The former Governor of Sokoto State and currently serving Senator, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has provided insights regarding his recent engagement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He emphasised that neither any agency nor political entity has the capability to intimidate him.

Speaking in Sokoto upon his return from the EFCC’s custody—characterizing the experience as a “brief visit”—Tambuwal indicated that he had been invited by the anti-graft agency and had willingly presented himself at their office on August 6.

He reported that following initial rounds of questioning, he was permitted to return home but was subsequently instructed to return on August 10 and 11 for further inquiries. During the follow-up visit, after several hours of questioning, Tambuwal requested to leave once more.

However, EFCC officials stipulated that he must secure two sureties—specifically, directors within the Federal Civil Service, accompanied by letters of introduction from their respective employers—prior to being granted his release.

“I told them to go back and tell the chairman of the EFCC that I am a former Speaker of the House of Representatives with an unblemished record, a two-term Governor of Sokoto State, a serving Senator, and a Commander of the Order of the Niger. I should be allowed to go on self-recognition,” Tambuwal said.

He stated that despite appeals from his legal team, which included three Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the EFCC operatives refused to vary the bail conditions.

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As a result, he was detained overnight before being released the following morning after meeting the bail terms.

Tambuwal questioned the timing of the EFCC’s actions, linking them to a broader political plot.

“Why now?” he queried, hinting that the current Sokoto State administration had earlier set up what he described as a “kangaroo commission of inquiry” to probe his tenure, which he believed was politically motivated.

He argued that these events were part of efforts to discredit him and silence dissenting voices critical of the federal government under President Bola Tinubu.

“In Nigeria today, there are two lines: those with Bola Tinubu and his government, and those with the people of Nigeria. We chose to stand with the people,” he declared.

Tambuwal further criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), referencing a common political cliché: “Once you join the APC, whatever your sins, they are forgiven.”

He rejected any notion of political realignment, vowing to remain steadfast with the coalition for national rescue.

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“I cannot be intimidated. I cannot be blackmailed. No one can tarnish my record,” he said.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has encouraged his supporters to lend their support to the candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming by-elections scheduled to occur in various states across the country.

Obi emphasised that his supporters should refrain from voting for the Labour Party, as it currently lacks recognized candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) due to ongoing internal disputes.

This announcement was made via a post on his X handle on Thursday.

According to reports from DAILY POST, the elections are set to take place on August 16, 2025, across 16 states, with two senatorial, five Federal House of Representatives, and nine State Assembly seats available for election.

However, Obi advised his supporters, saying, “Kindly note that because the Labour Party has no recognised candidates by INEC due to the internal crisis.

“I humbly urge every member of Obidient and COPDEM families to go out and vote for the coalition political party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), in their respective states.”

Daniel Bwala, who serves as the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has made a bold statement regarding the political prospects of Peter Obi ahead 2027.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s current affairs program on Wednesday, Bwala suggested that President Tinubu could secure as many as two million votes from the region—an estimate he asserted would be at least four to six times greater than the votes attained in the 2023 election.

In the 2023 presidential election, President Tinubu received only 127,370 votes from the South-East.

“This situation is difficult to characterize, but let me address it regionally. With regard to the South-East, I assure you that President Bola Tinubu will exceed four times, if not six times, the number of votes he previously received. He will achieve up to two million votes,” In a trending video, click here to see video, Bwala stated.

In a trending video, click here to see video, Bwala analysis the chances of former Anambra governor, Peter Obi.

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party have indicated that they do not intend to replace their candidates or party structures in the 2027 general election.

When questioned about how the president would secure the projected two million votes if the Labour Party’s Peter Obi is also a candidate, Bwala contended that the region possesses a substantial voting population and claimed that Obi’s influence has diminished.

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He said, “There are lots of votes in the region,” he said, adding that Obi would only serve as a Director-General in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC).

