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Jigawa Politics: Speculation Mounts Over Badaru’s Alleged ADC Moves

Jigawa Politics: Speculation Mounts Over Badaru’s Alleged ADC Moves

Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Asset Declaration Case Against Abba Kyari

Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Asset Declaration Case Against Abba Kyari

IGP Disu Removes Hundeyin as Force Public Relations Officer

IGP Disu Removes Hundeyin as Force Public Relations Officer

Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo

Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo

Time for Buba Galadima to Test His Political Credibility and Capacity in Yobe State

Time for Buba Galadima to Test His Political Credibility and Capacity in Yobe State

DICON-D7G CEO Inspects Site of Nigeria’s First Military Jetty

DICON-D7G CEO Inspects Site of Nigeria’s First Military Jetty

Former Kano Finance Commissioner Prof. Dandago Dies

Former Kano Finance Commissioner Prof. Dandago Dies

Tinubu swears in Disu as 23rd IGP

Tinubu swears in Disu as 23rd IGP

Meet Prof. Ogunsakin and His Team on State Police Creation

Meet Prof. Ogunsakin and His Team on State Police Creation

IGP Disu Inaugurates State Police Committee, Unveils Policing Vision

IGP Disu Inaugurates State Police Committee, Unveils Policing Vision

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Abuja, News

Jiwa Emirate Confers Traditional Title on Ganduje’s Grandson

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The Emir of Jiwa, His Royal Highness Dr. Idris Musa (MFR), has conferred the traditional title of Chikasoron Jiwa on Abdullahi Ibrahim Alhassan, grandson of former Governor of Kano State and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The conferment was formalized on Wednesday when the monarch presented the letter of appointment to Ganduje during a visit to the emirate. Read Also: Ganduje Inspects Islamic Centre Project in Abuja According to the Emir, the recognition was in appreciation of Alhassan’s contributions to the development of the Jiwa community, as well as his demonstrated loyalty and cordial relationship with the palace. He added that the title symbolizes a bond of responsibility, urging the new titleholder to uphold the values of service and community development. The event further underscores the longstanding cultural and historical significance of traditional institutions in the Federal Capital Territory and northern Nigeria at large, where honorary titles are used to celebrate individuals who contribute positively to society. Dr. Ganduje, who served as Kano State Governor between 2015 and 2023 before emerging as APC National Chairman, has deep political and social ties that extend beyond Kano, with the Jiwa Emirate recognizing his family’s relationship with the palace through this honour. Observers noted that the title for Alhassan is not only a recognition of his personal contributions but also a reflection of the enduring bond between the Ganduje family and the Jiwa Emirate, highlighting the role of traditional authority in fostering unity, loyalty, and community service.

Abuja, National, News

Police Confirm Promotion, Redeployment of Adejobi to Delta State

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The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the promotion of Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and his redeployment as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Delta State Command. Adejobi, who until recently served as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), was decorated with his new rank following approval by the Police Service Commission. His new posting places him in charge of security operations in one of Nigeria’s most sensitive commands. Read Also: NSCDC Arrests Six Suspects Over Electricity Vandalism in Kano Police authorities explained that the redeployment was part of routine career progression and administrative restructuring, dismissing media reports suggesting that Adejobi was “controversially removed” as Force PRO. “This is a normal administrative procedure in the Nigeria Police Force. DCP Adejobi’s professionalism, commitment, and record of service excellence made him the natural choice for this crucial operational role,” a senior officer at Force Headquarters said. Adejobi, widely respected for his achievements in police-public relations and community policing, is now expected to oversee security operations, coordinate responses to violent crimes, and strengthen police-community collaboration across Delta State.

