Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi says Nigeria’s political elite have deliberately undermined the country’s progress by treating public office as a private enterprise rather than a national duty.

Speaking at the 15th anniversary event of Enough is Enough Nigeria in Lagos, Sanusi said the political class routinely sidelined development opportunities because “public office is about themselves, their families, and people close to them, not about the country or the citizens”.

“We have done enough damage and maybe we need to stop. And I think this is the point Omobola is making about missed opportunities. Not just missed opportunities, I think sometimes deliberately missed opportunities,” he said.

“The reason we miss these opportunities is because we have people who think public office is about themselves, it’s about their families, it’s about people close to them, it’s not about the country. But public office is about the citizens.”

Sanusi urged young Nigerians to reject what he described as a dysfunctional system and commit to building a nation that reflects its actual promise. He said the country’s current political and social structure is one defined by “ethnic rivalries, religious conflicts, and competition for personal aggrandizement”, all of which, he warned, limit national advancement.

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PRP Rejects Rumoured Defection of Bauchi Governor Bala Muhammad, Says He Is Not Welcome

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has dismissed reports suggesting Governor Bala Muhammad plans to defect to the party following the alleged collapse of the PDP. In a statement, PRP State Secretary Wada Abdullahi stated that the party has “set clear boundaries” and would not accept the governor, citing his alleged poor performance, disorderly conduct, and policies considered detrimental to the state. The party vowed to investigate his administration if it wins power in 2027 and reverse controversial decisions, including the creation of a First Class Emirate and the appointment of his brother as Emir. While rejecting Bala Muhammad, the PRP stressed that it remains open to individuals who have positively contributed to Bauchi’s development.

PRESS RELEASE: Jiwa Emirate honours Vento Furniture CEO

Ismet Erarslan, the chief executive officer of Vento Furniture, has been conferred with the traditional title of Jakadan Masana’atun Kasar Jiwa (Ambassador of Industries of Jiwa Chiefdom) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Jiwa Emirate Council in the federal capital territory. (FCT).

The Sarkin Jiwa, HRH. Dr Idris Musa (MFR) eulogized the recipient for his sterling leadership, integrity and dedication to the well-being of the people of Jiwa Emirate and the FCT at large.

Insecurity: Kano gov gathers 4,444 Qur’an reciters for prayers against banditry

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned against politicising insecurity, stressing that the growing threat of banditry demands collective action from all citizens regardless of political affiliation.

The governor made the remarks on Saturday night during a special prayer session at the Government House, where 4,444 Qur’an memorizers (Huffaz) gathered to recite the Holy Qur’an and offer prayers for lasting peace in the state following recent attacks by armed bandits.

The event drew notable figures, including the 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, top government officials, clerics and community leaders.

Governor Yusuf emphasised that insecurity affects everyone equally, urging Nigerians to unite in confronting the menace.

“Insecurity does not know politics or party affiliations. This is why everyone, regardless of their leanings, must join hands to fight the monster of banditry. We want to see everybody working together to free Kano,” he said.

According to him, the government is working round-the-clock with security operatives to protect Kano and its environs.

Describing the mass prayer session as a vital spiritual effort, the governor noted that such initiatives should be appreciated by all well-meaning residents.

The prayer session drew Islamic scholars, Qur’an reciters and participants from all 44 local government areas, all united in seeking divine intervention and an end to insecurity in the state.

Ogaooo ....it was my Boss that told me to assist Victor Fajemirokun in Kpaing Mrs Funmilayo Lasisi and her daughter on 2nd of November 2025

My name is Sunday James, l am a tiller and also learning Babalaw0 w0rk from my Boss, Abere ifa aka Daramola Gboyega, On the 2nd of November l came to visit my Boss as usual and l met Mrs Lasisi and her daughter, Victor Fajemirokun, ID and Kehinde, my Boss called me inside his room and told me that Victor Fajemirokun told him he had gone to one Alfa before and the Alfa told Victor, that this lady is dating is using his Gl00ry, until she KPA1 before Victor can become Succ£ssful in Life,
S0 Victor Fajemirokun needs someone to help him in achieving his missi0n initially l was reluctant but my Boss told me if l don't cooperate with him something terribl££ will happ£n to m£, so l foll0wed Victor Fajemirokun, ID and Kehinde into the Bu$h.

