The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused some politicians of targeting and victimising individuals associated with him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A video circulating on social media has captured the moment some residents of Plateau State set APC-branded caps and brooms ablaze after receiving the campaign materials from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the party’s campaign rally in Plateau State on Saturday.

In the viral footage, some residents were seen gathering the campaign items and setting them on fire in an open space to express their dissatisfaction with the government.

The residents reportedly complained about persistent hardship, insecurity and what they described as unfulfilled promises by the APC.

One of the residents was heard saying in the video that the people were more interested in basic necessities than campaign materials.

“We are hungry. We don’t need caps and brooms. We need food, jobs and security,” the resident said.

Another resident accused the APC-led government of failing the people of Plateau State, particularly following recent attacks that reportedly left several families displaced.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has apologised to the people of Plateau State over his previous visit to the state following the deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, in March 2026.

The attack reportedly claimed at least 20 lives and left several others injured.

On April 2, Tinubu met with affected families at the Jos Airport, where he expressed his condolences and assured them that such an incident would not happen again.

However, the President faced criticism for failing to visit the affected communities during the trip.

His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had explained that Tinubu’s visit was affected by a scheduled meeting with the President of Chad.

Speaking at the APC North-Central presidential campaign rally in Jos on Saturday, Tinubu addressed the criticism, explaining that he had been restricted to the airport during his previous visit.

He appealed to residents who felt disappointed by his absence from the affected communities to forgive him.

“When I last visited the other time, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland.

“But I saw the devastation. I got the report from the governor. I saw horror in the faces of our people. But since then, that has changed; we are forging together,” the President said.

Tinubu also promised that affected communities would be rebuilt to enable displaced residents to return to their homes.

He further disclosed that he had directed security agencies to take decisive measures to restore lasting peace and stability across Plateau State.

According to him, the government is committed to ensuring that residents can live and conduct their daily activities without fear of attacks.

“What we should be getting is prosperity, not havoc, not crisis. Our government is not elected to inflict wounds on one another or to bury people. We have to lift people up from penury to prosperity.

“One thousand forest guards are undergoing training right now. You will feel them; you will see them. You will feel secure in your villages and communities,” Tinubu added.

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Tanzania on Tuesday, November 16, following a knee ligament injury.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Saturday after medical scans revealed the extent of the injury sustained by the Atletico Madrid forward during Friday’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in Uyo.

The Super Eagles media team also announced the diagnosis in an official statement, confirming that Lookman would not be available for the return fixture in Zanzibar.

“Scan has revealed Ademola Lookman suffered a sprain in his knee ligament during yesterday’s match. This rules him out of Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier versus Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday,” the team stated.

Lookman featured in the starting lineup for the Group L encounter and provided the assist for Alhassan Yusuf’s second-minute opener.

However, the 28-year-old was forced off in the 44th minute after experiencing discomfort in his knee. He was subsequently replaced by Moses Simon.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle had expressed concerns about the forward’s condition after the match, revealing that Lookman initially felt pain while attempting to take a shot before sustaining another knock to the same knee.

Meanwhile, Chelle confirmed that defenders Calvin Bassey and Benjamin Fredrick were in good physical condition after recovering from cramps suffered during the encounter.

The Nigerian tactician also commended substitute Tolu Arokodare for his impressive contribution, after the striker scored twice in the second half to secure all three points for the Super Eagles.

Chelle attributed Arokodare’s impact to his physical strength and ability to attack crosses, particularly after Nigeria adopted a more direct attacking approach in the second half.

“When you put the ball inside the box, maybe actually he is the best striker,” Chelle said.

Nigeria will travel to face Tanzania at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm Nigerian time.

The Super Eagles currently have six points from three matches in Group L, one point behind group leaders Guinea-Bissau, as they continue their push to qualify for the 2027 AFCON tournament.