Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District and former chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has strongly refuted ongoing allegations connecting him to banditry, dismissing viral social media claims and videos as a deliberate campaign to tarnish his reputation. The controversy was reignited by content creator D English Alhaji, featuring an interview with an individual named Hassan who accused the lawmaker of supporting bandits and alleged that associates of wanted bandit leader Dogo Gide were brought to Abuja for special training through one of the senator’s aides.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Releasing a statement on Sunday, Buba challenged the validity of the claims, maintained that he has no aide by the cited name, and called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, emphasizing that viral videos do not substitute for proper evidentiary standards. He noted that he previously chose to remain silent due to the sensitive nature of his former security oversight role, but stressed that political opposition should never cross into character assassination and fabrication. Furthermore, the senator asserted that Nigeria cannot overcome its security challenges through military might alone, arguing that lasting stability depends heavily on earning the trust of vulnerable communities rather than resorting to blackmail and unsubstantiated allegations.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has dismissed accusations that the federal student loan initiative gives preferential treatment to the children of All Progressives Congress (APC) members. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Sawyerr rejected the claims as entirely baseless, emphasizing that the fully electronic application structure makes it practically impossible to filter or favor applicants by political ties. He pointed out that the target beneficiaries are students—many of whom are too young to vote, voting for the first time, or completely unaffiliated with any political party—and noted that even a manual system would struggle to verify political membership.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Super Eagles are facing a major injury crisis ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with star forwards Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu both at risk of missing out.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigeria is scheduled to kick off its Group L qualifying campaign by hosting Madagascar on September 25, followed by an away fixture against Guinea-Bissau four days later. Co-hosts Tanzania complete the group.

Key Injury Concerns

• Victor Osimhen: The Galatasaray striker suffered a moderate-to-advanced strain with bleeding in his right adductor muscle during a 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. Having started the club season in blistering form with six goals and two assists in four matches, his potential absence is a massive blow. It also stalls his chase for the national record, as his 35 international goals leave him just two shy of the late Rashidi Yekini’s all-time record of 37.

• Paul Onuachu: The Trabzonspor forward picked up a chin injury and was forced off after scoring twice in a 5-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği, compounding head coach Eric Chelle’s attacking dilemmas.

• Growing Sidelined List: The latest setbacks add to an already lengthy injury list for the Super Eagles, which includes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Sadiq Umar, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Zaidu Sanusi.