Before we got into the bush, l guess they have already Charm££d Mrs Funmilayo Lasisi because she wasn't consci0us of what was happening to her in the bu$h, this actually made the task so €asy for us,
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JUST IN: Emir Sanusi lamido urges traditional rulers to join fight against drug abüse.

Tinubu Sends 32-Person Ambassadorial List to Senate — Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Ugwuanyi, Mahmood Yakubu Included

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 diplomatic nominees to the Senate of Nigeria for confirmation, significantly expanding the country’s next batch of envoys. 

The list features a mix of high-profile former public servants and career diplomats. Among the most notable are:
• Reno Omokri — ex-presidential aide; 
• Femi Fani-Kayode — former aviation minister; 
• Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — former Governor of Enugu State; 
• Mahmood Yakubu — immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); 

Others on the list include former governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former Lagos State deputy-governor Femi Pedro, former first ladies and former lawmakers, along with a substantial number of career-diplomat nominees. 

In his letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu urged that the 15 career-ambassador and 17 non-career-ambassador nominees be “considered and confirmed expeditiously.” 

Once confirmed and posted, many of these ambassadors are expected to serve in strategically important countries — including China, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and various multilateral missions such as the United Nations and African Union. 
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Nigerians react as Fuji Legend Kwam 1 reportedly Acknowledges Son with Actress Bisola Badmus After 15 Years

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Ghanaian authorities have arrested Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the Nigerian man accused of orchestrating the brutal killing of FRSC officer SRC Lasisi Funmilayo and her young daughter in Osun State earlier in November.

Victor was tracked down after a viral video detailing his alleged crimes spread online. He fled Nigeria and was hiding in a friend’s apartment in Ghana before being captured. Arrangements are underway to return him to Nigeria.

How the Case Unfolded

On November 2, Mrs. Lasisi travelled to Osun State with Victor, whom police describe as her “friend.”

Investigators say they went to the home of a herbalist, where Victor and accomplices allegedly killed and dismembered the FRSC officer for ritual purposes.

Her daughter, who was playing outside, was later taken into the bush, killed, and mutilated.

Cover-up Attempt

After the killings, Victor:

Parked his vehicle along the Ikire expressway with keys inside,

Switched off his phone,

Tried to stage a fake kidnapping to mislead police.

Police traced his call records, which linked him to the herbalist.

Arrests and Confessions

An undercover operation led to the arrest of the first herbalist after a chase.

The suspect confessed Victor insisted on a ritual killing.

A second herbalist was arrested in Ekiti State.

Both suspects led police to the bush where the child’s remains were found.

Mrs. Lasisi’s dismembered body, without her head, was recovered in a river and taken to the Osun State Teaching Hospital.

Ongoing Investigation

Osun CP Ibrahim Gotan confirmed the arrests and recovery efforts.
FRSC leadership has expressed shock, and DNA/autopsy procedures are planned once all suspects, including Victor, are secured.

Police say they are committed to ensuring everyone connected to the crime faces justice.

New Era in Kano! Governor Abba Yusuf Inaugurates Reconstituted Kano Council of Emirs Led by Sanusi II

Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially inaugurated the reconstituted Kano Council of Emirs, restoring the traditional structure with Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II serving as Chairman. The council also includes Emirs from Gaya, Karaye, and Rano.

This development was revealed in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday in Kano.

The inauguration follows the signing of the Kano Emirates Council Law (Repeal Bill) 2024, which dissolved the five emirate councils established under former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, returning Kano to its historic unified emirate structure.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House Coronation Hall, Governor Yusuf emphasized that reinstating the Council aims to strengthen peace, stability, and development across Kano State.

He described the traditional institution as “a pillar of history, guardian of values, custodian of heritage, and an indispensable partner in governance.”

Governor Yusuf added that the Council is expected to serve as a central platform where royal fathers can meet, deliberate, and provide meaningful guidance on issues affecting the people.

The Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, expressed confidence that the restored Council will significantly contribute to the state's development.

Earlier, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya, traced the historical roots of the Kano Emirate, highlighting its over 700-year legacy of unity under one Emir.

Responding on behalf of the Emirs, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II commended Governor Yusuf's leadership and pledged the full support of the Emirates toward the progress and stability of Kano State.

Nyesom Wike and His Sons Attend  2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS).

