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‘I Was Locked Up’ – Governor Zulum Reveals How Police Arrested Him Over Mafa Chairmanship Ambition.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that he was once detained by the police after declaring his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Mafa Local Government Area of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He disclosed that following the incident, he made a decision never to personally announce his intention to contest for any political office again.
Naija News reports that Zulum made the revelation on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Borno State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
Recounting his experience, the governor said he was once involved in drawing water from a well in Mafa, leaving his hands blistered and covered in blood, when he decided to express interest in the chairmanship position.
He explained that his ambition was driven by his desire to provide boreholes for the community, adding that he prayed to Allah to grant him the opportunity to address the water challenges in the area.
However, Zulum said some individuals accused him of belonging to the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and attempting to incite residents against local government officials, allegations that reportedly led to his arrest.
He said, “I was in Mafa, drawing water from a well, my hands blistered, soaked with blood. So, I declared interest and prayed to Allah for the position to drill boreholes in Mafa. But some people reported that I joined NADECO or whatever they call it, trying to instigate the public against the local government officials, and I was locked up.”
The governor noted that detention could sometimes be part of the challenges associated with political struggles.
He added, “So, I will not be surprised if police arrest someone during a political struggle.”
Speaking with journalists, Zulum also reflected on the demands of leadership, stressing that governing a state requires considerable sacrifice, patience and commitment.
He disclosed that he often leaves his office between 11:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. because of his busy schedule and the volume of official engagements.
The governor also addressed criticisms directed at his administration, including allegations surrounding the recent arrest of protesters who reportedly chanted “Tinubu Must Go.”
Maintaining that he had no involvement in the incident, Zulum said he only learnt about what happened at the mosque the following morning.
He stated, “God knows, I only got to know about what happened in the mosque the following morning. But I have to absorb it because they voted for me.”
Zulum further recalled a spiritual experience at the holy Kaaba alongside President Bola Tinubu, where he said he prayed and forgave everyone who had wronged him. He added that he also publicly sought forgiveness from anyone he might have offended.
The governor urged aspirants who lost in the APC primary elections to set aside their differences and support the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said, “It’s only God that gives power to whom He wishes, and if you take it in good faith, He will replace it with something better.”
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Omah Lay Reveals What He Turns To When Life Gets Tough, Says It’s Not Alcohol Or Cigarettes.
Nigerian singer Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has opened up about the difficulties young people face in Nigeria and their struggles to cope with the country’s system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made this known during an interview on the Ionwanna Talk podcast, where he discussed the challenges of navigating life in Nigeria and the various ways young people try to deal with the pressure.
According to Omah Lay, many young Nigerians find it difficult to cope with the country’s harsh realities, prompting them to seek different ways of escaping the stress and pressure.
Naija News reports that the singer explained that while some people rely on alcohol and cigarettes to cope, he considers cannabis the cleanest substance available to him.
The Afrobeats star said, “Every young person in Nigeria find it hard to cope with the systems, so we find something to escape. The cleanest substance I can find, is not alcohol or cigarettes, it is cannabis.”
In a related development, Omah Lay has revealed that he is no longer putting pressure on himself to quit smoking after making several unsuccessful attempts to break the habit.
The singer disclosed this during a podcast conversation with DJ Dan, where he spoke about his experience with smoking and the difficulties he has encountered in trying to stop.
Omah Lay explained that despite making repeated efforts to quit, he had struggled to stay away from smoking.
He added that following those unsuccessful attempts, he had decided to accept smoking as part of his current lifestyle rather than continue putting pressure on himself to quit.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he is prepared to resign from government if the party wins the 2027 presidential election but fails to deliver on its promises to Nigerians.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Amaechi made the declaration during an interview with News Central TV, where he discussed the ADC’s plans and the performance Nigerians should expect if the party takes over power.
The former Rivers State governor said the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was familiar with his character and would understand his decision to leave office if the administration failed to meet expectations.
According to Amaechi, Nigerians would regard Atiku as a hero within the first year of an ADC-led government if the party wins the forthcoming election.
He said, “I’m sure the presidential candidate (of the ADC) knows my character, that if we’re not performing, I may likely leave government if we’re not performing.
“Yes, I’m not joking. But the way the situation is, and the way I know Atiku, our first year in office, he will be hailed as a hero.”
Amaechi further expressed confidence in Atiku’s ability to lead the country, arguing that Nigerians would regret not electing the former Vice President earlier if he emerges victorious in 2027.
