Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has strongly denounced the murder of Alhaji Saidu Mujeli, the village head of Lafagu in the Bagudo Local Government Area, pledging that the perpetrators will face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Addressing the recent violence that displaced residents and claimed lives in the Lafagu, Buya, and broader Kaoje communities, the governor emphasized that his administration is coordinating closely with security forces to track down and arrest the attackers.

In a press statement released Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor shared his grief over the tragedy:

“I received with profound sadness and deep concern the unfortunate incidents that occurred around Kaoje, particularly in the Lafagu and Buya communities, which resulted in the loss of lives, including the death of the Village Head of Lafagu, Alhaji Saidu Mujeli.”

Key Measures and Assurances

• Security Reinforcements: Security agencies are ramping up operations across vulnerable areas to safeguard local populations and their assets.

• Support for Displaced Persons: The government is actively working to restore stability so that residents who fled their homes, farms, and livelihoods can return safely.

• Community Condolences: Governor Idris extended his sympathies to the bereaved families, the District Head of Kaoje (Alhaji Mustapha Usman Kaoje), the Sarkin Yamma of Kaoje (Alhaji Yakubu Abubakar Kaoje), and local leaders.

• Call for Cooperation: He urged the public to stay calm and assist security forces by sharing any helpful information that could lead to the capture of the culprits.

Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has lashed out at Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, warning that he will ultimately face accountability for the continuous loss of lives under his administration. In a social media post shared on Sunday via his X handle, Shehu highlighted multiple deadly incidents across the state in 2026, including the recent tragic death of 37 children during a food distribution exercise allegedly overseen by NSCDC officials, which he termed a grim recurring tragedy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Shehu further pointed to other major security breaches, referencing the reported killing of 61 civilians and security personnel in Shiroro Local Government Area in April, over 30 deaths in Borgu Local Government Area in August, and persistent weekly attacks across Borgu, Shiroro, and Rafi. Citing EUAA data based on ACLED records, he claimed that 1,058 people were killed in the state between January 2024 and December 2025.

Accusing Governor Bago of prioritizing political ambitions, re-election campaigns, dancing Buga, and demonstrating total loyalty to President Tinubu over the safety of citizens, Shehu stressed that the governor must answer for every single life lost and every public fund managed or mismanaged during his tenure.

Arise Television Morning Show anchor Rufai Oseni has asserted that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike is strategically positioning himself for a future presidential run. Speaking on Monday while analyzing the recent friction between Wike and All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, Oseni stated that President Bola Tinubu will avoid escalating the dispute in order to protect his political interests and retain Wike’s backing for the upcoming election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oseni noted that the primary political showdown will unfold after the elections, particularly regarding how Wike plans to reshape the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after allegedly working against its structure. He argued that Wike’s current political maneuvers are part of a long-term strategy for a presidential bid when power eventually rotates back to the South, noting that youth and age remain on the minister’s side for future political calculations.