APC INAUGURATES COMMITTEE ON OSUN GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY

The Governing All Progressives Congress APC has inaugurated a six member committee to conduct a governorship primary for nine aspirants and produce a standard bearer ahead of 2026 off-cycle Governorship Election in Osun State

Political Correspondent Abubakar Akwanga reports that, the committee is led by the Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Governors of Nasarawa, Lagos, Ondo, former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya are to serve as members while former FCT minister Ramatu Aliyu is the chief scribe of the Committee

The Party assured of a thorough Job in its bid to reclaim back the party and provide good governance and dividends of democracy to the people of Osun State

Nasarawa Community Accuses Police of Aiding Criminal’s Fake Escape After Alleged Bribe

Residents of Cajah Estate in New Karshi, Nasarawa State, have accused police officers of deliberately enabling the escape of a notorious thief known as Doyin after allegedly collecting a bribe. The suspect, infamous for repeated break-ins, was arrested for stealing an air conditioner but reportedly “escaped” from custody in what residents describe as a coordinated cover-up. Community members claim the police fabricated the escape narrative to shield officers involved in releasing him.
The incident has heightened fear in the estate, with residents demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for officers implicated. The Nasarawa State Police Command says an inquiry has been launched and promised that findings will be made public.

Kano, Osun Top List as 13 Nigerian States Spend N22.6bn on Foreign Trips Amid Economic Hardship

A review of expenditure records from 13 Nigerian states shows that a combined ₦22.669 billion was spent on foreign trips between January and September 2025, despite worsening economic hardship across the country. Kano led the list with ₦7.7 billion, followed by Osun with ₦3 billion and Benue with ₦2.7 billion. Other major spenders include Nasarawa, Jigawa, Taraba, Ekiti, and Adamawa. Enugu recorded the lowest at ₦94 million. The figures, released amid rising inflation and shrinking public services, have sparked fresh concerns over fiscal priorities. Civil society groups are demanding transparency and justification for the costly trips. At the federal level, earlier data revealed that the Tinubu administration spent ₦36.3 billion on international travel in 2024, bringing total local and international travel expenses to ₦83 billion.
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Kidnapping Began in Southern Nigeria, Not the North — Gov Sule Warns Against Regional Blame

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says kidnapping did not originate in the North as widely believed, arguing that the crisis first emerged in Nigeria’s oil-producing southern region between 2003 and 2009. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, he described a tense governors’ meeting where rising insecurity sparked anger and frustration among members. Sule recounted how oil workers were frequently abducted in the Niger Delta for economic ransom and urged Nigerians to stop regionalising insecurity. He stressed that kidnapping has now become a national problem requiring collective effort to defeat.


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Northern Leaders, FG Working Hard To End Insecurity, Says Gov Abdullahi Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says both the Federal Government and northern leaders are making strong efforts to curb the rising insecurity across the region. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, he praised the coordinated rescue of 100 abducted pupils in Niger State and dismissed claims that leaders are not committed to solving security challenges, calling such accusations mischievous.

Kwara Police Intercept 100 Rounds of AK-47 Ammunition, Arrest Four Arms Couriers in Edu LGA

The Kwara State Police Command has intercepted 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and arrested four suspected arms suppliers along the Gbugbu–Patigi Road in Edu LGA.
CP Ojo Adekimi confirmed that the suspects were caught after officers flagged down a Toyota Corolla during a routine stop-and-search. The ammunition was found hidden among luggage alongside protective charms. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the rounds were allegedly picked up in Nasarawa and destined for an unidentified receiver in Gbugbu.
The command also arrested a suspected kidnapper, Aliu Abubakar, who was found with images of himself and accomplices posing with rifles and cash believed to be ransom proceeds. Police say he is providing useful intelligence to ongoing operations.

Court Reserves Ruling On Jurisdiction, Bail Revocation In Case Against Lawyer Abdul Mahmud

A Senior Magistrate Court in Nasarawa State has reserved ruling on its jurisdiction and the possible revocation of bail earlier granted to human rights lawyer Abdul Mahmud. The proceedings followed disputes over a police signal alleging he petitioned authorities—an accusation he firmly denied, citing mistaken identity. The court fixed December 18, 2025, for its decision, while background details show long-standing tensions between Mahmud and senior police officer Amabua Muhammed, who is also facing separate investigations.