Wike left Abuja on Sunday and touched down in Dubai around 4 a.m. on Monday. 

He was received at the airport by Nigeria’s Consul General in Dubai, Ambassador Zayyanu Ibrahim, along with senior officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who arrived ahead of him.

Those on the reception team included the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda; Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Legal and Multilateral Cooperation, Benedict Daudu; Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima; Director of Engineering Services, Engr. Chuks Udeh; and the Director of Protocol, Sani Musa Daura.

In a statement issued by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike is scheduled to lead a discussion panel on Tuesday, where he will respond to questions and share perspectives on Abuja’s ongoing development and urban planning efforts.

Olayinka added that the summit offers a platform for the FCT Minister to engage with mayors and city leaders from around the world.

“The Minister will be participating in a high-level panel session, where he will highlight Abuja’s developmental strides and exchange ideas with other city leaders on sustainable urban growth,” he said.

The 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum serves as a global meeting point for cities, governments, and investors exploring trade and development opportunities across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

Former CBN governor & 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has criticized the FG for continued borrowing despite removing fuel subsidy.

Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja, Sanusi said the subsidy removal had already increased revenue & questioned why the Bola Tinubu administration was still taking loans.

He praised the removal of fuel subsidy & exchange rate unification as “painful but necessary,” but warned that reckless spending could erase the gains. “If you stop paying subsidies but continue borrowing, it means you’ve filled one hole only to dig another,” he said.

Sanusi blamed the nation’s economic woes on years of poor fiscal management & populist policies. He urged the government to cut waste, asking, “Why do we need 48 ministers & long convoys?”

He also condemned the culture of praise-singing in governance, noting that sycophancy prevents leaders from hearing the truth. According to him, leaders must seek honest advisers rather than those who flatter them.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed his elder brother, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, as the Emir of the newly created Duguri Emirate in Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The appointment letter was presented at the Duguri palace on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aminu Hammayo, on behalf of the governor. He urged the new emir to support government policies & programmes aimed at achieving sustainable growth & development.

In his remarks, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed thanked the governor for the honour & pledged loyalty to the State Government & the Bauchi Emirate Council, praying for Allah’s blessings on the state leadership.

At the same event, Alhaji Jibrin D. Hassan was presented with his appointment letter as the Emir of Bununu Emirate. The SSG advised him to uphold the rule of law, promote peace among all tribes & contribute to the state’s progress.

Emir of Bununu expressed gratitude to the governor, promising to serve both the government & the people with dedication & integrity.

In its ruling, the court wrote:

“Rape is, in many cases, considered an exceptionally serious offense that could lead to the deportation of a refugee, but an assessment must be made based on all circumstances in the individual case. Given the nature and duration of the offense in question, the Court of Appeal finds that while the crime is serious, it does not constitute an exceptionally serious offense that would warrant a deportation order for Yazied Mohamed. The request for deportation is therefore rejected.”

The decision has provoked widespread outrage, with critics describing it as another example of Sweden’s overly lenient approach toward offenders with refugee status.

WATCH: Bauchi’s First-class Emirs Parade Multi-million Naira Cars As Citizens Battle Poverty, Hunger

Yobe SIEC Chairman Mamman Mohammed is dead.

Mamman Mohammed, the chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) is dead.

Mohammed was said to have died after a brief illness at a hospital in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital city on Monday, October 13.

The Fika Emirate Council confirmed his passing on its official Facebook page.

According to the Emirate, Mohammad, the Shamakin Fika died at the Yobe State Teaching Hospital, Damaturu.

“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi Raji unn.

“The death has occurred of Dr Mamman Mohammed, (Shamakin Fika), Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC).

“He died at Yobe State Teaching Hospital after an illness.

“May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah, Amin”, the Emirate wrote on Facebook.

Politics Nigeria gathered that the YSIEC chairman will be buried on Tuesday, October 14, according to Islamic rites.

NDLEA Nabs Lagos, Onitsha Boutique Owner With 127 Wraps of Cocaine Hidden in Stomach and Underwear.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano for attempting to smuggle 127 wraps of cocaine into Nigeria.

Ejiofor, who reportedly owns boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was intercepted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence. A body scan revealed that he had ingested several pellets of cocaine and concealed more inside his underwear.