Abuja, News, Religious

Ganduje Inspects Islamic Centre Project in Abuja

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The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje CON, has inspected an Islamic Centre currently under construction by the Ganduje Foundation at Jahi, Abuja. According to him, the facility is being developed to serve both religious and community purposes, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to promoting spiritual growth and social development. Read Also: Photos: Oyetola Hosts Ganduje in Talks on Nigeria’s Growth Agenda The centre will feature a mosque, a research hub, a commercial building, an ablution facility, and an Islamiyya school, making it a multi-purpose complex designed to cater to the needs of worshippers and the wider community. During the inspection, Ganduje expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and reaffirmed the foundation’s determination to complete the project within schedule for the benefit of residents in the area. Photo news:

Abuja, Kano, National, Politics

The Strategist-in-Chief: How Ganduje Stays Relevant After Power

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When Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stepped down as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), many political observers speculated that his influence on Nigeria’s turbulent political scene might wane. But the former Kano State governor, known for his resilience and deep political networks, continues to assert his presence in both northern and southern political circles. In Kano, Ganduje remains a towering figure despite the setbacks his loyalists have faced since the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf took power. He is still regarded as a political godfather by several lawmakers, party loyalists, and grassroots supporters, with many describing him as the “strategist-in-chief” of Kano politics. Nationally, Ganduje’s brief but eventful tenure as APC Chairman left an imprint on the party. He assumed office at a time of turbulence, tasked with balancing power blocs after the 2023 elections and managing the early days of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. While his leadership style drew mixed reactions, his ability to hold the party together amid defections and regional agitations is still being studied. Related: APC Chair Yilwatda Hails Ganduje as ‘Co-Chairman’ of Party Beyond the North, Ganduje has been active in fostering political collaborations across the South, particularly as debates on restructuring, power-sharing, and economic reforms intensify. His recent engagements with leaders outside Kano highlight a deliberate effort to maintain visibility and relevance on the national stage. Analysts suggest that Ganduje is positioning himself as a kingmaker ahead of the 2027 elections, leveraging his networks within the APC and across opposition lines. While age and controversies around his tenure in Kano may cast shadows, his political longevity is undeniable. For a man who has weathered storms in Kano politics and at the national level, Ganduje’s story underscores a familiar truth in Nigerian politics: influence does not always come from holding office, but from the ability to shape conversations and broker alliances. As the countdown to 2027 gathers momentum, all eyes will be on whether Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will reinvent himself as a quiet strategist, a political dealmaker, or a resurgent frontline player in Nigeria’s ever-shifting political chessboard.

Abuja, National, News

Tinubu Hails Shettima as Loyal Partner, Celebrates Vice President at 59

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President Bola Tinubu has described Vice President Kashim Shettima as a loyal partner in governance, praising his courage, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria as he marked his 59th birthday. In a personal statement to celebrate his deputy, the President said Shettima had proved daily that his selection as Vice President was not a mistake, noting that his loyalty and vibrancy had strengthened the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “Today, September 2, 2025, presents another unique opportunity to celebrate you, my brother, co-traveller and Vice President, as you mark another birthday. Your courage, sense of duty, determination and belief in Nigeria’s greatness have remained unshaken,” Tinubu said. Read Also: Presidency Accuses El-Rufai of Leading Plot Against Tinubu The President recalled Shettima’s track record as Governor of Borno State and later as Senator representing Borno Central, stressing that his service in both roles proved that leadership was about sacrifice, not privilege. He added that Shettima’s passion for democracy, good governance, and economic development had further distinguished him in national service. “I deeply appreciate your vibrancy, loyalty, partnership and support as my deputy. In choosing you then as a partner, I selected competence and other qualities that Nigeria could depend on. Every day, you have justified that choice,” Tinubu stated. Tinubu also highlighted the Vice President’s role in forging new global partnerships, pushing food security reforms, and driving investments at home, saying these contributions were integral to the government’s early successes. “As we unlock new trade corridors and deliver more schools, hospitals and jobs, our partnership will continue to yield results that Nigerians can see and feel,” he added. The President noted that their relationship transcended official duties, describing it as a bond across regions and traditions, united in purpose and service to the country. “On this occasion of your 59th birthday, I heartily wish you renewed vitality, wisdom and more years of impact. Happy birthday, Kashim, and many happy returns,” Tinubu said.