Lagos Tops 2025 Ease of Doing Business Ranking as PEBEC Warns States on Urgent Reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has released the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report, with Lagos leading at 85.6%, far ahead of other states. Kaduna, Oyo, FCT, and Ogun complete the top five, while Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano, and Nasarawa make the top ten. PEBEC says the ranking is based on hard administrative evidence across 16 indicators, highlighting gaps in power stability, investor aftercare, interstate trade rules, and MSME financing. The council warns that without urgent reforms, Nigerian businesses may continue relocating to more stable environments like Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya.

Gov. Buni Constructs Major Drainage Systems, Bridges to End Flooding in Damaturu

The Yobe State Government under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni,, has made remarkable progress in the construction of major bridges and drainage channels across Damaturu metropolis aimed at permanently addressing the problem of flooding while also supporting dry-season farming.

The large-scale project cuts across key parts of the state capital, stretching from Nasarawa through Nayi-Nawa, extending behind Shagari via Pompomari New Layout, and further beyond Waziri Ibrahim and Sumsumma, where floodwater is being redirected for the benefit of dry-season farmers in areas such as behind the High Court, Waziri Ibrahim, Sumsumma and adjoining communities.

So far, major milestones have been recorded with the completion of a bridge at Waziri Ibrahim Bypass, another at Pompomari New Layout, as well as the completion of one side of the Pilgrim Bridge along the Potiskum Road.

To ensure timely delivery, the construction company which is currently executing the project simultaneously in five different locations, including Waziri Bypass, where road rehabilitation and drainage construction are ongoing; the Buratai residence axis, where a major floodwater channel is being constructed; the Pilgrim area, where one side of the bridge is under construction; and Nasarawa, where large drainage infrastructure is also underway.

The project when completed will deliver enormous benefits to Damaturu and environs. It will significantly reduced the recurring menace of flooding, thereby protecting lives, homes, and public infrastructure from destruction.

By preventing floodwater from cutting off major roads, especially around the Waziri Ibrahim and Pompomari areas, the project will greatly enhanced the free flow of traffic and easing movement within the city.

In addition, the drainage system will preserved road networks from damage caused by stagnant water, while at the same time improving environmental sanitation by preventing waste accumulation and pollution.

Beyond flood control and urban safety, the project will contribute immensely to agricultural development. By redirecting floodwater for irrigation, it is boosting dry-season farming and supporting hundreds of farmers engaged in the cultivation of crops such as cucumber, watermelon, onion, Irish potato, lettuce, tomato, pepper, rice, wheat and other produce across the Waziri and Sumsumma axis.

This intervention is also creating opportunities for youth empowerment, reducing unemployment and discouraging social vices through productive engagement.

The project covers major areas including Nasarawa, Nayi-Nawa, Pompomari, Behind the High Court, Behind Waziri Ibrahim and Sumsumma, where floodwater is systematically channelled for agricultural use.

The work is progressing steadily in line with specifications, and it is expected to be completed in the near future .

Nasarawa Police Rescue 40 Foreign Nationals from Human Trafficking Syndicate Lafia, Nasarawa State

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 40 foreign nationals, mostly from Mali and Ivory Coast, who were lured into Nigeria by a human trafficking syndicate with false promises of jobs in France.

The victims were intercepted before they could be transported out of the country, police said on Saturday.
State Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro, disclosed the rescue during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital.

According to CP Jauro, the victims were deceived with offers of employment in Europe and brought into Nigeria through illegal routes. They were being held in a location within the state ahead of onward movement to France when police acted on intelligence and raided the premises.

The prime suspect, believed to be the leader of the trafficking ring, remains at large. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest him and other accomplices.
No further details about the victims’ conditions or the exact location of the rescue were immediately released, as investigations continue.

Nasarawa Gov. Sule proposes budget of N517.53bn for 2026 fiscal year

"They were hunters with dane gun"- Police denies abduction of students in Nasarawa.

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied reports of fresh abduction of school children in the North-Central state.

Reports had emerged on Friday claiming bandits had abducted and unspecified number of pupils from St. Peter’s Academy.

But in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the students only saw hunters with dane guns and mistook them for kidnappers.

According to the Police, the school area was thoroughly combed, and normalcy was immediately restored.

“On 21/11/2025 at about 1000hrs, an unverified report filtered in alleging that two pupils of St. Peter’s Academy were abducted while engaging in sporting activities on the school field. In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, promptly deployed a combined team of Police operatives and military personnel stationed within the general area to the scene.

“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the pupils had sighted some hunters carrying Dane guns and, out of fear, fled, mistaking them for kidnappers. The area was thoroughly combed, and normalcy was immediately restored. The proprietor of the school was also interviewed and confirmed to the operatives that the alarm raised was a false one. The general area continues to be closely monitored to forestall any breach of security.

