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“State police won’t solve insecurity” – Buba Galadima

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says it could be weaponised against opposition A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has cautioned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that the initiative would neither address Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen democracy. Galadima, speaking during an interview on a television programme yesterday, said the proposed policing structure could instead be used by political officeholders to intimidate opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. He was reacting to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, which was…

NDC appeals court judgment voiding registration

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As INEC grants party access to portal The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an appeal against the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which voided the party’s registration. This is coming just as its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, announced that the names of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and himself have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Dickson disclosed the development in a post on his 𝕏 page on Monday, saying the appeal had been filed alongside an application…

NSCIA warns against Muslim profiling in Nigeria

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has raised concerns over what it described as persistent profiling of Islam and Muslims by some individuals and groups, warning that continued attacks on the faith and its adherents could threaten Nigeria’s peace and unity. The apex Islamic body, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the position known in a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh. The council says Muslims had remained calm despite what it called repeated provocations, marginalisation and unfounded allegations, stressing…

‘FG earns ₦20.2tr from crude oil exports in 5 months’

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government earned an estimated ₦20.22 trillion from crude oil exports between January and May 2026, as higher global oil prices offset lower export volumes despite concerns over domestic crude supply. The earnings underscore the continued importance of crude oil to the country’s economy and foreign exchange inflows, despite ongoing efforts to diversify revenue sources and strengthen local refining capacity. Industry data indicate that global crude prices remained relatively firm during the period, driven by geo-political tensions, supply management measures by major oil-producing countries, and resilient demand in key…

‘Notorious bandit leader threatens to kidnap Govs.’ – Security informants

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

A notorious bandit leader, identified as Kachalla Maha, has threatened to kidnap top government officials, including state governors, while claiming he has informants within Nigeria’s security agencies who provide him with advance intelligence on military operations. In a recorded audio message that surfaced at the weekend and shared on social media, Maha alleged that he has access to confidential security information, including details of planned military offensives against his camp. The bandit leader claimed his renewed wave of attacks followed the arrest of some of his associates and the seizure…

“Biggest terrorist equipment haul since 9/11 recovered in Nigeria” – U.S.

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States has revealed that electronic devices and intelligence materials seized during a recent counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria represent the largest haul of enemy equipment recovered since the September 11, 2001 attacks. U.S. Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Dr. Sebastian Gorka, said an extra aircraft was needed to transport the devices captured during the raid, which he described as a major success against ISIS-linked militants. According to Gorka, 199 terrorists were killed in a single operation in Nigeria, making it the biggest enemy neutralisation…

Atiku warns of plot to keep ADC off 2027 election

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has issued a stark warning about what he describes as a coordinated campaign by elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) establishment to sideline his party from the 2027 general elections through legal and political maneuvers. In a statement released yesterday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku raised the alarm over “credible information” indicating renewed efforts to exclude the ADC from the ballot. He framed these moves as part of a…

2027: Abuja court clears way for ADA registration

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Orders INEC to release access code Justice Peter Lifu, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and release a fresh access code to the leadership of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), led by Chief Akin Ricketts, to facilitate the party’s registration process. The court directed INEC to release the access code to the recognised Protem Secretary of the association within 72 hours. In his judgment, Justice Lifu held that INEC acted unlawfully by issuing the access code to Umar Ardo,…

EFCC recovers ₦38.66bn in refineries rehabilitation probe

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered cash and assets valued at about ₦38.66 billion in an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. The anti-graft agency is probing the utilisation of approximately $2.79 billion released between 2021 and 2023 for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. According to investigators, the huge financial investment failed to produce corresponding improvements in the operational status of the facilities, prompting allegations that substantial portions of…

Group seeks Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over allegations of certificate forgery

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election . In suit FHC/K/CS/312/2026, the group alleged Tinubu presented “forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate” to INEC during the 2023 polls. INEC and Chicago State University are listed as co-defendants. The plaintiff contended Tinubu “never attended Government College Lagos as claimed,” arguing the school “was established in…