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2027 Shockwave: AbdulRazaq Family Rift Emerges As Cousin Eyes NDC Gubernatorial Ticket.
A fresh political tension is emerging within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State following the entrance of AbdulRahman Giwa, a cousin of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, into the governorship race under the National Democratic Congress (NDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Giwa’s decision to contest on an opposition platform has heightened speculation about growing cracks within the Kwara APC and possible behind-the-scenes political realignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Sources told SaharaReporters that his move into the race has added a new layer of uncertainty to succession politics within the state, particularly in the contest to replace Governor AbdulRazaq. The development comes shortly after the NDC gained national attention following reported alignments involving former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Party insiders say the NDC has begun establishing structures in Kwara State, including a recent congress held at Noktel Hotel in the Government Reserved Area of Ilorin, where state executive members were elected and inaugurated ahead of the 2027 elections. Giwa’s entry into the governorship race has sparked heated debate across Kwara’s political landscape, especially within the APC, where succession ambitions have long fueled internal rivalries. Tensions escalated further after campaign posters promoting his ambition surfaced on social media. The posters were reportedly circulated by Alhaji Abdul-Razhaq Abubakar Jiddah, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties. A source claimed that the involvement of a serving aide in promoting Giwa’s ambition has raised suspicions of possible tacit endorsement or internal sympathy within parts of the current administration. Several APC stakeholders, speaking privately, expressed concern that the development could deepen existing divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 succession battle. The latest development has also revived earlier allegations of political proximity between Governor AbdulRazaq and opposition figures in Kwara State. Last year, there were claims that the governor was in close contact with leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sparking speculation about possible political realignments ahead of 2027. Those rumours gained traction after AbdulRazaq and ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, were reportedly seen together at Alhamdulillah Mosque in Ilorin, raising further political speculation. Although both the Kwara State Government and ADC leadership denied any alliance at the time, the meeting continued to fuel political gossip. Reacting previously, ADC chieftain and former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Isa Gana, dismissed claims that the governor was secretly funding the party, insisting the reports were baseless. He maintained that the ADC remained focused on building itself as an alternative platform in Kwara ahead of 2027, and described the allegations as false and politically motivated.Posters Stir Political Controversy
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Families searching for relatives missing due to attacks and other incidents in Adamawa State have described the deep anxiety and emotional toll of their experiences, speaking at a gathering in Yola for the International Day of the Disappeared marked on August 30. Gathering under the Missing Persons Families Association, they explained that waking up daily without knowing the fate of their loved ones is draining, balanced between the hope of returns and the despair of confirming deaths. Association Secretary Joshua Audu highlighted that these families face persistent unanswered questions alongside severe economic hardships when the missing relative was the primary breadwinner.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Out of an estimated 500,000 missing people globally, Nigeria accounts for 17,000 cases, with the North-East heavily impacted by insurgency at roughly 14,500 missing individuals—broken down into 9,000 in Borno State, 3,000 in Adamawa, and 2,500 in Yobe. Emeline Montel, the Protection Family Links Team Leader with the Mubi Sub-Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), echoed these concerns during the commemoration, noting that ICRC assessments show profound emotional, psychosocial, and economic fallout for affected households. Montel reaffirmed that the ICRC remains in contact with these Adamawa families, utilizing a comprehensive strategy focused on tracing, identifying the deceased, and reuniting survivors with their loved ones.
The Ogun State Government has launched an enforcement clampdown against unauthorized commercial motorcycle transport associations, prohibiting them from unlatching or collecting government-related revenues, taxes, and levies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Authored by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the directive explicitly lists ROMO, AMORAN, and ACCOMORAN as the only three legal, state-recognized motorcycle unions permitted to operate across public roads and motor parks. The government flagged parallel groups—including ANACOWA and AKMODE Transport Limited—as unauthorized entities whose illegal fee collections and operations disrupt public order, bypass state regulatory frameworks, and siphon public funds.
Addressing legal arguments raised by some factions, the administration clarified that a Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate or a March 28, 2023 court judgment by Justice Akinyemi only validates freedom of association; it does not grant commercial operating licenses or authorization to collect state revenues. Security forces, alongside the police, have been instructed to enforce compliance through lawful measures, including arrests, asset seizures, and prosecutions. Members of the public and commercial riders are urged to halt payments to unregistered bodies and cooperate fully with state authorities to restore order to the transportation sector.
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HOUSE OF WORSHIP UNDER SIEGE: CAN Fights Back With Urgent Security Ultimatum Following Mass Kidnappings.
Following the kidnapping of Muslim worshippers during Jumu’at prayers in the Borgu Emirate, the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advocated for a permanent military and security presence in the area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday during a homily at St. Michael Catholic Cathedral Church in Kontagora, state CAN chairman Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna urged security operatives to step up protection around all houses of worship, particularly during peak Friday and Sunday services. His remarks follow the August 21, 2026, raids where bandits abducted an unconfirmed number of worshippers from mosques across Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida, and Gidan-Zana within Borgu Local Government Area.
Stressing that rural residents in both Borgu and Agwara LGAs deserve to live free from fear, Bishop Yohanna emphasized that an attack on any religious sanctuary threatens the entire community, regardless of faith. Expressing deep solidarity and grief with the affected Muslim families, the CAN leadership mobilized churches across Niger State to dedicate Sunday services to intense prayers for the captives’ safe release. While acknowledging ongoing efforts by the government and security forces, the cleric underscored that resolving the crisis demands a combination of divine intervention and a robust, permanent security infrastructure.
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