Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to work towards securing victory for President Bola Tinubu in Adamawa State during the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abba, who heads a pro-Tinubu group known as the Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation (HBTO), made the declaration on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja.

The occasion marked the official unveiling of the organisation’s vision and the launch of its subsidised transport scheme in the Federal Capital Territory.

Addressing questions about his decision to support his father’s political opponent, Abba said his position was based on personal conviction and his right to make independent political choices.

He explained that political decisions that differ from the views of family members often attract public attention, but insisted that everyone should be free to support the leaders and political platforms they believe in.

Abba recalled that he had supported his father during the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections but said he was now convinced by the policies and reforms of the Tinubu administration.

“It’s not just because it’s my father. I don’t think I am antagonising him; I simply believe in the current government’s policies and the reforms taking place,” he said.

Asked whether his organisation could secure Adamawa, his father’s home state, for the APC, Abba responded confidently: “Yes, yes, yes. We are going to deliver Adamawa State.”

He also praised several initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including the student loan scheme, infrastructure development, increased allocations to state governments and transport support programmes.

As part of the organisation’s efforts to support the government’s agenda, Abba unveiled 10 luxury buses to provide subsidised commuter services, starting in the FCT.

He disclosed that the initiative would be expanded to other states, with plans to provide five or six buses in each state.

According to him, the programme is aimed at reducing transportation costs, easing the difficulties faced by commuters and providing practical support to ordinary Nigerians.

Abba further announced plans to organise a two-million-man march across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, with the mobilisation exercise expected to begin in Abuja.

He also revealed that the group was working with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to secure support for Tinubu in the FCT and Rivers State.

He said the organisation would activate its structures in Rivers State for a mobilisation exercise scheduled for the following week.

Abba expressed appreciation to the APC leadership and its members for welcoming the organisation.

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been attacked by suspected political thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The alleged incident comes amid growing political activities and reported attacks on politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sowore disclosed the incident in a brief statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, saying he and his associates were attacked while inside a restaurant.

The activist wrote, “Thugs just attacked us inside a restaurant in Ado Ekiti.”

However, as of the time of filing this report, the Ekiti State Police Command had yet to confirm the alleged attack.

In a related development, Sowore has criticised the remand of Nollywood actress Doris Ogala at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over allegations of cyberbullying, cyberstalking and attempted extortion involving Pastor Chris Okafor.

Ogala was remanded pending the hearing and determination of her bail application after being arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos.

The three-count charge, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, reportedly borders on the publication of intimate photographs, the dissemination of allegedly false electronic messages and threats against the cleric.

Reacting to the development in a Facebook post, Sowore accused the police of using the Cybercrimes Act to protect the interests of influential individuals.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that preparations have been completed for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test (DIT) for applicants seeking recruitment into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The exercise, which is part of the recruitment process under the Ministry of Interior, will be conducted for all prospective recruits.

The development was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi.

The agency stressed that applicants and personnel participating in the exercise are not required to make any payment, explaining that the Ministry of Interior had already made a bulk payment to cover the drug tests for the new recruits.

The NDLEA consequently warned candidates against paying its officials, testing centres or any other individuals or channels in connection with the exercise.

In the statement, the agency said: “All participating agencies and their personnel are advised not to make any payment to NDLEA officials, testing centres or through any other payment channel in respect of this exercise.

“To facilitate a seamless and orderly testing process, the candidates are required to access the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal through the designated link or access point to be provided on their respective institutional portals.

“This arrangement will enable candidates to access the NDLEA DIT platform, complete the necessary registration and documentation and proceed with the testing process without making additional payments.”

The agency expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Interior for its support, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that the exercise is conducted smoothly, transparently and efficiently.