking military intelligence source revealed that post-coup security evaluations heavily shaped current updates to the nation’s security framework. Security planners reportedly determined that stopping future takeover threats demanded an upgrade to the military’s operational strength.
“Given the scale of destruction security agencies believed the failed coup plot could have caused had it succeeded, it is understandable that the government would seek to eliminate every vulnerability capable of supporting another unconstitutional takeover,” the source explained.
Additionally, a Nigerian Air Force officer noted that military leaders were shaken by the failed plot and have since worked on strategies to block any future efforts to overthrow an elected government, which may include expanding military divisions. Internal reviews of public response to the coup reports also shaped government calculations, as officials felt citizens did not show a strong, widespread readiness to openly fight an unconstitutional government change.
While modern advancements in surveillance, intelligence, and command systems already make staging a coup vastly more difficult—requiring hard-to-conceal elements like advanced weapons, secure communications, logistics, and undetected collaborators—authorities view structural reforms as a vital preventive shield.
“From the government’s perspective, the safest option is to ensure that any future attempt becomes practically impossible to organise,” the Air Force officer said.
The Presidency has rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu’s move to increase the number of Army divisions was driven by political motives regarding the 2027 elections or anxieties over a potential military coup.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview with Punch, Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, clarified that the restructuring is entirely aimed at modernizing outdated military infrastructure to match current security threats.
Key details from his explanation include:
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Fulfilling Campaign Commitments: The expansion directly aligns with President Tinubu’s electoral promise to bolster the nation’s security framework by growing troop capacity, upgrading equipment, and establishing new military formations.
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Boosting Personnel: The administration has recruited roughly 50,000 service members over the last three years across the three military branches, with an additional 28,000 recruits underway.
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Faster Operational Response: Creating new divisions places commanders and troops closer to dangerous flashpoints, eliminating delays like relying on a Jos-based division to handle emergencies in Sokoto, Zamfara, or Yobe.
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Expanded Training Facilities: Three new training depots have been set up in Kogi, Ebonyi, and Osogbo alongside the existing Zaria depot, each capable of training 5,000 to 6,000 recruits at once to drastically boost capacity.
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Upgrading Legacy Infrastructure: Much of the country’s military framework dates back decades to the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, making upgrades essential to support Nigeria’s significantly grown population and modern security realities.
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