The camp of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has reacted to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s decision to ride a horse to a public event, despite the Kano State Government’s recent indefinite restriction on all Durbar processions and horse-riding activities within the metropolis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Defiance: Although the Kano State Government banned horse-riding activities on September 27, Emir Sanusi rode a horse to the Sani Abacha Stadium to attend Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebration, where Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other dignitaries were present.

• The Procession Details: While Sanusi initially departed the palace in a vehicle, he switched to a horse at Kofar Mata and rode the rest of the way to the stadium, later returning to the palace on horseback amidst cheers from supporters.

• Reaction from the Bayero Camp: A senior member of Emir Bayero’s council, Sarkin Dawaki Babba Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, stated that the rival camp is watching to see how the state government will handle what appears to be a direct breach of its own directive.

• Plans for Awaited Consultation: Dan’agundi noted that supporters are waiting for Emir Bayero to return from out of town before deciding on their next steps.

• Potential Counter-Procession: If the restriction applies universally, the Bayero camp intends to consult with the 15th Emir to schedule their own horse-riding procession to Yakasai for a Qur’anic graduation ceremony that was previously stalled by the government’s ban.

Former political associates and grassroots allies of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, operating under the group Kaduna De-Initiative, have rejected allegations of betrayal, asserting instead that El-Rufai abandoned the political understanding that united them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Imo State Police Command has provided a major update regarding the recent abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, confirming that 10 victims have been successfully rescued.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The corps members were traveling in commercial buses from Ibadan, Oyo State, heading toward orientation camps in the South-East and South-South, when they were intercepted by gunmen near the Umunoha community.

Key Highlights from the Police Update:

• Successful Rescue Operations: Police authorities confirmed that joint security operatives and tactical teams have rescued 10 of the abducted individuals and recovered the vehicles involved.

• On-the-Spot Assessment: Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, alongside other service commanders, personally visited the scene to inspect the area and direct the ongoing rescue operations.

• Intensified Manhunt: Security forces are actively combing surrounding bushes and utilizing intelligence-led tracking to locate the remaining victims and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

• Collaboration with NYSC: The police command is working closely with the NYSC Directorate to maintain communication with the families of the affected corps members as operations progress.

• Normalcy Restored: Authorities announced that the affected section of the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway has been fully reopened to traffic, with increased security personnel deployed to ensure commuter safety.