The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently clarify the status of Mr. Ramzy Abu Ibrahim, head of the Palestinian community in Nigeria, following unconfirmed reports of his arrest by security operatives. According to multiple media sources, Mr. Abu Ibrahim was allegedly detained on Friday at his residence in Abuja by individuals believed to be members of an anti-terrorism unit. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown, and there has been no official statement from any Nigerian security agency confirming or explaining the reported arrest. MPAC, in a statement released on Monday, said efforts by Mr.…
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In a landmark move to expand grassroots governance and address long-standing structural imbalances, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Monday signed the Local Council Development Areas (Creation & Administration) Bill into law, officially establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. The new law raises the number of local administrative units in Gombe from 11 to 24. Governor Yahaya described the development as a “bold, constitutional, and people-driven reform” aimed at bringing governance closer to communities that have long been underserved. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the Government House, the governor explained that the LCDAs were…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially revoked all land allocations made between May 29, 2023, and August 25, 2025, including those involving government-acquired properties. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Essien Udom. According to Udom, the move is part of a broader effort to revalidate all land allocations and transition to the newly introduced digital Geographic Information System, known as Akwa-GIS. As part of the reform, the government has suspended all new land allocations and transactions for one month. During this period, the Directorate of Lands…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party. Damagum, who had been serving in an acting capacity since 2023, received full affirmation during the PDP’s 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja. In his remarks following the confirmation, Damagum expressed deep appreciation to the party’s leadership and members for their confidence and continued support. He described the confirmation as a recognition not just of his individual efforts, but of the collective work and resilience of the PDP leadership. “Today’s decision by the NEC reflects the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, also known as Bello Karama, and five others in connection with a criminal syndicate that allegedly planted illicit drugs in the luggage of three unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims, now detained in Saudi Arabia. The development was disclosed during a press briefing held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Speaking at the event were the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi; Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim; and Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo. According to…
The Speaker of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position, marking a dramatic turn in the state’s legislative leadership. Dajoh’s resignation was confirmed on Sunday, though the reasons behind his sudden departure remain unclear as of the time of this report. His exit has sparked widespread speculation, particularly given the tense political atmosphere that has gripped the Assembly in recent weeks. Dajoh assumed the speakership in June 2023 under controversial and high-pressure circumstances. However, recent internal developments have suggested growing unrest within the House. Notably, a group of lawmakers was recently suspended…
The Benue State Government has denied any involvement by governor Hyacinth Alia in the alleged moves to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. In an official statement issued from Government House, Makurdi, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, described the rumours of the Governor’s involvement as unfounded and misleading. “The governor is not aware of, and has no hand in, any purported plan to remove the Speaker,” the statement read. “Governor Alia remains fully committed to the principles of the rule of law and the separation of powers among the three arms…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Monday, 25th August, 2025, as the first Day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto. He says, the decision followed reports from the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon sighting Committee, which confirmed that no sighting of the new crescent was received from Moon sighting Committees across the Country on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, marking a significant step in its intensified crackdown on international cybercrime syndicates operating within Nigeria. The deported individuals—50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian—were repatriated in coordination with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). This latest batch brings the total number of convicted foreign cybercriminals deported since August 15, 2025, to 102. According to the EFCC, the individuals were part of a group of 192 foreign suspects apprehended during a coordinated sting operation in Lagos, launched after intelligence reports linked them to various online…
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have decried the worsening security situation in the country, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of orchestrating anti-democratic actions and economic hardship. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 7th meeting, in Zamfara state in Saturday, the Forum expressed deep appreciation to party members and supporters across the country for their unwavering commitment “in the face of serious intimidation and untold anti-democratic actions” allegedly perpetrated by the ruling APC during the August 9 nationwide bye-elections. The governors also lauded the party’s national leadership for standing…