The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko says all the “allegations and false narratives” used to demarket the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi are gradually being exposed.

The allegations, Tanko said, were propaganda aimed at distracting Nigerians from electing politicians with “competence, accountability and good governance.”

“Even respected northern voices and independent investigators who took out time to properly examine many of these accusations have openly clarified that several of the claims against His Excellency Peter Obi were either distorted, exaggerated or outright false” the Obidient Movement Coordinator said in a post on his official X handle on Sunday.

His words: “Obi’s record in public office has continued to speak louder than sponsored blackmail.”

“The truth will always win over propaganda. Nigerians are becoming more enlightened, more conscious and more determined to support leaders with verified competence, integrity and genuine concern for the nation,” he said.

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Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has designated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a criminal organization.

According to reports, Abdullahi’s comments come after INEC decided to remove David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s identities as the ADC’s national chairman and national secretary from its official website.

The commission also said that it would not recognize Nafiu Bala, who is pursuing legal action to be named national chairman, and that recognition of all party divisions would be suspended until a substantive matter before the Federal High Court was resolved.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Abdullahi responded to the situation by accusing INEC of breaking the law and picking sides in the party’s ongoing leadership crisis.

Abdullahi maintained that Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former party official, had no legal authority to act on behalf of the party after his resignation and the dissolution of the executive committee he was a member of.

As the next highest body following the convention, he insisted that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party had already made decisions that affected the party’s leadership structure.

Abdullahi also charged INEC with acting like a criminal organization and contempt of court.

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He stated, “INEC was aware that he was no longer a party official as of July 17. He has no location, as I mentioned earlier.

“The NEC is the next most senior organ of the party, after the convention, and it has been established in court that the subject of leadership is entirely an internal business of the political parties.

Even though he claimed not to have resigned, the NEC stated that the executive to which he belonged had been properly dissolved.

What justifies INEC’s recognition of Bala’s actions, then? Because INEC has been aware that he is no longer a party official since they got a notice of his resignation on August 12.

What is the basis for his recognition? Thus, acknowledging Nafiu Bala’s behavior implies that INEC is adopting a stance.

“INEC has effectively disregarded the appeal court’s directive, which is illegal.”

“INEC has acted with disrespect, if that is what you are referring to. INEC is acting like a criminal organization right now. According to the Court of Appeal, Amupitan has perpetuated the status quo, making him a chief criminal.

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Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has refuted claims that he is involved in the ongoing online conflict between content producer King Mitchy and controversial activist VeryDarkMan.

According to reports, King Mitchy recently used Seyi Tinubu’s financial support to refurbish a public school in six days. Later, she got into a heated online dispute with VeryDarkMan over claims that she had neglected to report public donations that she had received since 2025.

In response, VeryDarkMan intensified the dispute by accusing Seyi Tinubu of funding Mitchy’s charitable endeavors.

Additionally, the activist urged the public to hold Mitchy and Seyi Tinubu responsible if anything were to happen to him in a recent video that was uploaded to his Instagram page.

In a series of posts on his Instagram profile, Seyi Tinubu responded, calling the accusations and implication made against him “false” and stating that the only time he ever spoke with King Mitchy was in public, when he provided funding for her non-governmental organization, or NGO.

He added, “My name has been purposefully included in an online dispute between VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King_Mitchy (‘Mitchy’) over the past few days.”

“Let me be clear: the accusations and suggestions made about me are untrue.”

Seyi Tinubu clarified that as part of his larger support for youth empowerment projects around Nigeria, he met Mitchy once along with others and gave financial support for her NGO activities.

He claims that a follow-up meeting was planned to get information on the donation’s impact, but it was postponed because of his health.

“No secret arrangement, no private encounter, and no impropriety of any kind have ever occurred,” he said.

The president’s son was worried that his reputation was being damaged by a quarrel that he neither started nor took part in.

He added that VeryDarkMan “seems to have been searching for a trigger” to attack him and took advantage of the circumstance.

“Let’s at least deal with the facts if my name attracts attention. It is not illegal to support charitable causes. It is not a scandal to meet someone in public to help their NGO. “Loudly repeating lies does not make them true,” he continued.

Seyi Tinubu also denounced what he called cyberbullying and harassment, cautioning that such attacks may have detrimental effects on mental health.

He wrote, “I will not be intimidated, and I will not use fear to elevate fiction.” “No argument should turn into harassment that puts someone’s safety or well-being at risk.”

He reiterated his dedication to generosity, pointing out that he has supported programs in education, business, healthcare, and youth empowerment for more than ten years through his foundation and personal contributions.

He declared, “Outreach and philanthropy must never be politicized or weaponized.” “Builders, not bullies, are what Nigeria needs.” Instead of sensationalism motivated by conjecture, we require responsible discourse.

Rejecting the charges, he urged moderation, de-escalation, and a return to “truth and responsibility.”

“The noise will subside. Work and character survive. I’m still dedicated to providing honest and open service to Nigerians, particularly our young people,” he said.

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Described as incorrect and deceptive, Babcock University forcefully disputed assertions made in a recent Al Jazeera article titled “Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak Pushed Spy Tech In Nigeria” on Thursday.

The university was allegedly implicated in surveillance and security-related activities and connected to the purchase of biometric technology from Israel, according to the study.

The religious organization has vehemently denied any such transactions.

In a prompt reaction to the revelation, the institution initiated what it called an extensive internal examination of its financial, administrative, and procurement records.

The management maintains that there was no proof of the assertions in the audit.

The institution insisted that it has never sold equipment to Israel or participated in information gathering, monitoring, counterterrorism, or other security-related activities.

