The Borno APC Youth Leader, Suleiman Babagana (aka Ali Kwara), has been detained by the state’s special police unit after posting a video lamenting neglect by the Governor Babagana Zulum administration. Kwara, a grassroots APC figure and once a strong supporter of Zulum, was arrested on August 16, 2025, arraigned before a magistrate’s court, and later remanded in Maiduguri Maximum Prison. His video, urging youths to remain patient despite being sidelined by the government, was interpreted by authorities as intimidation and a threat. Family and legal sources allege political interference, saying the Attorney General suddenly took over the case after pressure from senior officials, delaying a ruling on Kwara’s bail. The magistrate reportedly admitted being under pressure and transferred the case, leaving Kwara in prison for over a week. Critics accuse the Zulum government of misusing the state’s crack police unit—originally meant to fight insurgency and violent crime—to silence dissent. This follows earlier arrests and the jailing of two APC members and tricycle operators for creating a WhatsApp group to mobilize protests against the administration. #BornoPolitics #FreeSpeech #NigeriaDemocracy

Oshiomhole Reflects: How Babangida Surprised Him With a Remark About His Late Wife Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has opened up about a memorable encounter during his days as a labour activist — one that left a lasting impression on him. In a video shared by Symfoni TV, Oshiomhole recalled a visit to the Presidential Villa during General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime. A seven-man labour delegation, led by then-NLC president Pascal Bafyau, had gone to meet with the military ruler. According to Oshiomhole, Babangida stunned him by not only commenting on his posture — saying, “Oh Adam, you walk like a military officer” — but also asking after his late wife, Clara. The senator admitted he was shocked by the military leader’s awareness of such personal details, noting that it revealed how much those in power knew about their challengers. Reflecting on his time in the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oshiomhole emphasized that his activism went beyond agitation. It was about courage, conviction, and the sacrifices of labour leaders who risked everything to secure the democratic space Nigerians enjoy today. Oshiomhole, a former Edo State governor and ex-NLC president, said the encounter reinforced his belief in leadership that prioritizes service and responsibility to the people. #AdamsOshiomhole #Babangida #LabourMovement #NigeriaDemocracy #Leadership