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Okuneye Idris, the controversial Nigerian crossdresser, who is popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed to Falomo Police Hospital for medical attention.
A source confirmed the development, stating that he was transferred from the FCID to the hospital for treatment.
The source said, “Bobrisky complained of ‘breast’ pain and was rushed to the Police Hospital in the Falomo area of Lagos around 2:00 p.m. in an ambulance with the plate number LND 339L. He wore a black gown, covered his face with a shawl, and lay down in the ambulance.”
Bobrisky was taken into custody on Monday night by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following his arrest at the Seme border in Lagos during an alleged attempt to leave the country.
There are indications that he may remain in detention as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The FCID is expected to obtain a remand order for his continued detention.
A statement from the FCID regarding Bobrisky’s situation is expected later today.
NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, confirmed the arrest, describing Bobrisky as “a person of interest.” He further stated that the NIS had intercepted him at the Seme border as part of their efforts to secure Nigeria’s borders.
Correcting God’s Work Has Consequences – Okon Of Lagos Warns Those Engaging In Plastic Surgery
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Popular Nigerian actor, Ime Bishop, also known as Okon of Lagos, has condemned the growing popularity of plastic surgery among young women.
Bishop warned that changing one’s body goes against God’s original design.
The thespian questioned individuals taking on the role of “project supervisor” for God’s creation, stating that people are trying to improve upon perfection.
Speaking via social media, he encouraged individuals to appreciate and respect their natural beauty, which is created by God.
Bishop highlighted the potential risks and moral implications of plastic surgery while acknowledging personal autonomy.
According to him, “God create you finish, you decide on yourself, by yourself to be project supervisor for God. God create you finish, he submit the work for himself o. Eehhn and you take Gods work wey him don submit finish eehhn, you carry an you begin to mark, you put red biro, you mark, you say adjust the eyes, next time put more efforts on the waist, straighten the b*mb*m.
“You go Dey edit Gods work. After you say put more effort in the legs and eemm straighten the hips, no problem be correcting Gods work, you hear? Mmm it has consequences, in case you don’t know.”
Renowned comedian, Ali Baba has shared his encounter with former military leader, Gen Sani Abacha.
He explained that the encounter was a “near-death experience.”
Ali Baba revealed this on the Leadership Podcast with Stephen Akintayo.
He disclosed that the incident happened during Abacha’s presidency at an event in Abuja where he was tasked with introducing the Akwa Ibom cultural group.
He said, “The first close encounter I had with death was with Sani Abacha. When Abacha was President, Ernest Shonekan had been removed so I went to do an event in Abuja and it was time for the Akwa ibom cultural group to perform. At the time, Abacha was wearing one of those sunglasses that could be folded.
Ali Baba said he boldly asked Abacha to remove his sun glasses.
He said, “So then they started dancing I stopped them and faced Abacha, saying, ‘your excellency, sir, it’s almost 10; why are you wearing Dark shades? Don’t you want to see their performance? Remove this shade na.”
He said Abacha obliged, but the tension escalated when he noticed DSS officers heading backstage.
“He then removed the glasses and was talking to someone and when he kept the glasses I told the troupe to continue. As soon as they started, I saw the DSS officers going backstage to wait for God knows who o,” he added.
Fearing for his safety, he said he decided to sit next to Abacha instead of going backstage, where the operatives awaited.
“I went down the stage to where Abacha was and sat on the ground next to him. He made jokes of me and asked why I refused to go backstage and I said , ‘Don’t worry, sir, they can come and arrest me here,” he concluded.
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Blessing David-Agwa, a fake fertility nurse, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State.
The EFCC disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Wednesday.
According to the EFCC, David-Agwa’s criminal issues began on August 28 when the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency handed her over to the anti-graft agency for investigation and possible prosecution after discovering that she had presented herself as a medical fertility nurse, thereby defrauding unsuspecting victims.
An investigation into the matter reportedly revealed that the defendant allegedly forged certificates from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and used them to falsely present herself as a medical fertility nurse, specially trained to assist women in getting pregnant with ease.
It was also discovered that the defendant had successfully defrauded over 45 innocent women who fell for her false claims.
The statement revealed that the defendant was arraigned on 45 counts of charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation, forgery, and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N28,278,600.
The statement read, “Count 41 of the charge reads ‘That you, Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, sometime in 2024 in Enugu, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, with intent to defraud, did obtain the total sum of One Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N1,600,000.00) only from one Okenwa Joy Chiamaka, under the pretence of being a Medical Fertility Nurse (specially trained to assist women to get pregnant with ease), which pretext you knew to be false, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.’
