The senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, on Monday, disclosed why he does not wear the trademark crested cap of President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ndume made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he clarified that his decision not to wear the president’s signature cap did not mean he disliked it.

The lawmaker, however, maintained that political loyalty should be genuine rather than demonstrated through outward appearances or symbolic gestures.

According to him, some politicians wear Tinubu’s cap publicly but act against the president or his interests behind closed doors.

“It’s not that I don’t like Tinubu’s crested cap. You don’t have to fake the liking of somebody. You wear that cap in the afternoon and trample upon it in the night?

“Many of them are doing that. You don’t have to show that you like somebody. It’s within you,” Ndume said.

The senator also expressed concern over what he described as widespread hypocrisy within the political class, accusing some politicians of prioritising their personal interests over those of their party.

He argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) faced greater challenges from within its ranks than from opposition parties.

While acknowledging that opposition parties remained resilient and continued to make bold political claims, Ndume insisted that the ruling party’s internal problems posed a more serious threat.

He compared the APC to a product whose marketers were failing to promote it effectively because they were more concerned about their personal interests than the party’s success.

“We have a product. The marketers are not honest. Those who are supposed to sell our product are busy caring so much about themselves, not about selling their product,” the senator added.

Ndume’s comments highlight his concerns about internal divisions within the ruling party and the need for its members to demonstrate genuine commitment rather than rely on symbolic displays of loyalty to the president.

The Osun State Police Command has declared Nurudeen Alowonle, a factional chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), wanted over the murder of Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, announced this on Monday while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Osogbo.

Zungura disclosed that six suspects had been arrested in connection with Oyeyemi’s killing, which occurred on September 13, 2026, at Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife.

The police commissioner added that security operatives were also searching for another NURTW figure, Adeyemi Ojo, popularly known as Sibi, who was allegedly involved in the incident.

According to Zungura, preliminary investigations indicated that Alowonle and Ojo allegedly mobilised the suspects to carry out the attack.

“Alowonle is declared wanted. The Command is intensifying efforts to apprehend Nurudeen Alowonle, Adeyemi Ojo, aka Sibi, and other suspects currently at large who are alleged to have participated in the heinous crime,” the commissioner said.

One of the six arrested suspects is Hammed Olalekan Dauda, also known as Jagaban, who was allegedly found in possession of a locally modified firearm.

Zungura said Dauda reportedly confessed during interrogation that Alowonle had given him the weapon.

“During interrogation, he (Dauda) reportedly confessed that the firearm was given to him by one Nurudeen Alowonle,” the police commissioner stated.

He further alleged that Alowonle and Ojo were responsible for mobilising all the suspects linked to the attack.

Another suspect arrested by the police is Waliyu Adejare, popularly known as Jay Jay, who was identified as Alowonle’s personal assistant.

The other suspects were identified as Tijani Ismail, Akinsola Ekundayo, Sijuade Moruf and Ayeni Adegbola.

The police also revealed that four of the six suspects arrested were operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps.

Oyeyemi, an Accord Party chieftain and political associate of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, was shot dead at Mayfair Motor Park on September 13 amid a dispute reportedly linked to control of motor parks across the state.

Following the incident, Adeleke ordered the suspension of NURTW activities throughout Osun State. He also directed rival transport union factions to vacate motor parks and instructed security agencies to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in the killing.

The governor subsequently announced plans to reintroduce the Park Management System to regulate the administration of motor parks and garages across the state.

The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend Alowonle, Ojo and other suspects still at large as investigations into the killing continued.

CNN’s Chief International Anchor, Christiane Amanpour, has announced that she will leave the American news network in June 2027, ending a remarkable 43-year career with the organisation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The veteran journalist made the announcement in a statement on Monday, revealing that she had spent several months reflecting on her future before deciding to move on.

Amanpour, 68, joined CNN in 1983 and went on to establish herself as one of the world’s leading international correspondents, earning recognition for her coverage of major conflicts, political crises and humanitarian emergencies across the globe.

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” she said.

The award-winning journalist expressed optimism about pursuing new opportunities after her departure, while reaffirming her support for CNN and its commitment to independent journalism.

She also reiterated her belief in the importance of truth in journalism, stating, “Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.”

Amanpour has presented her flagship interview programme, Amanpour, on CNN International since 2009. However, she reduced her hosting schedule to a few days per week in January 2025.

As part of the transition, the programme is scheduled to adopt a weekly format in January 2027 before concluding in May of the same year. Amanpour will continue reporting and travelling for the network until her planned departure in June 2027.

Her decision was communicated to CNN staff in a memo issued on Monday by the network’s chairman, Mark Thompson.

Thompson expressed sadness over her impending exit but acknowledged that the decision was appropriate for her personal and professional circumstances.

“Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally,” he said.

He described Amanpour as “one of the most trusted and beloved journalists anywhere” and disclosed that the network would celebrate her achievements and contributions before she leaves.

In her statement, Amanpour also expressed gratitude to the colleagues, production teams and field crews who had supported her throughout her decades-long career.

Reflecting on her work as an international correspondent, she recalled covering some of the most significant events in recent history, including the First Gulf War, the Bosnian War and the genocide in Rwanda.

Her reporting also took her to conflict zones and major international flashpoints in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.

Amanpour acknowledged the vital role played by the teams she worked with, noting that their collective efforts had been instrumental in establishing facts and ensuring accurate reporting of events around the world.

Her planned departure marks the end of a decades-long chapter at CNN, where she became widely recognised for her reporting on international affairs and her interviews with prominent political figures and global leaders.