“Ejiofor was immediately taken into custody after the scan confirmed he had ingested the drugs. A total of 58 wraps were recovered from his underwear, while another 69 pellets were later excreted in seven rounds, bringing the total to 127 wraps weighing 1.388 kilograms,” the statement said.

In related operations, NDLEA operatives in Lagos intercepted three shipments of illicit drugs bound for the United Kingdom between October 9 and 10. The seizures included 1.74 kg of methamphetamine hidden in glass ceramic blocks, 114 grams of pentazocine, 168 grams of tramadol injections, and 48 grams of tramadol capsules concealed in Vitamin C containers.

The agency also foiled attempts by other drug syndicates to smuggle 2.6 kg of skunk and 422 grams of tapentadol disguised as black soap heading to Turkey, 169 grams of cocaine hidden in women’s handbags destined for Australia, and 568 grams of “Loyd” cannabis concealed in herbal containers en route to the United Arab Emirates.

NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking networks across Nigeria and beyond.

Weeks after a peace agreement between the Katsina State Government and armed bandit groups, the Chairman of Sabuwa Local Government Area, Engr. Sagir Tanimu, has come under scrutiny for attending the wedding ceremony of children belonging to some of the bandits.

The ceremony, which took place in Kadawan Dandume village, was reportedly part of the state’s ongoing reconciliation efforts with the bandits operating in the region. Tanimu, alongside other dignitaries including the Prince of Kogo Emirate, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Kogo, and the District Head of Sabuwa, joined Fulani residents in the forest to mark the occasion.

However, critics have expressed concern over the gesture, noting that despite the peace pact, the armed groups have yet to renounce their criminal activities or surrender their weapons. Locals insist that genuine peace can only be achieved when the bandits formally disarm and abandon violence.

Six Nigerian nationals have been placed under US sanctions due to their alleged support for Boko Haram, the State and Treasury Departments announced on Friday.

All six, identified as Abdurrahman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad, were convicted of attempting to set up a Boko Haram cell in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Treasury said in a statement.

“With this action, the United States joins the UAE in targeting terrorist financing networks of mutual concern,” Under Secretary of the Treasury Brian Nelson said.

“Treasury continues to target financial facilitators of terrorist activity worldwide. We welcome multilateral action on this Boko Haram network to ensure that it is not able to move any further funds through the international financial system,” he added.

The men were convicted in the UAE of attempting to send $782,000 from Dubai to Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Adamu and Muhammad were sentenced to life in prison for violating the emirates' anti-terrorism laws, while Musa, Yusuf, Isa and Alhassan received sentences of 10 years in prison followed by deportation.#bokoharamhistory

The United States is designating six individuals for their support of the terrorist group Boko Haram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added Nigerian nationals Abdurrahman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad to the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Boko Haram.

Today’s action follows the United Arab Emirates’ prosecutions, convictions, and designations of these individuals for supporting terrorism. The Department of State designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization on November 14, 2013. The Nigeria-based group is responsible for numerous attacks in the northern and northeastern regions of the country as well as in the Lake Chad Basin in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger that have killed thousands of people since 2009.

Nigeria Has Pulled Back From Economic Collapse — Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II Hails the CBN Reforms.

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, has praised the current leadership of the apex bank for what he described as a “remarkable turnaround” in Nigeria’s monetary and economic stability.

Speaking on recent economic developments, Sanusi said he had “nothing but positive words” for the CBN’s policies, noting that the institution had successfully stabilized the exchange rate and curbed the reckless monetary expansion that once threatened the economy.

“We came from a period of very high instability due to loose monetary policy and uncontrolled growth in money supply,” Sanusi stated. “In the last one year, the central bank has worked hard to mop up excess liquidity. Yes, interest rates are high, but the result is evident, we’ve stabilized the naira and pulled back from the brink of total economic collapse.”

The former governor highlighted key economic improvements, including declining inflation, which he noted had fallen to around 20 percent, and a steady rise in foreign reserves now exceeding $40 billion.

Sanusi also pointed out that Nigeria’s economy recorded growth of over 3 percent in the first quarter and more than 4 percent in the second quarter of the year, outpacing population growth for the first time in years.

He described these gains as evidence that the CBN’s policy tightening and reform efforts are beginning to yield tangible results, restoring investor confidence and setting the economy on a path toward long-term stability.