Nigerian writer and columnist Okey Ndibe has announced his release from the Department of State Services (DSS) following his detention at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Ndibe shared the update via a Facebook post on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude to the friends and well-wishers who reached out after the news surfaced.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The author was held by DSS operatives for over three hours at the airport.

• Despite the circumstances, Ndibe noted that the officers involved remained professional and courteous during the entire process.

• Following his release, he acknowledged receiving numerous calls from supporters worldwide and assured everyone that he is in “excellent spirits”.

• He indicated that he plans to return more calls in the near future while emphasizing how much he appreciates the public’s concern and gestures of friendship.

Former presidential contender Pat Utomi has commended Peter Obi for his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Following his departure from the ADC, Peter Obi was formally nominated as the NDC’s presidential candidate. At the party’s recent convention, Obi received the party flag and introduced Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya movement leader, as his running mate for the 2027 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an interview with ARISE Television, Utomi explained that remaining in the ADC would have left Obi “trapped,” noting the controversial nature of that party’s presidential primary. Utomi highlighted that other aspirants, including Chibuike Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-deen, had rejected the primary results and lodged complaints. Consequently, Utomi described Obi’s exit as a strategic and intelligent decision.

Regarding the broader political landscape, Utomi remarked:

• While polling indicated that Obi would have won within the ADC, the prospect of the party leadership permitting a transparent process was doubtful.

• He argued that the general management of primary processes across the political spectrum renders them a “complete farce”.

• He further criticized these events as “make-believe” democratic processes, where candidates are often imposed upon the party.

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has mobilized intelligence assets in response to the kidnapping of Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife in Katsina State. The couple was abducted this past Saturday by suspected terrorists in the Matazu Local Government Area. According to a senior military source, troops are currently working around the clock to secure their safe release.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following the incident, the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, visited the scene and ordered the deployment of additional personnel and resources to bolster the search-and-rescue mission. Law enforcement authorities have emphasized that they are intensifying efforts to ensure the victims are rescued unhurt and that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Details of the Attack The Katsina State Police Command provided a formal account of the incident:

• The attack took place at approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 30, 2026, along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Matazu LGA.

• Armed individuals intercepted a red Peugeot 406 saloon carrying the victims.

• The driver, identified as Abdullahi Sa’id, was shot in the right arm during the assault but was later secured and evacuated for medical care by the Divisional Police Officer and responding operatives.

• Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and his wife, Amina Abdullahi, were taken by the attackers to an undisclosed location before security forces could arrive.

• The couple had been traveling from Abuja to Katsina to observe the Eid al-Kabir celebration when their vehicle was intercepted.