1. Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is facing backlash over his claim that the phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was bugged.
Aides of the President and politicians, including former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as legal practitioners and security experts, called for El-Rufai’s probe over the claim, arguing that his confession on national television was sufficient grounds for prosecution
2. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima of his appointment as the Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.
3. No fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. The aircraft, it was gathered, landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states
4. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering legislative intervention to address concerns raised by some Nigerians over the 2027 election timetable. The leadership of the House of Representatives has already summoned members for a session on Tuesday to deliberate on the election timetable
5. Following the trending video of Boko Haram victims, Kwara State government has affirmed its commitment to the safe return of the victims abducted last week. In a related development, residents of Oyun Local Government Area are fleeing the area over a fresh notification of an imminent attack.
6. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a strong testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country, pledging sustained Federal Government support for agriculture, tourism, food security and rural development
7. A female pedestrian and member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries was fatally struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver in a hit-and-run incident on Saturday at the NYSC Bus Stop, Igando area of Lagos State. The victim was reportedly on her way to a worship service at MFM Church, Igando, when the accident occurred.
8. The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a 26-year-old suspect allegedly behind the production and distribution of adulterated engine oil across Nigeria. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Gbenga Afolayan, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
9. Tragedy struck on Saturday as a clash between some members of the Benue and Hausa communities at a fruit market in Oil Mill, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State led to the death of one person.
Trouble started when a trader at the market asked a wheelbarrow pusher, identified as Zakara Afaaruwu, to make space for him to keep his goods, which the latter refused.
10. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Idi Hong, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa. Hong, who also served as Minister of State for Health, announced his defection on Saturday in his hometown, Hong, before supporters and political associates.
