Federal Lawmaker Mohammed Bello El-Rufai has disclosed that major political figures reached out to his family to inquire about his detained father, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Calls from Political Heavyweights: Bello revealed that prominent leaders—including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—personally contacted him to check on his father.

• A Lesson in Humility: Highlighting Peter Obi’s frequent calls, 38-year-old Bello noted that the gesture served as a profound life lesson, especially given his past history as a vocal critic of the former Anambra State governor.

• Legal Battles and Detentions: Nasir El-Rufai has faced a series of high-profile legal troubles since his arrest by the ICPC in February 2026 over alleged fraud, followed by subsequent arraignments by the DSS for alleged money laundering, contract scandals, and an unauthorized communication interception involving NSA Nuhu Ribadu.

• Coping in Isolation: Despite facing stringent bail conditions set by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Bello shared that his father is utilizing the time in isolation to read the Quran, finish books, and reflect.

The Federal Ministry of Education has officially published the final list of approved textbooks for Nigerian schools, covering the 2026 to 2028 period.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Phased Implementation: The released list covers the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise, which includes Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1), and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1).

  • QR Tracking System: Every approved textbook now features a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code containing details like the book’s title, author, publisher, and year of publication to enhance transparency and prevent unauthorized materials.

  • Upcoming Phases: Preparations are underway for the second phase, which will establish approved lists and tracking codes for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2, and SS 2.

  • Stakeholder Directive: Schools, publishers, and procurement agencies are strictly advised to consult the official government platform and adhere strictly to the approved list when selecting instructional materials.

Three more Nigerians have lost their lives in separate violent incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, bringing the total number of recorded Nigerian fatalities in the country this year to 12.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Rising Death Toll: Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, disclosed that 112 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa since 2022—including 32 allegedly by security forces—with no perpetrators brought to justice.

  • Identified Victims: The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg identified the latest victims as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka.

  • Details of Incidents:

    • Igwemmadu reportedly died on September 18 while trying to escape police brutality in Bloemfontein.

    • Olatunde, a security guard in Pretoria, was shot and killed on September 20 after attempting to stop a customer from leaving a club with establishment property.

    • Nnaemeka died on September 21 following an alleged assault and torture encounter with a reality TV and investigative crew led by South African politician Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni.

  • Call for Action: The Nigerian mission condemned the troubling trend, urging South African authorities to launch thorough investigations, prosecute those responsible, and guarantee the safety of foreign nationals.