Official Disavowal: The Sokoto State Government has formally distanced itself from a viral video featuring a self-styled soothsayer named Mai Shaho conducting a ritual and making prophecies about the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Statement by Spokesperson: According to a statement issued on Friday by Abubakar Bawa, the Director General of Media and Publicity to the governor, any attempts to link the administration to the ritual are entirely false and misleading.

• Nature of the Video: The controversial video depicts the soothsayer burying a live goat while predicting that an opposition party’s governorship candidate will fail to gain voter support.

• Rejection of Supernatural Politics: Emphasizing its commitment to democratic principles, the government stated that it does not endorse, support, or associate with soothsayers, marabouts, or magicians claiming supernatural influence over elections, maintaining that leaders should be chosen through the ballot box.

• Dismissal of Contest Claims: The administration also rejected claims that the video’s predictions concerning a potential race between Governor Ahmed Aliyu and ADC candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya reflect official government or APC views, stressing that political contests rely on democratic processes rather than mysticism.

• Call for Investigation: Warning against actions that promote superstition or heighten tensions, the government urged individuals to stop practices contrary to Islamic teachings and called on the Sokoto State Hisbah Board and other authorities to investigate the matter.

Victory in Thailand: Tyson Fury secured his 36th professional win by defeating 46-year-old Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach via an eighth-round corner retirement at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya on Friday, July 24.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Keeping Hopes Alive: The win maintains momentum for a prospective, highly anticipated all-British showdown against Anthony Joshua, who is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25.

• Post-Fight Remarks: Following the bout, 37-year-old Fury commented on passing his test and waiting to see if Joshua can do the same, while also dismissing rumors of traveling directly to Jeddah to confront Joshua in the ring.

• Heading Back Home: Opting against a trip to Saudi Arabia, Fury stated his priority is returning home to his family after spending six of the past seven months away, with hopes of finalizing a major fight contract next week.

• Venue Speculation: While promoter Eddie Hearn asserts that Joshua’s contract mandates a UK location, Fury remains open to various international venues, mentioning options like Las Vegas, New York, Ireland, or London.

• Media Coverage: The fight was kept off live television and radio broadcasts, as footage is instead slated to appear in the third season of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys.

High-Stakes Legal Battle: All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Bamidele Aro has taken the party, Senator Sunday Karimi (representing Kogi West), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Lokoja regarding the 2027 senatorial ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Challenging the Primary Process: Through an originating summons, Aro is contesting the legitimacy of the process that led to Karimi becoming the party’s flagbearer for the Kogi West Senatorial District.

• Core Legal Questions: The plaintiff is urging the court to rule on whether the APC must strictly follow its constitution, electoral guidelines, and the Electoral Act when nominating candidates.

• Primary Victory Claims: Aro is seeking a formal court declaration that he was validly produced as the rightful APC candidate during the party’s primary election held on May 18, 2026.

• Call for Nullification: He has requested the court to declare the submission of Karimi’s name to INEC on July 11, 2026, completely null, void, and without effect, maintaining that he never withdrew his own candidacy.

• Demand for INEC Recognition: Aro wants the court to compel INEC to accept and recognize his name as the legitimate candidate for the upcoming 2027 senatorial election.

• Background to the Controversy: The lawsuit escalates ongoing tensions following the May 18 primary where returning officer Isah Haruna declared Karimi the winner with 51,665 votes, following prior endorsements by Kogi West stakeholders and Governor Usman Ododo.

• Party Leadership Stance: Despite claims that other aspirants like Aro withdrew prior to voting, the APC National Working Committee reviewed petitions via its election appeal committee, ultimately affirming Karimi as the official nominee and submitting his name to INEC’s portal.