“Count 24 of the charge reads: ‘That you, Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, sometime in 2024 in Enugu, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, with intent to defraud, did obtain the total sum of One Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N1,250,000.00) from one Amarachi Okpala, under the pretence of being a Medical Fertility Nurse (specially trained to assist women to get pregnant with ease), which pretext you knew to be false, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”
The defendant was said to have pleaded not guilty to all counts when they were read to her.
In view of her pleas, counsel to the EFCC, Blessing Obasi, reportedly prayed the court for a trial date and for the defendant to be remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility.
The statement added, “However, the defence counsel, G. C. Madubuegwu, informed the court about a pending motion on notice for bail, dated 4th October 2024, and filed on the same date. ‘It is brought pursuant to Section 162 and 165(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act,’ he said. After moving the said application, he prayed the court to grant the defendant bail on liberal terms.
“Obasi vehemently opposed the application for bail on the grounds that the allegation against the defendant was a serious one, citing the mental health impact on the victims.”
After listening to both sides, Justice Umar reportedly adjourned the matter to November 12, 2024, for a ruling on the bail application.
The defendant was thereafter remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility.
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of a native doctor and father of a 26-year-old man identified as Chikwado Eze, who died during a botched fortification in the state.
The tragic incident happened at Ugbaike, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State last week.
According to reports, Chikwado had secured a visa to travel abroad and returned to his village to share the news with his father, Mr. Uwakwe Eze. However, his father insisted on a fortification ritual to ensure his success overseas and took him to a native doctor, Onuwa.
The native doctor identified as Enuwa Odugu, allegedly claimed that Chikwado needed to be buried alive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to be properly fortified. Unfortunately, when Chikwado was exhumed after the stipulated time, he was found dead.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued late Tuesday night by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the father of the deceased and the native doctor had been arrested.
According to the statement “a native doctor, one Enuwa Odugu “m”, aged 48, and Uwakwe Eze “m”, aged 67, were arrested for conspiracy and murder of Eze’s 26-year-old son, one Chikwado Celestine Eze.
“The incident is alleged to have occurred when Uwakwe Eze took his son to the native doctor’s shrine for a ritual intended to fortify him with charms. However, during the ritual, the deceased was buried in a coffin but he unfortunately died in the process.
“He was rushed to the hospital and confirmed dead by the attending doctor, and his body deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.”
He said that the native doctor had confessed to the crime and other previous performances of such rituals, attributing the death of the victim to his non-adherence to certain ritualistic rules he earlier prescribed for him.
“The case is under investigation, and the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded,” Ndukwe said.
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Anti-kidnap Unit of the Federal Capital Police Command in connection with the alleged abduction of some pastors of ECWA church in Bwari Area Council of the FCT.
The FCT police commissioner, CP Olatunji Disu, who disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command in Abuja on Monday, said the suspects were arrested following a raid on the kidnappers’ hideout at Kweri forest that borders Kaduna and the FCT.
Disu said the suspects were responsible for various armed robberies/kidnappings as well as attacks on pastors’ quarters belonging to ECWA church in Dnapoyi village in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, Mpape village, Daupe village.
He gave the names of the suspects as Hussaini Adamu, Yau Adamu and Aminu Adamu, saying the suspects were led by their gang leader, Gwan Umar, which he said is based in the forest in Kaduna State.
He said the suspects had confessed to killing of one Comfort Oyanga adding that Felix Sanyo and Julius Oyanga were abducted at Daupe in Tafa LGA of Niger State, while a sum of N80 million ransom was paid by the victims’ family.
According to him, the suspects also collectively kidnapped one Dimas Maisamari in Mpape, FCT alongside some victims, which he said were all taken to Kaduna forest.
He said the suspects collected a ransom running into millions of naira from families of the victims, even as he said efforts were ongoing to trace and arrest other wanted kidnappers on the command’s list.
The police commissioner said exhibits recovered included two AK 47 rifles, 85 rounds of live 7.62 ammunition 3 AK 47 magazines and one locally-made gun.
There Is No Need For Merger, You Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Adeyanju Tells Atiku, Peter Obi, Others
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Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has stated that it would be difficult for any opposition merger to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Adeyanju, in an interview with Daily Post, argued that opposition parties missed a critical opportunity during the 2023 presidential election by failing to unite and present a unified candidate against Tinubu.
He highlighted that the 2023 election presented a unique advantage for the opposition as former President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly opposed Tinubu’s candidacy.
Adeyanju said, “What’s the point of the merger? Is it not to win elections? They can’t win any election against Tinubu’s alignment. They should continue on their ego path. I encourage them to stay divided so that Tinubu’s ‘babalawo’ can get a raise.
