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  “Anambra Man Kills Relative at Night — Then Joins in Searching for Him” Anambra State — What began as a peaceful night in Kene‑Eze Village, Aguata Local Government Area, quickly morphed into one of the most bizarre and chilling criminal episodes in recent memory: a man allegedly slayed his own relative in the darkness of night — and then, without detection, joined the ensuing community search for the missing victim. The incident has forced police, traditional leaders, and civil society organisations to confront unsettling questions about violence, familial conflict, mental health, community vigilance, and the nature of justice in rural Nigeria. In a case that has both gripped and disturbed Anambra communities, this special extended feature reconstructs the story — from the chilling evening of the murder to the investigative breakthroughs, public reactions, and broader societal implications. 🕯️ I. THE NIGHT OF THE INCIDENT — A VILLAGE SHAKEN It was a calm Wednesday night in late ...

  “Salihu Tanko Yakasai Visits Atiku Abubakar” Abuja & Kano — A political visit at a delicate moment in Nigeria’s pre‑election season has drawn national attention, underscoring shifting alliances, new party alignments, and renewed energy within the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a move that has ignited discussion across political circles and social media alike, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a notable political figure and former special adviser on media to a prominent northern governor, recently paid a publicised visit to His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, GCON, the veteran former Vice‑President of Nigeria and current leader within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). � Nairaland The meeting — confirmed through social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and captions from both political supporters and news forums — has been portrayed as more than just a courtesy call. Instead, for many observers it symbolises active realignment in Nigeria’s fractious political terrain as ...

   “No Amount of Rhetoric Can Erase OPL 245 Disputes — Atiku to AGF”. Abuja — A heated exchange between one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures and the chief law officer of the federation has thrust the long‑running OPL 245 controversy back into the national spotlight. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised the Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), after the latter publicly defended what the Federal Government described as a settlement agreement bringing closure to the decades‑long dispute over Nigeria’s OPL 245 oil block. � TheCable At the heart of the clash is a simple but damning remark from Mr. Abubakar: no amount of rhetoric can erase the pending legal disputes surrounding OPL 245 — and any attempt to portray the matter as resolved, he says, is misleading and dangerously premature. � The Nation Newspaper This unfolding drama reaches beyond political rhetoric — touching on issues of transpare...

  Gawuna’s phone “not reachable” as Tinubu mounts pressure to stop his defection to Kwankwasiyya⁠� Gawuna goes silent as Tinubu rallies APC leaders to stop his defection to Kwankwasiyya⁠� 🗞️ **SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE FEATURE “Gawuna’s Phone ‘Not Reachable’ as Tinubu Mounts Pressure to Stop His Defection”** I. A POLITICALLY CHARGED SILENCE In the heart of northern Nigeria’s political landscape, silence has spoken louder than statements. For days, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna — a central figure in Kano State politics, a former deputy governor, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2023 election — has been unreachable. His phone, according to multiple sources within political circles, remains switched off or in “Do Not Disturb” mode. This has raised eyebrows across Abuja and Kano, as **pressure reportedly intensifies from the presidency to stop his impending defection from the APC to the influential Kwankwasiyya Movement and possibly the African Democratic Congre...

   “Saraki: Friendship With Wike Doesn’t Mean I Endorse Tinubu”   📰 INTRODUCTION: A CLARIFICATION THAT SHOOK POLITICAL DISCOURSE In the volatile crucible of Nigerian politics, few personalities draw as much attention as Dr. Bukola Saraki — former Senate President, seasoned strategist, and one of the pivotal figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In recent days, Saraki issued a public clarification to address persistent speculation that his **friendship with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, equates to an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. � Punch Newspapers +1 In statements delivered to the press and political commentators, Saraki categorically rejected the notion that his relationship with Wike — a controversial political figure who defected from the PDP to the ruling party before returning to the PDP — signals any allegiance to President Tinubu’s re‑election bid. His clarification has triggered fresh d...

  🇳🇬 APC Convention: FG Shuts Roads, Asks Civil Servants to Work From Home Today marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s political calendar as the All Progressives Congress (APC) — the nation’s ruling party — convenes its national convention in Abuja, bringing heightened activity to the nation’s capital and prompting extraordinary measures by the federal government to facilitate the event. In a move that has drawn widespread public attention — and both praise and criticism — the Federal Government (FG) announced the closure of federal secretariat access roads and instructed civil servants in key ministries to work from home on Friday, March 27, and into Saturday, March 28, to accommodate the convention. � Daily Trust +1 This feature unravels the full story behind this development — the why, the how, the political backdrop, the public reaction, and what it means for Nigeria’s political trajectory as the country heads toward the 2027 general elections. 🏛️ 1. The Announcement That Sho...

  2027: Saraki denies plan to run for presidency   As Nigeria prepares for its 2027 general elections — with the presidential vote scheduled for 16 January 2027 — political theatre across the nation continues to shift and evolve. Amid intense speculation about who might emerge as leading contenders, one voice stood out this week when former Senate President Bukola Saraki publicly disavowed plans to seek the presidency. His announcement has reshaped political conversations, raised questions about political zoning, ethno‑regional expectations, and the evolving strategies of Nigeria’s major political parties. � Wikipedia Why This Matters Saraki is one of Nigeria’s most intriguing political figures of the Fourth Republic — a strategist, a seasoned lawmaker, and a former presidential aspirant. His choices carry weight far beyond his home state of Kwara, impacting alliances within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and among national power brokers. That a man of his stature would st...