Abuja, Kaduna, News, Politics

Presidency Accuses El-Rufai of Leading Plot Against Tinubu

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Nigeria’s Presidency on Monday accused former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, of leading a “gang of desperados” allegedly plotting against President Bola Tinubu, dismissing his recent comments that Tinubu could not secure re-election in 2027. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement posted on his X handle, described those pushing for Tinubu’s removal as “power-hungry politicians” who feel politically displaced. “Nasir El-Rufai confesses here that four years is not enough for a political office holder to make ‘meaningful changes’. Yet he is at the forefront of the gang of political desperados plotting President Tinubu’s ouster, just two years into his tenure. What a contradiction!” Onanuga wrote. Read Also: Malami’s Convoy Attacked in Kebbi El-Rufai, speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday night, claimed Tinubu had no pathway to victory in 2027, predicting that the president would finish third in a possible runoff. “I was governor of Kaduna State; I was one of Bola Tinubu’s biggest campaigners, but I couldn’t deliver the state to him. Bola Tinubu himself couldn’t win his own state with his governor in place,” El-Rufai said. He added: “The worst-case scenario in the 2027 elections is that no winner will emerge in the first round. We may have to go for a runoff, and Bola Tinubu will not be on the ballot because he will, at best, be third. I have done the maths, I have done the analysis; he cannot win.” The former governor likened Tinubu’s situation to that of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 despite incumbency advantages. In response, Onanuga insisted that Tinubu’s administration had achieved “meaningful changes” in two years. He cited growing foreign reserves, stock market gains, harmonisation of the exchange rate, and four consecutive months of inflation decline. “Phenomenal wealth creation in the stock market has seen ASI skyrocket from 53,000 points to over 140,000 points. Over N26 trillion in additional wealth has been created in the market under Tinubu’s watch,” he said. Onanuga also highlighted reforms in education and social welfare, including the rollout of student loans through NELFUND and cash transfers to vulnerable households. He noted that states and local governments were receiving more federal allocations, enabling them to fund capital projects and create jobs. “The governors said they have never had it so good,” Onanuga said. “Yet, these power-hungry politicians want the President, who has achieved so much, to be removed, all because they have become politically displaced and irrelevant. May they never succeed in their plot against our nation and people.” The presidential adviser concluded by warning that El-Rufai’s recent remarks could haunt him politically. “Please save the video. We shall confront Nasir with it when electioneering starts,” he wrote.

Abuja, Kano, News

FCT Minister of State Mourns Passing of Head of Service Grace Adayilo

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The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the sudden death of the FCT Head of Service, Pastor Mrs. Grace Adayilo. In a statement, Dr. Bunkure described Adayilo’s passing as a painful loss not only to the FCT Administration but also to the Nigerian public service and the nation at large. She hailed the late Head of Service as a distinguished administrator, seasoned technocrat, and dedicated public servant who discharged her duties with professionalism, humility, and commitment. Read Also: Photos: Oyetola Hosts Ganduje in Talks on Nigeria’s Growth Agenda “Her passing has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill, especially at this critical time when her wealth of experience and wisdom were most needed to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the FCT,” the Minister said. On behalf of her family, Dr. Bunkure extended condolences to Adayilo’s immediate family, colleagues, and the entire staff of the FCT Administration, praying for God to grant her eternal rest and give all those affected the fortitude to bear the loss. She added that Adayilo’s memory would continue to inspire a life of selfless service and dedication to the nation.

Abuja, National, News

Photos: Oyetola Hosts Ganduje in Talks on Nigeria’s Growth Agenda

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The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Monday received the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), H.E. Dr. Umar Ganduje, CON, during a courtesy visit to his office. Their discussions centered on national development, with particular emphasis on enhancing security across Nigeria’s waterways and fostering political collaboration to drive sustainable growth and stability. Read Also: Abba Ganduje Distributes Over 1,000 Solar Lights to 38 Wards in Kano Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace, progress, and economic prosperity for the country.

