On Friday, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Joe Igbokwe narrowly avoided a physical confrontation at the well-known Ladipo Market in Lagos. Igbokwe shared his account of the event via a video posted to his official Facebook page on Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Igbokwe, he had visited the market to purchase spare parts for his vehicle when he was recognized by a group of youths who began to mobilize against him. He described the situation as follows:

• He initially attempted to ignore the crowd after people began calling his name and pointing at him.

• As the group grew larger and more aggressive, shouting that he should not be in the market, he retreated to a friend’s shop for safety.

• The leadership of the market was summoned to intervene, and they eventually helped him leave the area safely.

• Igbokwe clarified that although he heard reports online claiming he had been beaten, he was not physically harmed during the encounter.

Igbokwe concluded by stating that he remained silent during the commotion and simply drove away once the situation was managed.

A retired Major General, Abubakar Rabe, and his wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, are calling for urgent government action to secure their release after being kidnapped on the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Katsina State one week ago. The couple, who were traveling with their driver, Abdullahi Sa’idu, were ambushed by armed men near Zakin Baure village along the Marabar Musawa-Kafinsoli road. During the attack, the driver was shot in the hand but was ultimately spared by the assailants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a four-minute, two-second video recently circulated online, the couple appeared in captivity to relay the specific demands of their captors. Notably, the abductors did not request a monetary ransom. Instead, they are demanding the following:

• The release of three of their associates identified as Sani, Aminu, and Nasiru, who were reportedly arrested in Jikamshi and Kano.

• The return of livestock that was allegedly confiscated from the group.

In the video, the retired general’s wife urged the Katsina State Government and local leaders from five areas to fulfill these conditions to ensure their freedom. The retired general also briefly spoke, advocating for efforts toward peace and noting that the captors had expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue.

Sources indicate that a well-known bandit leader operating in the region, Kachallah Muhammad, has initiated contact with the general’s family to communicate these demands. As of now, neither the state government nor security agencies have released an official statement regarding the situation.

Alexander Ombugu, the Labour Party factional chairman in Nasarawa State, has formally requested security protection and an official investigation following alleged threats to his life. Speaking in Lafia on Saturday, Ombugu attributed these threats to his stance on internal party matters arising from recent primary elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Nature of the Threat: Ombugu reported that his wife was distraught after hearing widespread rumors regarding a planned attack against him.

• Stance on Internal Disputes: He stated that his current challenges stem from his insistence on truth and adherence to party and national laws, which has allegedly displeased certain individuals both within and outside the Labour Party.

• Investigation: While he declined to publicly identify the suspected perpetrators to avoid interfering with potential security protocols, he emphasized that he would provide this information directly to the relevant authorities.

Call for Party Reconciliation Prior to these threats, Ombugu had publicly urged Labour Party stakeholders in Nasarawa to resolve internal conflicts. His efforts towards unity include:

• Hand of Fellowship: He has extended an invitation to all factions to reconcile, warning that ongoing internal divisions could compromise the party’s performance in the 2027 general elections.

• Commitment to Peace: Asserting his status as the chairman recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission, Ombugu expressed his readiness to engage with all party leaders and groups to foster peace before the next election cycle begins.