“They had just one job in the last election because we had a president who was clueless and not in charge. He failed so badly that his body language suggested he never wanted Tinubu to win—so all the opposition needed to do was present a united front, but they refused.
“Instead, they chose to wage an ego war. Kwankwaso said he’s the next president, and the same goes for Obi and Atiku. They divided their votes while INEC and Tinubu were united. They had their chance, but they blew it. This Tinubu can’t lose any election. Didn’t we see how the results on IReV differed from what was announced in the just-concluded Edo election?
“Tinubu can’t lose an election that he organizes, so it’s pointless. They shouldn’t merge—they should just entertain us and their supporters. There’s no need for any merger; everyone should go and test their popularity.
“All I see is a Tinubu-INEC merger, in a country where people’s votes don’t matter. When you talk about a merger, look at the Edo election, and watch what happens in Ondo as a formality. Look at the Kogi and Imo elections—there were no real elections in those places. That’s the country you’re talking about for a merger? They had the opportunity to defeat the APC, but they were too busy fooling around and playing to the gallery.”
A Pretoria high court judge has convicted a woman found guilty of the killing of her parents, pregnant sister, and brother.
Judge Mashudu Munzhelele sentenced 24-year-old Onthatile Sebati to 25 years in prison for her role in the 2016 killings, while her cousins Tumelo and Kagiso Mokone were handed life sentences.
The horrific incident saw the deaths of Onthatile’s father, police constable Solomon Lucky Sebati, her mother Mmatshepo, a nurse, her 19-year-old pregnant sister, Tshegofatso, and her three-year-old brother Quinton, all shot in their home in Mmakau, North West. Onthatile was 15 years old at the time of the killings, while her cousins were both 18.
Judge Munzhelele remarked on the emotional devastation caused by the crime, particularly the involvement of a family member. "The murder of four individuals, including parents and children, is a heinous act of violence, and the fact that accused number two [Onthatile], a family member, was an accomplice in the k!lling of her family intensifies the emotional devastation and the seriousness of the crime," the judge stated.
According to the state, Onthatile planned the killings and enlisted her cousins to carry out the crime, even providing them access to the house and her father's service firearm. Kagiso shot the family while Tumelo waited in the getaway vehicle. After the murd3rs, Onthatile paid her cousins R100,000 from insurance payouts.
In a shocking turn of events, five years after the crime, Onthatile confessed to relatives, leading to their arrests. They were charged with theft, four counts of murd3r, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and possession of a firearm and ammunition, and were found guilty earlier this year.
The court heard that Onthatile's betrayal has left deep emotional scars on the Sebati family, with relatives struggling with mental health issues stemming from the tragedy. The judge declared the trio unfit to possess firearms and gave them two weeks to appeal their sentences.
Onthatile’s aunt, Japhitaline Sebati, hailed the sentencing as "justice served," adding, “It is painful to see such an intelligent child waste her future, but I hope she gets rehabilitated.”
The former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented over the condition of Nigeria.
The ex-head of state revealed that disunity has kept the country from achieving greatness and fulfilling its potential as a leading force for the black race.
The former Nigerian President emphasized that this disunity has kept the country from achieving greatness and fulfilling its potential as a leading force for the black race.
Receiving a 20-member delegation from the League of Northern Democrats on Tuesday, led by former Kano State governor Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, Obasanjo explained that regionalism, which emerged before Nigeria's independence in 1960, is at the root of the country's prolonged lack of cohesion, The PUNCH reports.
“The truth is that at independence, Nigeria emerged with three leaders, and so it has been a situation of three countries in one ever since,” he said.
Despite these challenges, Obasanjo said he remains optimistic about the future of Nigeria, adding, “As long as we can look back as a country and correct the mistake of the past.”
He stressed the importance of merit, capacity, and ability in appointing leaders rather than focusing on regional backgrounds. “It is high time we began working for the national interest,” he noted.
Obasanjo continued, “Yes, you have identified your group as the League of Northern Democrats, but how I wish you to call your group National League of Democrats because where you come from should not be a problem. Where I was born should not be the enemy of my Nigerianess.”
“I will be increasing by being a Nigerian rather than being a member of the Republic of Oodua.
“I am undoubtedly proud to be a Yoruba but my being a Nigerian should not be the enemy of my being a Yoruba…we must get the best man for the job, it doesn’t matter where he comes from. We must get our acts together,” he added.
