Nollywood actor Olaide Olabanji has publicly declared his support for Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition, urging Nigerians to prioritize competence and good governance over tribal or ethnic affiliations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Call for Effective Leadership: Taking to social media, Olabanji emphasized that a leader’s duration in office does not dictate their capacity for impact, noting that leadership quality matters far more than ethnicity.

• Historical Comparisons: To illustrate how a short period can bring positive change, the actor referenced past military leaders, noting that while General Yakubu Gowon ruled for nine years, General Murtala Muhammed implemented significant reforms in just six months.

• The Appeal to Voters: Challenging voters to look beyond regional politics, Olabanji stated, “So if your tribe person can’t give you a better life, why not allow Peter Obi to give you a better future?”.

• Soludo and Obi Update: In a separate development, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, clarified that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration has no personal rift or intention to indict Peter Obi, explaining that their differing stances are merely political.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Police Service Commission (PSC) from executing the planned reinstatement of retired senior officers from Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Courses 18, 19, and 20.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Court Order: Justice Buhari Sani granted the interim injunction following an ex parte application filed by the Advocacy for Human Rights and Cultural Values for Development Initiatives, a non-governmental organization.

• Affected Officers: High-ranking personnel affected by the order include Assistant Inspectors-General of Police Idowu Owohunwa, Benneth Chinedu Igwe, Uche Ifeanyi Henry, and Joseph O. Eribo, alongside Deputy Commissioner of Police Simon Asamber Lough.

• Background of the Dispute: The legal battle stems from a previous controversy regarding the computation of the officers’ dates of first appointment. Although the industrial court previously nullified their mass retirement and the Court of Appeal dismissed the PSC’s challenge on April 14, 2026, fresh litigation arose. The current applicant argues that the implementation violates statutory retirement limits under the Nigeria Police Act 2020 and Public Service Rules 2021, which mandate retirement after 35 years of service or at age 60.

• The Induction Directive: The recent legal action was triggered after Force Secretary AIG Bode Akinbamilowo issued a confidential letter on July 31, 2026, directing the officers to report for a compulsory six-month induction program at the Police Staff College in Jos.

• Balance of Convenience: Justice Sani ruled that the balance of convenience heavily favors granting the injunction. He noted that proceeding with the reinstatement before the substantive case is heard would render any final judgment academic and cause irreparable disruption to the structure of the police force.

The court has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and adjourned the matter to September 30, 2026, for the hearing of the interlocutory application.

Families of the 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have rejected a reported ₦100,000 payment from the state government, demanding justice instead of financial compensation. The detainees had been arrested during anti-illegal mining operations in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto on September 15 and 16, 2026, before dying in NSCDC custody in Minna. While the NSCDC initially blamed a disease outbreak, relatives raised concerns over overcrowding and poor treatment. In response to the public outcry, President Bola Tinubu ordered a comprehensive investigation, and the Minister of Interior inaugurated an independent committee, leading to the suspension of 24 NSCDC personnel.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Accusations of Hush Money: Relatives viewed the ₦100,000 offer as an insult and an attempt to buy their silence or place a cheap monetary value on the lives of their loved ones.

• Economic Hardship: Family members noted that the deceased easily earned more than the payout amount through daily mining to feed their families and care for orphans.

• Call for Accountability: Rather than taking the money, the families insisted that the priority is establishing the truth and ensuring anyone found responsible faces the consequences.

• Plea for Peace: Despite their intense anger, elders urged youths and family members to remain patient, avoid retaliation, and leave matters to God, suggesting that any collected funds be donated as charity (such as water containers) to a mosque.