“The Command therefore urges members of the public to disregard the circulating report as mere rumour unworthy of publication as factual news. Journalists and media outlets are further advised to always verify information before publication in order to avoid misleading the public.”

The statement read: “The Nasarawa State Police Command’s attention has been drawn to a report circulating across social media platforms and some news outlets alleging that kidnappers invaded St. Peter’s Academy, Rukubi, in Doma Local Government Area, and abducted two pupils. The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the report is false and does not reflect the true state of affairs.

The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has dismissed the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, describing the move by a splinter faction as “laughable” and the handiwork of “political jobbers seeking relevance.” In a statement issued on Friday, the party said the claim—announced at a stakeholders’ meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State—was spearheaded by former presidential candidate Chris Imumolen, whom the party insists “had long been expelled.”

President Tinubu declares state of emergency on nigeria’s security training institutions.

President bola tinubu has declared a state of emergency on nigeria’s security training facilities, describing their poor state as a threat to the efficiency of the nation’s internal security agencies.

The announcement covers institutions under the nigeria police force (npf), the nigeria security and civil defence corps (nscdc), and other agencies. the development was confirmed by enugu governor peter mbah, who heads the nec ad-hoc committee on security training reforms.

During an inspection in lagos, mbah said the president’s directive followed his october 23 approval for a total overhaul of police and civil defence training centres. “the president recognized the urgent need to restore pride, professionalism, and confidence among our security personnel,” mbah stated.

He noted that the committee, which has 30 days to submit its report, divided into two teams — one led by nasarawa governor abdullahi sule to inspect institutions in the north, and another led by himself in the south. according to him, consultants are assessing what needs to be rebuilt, re-equipped, and modernized.

Mbah explained that the move would establish an intervention fund for rebuilding and digital transformation, adding that tinubu’s approval of 30,000 new police recruits required proper training infrastructure. “we cannot train a 21st-century force using 20th-century systems,” he said, emphasizing the need for digital skills in ai, robotics, and mechatronics.

He stressed that the initiative was proactive and not in reaction to any external comment. “this directive was issued before recent foreign remarks. the president is simply addressing decades of neglect,” he clarified.

Governor dapo abiodun, former igp alkali usman baba, and aig olatunji disu, who oversees the spu, affirmed that the committee’s findings will guide the next phase of comprehensive reforms across nigeria’s security training institutions.

BREAKING NEWS:
FCT Police Scorpion Squad Arrest 14 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 23 Foreign Nationals

In a major breakthrough against kidnapping and human trafficking, the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad has arrested fourteen suspected kidnappers and rescued twenty-three victims — all foreign nationals — from captivity.

According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the intelligence-led operation took place around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

Adeh described the operation as a significant success in the ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks operating within and around the Federal Capital Territory.

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16 Senior Officers Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu.

Military authorities are continuing investigations into a foiled coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, and PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details on 16 officers currently detained in connection with the plot.

According to security sources, 14 of the detained officers are from the Nigerian Army, with two others from the Navy and Air Force. Of the army personnel, 12 are from the Infantry Corps, one from the Signals Corps, and one from the Ordnance Corps.

The ranks of those in custody include a brigadier general, a colonel, four lieutenant colonels, five majors, two captains and a lieutenant. The Navy officer is a lieutenant commander, while the Air Force officer holds the rank of squadron leader.

Authorities have not issued a formal statement on the alleged plot, offering only a denial that it was linked to the scaled-down Independence Day celebrations on October 1.

Key Officers Identified are: Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq, believed to be the alleged ringleader, is from Nasarawa State and a member of NDA Regular Course 44. He was previously detained in 2024 over alleged diversion of relief materials and military equipment.

Colonel M.A. Ma’aji, from Niger State and a member of the 47 Regular Course, is suspected of playing a strategic planning role. He formerly commanded the 19 Battalion in Ondo State and served under Operation Delta Safe.

Other officers include: Lt. Col S. Bappah (Signals Corps), Bauchi State, Lt. Col A.A. Hayatu (Infantry), Kaduna State, Lt. Col M. Almakura (Infantry), Nasarawa State, Majors A.J. Ibrahim, M.M. Jiddah, M.A. Usman, D. Yusuf, and I. Dauda, Captains Ibrahim Bello and A.A. Yusuf, Lt. S.S. Felix, Lt. Commander D.B. Abdullahi (Navy), Squadron Leader S.B. Adamu (Air Force)
Sources say interrogations are ongoing, and details of alleged roles and motives have not yet been made public. The Defence Headquarters and the Presidency have remained silent.

