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Tinubu Orders APC Leaders To Block Gawuna’s Defection To ADC, Aligning With Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Former Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has become the center of intense political speculation over reports that he may defect from the ruling party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Party insiders say President Bola Tinubu has instructed senior APC leaders to intervene and persuade Gawuna to stay.
The speculation comes amid reports that Gawuna is considering aligning with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement and potentially joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. This move, allegedly aimed at challenging Governor Abba Yusuf in the 2027 governorship race, has stirred unease within the APC.
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement, however, appear enthusiastic about the prospect of his defection. Speculation intensified after a delegation led by the Chief Imam of Gawuna’s mosque, Ahmed Sabo Usman, paid Sallah homage to Kwankwaso at his Kano residence.
Reports indicate that Gawuna has been largely unreachable, fuelling rumors that he is consulting abroad. He is said to have traveled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah during Ramadan and subsequently went on a private vacation in North Africa, keeping his phone on “Do Not Disturb” to avoid pressure from party leaders.
The situation has prompted high-level political interventions. Sources reveal that Governor Abba Yusuf contacted the presidency to urge Gawuna to remain in the APC, while President Tinubu deployed a senior senator from Zamfara State and a presidential adviser to engage in discussions with him. Reports suggest the party may offer Gawuna an automatic ticket for the Kano Central Senatorial District in 2027 if he stays.
A political analyst, Aminu Bashir, noted that Gawuna is one of the strongest governorship contenders in Kano. He warned that an alliance with Kwankwaso could split the APC’s support base, given Gawuna’s influence among youth, ulama, and the business community.
Gawuna, who secured over 800,000 votes in the 2023 governorship election, is reportedly frustrated with the APC, feeling sidelined despite his strong electoral performance. Critics argue that party decisions have marginalized him, relegating him to less influential roles while rewarding others with lower performance.
“This is baffling for the APC—to appoint someone who opposed the party as minister while sidelining a candidate who garnered substantial votes to a board chairmanship,” a party insider said.
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‘We Don’t Want Another Mohbad Case’ – Laolu Gbenjo Speaks On Toluwanisings.
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.
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El-Rufai’s ₦1bn Legal Battle Takes New Turn As Court Fixes Judgment Date.
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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‘I Lock Myself In The Room And Cry’ – Funke Akindele Opens Up About Her Hidden Pain.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the personal challenges she faces behind the scenes, revealing that she sometimes breaks down in tears despite her public image of bringing joy to others through her movies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The award-winning actress made this revelation during an interview with CNN journalist Larry Madowo, where she spoke candidly about her emotional struggles and the pressures that come with being a public figure.
Akindele disclosed that when things become overwhelming, she sometimes locks herself in her room to cry and release her emotions. However, she said she eventually gathers the strength to pick herself up and face life’s challenges.
The filmmaker also discussed the pressure of living in the public eye, particularly the scrutiny surrounding her marriages and relationship breakups.
She admitted that there are moments when she questions her decisions and worries about how people might judge her choices.
“I cry. I lock myself in the room, cry, break down, hit the bed. But I just pick up myself and come back to life. Sometimes I tell myself, ah, you’ve made a mistake again. How are people going to judge you?
“Do you care about that? Why don’t you just brace up, face it, face the challenges, move on in life? I’ve noticed over the years that it’s not all about the work. You need to take care of yourself. You need to love yourself. You need to have time for your family, your loved ones, because as the work would go, the family would be there,” she said.
Akindele further emphasised the importance of self-care, self-love and making time for family, noting that professional success should not come at the expense of personal well-being and relationships.
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