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NBA Condemns Kano Court Order Directing TikTokers to Marry Within 60 Days
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned a reported order by a Kano Magistrate’s Court directing two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry each other within 60 days.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, Magistrate Halima Wali of the Kano Magistrate Court allegedly issued the order after the pair were charged with producing and sharing videos considered “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board. The court reportedly instructed the Hisbah Board, Kano’s moral enforcement agency, to ensure the marriage takes place within the set period.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN) described the directive as “a gross abuse of judicial power” and “a violation of the individuals’ constitutional rights.” He said the reported order goes against Nigeria’s Constitution, which guarantees freedom, dignity, and personal liberty to every citizen.
“No court in Nigeria has the power to compel anyone to marry another person,” Osigwe said. “Marriage is a voluntary union between consenting adults. Any judicial or administrative order to force such a union is unconstitutional, illegal, and unacceptable.”
The NBA called the reported ruling “an embarrassment to the justice system” and demanded an immediate review of the case. It also urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the order and take disciplinary action if misconduct is confirmed.
The controversy began after videos featuring Mai Wushirya and Yar Guda went viral on TikTok, showing playful and romantic exchanges between the two. The Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board accused them of violating moral standards and filed a complaint to the magistrate’s court. The alleged marriage directive came as part of the court’s judgment.
Human rights groups and social media users have joined the NBA in condemning the reported order, describing it as “bizarre” and “a violation of basic human freedoms.” Many Nigerians have questioned how a marriage could serve as punishment for alleged indecency.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new benchmark known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to guide the country’s money market and improve transparency in financial transactions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday at his Maitama residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, which took place shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who disclosed that both leaders held closed-door talks after initial greetings.
While details of their discussion were not revealed, the meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both Atiku and Kwankwaso are prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which continues to attract interest from opposition stakeholders.
The visit also follows recent remarks by Atiku, where he dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in the North. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, he maintained that he remains more influential in the region, citing his extensive political network and support base.
Atiku further argued that no current or emerging northern politician matches his reach, adding that Kwankwaso’s influence is largely centered in Kano State, where he said political loyalty is now split between him and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
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