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A 30-year-old aspirant from Kaduna State, Mohammed Sadis Buba, has drawn widespread attention on social media following his appearance at the All Progressives Congress screening for the Sabon Gari/Zaria Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Buba became an online sensation after a video of his appearance before members of the party’s screening committee surfaced on social media on Sunday, showing him dressed in traditional attire as he presented himself for the exercise. Speaking during the screening, Mohammed Sadis Buba said his decision to contest was inspired by a call to serve his people rather than personal ambition. According…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected arms dealer and recovered three fabricated AK-47 rifles alongside other weapons during a sting operation in Dala Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, took place around Dandinshe Quarters on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Umar Danladi Usman, 35, of Kurna Layin Masallacin Juma’a area, was intercepted while driving a Honda Accord vehicle with tinted glass. Police said a thorough search of…

Drama unfolded in Abuja on Sunday as Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara reportedly walked out of the All Progressives Congress screening exercise, raising fresh questions over his political future ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fubara had been noticeably absent on Saturday when other incumbent governors seeking re-election were screened, alongside Francis Nwifuru. Addressing concerns over the governor’s absence, APC screening committee chairman Nentawe Yilwatda said governors with pressing official engagements were granted permission to be absent. According to him, three governors were yet to appear before the committee, noting that as chief executives of their respective states, they could…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested three persons living with disabilities for alleged drug trafficking in separate operations carried out in Anambra and Kwara states, as the agency also recorded major drug seizures across the country, including a multi-billion-naira cannabis haul in Lagos. The development was disclosed on Sunday in a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence tracked a 60-year-old suspect, Romanus Nwabara, to Akpaka Forest in Onitsha, Anambra State, where he was arrested with 250 grams of skunk packaged in retail sachets.…

The All Progressives Congress has screened no fewer than 14 serving governors seeking re-election and other elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was notably absent from the ongoing exercise. Also screened was President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger for the party’s presidential ticket, Stanley Osifo, as the ruling party intensified preparations for its primary elections. The APC had commenced the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms on April 28, with the exercise closing at midnight on May 6. Screening of serving governors began on May 8 and is scheduled…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Musa, in connection with the gruesome killing of his elder brother, Muhammed Haruna, and his wife, Habiba Muhammed, in Asarara Village, Jega Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the victims were allegedly attacked with a cutlass while asleep in their home at about 5:15 a.m. According to police authorities, the couple sustained severe injuries during the brutal assault and were later confirmed dead. The spokesman for the Kebbi State Police…

Photo: Linda Ejiofor, one of the biggest winners of the night By Oghenekevwe Kofi The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) delivered another glamorous celebration of African film, television and digital storytelling on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. But beyond the glittering fashion, emotional speeches and celebrity sightings, this year’s ceremony also reflected the changing face of African entertainment, where streaming, indigenous storytelling and technically polished productions are increasingly taking centre stage. Another major talking point of the night was the change in hosting duties. After years of being synonymous with…

After more than a decade as the face of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, IK Osakioduwa has officially stepped aside, marking the end of an era and ushering in a fresh chapter for Africa’s biggest celebration of film and television. For the first time since the awards debuted in 2013, the AMVCA stage will be anchored by new hosts, with Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha unveiled as co-hosts for the 12th edition scheduled to hold tonight at Eko Hotel and Suites. Osakioduwa’s departure marks one of the most significant changes in the history of the awards. Across 11 consecutive…

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya following an alleged assault involving his daughter, Ilebaye Odiniya, in Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying officers responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate in the early hours of the day. According to the police, authorities received reports that Ilebaye was allegedly being physically assaulted by her father at the residence. “On the 9th of May, 2026, at about 12:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja, reporting an…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged cases of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency published the wanted notice on its official platform on Saturday, listing the 52-year-old former minister among persons being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation. According to the notice, Farouq, an indigene of Zamfara State, has her last known address as Maitama, Abuja. In a statement signed by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission urged members of the public with…