Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has categorically dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NDC’s Vice-Presidential candidate, purchased 69 nomination forms to seize control of the PRP ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV’s Morning Show this Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed labeled the claims as “complete fiction.” He emphasized that Kwankwaso holds no affiliation with the PRP and clarified that the individual who made the allegations is not a member of the party and lacks any authority to act on its behalf.

Key points from the Chairman’s clarification include:

• Centralized Distribution: Baba-Ahmed asserted that all official party nomination forms are issued exclusively from Abuja, not Kano, rendering the local purchase claims impossible.

• Fabricated Allegations: He noted that the Kano State PRP leadership has already issued a statement debunking the rumors, suggesting the story is a product of local political maneuvering.

• Standard Process: He reaffirmed that the party’s legitimate nomination process concluded over a month ago, with all candidates having registered and contested through the authorized channels in Abuja.

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The competition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages is intensifying, with six nations having already secured their spots in the Round of 32, while four teams have been eliminated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Qualified Teams: Mexico, the United States, Germany, Argentina, France, and Norway have all successfully advanced to the next stage after just two group matches.

  • Host Nations’ Success: Co-hosts Mexico and the United States both guaranteed their progression by winning their first two matches, ultimately finishing at the top of their respective groups.

  • European and South American Powerhouses: Germany became the first European team to qualify following two wins, while the defending champions, Argentina, also advanced early, led by Lionel Messi’s five goals.

  • Additional Qualifiers: France and Norway also secured their spots in the Round of 32 after strong performances in Group I.

  • Eliminated Teams: Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Jordan have been knocked out of the tournament after failing to secure points in their first two matches.

• Resumption of Trial: Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, appeared in court on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial regarding alleged money laundering totaling ₦8.7 billion.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Parties Involved: Malami is standing trial alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami.

  • Charges: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the defendants on a 16-count charge, which includes conspiracy, concealing, and laundering proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to ₦8,713,923,759.49, in violation of the 2022 Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.

  • Procedural Delay: During the hearing, the lead prosecutor, J.S. Okutepa (SAN), noted that the defense had submitted a letter requesting an adjournment.

  • Prosecution’s Stance: Although the prosecution expressed dissatisfaction with the request to avoid stalling proceedings, they drew the court’s attention to the repeated number of adjournments previously requested by the defense.