Paul Ibe, media aide to 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the federal government’s handling of the death of Mary Habila. He contends that the Nigerian police have a legal obligation to conduct a comprehensive criminal investigation and a Coroner’s inquest to determine the medical cause and circumstances surrounding her death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key Arguments

• Government Responsibility: Ibe asserts that under Nigerian law, the government must treat any sudden, suspicious, or unnatural death as a crime against the state.

• Investigative Obligation: He argues that the government’s duty to investigate such deaths cannot be blocked or halted by the deceased’s family.

• Failure to Act: Ibe claims the government failed in its responsibilities regarding the death, which occurred at the Uburu residence of Works Minister David Umahi.

• Forensic Concerns: He questioned the absence of a state-conducted autopsy, stating that without one, it is impossible to determine the cause of death or identify potential foul play, negligence, or torture.

• Required Procedures: Ibe maintains that in such cases, the police are required to secure the scene, gather forensic evidence, and question all involved parties.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commended President Bola Tinubu for choosing to retain Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Governor Zulum made these remarks after the President officially presented the certificate confirming Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key Highlights of Zulum’s Statement

• Historic Significance: Zulum emphasized that this is the first time an individual from Borno State and the Northeast has achieved the office of the Vice President and been renominated for a potential second term.

• Appreciation and Future Visit: Zulum expressed gratitude to the President on behalf of the Northeast region and noted that the President has approved a formal “thank-you” visit from representatives of the northeastern states, which is being planned for next week.

• Regional Unity: Representing the Northern states’ governors, Zulum noted that while the position is held by a son of Borno, it is recognized as belonging to Northern Nigeria as a whole, and he thanked the region for their continued acceptance of Shettima.

• Reflecting on the Past: Governor Zulum remarked that the region had previously come close to achieving this level of representation during the era of Baba Gana Kingibe, but they were unable to secure it at that time.

Nigerian socialite and reality TV star Sophia Momodu has initiated legal action against Nollywood actress Caroline Hutchings regarding an allegedly defamatory post on social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Dispute

• The conflict originated from a Snapchat post by Caroline Hutchings, where she alleged that a woman she previously defended on national television had been romantically involved with her former partner while they were still together.

• Although the post did not identify anyone by name, it went viral, with many internet users interpreting the comments as referring to Sophia Momodu.

Legal Response and Demands

• In response, Sophia Momodu, through her legal counsel, Prince (Dr) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho, SAN, of Paradise Law Firm, has served Caroline Hutchings with a Notice of Intended Legal Proceedings.

• The notice asserts that the ambiguity of the post has caused severe reputational damage, emotional distress, character attacks, and ongoing cyberbullying against Momodu.

• According to her legal team, Momodu reached out to Hutchings directly on July 3, 2026, requesting a public clarification if the post was not directed at her.

• They state that Hutchings received the message but failed to respond or issue a clarification, allowing public speculation to continue.

• Momodu is demanding a retraction of the statement, an unreserved public apology published in national newspapers with nationwide circulation, and ₦10 billion in monetary compensation, along with other legal reliefs.