President Bola Tinubu has formally confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election by presenting him with an official certificate. The event occurred at the President’s office in the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, and was highlighted in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by presidential media aide, Dada Olusegun.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This development follows the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership’s formal announcement last Friday, which named both President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates for 2027. The announcement was made during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja attended by several key figures, including:

• The National Working Committee (NWC): Led by National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who officially confirmed the party’s decision to field the pair.

• The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF): Led by its Chairman and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

• Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters: Ibrahim Kabir Masari, who made the formal announcement of their candidacy.

The Federal High Court in Kano has delivered a landmark ruling declaring that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the legal authority to conduct operations on state and local government roads. Presided over by Justice M. S. Shuaibu, the court ruled that the FRSC’s activities within the Kano metropolis were unconstitutional and exceeded the commission’s statutory powers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Violation of Rights: The court determined that the FRSC infringed upon motorists’ constitutional rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement, as protected under Sections 35 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution, by stopping, questioning, and delaying them without lawful authority.

• Legal Mandate: Justice Shuaibu affirmed that the FRSC’s enabling law restricts its enforcement powers to federal highways and does not authorize routine checks on township roads.

• Injunction and Damages: The court granted a perpetual injunction to prevent FRSC officers from further harassing or stopping motorists on Kano State roads. Additionally, the FRSC was ordered to pay ₦800,000 in damages and costs, and to issue a public apology to the applicant, Abba Hikima, in a national newspaper.

The lawsuit was initiated by Kano-based lawyer Abba Hikima following an incident in July 2025, where he was stopped by FRSC officers for routine questioning despite committing no traffic offence. By granting all requested reliefs, the court has placed clear limits on the FRSC’s jurisdiction and reinforced constitutional protections for road users in areas outside federal highways.

The burial of 26-year-old Mary Habila, previously set for Friday, July 17, has been postponed indefinitely. The family of the deceased, represented by Elisha Haruna, issued a statement apologizing for the change and promised to announce a new date once arrangements are finalized.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The delay stems from the Ebonyi State Police Command’s refusal to release Habila’s body, insisting that an autopsy must be conducted to determine the cause of death despite the family’s objections. The death occurred at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State.

Regarding the situation, Minister David Umahi has denied any involvement in Habila’s death, describing efforts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far”. Key points from the Minister’s response include:

• The Minister stated that Habila was like a daughter to him and that he had personally funded treatment for her past medical challenges.

• He claimed that Habila had complained of nosebleeds during a phone call with her boyfriend shortly before she was discovered dead.

• Umahi maintained that there is no evidence of foul play in the incident.