As Africa approached the turn of the Millennium, the leaders of the continent were well on the way to reaching a consensus that “democracy, good governance, respect for human and peoples’ rights and the rule of law are prerequisites for the security, stability and development of the Continent.” To many, this meant the conduct of […]
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Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday beat Abia Warriors of Umuahia 2-1 in a classy Abia Derby played at Aba Stadium.
Two goals scored by Chidera Michael in the 60th and 90th minutes gave Enyimba the maximum three points against their Umuahia neighbours.
The game produced tense moments in the goal areas of both teams during the first 45 minutes but still ended 0-0.
In the 60th minute, Chidera Michael scored to give the home team the lead, but Abia Warriors equalized in the 87th minute through Emeka Obioma.
The match was heading to a 1-1 draw, but Chidera Michael again scored for Enyimba in the 90th minute from a penalty after Wonah Williams of Enyimba was brought down in the Abia Warriors’ penalty area.
With Sunday’s victory, Enyimba now has 39 points from 32 matches and is 15th on the NPFL table.
Abia Warriors, which was in 5th position last week, dropped to 6th position while retaining 49 points.
NPFL: Abia Warriors fall in Aba, as Enyimba snatch late winner
The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it has arrested no fewer than 10 suspected armed robbers. The command noted that the suspects were […]
The chairman said the PDP was emerging from a difficult period marked by disagreements and legal contestation, but insisted that the convention should signal a fresh start rather than deepen divisions.
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Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office and following his demise in 2025, the South-East region has not recorded any incident of Fulani herdsmen attacks.
Ohanaeze said the sudden and remarkable decline in the activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen militias in the South-East region is nothing short of a miracle, one that has provided conclusive evidence that these groups were, in all likelihood, a state-sponsored terrorist arm during the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, deployed with the sinister intent of destabilizing Southern Nigeria, particularly the South-East.
It stated that for over six long and harrowing years, these so-called Fulani herdsmen militias unleashed a reign of terror on the South-East, wantonly destroying farmlands and turning the fertile soil of the Igbo heartland into wastelands.
According to the pan-Igbo group, they occupied forests, using them as bases for their heinous acts, and callously sacked numerous villages, leaving behind a trail of destruction, grief, and displacement.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Chief Thompson Ohia, National Spokesperson, Ohanaeze stated that the human cost of this terror is incalculable, with over 2,960 innocent Igbos losing their lives and many more sustaining injuries.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges the significant roles played by the Federal Government and the South-East governors in combating the security challenges that plagued the region.
“However, it cannot be ignored that the most decisive factor in ending this reign of terror was the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2025. Immediately after his passing, there was a perceptible and dramatic reduction in the activities of the Fulani herdsmen militia.
“This undeniable sequence of events has reaffirmed the long-held suspicions of the Igbo people that these militias were state-funded under Buhari’s watch.
“The ‘Fulanization Agenda’ promoted during Buhari’s tenure (2015–2023) was a clear manifestation of a partisan and divisive policy that eroded the trust and confidence of Ndigbo in the APC-led Federal Government.
“The Igbo people endured great suffering during this period, with their safety and livelihoods constantly under threat.
“Thankfully, the current APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken remarkable steps to restore the trust of the Igbo people.
“There has been a remarkable improvement in security across the region. The Igbo can now sleep more soundly at night, free from the constant fear of attack that had become a norm for far too long.
“President Tinubu’s administration has been instrumental in turning the once-dire infrastructure deficits of the South-East into a promising landscape of growth and accessibility.
“The improvement in road networks and other key infrastructure projects is a testament to his commitment to the region.
“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates his 74th birthday anniversary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt birthday wishes and express our deepest gratitude.”
The organisation noted that Ndigbo remains indebted to him for bringing about the much-needed transformation in the South-East, turning a region marred by insecurity and underdevelopment into a safe and prosperous environment.
It’s a miracle how Buhari’s death ended herdsmen crisis in South-East – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
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As a personal commitment, the president has pledged to contribute all his salaries since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative.
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Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has said that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may influence the fortune of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
Kwankwaso, who was NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election and a former governor of Kano State, announced his resignation from the party on March 29, 2026.
Reacting, Ahmad said the move could have some impact on APC’s prospects in Kano, but noted that the situation remains manageable.
“Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s move to another party may affect our performance in Kano. However, it is something we can handle,” he said.
He added that the party can still secure victory if it remains united and organised.
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Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.
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Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared to settle their differences on Sunday during the burial of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja.
The reconciliation took place at the National Mosque during the funeral prayer, where former minister Isa Ali Pantami intervened to mediate between the two leaders.
Speaking at the moment, Pantami urged both men to set aside their differences.
“Your Excellency, forgive one another,” he said.
After a brief discussion with them, Pantami announced that peace had been restored.
“They have forgiven each other,” he declared.
Uba Sani and El-Rufai, who once worked closely together in Kaduna, have been embroiled in a prolonged political dispute.
The rift deepened after El-Rufai left his former political platform and moved across parties in recent times.
Despite their differences, the burial brought together several political figures, including Nuhu Ribadu and Bola Tinubu, who joined others to sympathise with El-Rufai.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was laid to rest on Sunday, with the gathering also serving as a moment that reunited key political figures who had long been at odds.
Pantami brokers peace between Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial
