A pressure group known as the Kebbi ADC Unity Forum is urging Abubakar Malami, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate for 2027, to select his running mate from the Kebbi South Senatorial District. The group’s coordinator, Garba Abdulkareem, formally recommended Paul Gambo Tase for the deputy governorship, arguing that this choice would foster regional balance, equity, and political inclusiveness within the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Strategic Rationale: Because Malami hails from the Kebbi Central Senatorial District, the forum contends that the deputy governorship slot should be zoned to the South to ensure fair representation.

• Candidate Profile: Paul Gambo Tase is a retired economist formerly with the NNPC and was the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 elections. According to the forum, Tase is both qualified and willing to serve if selected.

• Broad Support: The forum describes itself as a coalition comprising professionals, community leaders, youth, and women, all aiming to bolster the ADC’s performance in the upcoming 2027 polls.

Abubakar Malami, who previously served as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is now the ADC’s flagbearer for the Kebbi State governorship race.

What began as a series of violent attacks in the Odeni Gida Ward of Nasarawa State—resulting in over 80 deaths and the widespread destruction of homes and farms—has escalated into a more alarming situation: the apparent occupation of deserted villages by the very individuals who forced the residents out. Survivors report that these attackers are now openly grazing cattle in the abandoned communities, leading many to argue that the violence was a coordinated armed conquest rather than the “communal clash” often cited by government and security officials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Disputed Narrative: Residents and community commentators, such as Yahaya Kana Ismaila, reject the “communal clash” classification, noting that the victims share no ethnic or territorial ties with the heavily armed invaders who carried out these simultaneous, sophisticated attacks.

• Growing Impunity: Despite reports of significant loss of life, residents express deep frustration over the lack of arrests and accountability. Critics argue that premature reconciliation meetings and the inequitable distribution of relief materials have only served to weaken the pursuit of justice.

• Desperate Appeals: With many villagers still displaced and fearful of returning to their homes, there is mounting distrust toward local authorities. Community members, including Abdulwahid Angala Odeni and Suleiman Otto Wakili, are now pleading for direct intervention from the Federal Government to address the ongoing insecurity and the illegal occupation of their lands.

As the tragedy continues to fade from public discourse, survivors are left to grapple with an existential question: if they cannot safely return, who now lays claim to their ancestral heritage?

A strong contingent of Nigerian athletes—Favour Ofili, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Ella Onojuvwevwo—is confirmed to compete this Saturday, June 6, at the inaugural Lone Star Grand Prix in Texas. As part of the new USATF Tour, this event is one of only two World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meetings hosted in the United States this season.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Favour Ofili: Competing in the women’s 200m, Ofili faces a highly competitive field, including Olympic champion Gabby Thomas and Olympic 400m finalist Rhasidat Adeleke. The race also features world and Olympic finalist Deajah Stevens, sprinters Cambrea Sturgis, Jenna Prandini, and Kayla White, and teenager Mariah Maxwell.

• Rosemary Chukwuma: Coming off a season with a personal best of 10.95 seconds, Chukwuma will run the women’s 100m against opponents such as 2023 world relay champion Tamari Davis and Jamaica’s Jodean Williams.

• Ella Onojuvwevwo: Following her impressive African indoor record of 50.28 and a 49.59 outdoor season-opener, Onojuvwevwo takes on the women’s 400m, facing Stacey Ann Williams, Britton Wilson, and Bailey Lear.

• Ezekiel Nathaniel: The African 400m hurdles record holder opens his season against elite competition, including Caleb Dean—who has run 47.75 this year—and 2022 world bronze medallist Trevor Bassitt.

The star-studded meet will also feature a headline men’s 100m race, with expected appearances from Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, Oblique Seville, Trayvon Bromell, Zharnel Hughes, and Ronnie Baker.