Lucky Chukwu, a lawyer and Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

His younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, announced his death in a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The statement, signed by the senator’s Head of Media, Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, described the deceased as an astute public servant and politician.

According to the statement, Lucky Chukwu’s death has left the family devastated.

Following the loss, Senator Kelvin Chukwu suspended all his political activities and engagements for one week to mourn his elder brother.

“Senator Chukwu, who is mourning his elder brother, has therefore cancelled all his political activities/engagements for a week,” the statement read.

The senator also appealed to residents of Enugu East Senatorial District to join his family in mourning the deceased, whom the statement described as an “erudite son of Nkanuland.”

The statement concluded with a prayer for the repose of his soul, saying, “May God rest the soul of Chief Lucky Chukwu.”

In a separate development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a new member in Sokoto State following the defection of African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Aminu Ibrahim.

Ibrahim, a former rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, and a professor of mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, announced his decision to join the ruling party at a ceremony held in Sokoto, the state capital.

He explained that his decision was driven by his desire to contribute to the development of Sokoto State, particularly in education and other sectors of the economy.

The former rector added that, as an academic, he considered it his responsibility to apply his knowledge and experience towards improving the welfare of residents.

Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a letter dated Monday, October 12, 2026, stating that his decision took effect immediately.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Although he did not disclose a specific reason for stepping down, he expressed appreciation to Makinde for the opportunity to serve the state and contribute to the achievements of his administration.

In the resignation letter, Ogunwuyi described his time in office as a great honour, noting that he was proud to have been part of the team working to advance the development and prosperity of Oyo State.

He wrote, “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026.

“Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour. It has been deeply fulfilling to be part of the exceptional team that has worked relentlessly to deliver the remarkable achievements of this administration.

“I remain immensely proud of what we have collectively accomplished in advancing the growth, development and prosperity of our dear State. As I take this decision, I do so with profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve, with confidence in the continued progress of Oyo State.

“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and unwavering loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Ogunwuyi previously served as a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives before his appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Makinde.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose the companies responsible for printing sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Atiku made the demand in a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, warning that opaque procurement processes and key personnel changes within the commission could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

The former vice-president requested clarification on reported changes in INEC’s Electoral Operations Department and allegations that a significant proportion of sensitive election materials had been assigned to private contractors.

According to the statement, Director Isa Magaji Gum was reportedly transferred from Electoral Operations to the Voter Registry Department, while Mrs Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi was appointed to head Electoral Operations. Dr Lawrence Bayode was also identified as the head of Information and Communication Technology.

Atiku maintained that the departments play critical roles in election administration and urged INEC to explain the reasons for the appointments and redeployments.

“These departments are at the heart of election administration. INEC must explain these decisions, publish the criteria applied and show that every appointment and redeployment followed due process, was based on merit and was free from political interference,” the statement read.

Atiku also challenged the commission to confirm or deny reports that Hitech, or any company affiliated with it, had secured a contract to print sensitive electoral materials.

He alleged that more than half of the materials, including presidential ballot assets, might have been allocated to an undisclosed company believed to be based in France.

The ADC presidential candidate further questioned reports that the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc had been assigned to print election materials for only 15 to 17 states, with private companies allegedly handling the remaining assignments.

“Nigerians should not have to depend on unnamed sources to discover who is producing their ballots,” he said, demanding that INEC disclose the contractors, contract allocations, procurement procedures and security measures surrounding the printing process.

Atiku argued that any contract awarded to Hitech or an affiliated company would raise concerns about the commission’s neutrality. He cited publicly reported business links between the Chagoury family, which owns Hitech, and the family of President Bola Tinubu.

He also referenced controversies surrounding contracts awarded to Hitech under the Tinubu administration, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project.

However, Atiku insisted that INEC should issue a clear statement if neither Hitech nor any company associated with it had been selected for the electoral materials contract.

“If neither Hitech nor a company associated with it has been selected, INEC must say so clearly and put the matter beyond doubt,” he said.

The former vice-president also called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to disclose its banknote-printing allocations and clarify the roles of domestic and foreign contractors.

He urged INEC to maximise the use of Nigeria’s domestic security-printing capacity and establish a transparent chain of custody to protect every ballot paper and result sheet throughout the electoral process.

Atiku warned that Nigerians facing economic hardship would not tolerate any attempt to undermine their votes, arguing that the 2027 elections must not be used to prolong the Tinubu administration’s hold on power.

“Let there be no mistake: Nigerians will not accept a stolen election. Any attempt to rig the 2027 polls will be met with determined resistance through the ballot, lawful civic action, and every other democratic channel available to the people,” he said.