He also challenged anyone who claimed he had made a promise and failed to fulfil it to come forward with evidence.
The ADC running mate urged Nigerians to scrutinise his record in previous public positions, including his tenure as governor of Rivers State, Minister of Transportation and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
He maintained that voters should assess his achievements against their expectations and reject the ADC if his record failed to convince them.
Amaechi stated, “Atiku will be hailed as a hero. Nigerians will regret not voting for him earlier before this time.
“Let any Nigerian who said I made a promise to him and I refuse to fulfil come forward. Any Nigerian, that’s one. Two, let this be a referendum on all of us, not just the current administration. Yes, all of us. Let it be a referendum. Go back and say Amaechi was once a governor. Amaechi was once a minister. Amaechi was once a speaker.
“Judge, assess all that I have done in this office. If I don’t meet your criteria, if I don’t meet what can convince you to vote for us, don’t vote for us.”
The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted a large cache of weapons allegedly smuggled into Nigeria from the Niger Republic, amid growing concerns over potential security threats ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The operation, which took place in Dawakawa, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulted in the recovery of 21 AK-47 rifles, four PKT machine guns and 825 magazines, Naija News learnt.
The weapons were reportedly seized after DSS operatives tracked suspected terrorist networks allegedly involved in transporting illegal firearms into the country.
A security source, cited by Daily Trust, disclosed that some terrorist groups had changed their methods of moving weapons following increased arrests and seizures by security agencies.
According to the source, the groups have resorted to using women and animals, particularly camels, to transport illegal weapons into and across different parts of Nigeria.
The source further revealed that the DSS had tracked down one of the field commanders allegedly assigned to orchestrate violence before and during the 2027 general elections.
The latest operation comes amid several arrests of women suspected of serving as arms couriers for terrorist and bandit groups across the country.
Earlier in the week, DSS operatives arrested a suspected female arms courier, Hafsat Umar, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
She was reportedly found in possession of 12 grenades and two ammunition belts.
Umar is said to be the 14th woman arrested by the DSS over alleged illegal arms transportation between February 2025 and November 2026.
Intelligence reports reportedly indicated that she had travelled to Niger State to obtain ammunition intended for delivery to a notorious bandit leader, Saidu Marafa, who operates from Kani Kawa in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The arrests have been recorded across Zamfara, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Taraba, Kaduna and Plateau states.
One of the recent cases involved the arrest of Aisha Mohammed in Keffi, Nasarawa State, last month.
She was allegedly transporting weapons and ammunition through a suspected arms dealer and kidnapper identified only as Sani.
DSS operatives reportedly recovered 202 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition and three empty AK-47 magazines from her.
In September 2026, two other suspected female arms couriers, Chika Aguzie and Blessing Nwamba, were arrested at separate locations in Ebonyi State over their alleged involvement in supplying weapons and explosives to commanders of the proscribed Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The suspected recipients included Chinonso Amobi Okafor, popularly known as Temple, and another commander identified as B44, who were reportedly operating in Anambra State.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of 14 wraps of improvised explosive device (IED) detonators.
Similarly, in August, DSS operatives arrested Rabiatu Halidu along Abacha Road in Katu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
She was allegedly found with 501 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
In February, another suspect, Aisha Ibrahim, was arrested in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, with 975 rounds of ammunition reportedly recovered from her.
Earlier in January, Sakina Muhammad and Badariyya Abubakar were arrested along the Wukari-Jalingo Road in Taraba State.
Security operatives reportedly recovered one AK-47 rifle, 984 rounds of special ammunition, 105 rounds of GPMG ammunition and 14 empty AK-47 magazines from the suspects.
The DSS also recorded several arrests in 2025 as part of efforts to disrupt the supply of weapons to bandit groups.
One of the suspects, Rahane Sanusi, was arrested in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State while allegedly transporting ammunition from an illegal arms dealer in Sokoto State to a notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Bare, also known as Baba, in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Other women arrested during the period included Suwaiba Abubakar, Halima Umar, Firdausi Haruna, Saidya Ibrahim and Fatima Sani. Various quantities of weapons and ammunition were reportedly recovered during the operations.
Meanwhile, the DSS has also secured convictions against some women arrested over terrorism-related activities.
Earlier this year, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted three female arms couriers identified as Halima Abdullahi, Safiya Salihu and Halima Umar after they were arraigned on terrorism-related charges.
The court subsequently sentenced each of them to 20 years in prison.
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