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2027: Panic in Tinubu’s camp as Kwankwaso, supporters announce date to join ADC

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There are indications of tension within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following confirmation that the Kwankwasiyya Movement has fixed a date for the defection of former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The development was disclosed in a notice issued on Saturday night.

According to the notice, the defection ceremony is slated for Monday, March 30, at Gidan Kwakwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano State, and is expected to commence at 12 pm.

Kwankwaso’s planned move signals a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former governor contested the 2023 presidential election under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), where he secured 1,496,687 votes to finish fourth behind President Tinubu of the APC, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).

His anticipated defection is coming shortly after a meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja on Saturday.

2027: Nigerian Govt working to block my presidential ambition—Peter Obi

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged that the federal government is making deliberate efforts to prevent him from emerging as a candidate in the 2027 general elections.

 

Obi made the claim during a 60-minute interview on Magic FM in Aba, monitored by Nigerian Newssphere.

 

The former Anambra State governor described himself as the most qualified among current presidential hopefuls, insisting that the priority of the present administration is to ensure he does not participate in the next election.

 

“The present government is bent on making sure I am not a candidate for any political party,” he said.

 

Obi also criticized the Electoral Act signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as “shameful” for allegedly omitting forgery as an offense.

 

“It is very shameful that the new Electoral Law, assented to by the President, excluded forgery as a crime,” he added.

 

Speaking further, Obi maintained that Nigeria’s economic challenges and leadership crisis require a leader with strong experience in business and governance.

 

Meanwhile, Nigerian Newssphere gathered that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and several members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were in Aba to receive him.

30 terrorists’ bodies found as Nigerian troops descend on ISWAP and Boko Haram in Borno[Video]

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralized at least 38 ISWAP terrorists following a failed attack on a military base in Borno State.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the task force’s Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.

According to the statement, the insurgents launched an assault on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mandaragirau, located in Sector 2 of the state, but were swiftly overpowered by troops.

 

The military said its personnel responded with a well-coordinated ambush and a deliberate offensive-defensive strategy, forcing the attackers into a chaotic retreat.

 

It added that the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI provided close air support during the engagement, enabling precise strikes on the fleeing terrorists.

 

Further operations along the withdrawal routes reportedly inflicted additional casualties on the insurgents.

 

“About 38 terrorists were neutralized. Eight bodies were recovered at the scene, while human intelligence indicates that over 30 more bodies and weapons were left scattered along the Garin Mallum–Garin Gajere axis extending into the Timbuktu Triangle,” the statement said.

 

The military noted that the aftermath of the battle was evident from blood trails and abandoned equipment. Troops also recovered seven AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, four RPG bombs, and various ammunition.

 

No fatalities were recorded among the troops, although one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle was hit by RPG fire. Injured personnel were promptly treated and stabilized.

 

The statement added that the heavy losses suffered by the terrorists have sparked celebrations among local communities, underscoring the continued operational success of OPHK forces in restricting insurgent activities in the region.

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Bashir El-Rufai announces Father’s Release after ICPC, DSS arrest

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Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Friday announced that his father has been released from detention, describing the development as a victory for his family.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Bashir expressed gratitude while strongly criticizing the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), which had detained the former governor over allegations of fraud and illegal wiretapping.

 

“Alhamdulillah. My beloved great legend of a father is being released from his unlawful and illegal detention at the hands of one of the most corrupt agencies in the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he wrote.

 

He further described the anti-corruption agency as “a lame excuse of a pathetic institution,” intensifying criticism of the circumstances surrounding his father’s detention.

 

Bashir also thanked supporters who stood by the family during the period, noting that the experience would not be forgotten. “Thank you all for all the support. Our family shall never forget these times. We have overcome, as the El-Rufais always do,” he added.

 

The ICPC had earlier taken El-Rufai into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct and claims of unlawful surveillance activities during his time in office. However, details surrounding the terms of his release were not immediately made public as of the time of filing this report.

 

The development is expected to generate fresh debate over the role and operations of anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria, as well as concerns about due process and political accountability.

 

Neither the ICPC nor officials close to the former governor have issued a formal statement clarifying the conditions of his release.

 

This comes as Nigerian Newssphere reports that El-Rufai’s mother died on Friday.

 

The former governor of Kaduna State has been under detention after he alleged in a television interview that he got a wiretap of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on his purported arrest.

Tiger Woods involved in terrible car crash in the US

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Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was on Friday involved in a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident but did not disclose whether Woods sustained any injuries, leaving his condition unclear as of press time.

 

The crash reportedly occurred shortly after 2 p.m. local time, with images from the scene showing the vehicle tipped onto the driver’s side.

 

Woods has been working toward a return to competitive golf following a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025 and back surgery last October.

 

This marks another driving-related incident for the golf icon, who was previously involved in a serious crash in February 2021 that left him trapped in his vehicle after it rolled multiple times.