In a statement, Associate Vice-President of Communication, Media, and Branding Dr. Johnson Babafemi Akintayo emphasized that the university, being a religious establishment, follows well-defined procurement policies that adhere to both domestic laws and globally accepted accountability standards.

The University functions as a faith-based organization centered on academic excellence, moral leadership, and legal compliance. Its procurement practices are well-defined and in line with both domestic and international accountability standards.

Every acquisition is subject to institutional control, formal approval procedures, and documentation guidelines.

The university firmly rejects any implication that goes against its goals, core principles, system of governance, or mandate.

“Babcock University is unwavering in its dedication to honesty, openness, fiscal responsibility, and the confidence that students, parents, alumni, partners, authorities, and the general public have placed in it.

Babcock reiterated its dedication to openness, moral leadership, and the confidence that students, parents, alumni, and government regulators have placed in it. It also insisted that its operations and mission continue to be deeply grounded in honesty and academic quality.

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has inaugurated a three man investigative panel to look into allegations of misconduct leveled against the suspended Chairman of Chanchaga local government council, Alh Aminu Ladan.

The panel is headed by a high court judge, Justice Abdullahi Mikhail, with Lawyer, Bala Marika and Abubakar Salisu as members while, lawyer, Ibrahim Mohammed Babangida will serve as the Secretary of the investigative panel.
The Governor noted that inaugurating the investigative panel is in accordance with the provisions of the law urging it’s members to be diligent, just, and transparent in getting to the crux of the issue.

He also pledged to give them the necessary support in carrying out their duties.
The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State, Nasiru Mu’azu had earlier explained that the inauguration of the investigative panel by the Governor is in compliance with the provision of Section 31(3) of the Niger State Local Government Law 2001 (As Amended).
Terms of reference for the investigative panel include investigating the allegations leveled against the suspended Chairman of Chanchaga local government council, to obtain and examine evidence, and to ensure that the evidence written or oral of any witness be made on oath or declaration, among others.

Recall the chairman has been in a running court battle over his suspension and plans to impeach him by his LG councillors over allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement of council’s funds.
The allegations were contained in a letter dated July 28,2025 and signed by the councillors who cited lack of accountability and incompetence among other allegations.

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To investigate the serious charges made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has appointed a special team.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reportedly accused Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of conspiring to kill her.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, were copied in Akpabio’s April 3 plea to the IGP.

To maintain peace and secure his safety, the Senate President called the senator’s remarks “defamatory” and urged authorities to take legal action.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development to The Nation, saying that the IGP has already taken action on the appeal.
“Yes, the petition from Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has been received. According to Adejobi, the IGP has instructed a team to look into it.

The senator said in a homecoming speech to her supporters on April 1 that the purported plot to remove her was the result of an unsuccessful attempt to have her recall from the Senate started.

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She informed the audience that she had filed an official police complaint before making her allegations public.

On March 13 at 10:00 p.m., Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was quoted as saying: “Remember, two days prior to that, Akpabio had called Governor Ododo to start my recall, but Ododo informed him it would not be feasible.” “The masses are with me, so the recall will not be possible,” Ododo informed Akpabio. Akpabio, however, summoned Yahaya Bello because he was not happy. Everyone told me about it.

It was a two-part meeting. He was instructed to start my recall and promised to provide the funding. He said that he ought to try to murder me as his second statement. Although I had written to the Inspector General of Police, I did not make this public.

According to the senator, Akpabio advised Yahaya Bello to ensure that the murder of me did not take place in Abuja but rather here, making it appear as though the murderers were locals.

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A fresh political storm has erupted within the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid accusations that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, mismanaged party funds and made misleading claims regarding financial donations.

In a statement issued by the Zamfara APC Secretary, Hon. Mansur Aminu Khalifa, the party dismissed Matawalle’s claim of donating ₦500 million to APC supporters as a fabrication, challenging him to provide proof of how the funds were distributed. The statement accused Matawalle’s faction of peddling falsehoods to manipulate party members.

“The claim that Minister Matawalle donated ₦500 million to Zamfara APC supporters is misleading. Even Bashir Ataka, the former Welfare Secretary under Tukur Danfulani, has debunked this narrative,” the statement read.

The controversy within the state APC escalated further as Khalifa asserted that Tukur Danfulani, the current state chairman, was no longer recognized by the party, insisting that his suspension remains valid. Consequently, he declared all actions taken by Danfulani and his executives as illegitimate.

Beyond financial disputes, the party also accused Matawalle and his associates of diverting relief materials, including 12,000 bags of rice donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to APC supporters in Zamfara. Additionally, allegations surfaced regarding the misappropriation of ₦50 million donated by President Tinubu for victims of armed banditry and fire disasters, with claims that the funds have not reached the intended beneficiaries.

The statement praised Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a prominent APC leader in the state, for his unwavering support for party members and his contributions to President Tinubu’s 2023 election victory. It described Jaji as a key political force in Zamfara’s APC structure.

Further highlighting Matawalle’s diminishing influence, the statement referenced an incident in which his convoy was allegedly stoned by residents during his recent visit to Zamfara, underscoring the growing opposition to his leadership.

With the 2027 elections drawing closer, the statement warned that Matawalle’s political relevance in Zamfara was declining, urging President Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee to be wary of his actions.

Meanwhile, the party reaffirmed its support for the Isiyaka Ajiya Anka-led APC faction, emphasizing that it remains the legitimate leadership in Zamfara until a new congress is held.

As the battle for political dominance within the Zamfara APC intensifies, party factions continue to trade accusations, setting the stage for a prolonged power struggle in the state.

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