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Breaking: Sierra Leone’s Former Leader Under House Arrest In Wake Of Coup Inquiry
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma is currently restricted to his residence, according to the government, after being interrogated in connection with what they describe as an attempted coup at the end of November…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The ex-president’s office, however, asserts that he is not under house arrest. Information Minister Chernor Bah explained that after being questioned by the police on Friday, Koroma faced additional questioning on Saturday and was subsequently released “with the condition that he stays in the confines of his property.”
“He can’t step out of the house without the expressed permission of the inspector general of police,” Bah stated on social media.
Koroma is permitted visits from only three family members and three party members, and these restrictions will remain until he meets with the police inspector again on Monday.
In a statement from Koroma’s office, one of his lawyers denied the house arrest claim but acknowledged the “security beef up around his residence and the extra caution on traffic into his home are state security determination.”
The former president had been summoned to appear before the police in the capital Freetown within 24 hours as part of an ongoing investigation into clashes that occurred at the end of the previous month. The violent incidents on November 26 involved armed attackers storming military and police facilities, resulting in clashes that left 21 people dead, according to Minister Bah. Since then, 71 individuals have been arrested.
West Africa has experienced a series of coups since 2020, with military takeovers occurring in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea.
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Delta Power Showdown: Ned Nwoko Launches Explosive Challenge Against Okowa’s APC Senatorial Ticket.
Delta North Senatorial District representative, Ned Nwoko, has formally contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary results that led to the victory of former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Contested Membership Status: Reports indicate that Nwoko’s petition centers on the allegation that Okowa failed to formally resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the APC.
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Context of Defection: Ifeanyi Okowa, along with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, joined the APC on April 23.
Broader Internal Challenges
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Rivers State Contention: Similar disputes have emerged in Rivers State, where aspirants are challenging the candidacy of Kingsley Chinda, the current Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
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Party Stance: APC officials have dismissed these concerns, asserting that inclusion in the party register is sufficient evidence of membership.
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Internal Authority: Emphasizing that party membership is an internal affair, a source noted that the APC alone holds the authority to determine its members, stating that defectors are not required to publicize their specific registration dates.
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Political Earthquake: APC Rejects Review Of Primary Results, Leaving Aggrieved Aspirants In The Cold.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially closed the door on any potential review of its 2027 primary election results, despite ongoing protests and petitions from dissatisfied aspirants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Party leadership has confirmed that work on the submitted results is complete, and the final list of candidates is being prepared for upload to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. A senior official and member of the National Working Committee (NWC), speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that no changes to the results are being considered, noting that the official timeline for primaries and appeals has already elapsed.
Response to Petitions
While many aggrieved aspirants—particularly from states like Lagos, Delta, Zamfara, Kogi, Rivers, Plateau, and Osun—have demanded fresh primaries, the party maintains that most of these complaints are without merit.
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Frivolous Claims: According to party officials, reports from the election appeal panels found that many petitions were “frivolous” or centered on issues outside the scope of the primary process, such as pre-primary zoning disputes or candidate clearance concerns.
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Limited Impact: The party noted that the vast majority of the 109 senatorial districts and 360 House of Representatives constituencies did not record any appeals, and valid appeals did not significantly alter the primary outcomes.
Impact on Candidates
The primaries, held between May 16 and 18, saw at least 54 serving federal lawmakers lose their bids for return tickets. As the party awaits the release of INEC access codes for its nomination portal, the leadership remains firm that the announced results are final and that no further review will be conducted.
Katsina was overcome with grief on Saturday evening as family, friends, high-ranking military officials, and government dignitaries gathered to lay retired Major General Rabe Abubakar to rest. Following funeral prayers, he was buried at 6:00 pm at the Gidan Dawa Cemetery in the Katsina metropolis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The retired general and his wife were abducted on May 30, 2026, while traveling along the Katsina-Matazu road. His death has reignited intense public debate regarding the persistent insecurity and kidnapping epidemic plaguing Northern Nigeria.
Contested Cause of Death
While the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, stated that the General died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension while held by bandits, this explanation has been met with sharp criticism.
Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, representing the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), vehemently rejected the suggestion of a “natural” death. Charanchi argued that the state’s failure to protect its citizens is the primary cause of the tragedy, stating, “A man abducted and held by criminals did not die a natural death; he died because the state failed in its most sacred responsibility.”
A Damning Indictment of Security
For many, the death of a high-ranking military official in the hands of criminals serves as a sobering indicator of the nation’s security crisis. Charanchi expressed deep concern over the implications for the average citizen, noting that if a retired General is not safe, the vulnerability of the general public is profound.
The CNG leader concluded his remarks by praying for the soul of the departed and calling on government leadership to move beyond official rhetoric, urging them to confront the insecurity crisis with the “sincerity, courage, and determination” required to prevent future tragedies.
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