US: Iran-linked group hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s email, other sensitive details

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A hacking group believed to be linked to Iran has reportedly compromised the email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, exposing personal photos and sensitive documents online.

According to reports by US media outlets on Friday, including CNN, the breach has been attributed to the Handala Hack Team, a hacktivist group known for supporting Iran.

 

Sources familiar with the incident told CNN that the leaked emails contain a mix of personal, professional, and travel-related communications dating from 2011 to 2022—prior to Patel’s appointment as FBI director by President Donald Trump.

 

Meanwhile, the United States Central Command disclosed that more than 300 American soldiers have been wounded since the outbreak of the Iran conflict on February 28.

 

Providing an update on Friday, US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said about 303 personnel have been injured since the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

 

“The majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have resumed their duties,” Hawkins stated.

 

He added that the latest figures show 13 soldiers have been killed in the conflict, with seven fatalities recorded in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

US releases names of 130 Nigerians to be deported [Full List]

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The United States government has confirmed plans to deport 130 Nigerian nationals convicted of various crimes, including advance fee fraud, illegal possession of weapons, drug-related offenses, and assault.

The development was disclosed in a statement and accompanying document published on the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and obtained by TVC News on Friday.

 

According to the document titled “Worst of the Worst,” the move is part of a broader directive by Donald Trump to intensify the deportation of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities.

 

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),” the statement read.

 

“Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations starting with the worst of the worst, including the illegal aliens you see here.”

 

The affected individuals were listed across multiple categories in the document, with authorities noting that all had been convicted of serious offenses before being slated for removal from the United States.

 

The DHS said the deportation exercise forms part of ongoing enforcement efforts targeting non-citizens with criminal records, as immigration authorities continue to prioritize public safety and national security.

Nigerians listed for deportation are:

Among those listed are Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau and Oriyomi Aloba.

Others include Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay and Joseph Ogbara.

Also listed are Olusegun Martins, Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Oyewole Balogun, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, Christopher Ojuma, Olamide Adedipe, Patrick Onogwu, Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi and Omotayo Akinto.

The list further includes Kenneth Unanka, Jeremiah Ehis, Oluwafemi Orimolade, Ayibatonye Bienzigha, Uche Diuno, Akinwale Adaramaja, Boluwatife Afolabi, Chinonso Ochie, Olayinka A. Jones, Theophilus Anwana, Aishatu Umaru and Henry Idiagbonya.

Others are Okechukwu Okoronkwo, Daro Kosin, Sakiru Ambali, Kamaludeen Giwa, Cyril Odogwu, Ifeanyi Echigeme, Kingsley Ibhadore, Suraj Tairu, Peter Equere, Dasola Abdulraheem, Adewale Aladekoba and Akeem Adeleke.

 

 

 

Also named are Bernard Ogie Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie, Abimbola Esan, Elizabeth Miller, Chima Orji, Adetunji Olofinlade, Abdul Akinsanya, Elizabeth Adeshewo, Dennis Ofuoma, Quazeem Adeyinka, Ifeanyi Okoro, Oluwaseun Kassim, Olumide Bankole Morakinyo, Abraham Ola Osoko, Oluchi Jennifer and Chibuzo Nwaonu.

2027: Makinde, Turaki-led PDP heads to Supreme Court, moves to stop Wike-led convention

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The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Taminu Turaki, the embattled factional chairman, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Court of Appeal judgment that nullified the party’s Ibadan convention.

 

The move comes amid stalled reconciliation efforts between the Makinde-led bloc and the camp associated with the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

 

In its appeal, the Makinde faction is also seeking an injunction to restrain Wike’s group from proceeding with its planned convention.

 

The development follows recent efforts to resolve internal disputes within the party. Wike had disclosed that he held a private meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in a bid to foster unity among aggrieved members.

 

However, sources indicated that the talks ended without a breakthrough, as the FCT minister reportedly maintained that the convention should proceed as scheduled.

BREAKING: Kano Deputy Governor Abdussalam resigns over fear of impeachment

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The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam, has resigned from his position.

The development was announced on Friday in a statement by Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

The resignation follows recent moves by the Kano State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor.

 

Earlier in the week, a Federal High Court in Kano declined Abdussalam’s request to stop the impeachment process.

 

“The Kwankwasiyya Movement wishes to formally inform the general public, the good people of Kano State, and the entire nation that the Deputy Governor of Kano State has tendered his resignation from office,” the statement read.

 

It added that the decision, though difficult, was taken in the overall interest of the people and to ensure stability in the governance of the state.

BREAKING: El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma, is dead

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The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has announced the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma.

She died on Friday, according to a statement released by the family.

Hajiya Umma was said to have been managing age-related health issues, which had worsened in recent times.

The family described her as a devoted matriarch and offered prayers for Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.

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