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Let El-Rufai Handle His APC Feuds, Nigerians Are The Ones Suffering.
Kaduna-based lawyer and former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Mark Jacob, has said former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai should be ignored, describing his recent actions as attempts to attract public attention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on the former governor’s reported arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Jacob said El-Rufai thrives on publicity.
“El-Rufai wants to be heard, and the more attention you give him, the more he enjoys it. He should be ignored and allowed to sort out the battle with the APC government he helped bring to power,” he said.
Jacob accused El-Rufai of previously boasting about political dominance in the North and at the national level, including celebrating the Muslim-Muslim ticket as part of a broader political strategy. He argued that the current situation reflects the consequences of past political decisions.
He advised political leaders to exercise caution while in office, noting that power in a democracy is temporary. According to him, Nigerians have faced hardship since 2015, alleging that governance under the APC has diminished the country’s standing both locally and internationally. He also criticised what he described as neglect of pressing issues such as insecurity and uncertainty within the civil service in Kaduna State.
Jacob maintained that the EFCC’s action against El-Rufai does not address the deeper challenges confronting citizens, stressing that insecurity and economic hardship should be priority concerns.
Meanwhile, political analyst Suleiman Abubakar offered a different perspective, arguing that the rule of law must prevail regardless of political status. He said any admission of involvement in illegal surveillance—particularly concerning the Office of the National Security Adviser—raises serious legal and security concerns.
Abubakar noted that El-Rufai had reportedly acknowledged during a television interview that a phone belonging to the National Security Adviser was tapped for him to listen to a private conversation, and that he agreed the act was illegal when it was pointed out.
“This is not a minor issue,” Abubakar said. “If the communication of such a sensitive office was unlawfully intercepted, it raises serious questions about national security and institutional integrity.”
He called for a thorough investigation to determine who authorised the alleged surveillance and whether it was backed by any lawful court order, stressing that accountability should apply equally to all citizens.
Abubakar warned against framing lawful scrutiny as political persecution, insisting that due process must be allowed to run its course. If wrongdoing is established, he said, appropriate legal consequences should follow; if not, the investigation would provide clarity.
An APC chieftain, Alhaji Suleiman Haruna, also weighed in, stating that if El-Rufai is found guilty of any offence, he should face the full weight of the law. He added that Nigerians are watching closely to see whether justice will be served.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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