“As I tell you, he’s not going to get a ticket in any of the parties (ADC, PDP, LP). That is Peter Obi. The problem now is that he might not even get the vice presidential ticket from the way things are going, but whether Peter Obi is a ticket bearer of the party, he has lost more than 50% of his votes because they were not votes that were built on agenda and politics. They were built on rhetoric and division, and Nigerian people’s eyes are open.”

He also argued that the recent defections of southern governors to the APC and the endorsement by governors in opposition parties would push the president’s numbers and popularity in the south-east ahead of the forthcoming election. click here to see video

The Federal Government has authorized the establishment of nine new private universities across Nigeria, thereby elevating the total number of tertiary institutions under private ownership in the country.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, conveyed this information on Wednesday during a briefing with State House correspondents following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.

The newly licensed universities. Click here to view list.

Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State

Leadership University, Abuja

Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State

Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State

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Greenland University, Jigawa State

JEFAP University, Niger State

Azione Verde University, Imo State

Unique Open University, Lagos State

American Open University, Ogun State

The Minister of Education, Alausa, disclosed that the Tinubu administration inherited 551 pending applications for the establishment of tertiary institutions. These applications underwent a rigorous review process, leading to a reduction to 79 active cases. The approval of nine institutions on Wednesday addressed a backlog that had, in some instances, persisted for over six years.

Alausa noted that delays in approvals were attributable to inefficiencies within the National Universities Commission (NUC). However, the implementation of reforms aimed at streamlining these processes has resulted in today’s approvals, effectively clearing this accumulated backlog.

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The minister emphasized that many of the newly approved institutions had already established campuses and made significant financial investments, amounting to billions of naira, while awaiting accreditation. A moratorium has now been instituted on new applications for private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, with the exception of those that comply with the newly established operational standards.

Stakeholders within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have reportedly decided to postpone discussions aimed at challenging and defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This development follows the interrogation and subsequent detention of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to a report by The Guardian, the coalition’s decision to delay its initiatives stems from concerns that the Presidency may have infiltrated the party with moles, a concern highlighted by the recent summons of key coalition members by the anti-graft agency.

A former governor associated with the coalition indicated that suspicions were raised by the EFCC’s sudden intervention, which occurred shortly after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar suggested that he might reconsider his presidential ambitions, conditional upon Tambuwal serving as the running mate to any Southern candidate.

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The source, who also has prior experience as a senator, remarked, “We have reason to believe that prevailing authorities may have positioned informants within our ranks. One must question the timing of the EFCC’s actions, occurring contemporaneously with the former Vice President’s consideration of a strategy to allow the Southern region to complete its eight-year term.”

The former governor further stated, “Consequently, we have resolved to postpone critical decisions in order to better comprehend the approach the President intends to take regarding the impending election. It is evident to the APC that their candidate lacks significant popular support, and that the electorate is seeking alternatives. This aggressive tactic may only serve to slow us down rather than deter our progress.”

He elaborated that the coalition is devising new strategies to keep “the adversaries of democracy uncertain” and to highlight their perceived desperation to dominate the political landscape through unscrupulous methods.

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Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the center of an alleged case of unruly conduct involving Ibom Air, has publicly addressed the situation after her release from custody.

In a statement via her Instagram account @soft_commy, Emmanson expressed gratitude to her supporters for their prayers and concern during her period of detainment. She confirmed her release from Kirikiri Correctional Centre and expressed her ongoing distress regarding the treatment she received, indicating her intention to provide a comprehensive account of her experience following a period of rest and medical attention.

Her release occurred subsequent to a ruling by the Ikeja Magistrate Court located in Ogba, which struck out the five-count charge against her.

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The presiding Magistrate, Olanrewaju Salami, dismissed the case after the police formally requested its withdrawal.

This decision followed a resolution spearheaded by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who cited consultations with aviation stakeholders, public appeals, and the remorse demonstrated by those involved. Furthermore, Ibom Air officially retracted its complaint as part of the settlement process.

Initially, Emmanson was arraigned on charges related to an incident that transpired on August 10 and was granted bail in the amount of ₦500,000, contingent upon the provision of two sureties, while she awaited the fulfillment of these conditions.

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