More updates are expected as investigations progress.

Senator Patrick Abba Moro Mourns Son and Grandson in Devastating Double Tragedy.

The family of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, has been hit by a heartbreaking double tragedy, following the loss of his son and grandson within just two days.

According to information obtained by DAILY POST, the Senator’s son, Victor Moro, recently returned to Nigeria after completing his studies in Turkey, in preparation for his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Tragically, Victor lost his life in a fatal car accident along the Mararaba axis in Nasarawa State, barely 24 hours after the burial of his nephew — Senator Moro’s grandson.

Reports indicate that Victor was travelling from the family residence to attend to personal matters when the accident occurred.

The successive losses have plunged the Moro family and their close associates into deep mourning, with many describing the situation as a devastating and unimaginable blow.

Married man kills lover for cheating on him in Plateau.

A 51-year-old married man identified as Moses Abraham, has been arrested by the police in Jos, Plateau State, for beating his lover to death after catching her with another man.

The incident which reportedly happened on Friday, occurred in the Legislative Quarters area of Jos, the state capital, when Abraham, a long distance tanker driver, went to visit the deceased whose name was given as Cecilia, to spend the night with her only to meet another man in the apartment he rented for her.

According to an eyewitness who live in the same neighbourhood as the deceased, following the discovery of another man in his lover’s apartment, Abraham was said to have left and gone/to a nearby bar where he waited for the man to leave while taking some alcoholic liquors.

The eyewitness said late in the night, the suspect, a father of five, went back to Cecilia’s apartment, locked the door and gave her the beating of her life, hitting her head on the wall several times, before finally using a stone to crush her skull.

“From what we know, the man lives in Bidi-Bidi and is married with four children. The late woman, Cecilia, is separated from her husband and it was Abraham that rented the apartment for her while she runs a salon nearby,” the neighbour said.

“What happened that led to the death of Cecilia, according to what Abraham said, was that he came to her place without informing her because he was told she used to bring home other men whenever he was out of town because he is a long distance tanker driver.

“So on that Friday, he came and met a man in her apartment which caused the fight which ultimately led to her demise,” he stated.

He added that after killing Cecilia, Abraham went to the nearby Nasarawa-Gwom police station to report the murder and turn himself in. He then led the police to Cecilia’s apartment where the corpse was evacuated and taken to a mortuary while Abraham was taken into custody.

Farida Sule Shines in Cairo: Nasarawa First Lady Wows Fans with Elegant Photos

The wife of Nasarawa State Governor, Farida Abdullahi Sule, has captivated social media users after sharing stunning photos from her recent visit to Cairo, Egypt.

Farida Sule posted the elegant images on her official Instagram account on Monday, September 29, 2025, instantly drawing admiration from her followers.

In the photos, the First Lady is seen radiating grace and style, exploring the historic and culturally rich city of Cairo. Her fashionable outfits and poised presence earned her glowing comments, with fans praising her beauty, elegance, and sophistication.

Many followers described her as a “true reflection of grace and class”, applauding her consistent representation of Nasarawa State with dignity on the international stage.

Farida Sule’s Cairo post comes amid a trend of public figures using social media to share personal experiences, allowing them to connect more meaningfully with their audience.

Her fans flooded the comment section with warm words, highlighting her as an icon of style and poise, further cementing her influence as a public figure.

Former FCT minister of state, Ewuga is dead.

Senator Solomon Akku Ewuga, a prominent politician and elder statesman from Nasarawa State, has died.

Sources close to the family in Akwanga and Nasarawa-Eggon confirmed the development to Daily Trust yesterday.

Ewuga, a lawyer, rose to prominence in Nasarawa politics in 1999 when he contested against Abdullahi Adamu, former National Chairman of the APC, for the governorship ticket. After Adamu won the highly contested PDP primary election, Ewuga was picked as his deputy.

Following their victory in the governorship election, Governor Adamu nominated him as minister from Nasarawa State, and in June 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed him Minister of State for the FCT. He held the position for two years before being removed in a cabinet reshuffle.

Upon returning home, Ewuga again contested for governor in 2003 and 2007. He later defected to the ANPP and subsequently to the CPC, where he joined forces with Tanko Al-Makura to defeat then-Governor Aliyu Akwe Doma in 2011.

While Al-Makura was elected governor on the CPC platform, Ewuga won a Senate seat to represent Nasarawa North in the 7th Assembly.

After serving one term, he made another attempt at the governorship but lost in the primaries.

A veteran journalist, Ewuga once served as managing director of the Nigerian Standard Newspaper.