The former President urged the nation to focus on uniting for progress. He also reflected on the country’s missed opportunities, stating, “When we got our independence, what they were calling us was giant in the sun, but is that the situation today? We have disappointed ourselves, we have disappointed the black race, Africa, and the world at large.”
Obasanjo added that despite the disheartening state of the country, it is not too late to make amends and strive for greatness.
“We must put the past behind us and work for the greatness of Nigeria,” he concluded.
Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba has opened up on why many presidents and governors avoid transferring leadership to their deputies.
Speaking on Tuesday, he stated that suspicion and lack of trust are the primary reasons.
The veteran journalist expressed these concerns at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, held in Abuja.
The event, themed “Strategic Solutions for Good Governance, Food Security and Sustainable Growth in Nigeria,” highlighted these governance challenges.
While describing the situation as unfortunate, Osoba noted that it is a global issue, not confined to Nigeria or Africa.
The former governor cited the political tension between former United States Vice President Al Gore and his principal, Bill Clinton, as an example.
He said, “It is most unfortunate. It is not just in Africa — it happens all over the world. You will recall the case of Al Gore and Bill Clinton. Al Gore was his vice president, and he contested the presidency. But because he thought Clinton might be a liability, he didn’t involve him in his campaign.
So, this issue is not limited to Nigeria. It is rare to see a deputy succeeding their boss. However, there are still opportunities for such individuals in this country. As I mentioned earlier, the array of leaders who are still young and passionate about Nigeria, even from what we have seen at this conference, gives us confidence that one day, one of them will emerge as the president of this country."
Osoba also lamented the persistent trend of governors plotting or sponsoring impeachment against their deputies.
When asked whether the constitution could be amended to protect deputies from their superiors in government, the politician said there was little anyone could do.
:Again, you can’t amend the constitution against governors using their influence and powers to impeach their deputies. There is nothing anybody can do about it. If the State House of Assembly is friendly with the governor, he can attempt anything, including impeaching his deputy.
What we should continue to promote is for leaders to build relationships. It is not by law but through relationship. As they say, you wash your hands with both the left and right—it’s through cooperation,” he stated.
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, also shared his perspective, acknowledging that this is a controversial issue many leaders are reluctant to discuss.
Ganduje, however, lightened the mood by joking that even God Almighty didn’t consider having a deputy during creation.
The former Kano governor expressed optimism that continued advocacy might lead lawmakers to call for a constitutional review to strengthen the position of deputy leaders.
He said, “Whether you are a deputy governor or a vice president, it’s the same concept of deputising. This concept is a very controversial one.
Even in theology, God has no deputy because of its controversial nature. God declared that everyone, including His prophets, is a servant. So, it’s an issue that remains a no-go area.
“But a leader doesn’t determine his continuity in office. A leader could fall sick at any time and would need someone to steer the ship. If a leader dies, there must be someone to take over. No one can do it alone.
The difference between a governor and his deputy is not biological. It’s not because one was born to be a governor and the other to be a deputy.
I think this is an issue we will continue to debate until there is a review of the Constitution. Perhaps certain provisions could be added in favour of deputy governors."
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Caycee Mboya, the tallest woman in Kenya has stated that she wouldn't mind becoming a second wife to a man over 40 years old.
She stated this in an exclusive interview posted on Tiktok.
When asked about her preference in men, she stated, “I don’t like young guys. I would love to be a second wife.”
Caycee explained her reasoning, saying, “I don’t have parents; I never met my mother, and my father passed away when I was in Standard 5. I missed out on that fatherly love. So, if I can find a husband who can also be a father figure, I think that would be amazing.”
She further elaborated on her thoughts about polygamy: “Since my parents died and I am an only child, I prefer polygamy. In case I pass away, I want other women to help care for my children. That is the main reason.”
Caycee emphasized her desire for a husband who can provide both companionship and fatherly support, stating, “I want a husband who can be a father figure to me, someone who can complement me.”
Her candid remarks have garnered significant attention on social media, prompting many users to share their thoughts in the comments section.
Renowned singer Femi Kuti has begged young Nigerians not 'japa.'
According to him, they should stay in the country and improve it.
Speaking at the 2024 Felebration festival, Kuti emphasised that developed countries like Europe and America fought for their freedom, highlighting their histories of civil wars and struggles.
He stressed that Nigeria’s youths should recognise their responsibility to improve their own country.
Kuti noted that iconic landmarks like the Fela Shrine were built in Africa, not abroad, and even those with dual citizenship contribute to Nigeria’s growth, citing his son, Made Kuti as an example.
He said: “People have asked me, ‘Shey you no go japa?’ Japa to where?”
