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“TOTAL ECLIPSE IN IKOYI! Tinubu Demolishes Challenger With 4,996 Votes In His Own Lagos Ward!”.
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday secured a resounding victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election at Ward L2 in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Polling 4,996 votes out of 5,163 accredited party members, the President dominated the direct primary election held at Ireti Nursery and Primary School in Ikoyi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exercise, which features a contest for the 2027 ticket between the incumbent President and businessman Sterlyn Osifo, witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful amid tight security. High-profile APC figures in attendance to monitor the process included Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Minister Wale Edun, and Lagos APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi.
Speaking before the vote counting, Ojelabi praised the orderly conduct of the voters, noting that their loyalty to the party would be rewarded. Announcing the final tally, the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, confirmed that the overwhelming majority of accredited voters backed the President, sealing a decisive home-ground win.
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JAGABAN LANDSLIDE! President Tinubu Crushes Challenger With 4,996 Votes at Ikoyi APC Primary
President Bola Tinubu has shown absolute dominance on his home turf! In the APC presidential direct primary held on Saturday at Ward L2, Ikoyi, Lagos, the President pulled off a staggering 4,996 votes out of 5,163 accredited party members. His challenger for the 2027 ticket, businessman Sterlyn Osifo, was left with virtually nothing as the ward swung completely behind the incumbent.
It was a star-studded affair under heavy security, with big wigs like Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Finance Minister Wale Edun on-site to witness the massive crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
Lagos APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi thanked the passionate crowd for proving that the APC remains the top party in Nigeria, while ward returning officer Martha Adikwu made the landslide official, confirming that the President remains the undisputed king of the Lagos grassroots.
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Tinubu Wins Big in Lagos APC Presidential Primary
President Bola Tinubu recorded a major victory on Saturday, securing 4,996 votes at his Ikoyi ward during the APC presidential direct primary. Out of 5,163 accredited voters at the Eti-Osa LGA voting center, the vast majority chose the President over his challenger for the 2027 ticket, businessman Sterlyn Osifo.
The peaceful and highly secured exercise was monitored by prominent party leaders, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi. Ward returning officer Martha Adikwu declared the final results, cementing a landslide victory for the incumbent leader in his home base.
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the club is in talks regarding the potential departure of Alejandro Garnacho. Speaking during his first press conference, Alonso noted that several clubs have expressed interest in the 22-year-old, and the team is working toward a solution that satisfies all parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Training Absence: To avoid disrupting team preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season, Garnacho has been granted permission to stay away from first-team training while he evaluates his future.
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Transfer Preference: Chelsea is prioritizing a permanent sale over a loan move, as the club looks to reshape its squad and manage its finances.
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Interested Clubs: Alongside Roma, other Serie A sides—including AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli—are monitoring the winger.
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Manchester United’s Stake: Because of a 10% sell-on clause included in his original £40m transfer last summer, Manchester United is set to receive a portion of any fee Chelsea secures for the player.
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Strategic Overhaul: Garnacho’s exit is part of a broader restructuring effort by Alonso, who recently replaced Mauricio Pochettino with the goal of returning Chelsea to European competition.
Garnacho’s potential departure comes after a difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge where he scored only one Premier League goal, a struggle that reportedly contributed to him missing out on Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad. While Alonso has publicly committed to keeping players like Enzo Fernández, he has signaled that the team is “starting from zero” and is ready to move on from Garnacho as they push for future success.
On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for his role as an associate of a well-known bandit leader, Danranmi. Sani was convicted of intentionally withholding information that could have helped security forces apprehend Danranmi, who is accused of being a major arms and ammunition supplier for kidnapping and banditry networks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
The prosecution was led by the Department of State Services (DSS), which had brought four terrorism-related charges against Sani under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. Key details of the sentencing by Justice Emeka Nwite include:
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Conviction: Sani was found guilty on two of the four counts presented by the DSS.
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Prison Term: The judge imposed a 20-year sentence for each of the two counts, with both sentences to be served concurrently, resulting in a total of 20 years of incarceration.
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No Fine: The court did not provide an option for a fine.
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Time Served: Justice Nwite ordered that the sentence be backdated to January 11, 2023, the date Sani was initially taken into custody.
A Chief Magistrates’ Court II in Katsina has granted bail to Dr. Bashir Kurfi, a security analyst and former Ahmadu Bello University lecturer, amid an ongoing trial involving alleged defamation of the Katsina State Government. Dr. Kurfi is facing two charges of injurious falsehood and defamation of character, violations allegedly contrary to Sections 308 and 309(1) of the Penal Code Law of Katsina State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Case Details and Bail Conditions
The charges stem from a June 24, 2026, Trust TV interview in which Dr. Kurfi allegedly claimed that the state government sponsored bandit leaders for Hajj, an accusation the prosecution characterized as false, malicious, and damaging to the state’s reputation. Following the completion of the investigation, Chief Magistrate Zaharaddeen Sani granted the following bail terms:
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The bail was set at ₦500,000, requiring two sureties.
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Both sureties must be owners of landed property situated within the Katsina metropolis.
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Each surety faces a forfeiture penalty of ₦500,000 to the state if the defendant fails to appear in court or attempts to abscond.
Next Steps
The court has adjourned the proceedings until August 13, 2026, for the start of the trial. Dr. Kurfi’s defense counsel, A.D. Umar, has expressed optimism regarding the judicial process, stating that the defense is prepared to refute the allegations when the hearing commences.
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