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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has alleged that there are plans by security operatives to take former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, into custody from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Frank, in a statement in the early hours of Monday, claimed he received information from sources alleging that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) might attempt to arrest El-Rufai when he appears before Justice M.B. Idris of the Federal High Court. He said: “Pursuant to what appears to be a grand plan by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to politically eliminate Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, I have been reliably informed that plans have allegedly been concluded by the DSS to forcefully take him into custody today (Monday) from  the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he is meant to appear.” According to him, such a move would allegedly contradict existing court orders dir...

*Calls for international sanctions against  officials found culpable in undermining democratic freedom Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that there are covert plans within sections of Nigeria’s security establishment to eliminate former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, while also calling for the immediate release of businessman, Tunde Ayeni. In a statement issued on Sunday, Frank claimed he received information from what he described as a “reliable source within the security agencies” alleging that some officials within government circles were plotting against el-Rufai. “I received a troubling call from a reliable source within the security agencies alleging that there are plots to eliminate Nasir el-Rufai — a strategic plan allegedly orchestrated by top appointees within the government and the presidency,” Frank stated. “According to the information, he may be administered a harmful substanc...

Ahead of the historic Presidential Primaries of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) scheduled to hold on May 29, 2026, in Abuja, the National Youth Alliance (NYA), under the leadership of its Youth President and  a top Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the Action Democratic Party, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has officially constituted a Five-Member Legal Advisory Committee. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity & Media Director National Youth Alliance (NYA), Kuvie Oyibo, made available on Friday May 15, 2026. According to the statement, "The distinguished members of the Committee are:  Ogele O. Morakinyo (Lead Counsel),   Ibrahim Ambore Nuhu,  Aliyu Yunusa,  Maduka Peter and Mubarak Mu’azu. It explained that the committee is tasked with providing legal and procedural guidance, ensuring strict adherence to due process, and overseeing all legal and constitutional frameworks relating to the forthcoming presiden...

Chairmen of the Labour Party (LP) across the South East have endorsed former National Chairman of the party, Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, as their preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced during a high-level consultative meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State, on Wednesday night, as political alignments and consultations intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle. The development is expected to strengthen Agada’s growing presidential movement within reform-oriented and technocratic political circles, where he has continued to project himself as a candidate focused on infrastructure-driven governance and institutional reforms. Five-State Consultation, Stakeholders’ Conference Launched As part of efforts to consolidate support for his presidential ambition, the South East party leaders also flagged off a five-state consultative forum and stakeholders’ conference aimed at mobilising grassroots engagement across the region. The i...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned African leaders against entering into what he described as “devilish” and “anti-people” agreements with France, urging African youths to resist any renewed French influence on the continent. Frank, in a strongly worded reaction to recent diplomatic engagements between France and some African leaders where a plethora of ridiculous agreements have been signed at the “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit” attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and several African leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Nairobi-Kenya, alleged that Paris was attempting to regain influence in Africa after facing rejection in several Francophone countries. He described the reported agreements as a “Greek gift,” claiming they would neither benefit African citizens nor promote genuine development across the continent. According to h...

 *Oshoba calls for professionalism,  improved stakeholder relations The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and uphold professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties. A statement signed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs Public Relations Officer  Apapa Area Command, Isah Sulaiman, made available on Wednesday, said that Comptroller Oshoba gave the charge during the Command’s monthly parade held on Tuesday  May 12, 2026, at the Command headquarters in Apapa, Lagos. The Area Controller emphasized the need for greater operational interventions across terminals to block revenue leakages while ensuring seamless trade facilitation and timely cargo clearance. “Officers must protect the reputation of the Service. That is why any delay by any officer concerning any...