Abuja, News

FCT Head of Civil Service, Grace Adayilo, Passes Away at 58

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The Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, has died. Adayilo reportedly slumped in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, and passed away shortly after. The cause of her death has not yet been disclosed. Her passing was confirmed in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Anthony Odey, who described it as a great loss to the FCT Administration and Nigeria as a whole. Read Also: FCTA Elevates 49 Deputy Directors After First-Ever CBT Promotion Exam Appointed on October 6, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu, Adayilo made history as the first-ever Head of Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to occupy the position. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, where she earned respect for her dedication and professionalism. She was an indigene of Abuja, marking another milestone as the first native of the capital city to hold the prestigious office. Adayilo’s last official assignment was on Thursday, August 28, 2025, where she represented the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, at the G7 Security Meeting in Abuja. Her sudden death has thrown the FCT civil service and wider public sector into mourning, with tributes expected from colleagues, leaders, and residents who admired her trailblazing role in public administration.

Abuja, National, News

EFCC Detains NAHCON Chairman’s Brother, a.k.a Defacto Chairman Sirajo Usman Over N50 Billion Fraud in Hajj Expenditure

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mr. Sirajo Salisu Usman, brother to the Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, popularly known as “Pakistan,” over alleged fraud running into more than N50 billion. Mr. Sirajo, nicknamed “Ka fi Chairman”, loosely translated as “de facto NAHCON Chairman”, was arrested on Wednesday in Abuja and spent the night in EFCC custody, sources confirmed. He currently serves as Deputy Director in the Chairman’s Office and is said to wield enormous influence within the commission. “The chairman’s brother is still in EFCC detention as of 12 p.m. Thursday,” a source at NAHCON told SaharaReporters. Read Also: BBC Hausa Editor Aliyu Tanko Resigns Amid Allegations According to insiders, Mr. Sirajo’s arrest is linked to ongoing investigations into alleged financial mismanagement during the 2025 Hajj, including N25 billion reportedly spent on Masha’ir tents, N1.6 billion on spouses, and N8 billion on unused contingency accommodations in Makkah. On August 19, the EFCC also detained NAHCON’s Commissioner of Policy, Personnel and Finance (PPMF), Aliu Abdulrazak, and the Commissioner of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services (PRSILS), Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal, over similar allegations. Earlier, on August 7, other senior officials including Legal Adviser Barrister Nura Danladi and Deputy Director (Accounts) Abdulmalik Diggi were also questioned. Sources within NAHCON allege that Mr. Sirajo has long acted as the commission’s power broker, often vetting or approving documents on behalf of his elder brother. “Mr. Sirajo is the one making comments on all NAHCON memos. The chairman only signs them. That is why staff are urging EFCC to conduct a forensic review of all approvals,” a senior official alleged. Investigators are reportedly probing questionable expenditures, including N8 billion lost to 6,500 unused contingency bed spaces in Makkah. A confidential NAHCON finance department report also described the agency’s books as reflecting “considerable financial inefficiency.” Despite NAHCON spokesperson Fatima Usara’s claims that the detentions were “routine operations,” EFCC sources insist the probe covers alleged procurement fraud, misappropriation of public funds, and abuse of office. The anti-graft agency has interrogated various NAHCON officials in recent weeks, including coordinators for Makkah and Madinah, aviation officers, and members of the National Medical and clerics’ teams. Meanwhile, stakeholders are demanding a complete overhaul of NAHCON, the recovery of all misappropriated funds, and prosecution of those found culpable. Insider reports suggest the NAHCON Board, in a two-day meeting, accused Professor Usman of multiple breaches, including violating procurement laws, acting as a sole administrator, and ignoring directives from Vice President Kashim Shettima to disengage “pool officers.” Staff members are now threatening protests if these issues remain unresolved.

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