“Let me tell you about Europe; you see Europe and what made it great. Do you think they ran away? No, they fought; Europe fought hundreds of civil wars; dem just dey kill themselves. America had one of the worst civil wars in history, which is why till today Americans still carry guns.
“We must understand that we have to stay here and fight for a better country that we love. We did not build the Fela Shrine in Los Angeles or in London; we built it in Africa. Get your senses together because this country depends on you.
“Made is a British citizen but where is he? He is in Nigeria and he cannot be anywhere else. What does he want to do there? If they call him for work, he’d go there to play and come back. Who would take over the shrine? I want to retire.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been sued by some sacked workers who approached an Abuja Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) over their sack.
The sacked workers are seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the bank from replacing them.
The sacked directors who are claimants/applicants in a motion on notice filed on Monday insisted their employments were “unlawfully terminated” by the bank “without a valid reason.”
The CBN was listed as sole defendant/respondent in the motion filed on behalf of the dismissed directors by the Isa Mohammed & Associates (El-Shuayb Law Firm).
In March this year, Daily Trust had reported that not less than 27 members of staff, most of them directors at the CBN, were affected by the first batch of reorganisation by the financial institution.
Amongst those affected were eight directors, 10 deputy directors, five assistant directors, two principal managers and two senior managers.
The CBN relieved 17 directors inherited by the new governor, Olayemi Cardoso, with four others recently retired on attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
The bank, however, made a move to replace the sacked directors by recently advertising various vacancies in the national dailies.
The directors faulted their sack, insisting it was against the civil service rule. They have filed a case which is still pending before the court.
They sought for an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the bank from filling the vacancies in the director’s cadre.
In the motion on notice brought pursuant to Order 22 Rule 1 and 2 of the National Industrial Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2027 and under the Inherent Jurisdiction of the court, the applicants prayed the court for an order of “interlocutory injunction restraining the defendants/respondents whether by itself, its agents, servants, and; or privies or anybody acting on its behalf or receiving directives from it from filling the vacancy of whatever kind to the Director Cadre, or taking any step whatsoever to so recruit, arising from the unlawful termination of the Claimant’s appointment….”
The claimants argued that “it is trite that an employer can only terminate an employees’ appointment without a notice or payment in lieu of notice when the conduct of the employee is of a serious and weighty nature.”
“This will include offences with a criminal element such as fraud. The claimants not having being found wanting approach this Honorable court for redress.
“The defendants have been making efforts to fill the vacancy created by the unlawful termination of the Claimants’ appointment, without having regards to the pendency of the suit filed before this Honorable Court by the claimants, hence our application to this Honorable Court,” the application read.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has distanced himself from Yoruba nation agitators.
He stated on Tuesday that he is better off as a Nigerian than a member of the Oodua Republic.
He spoke amid the growing agitation for the creation of the Yoruba nation.
Obasanjo, while receiving a delegation of the League of Northern Democrats led by a former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, identified regionalism practised before the attainment of independence in 1960 as the foundation of the country’s prolonged lack of cohesion.
He advocated merit, capacity and ability to deliver as some of the factors that must be considered in electing or appointing leaders, against the question of which geopolitical zone should produce who or what.
He said: “It is high time we began working for the national interest. Yes, you have identified your group as the League of Northern Democrats but how I wish you call your group National League of Democrats, because where you come from should not be a problem.
Where I was born should not be the enemy of my being a Nigerian. It will be great to be a Nigerian than to be a member of the Republic of Oodua.
“I am undoubtedly proud to be a Yoruba, but my being a Nigerian should not be the enemy of my being a Yoruba. We must get the best man for the job, it doesn’t matter where he comes from. We must get our acts together.
“The African continent, the black race and the entire world are looking up to us. When we got our independence, what they were calling us was giant in the sun but is that the situation today?
“We have disappointed ourselves, we have disappointed the black race, Africa and the world at large. So, our concern is right, we have rubbished the value of integrity, no truth, no love but it is not too late to retrace our steps. We must put the past behind us and work for the greatness of Nigeria.”
On the state of the nation, he expressed optimism that the present situation is not beyond salvaging, as long as everyone is ready to come together and work as a united nation.
Obasanjo said he would forever remain a Pan-Africanist, a patriotic and nationalistic Nigerian and a proud black man from the black race.
Speaking, Shekarau emphasised the urgent need for unity, credible leadership and righteousness in Nigerians politics.
“This group, made up of ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life, emerged approximately three months ago,” Shekarau said, noting that the formation followed extensive consultations and discussions.
He highlighted that the group’s goal is to contribute to the nation’s development, not just within the northern region but across the entire federation.