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A branch of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has warned individuals or organizations against acting as party leaders in the state.

Abdulrazak Abubakar, the chairman of the faction, issued the warning at a press conference on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi.

Abubakar claimed that Sufiyanu Bala and others, who were previously suspended by the party, have continued to act as ADC executives. Alhaji Sule Iko was also suspended for Sufiyanu’s parading as the party chairman, he continued.

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Sufiyanu Bala and Sule Iko are no longer members of the ADC, according to Abdulrazak, citing a court order that prevents Sufiyanu Bala from posing as a party leader.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) official said, “A High Court sitting in Kebbi State has issued an interim injunction restraining three of its state executive committee members from posing as members.”

The Federal Government’s dredge of the heavily silted Orashi River, which has been identified as a major cause of repeated floods in at least four local government areas, is a need for the state’s Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee.

Prof. Ngozi Odu, the committee’s chairman and Deputy Governor of Rivers State, made the appeal during a press briefing at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where she also disclosed that the committee’s full operations were resumed following the opening of its intervention fund account.

She explained that during the transition from emergency to democratic governance, the account had been temporarily frozen.

The committee, which was established during the time of crisis and was previously led by the then-Secretary to the State Government (SSG), is now led by Prof. Odu, who is currently the SSG’s vice chairman.

One of its three operational stages, which includes advocacy/prevention, mitigation, and post-flood intervention, is now in its mitigation phase, according to Prof. Odu, who reactivated the committee about five weeks ago.

She disclosed that meetings have already been held with leaders of the region’s most prone to flooding, including Ahoada West, Ahoada East, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA), and parts of Abua/Odual.

Prof. Odu announced the committee’s next steps, stating that members would travel to flood-affected communities to meet with victims and begin distributing aid to residents both in their homes and internally displaced.

She added that the previous committee already used about 80% of the intervention funds for important projects like the removal of IDP camps, the installation of boreholes, and the purchase of non-perishable relief supplies that are currently housed in the Pathfinder barracks of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS).

The committee would work with local government chairmen to ensure an equitable distribution of relief items, particularly to those who choose to stay in their communities rather than relocate to IDP camps, according to the Deputy Governor.

In terms of urban flooding, Prof. Odu noted that the majority of flash floods in Port Harcourt and other cities were brought on by refuse dumps and building construction along water channels.

She emphasized that residents as well as the Federal, State, and Local Governments must be held accountable for their actions.

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She claimed that all LGAs have been mandated to establish 13-man flood control committees to oversee tasks like clogged drains, repairs to culverts, and community sanitation in order to promote local response.

Additionally, Prof. Odu made it known that the Head of Service and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who serves as the committee’s vice chairman, will send a delegation to visit the family that recently lost two children in a flood-related incident, to offer condolences and offer support.

The Deputy Governor led the committee’s and journalists through an inspection of the relief materials in preparation for immediate distribution to the affected communities following the briefing.

The Oyo State Government has given four operational vehicles to the airport’s management ahead of the opening of the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan.

Bimbo Adekanmbi, the chairman of the committee that oversees airport upgrades, presented the vehicles to Seyi Makinde, the governor.

Adekanmbi, who spoke during the presentation, claimed that the airport needed numerous facilities to make it fully operational as an international airport. The state also stated that it had decided to donate the vehicles because it could not rely on the Federal Government or FAAN alone.

He continued, “This is a donation made by the governor for the Oyo State government.”

“As you may be aware, we are upgrading the airport. Additionally, there are numerous things that need to be funded for an airport to be fully operational, and we can’t wait for the Federal Government to do so. Therefore, the governor has given these vehicles because he is overseeing this upgrade.

The FAAN Aviation Security Department will be the first vehicle. The Airport Command of the Nigerian Police Force is the second one. The Department of Airport Operations is the subject of the third one. The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is the recipient of the final one.

You can tell from the photos that these airport agencies have been carefully chosen. Each one is dedicated to a particular airport operation. Additionally, these vehicles are only to enhance the upgraded airport.

The government is giving this gift to show its commitment, which has been demonstrated numerous times, and its concern that this airport, which has a wide-bodied A330 aircraft and is named after the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, lives up to its name. Everything is now unified, then.

Adekanmbi noted that the airport’s runway is fully operational and ready for local flights, while the international terminal is about 35% operational and should be ready by 2026.

“The runway is finished,” the statement read. The airport is operational now, and we are prepared for any scheduled local flights. By September 2026, the contractors will have completed the roughly 35 percent of the international terminal. Then begin all international flights. The airport is currently operationally ready for local flights, so the governor decided to donate these vehicles at this time to ensure there is no operational gap.

The government will assume a lot of responsibility for the maintenance of these vehicles because the Oyo State Government is overseeing the upgrade if we want it to function according to the design. The vehicles are anticipated to be used solely for this purpose. AFSEC, for instance, is concerned with aviation security. To enhance security, safeguard assets, and improve airport life, police command is intended for airport security. As the name suggests, operations are intended to enhance the activities at the airport, of course. Therefore, these vehicles are specific, focused, and designed for specific tasks.

“You see, anybody could fly right away. It might be next week, it might be Monday, or it might be Tuesday. You are aware that we are in a very advanced stage. The equipment is ready. You’re aware, but there are many regulators when it comes to aviation security, passenger security, and aircraft security, as you may well know. Eight of them are there. NAMA, the NCAA, NIMET, FAAN, and a number of other organizations. And each of those organizations will have specific areas where they would like to see the entire system operational. But we followed their instructions, Adekanmbi continued.

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Governor Makinde was applauded by Mr. Oluwagbenga Afuwape, the manager of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, on behalf of Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, in his remarks.

Afuwape said the donation demonstrated that the governor is truly committed to improving the state’s economy through the upgraded airport, noting that the governor has done well for the airport.

The vehicles arrived at the right time, according to Mr. Famosinpe Gbenga, the manager of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAM) at the airport, while lauding Makinde for his gesture.

He assured the governor that the organizations would not rely on their own oars, stating that the donation of the vehicles would improve their capacity to function.

The donation, according to Mr. Victor Adeya, the airport’s director of security, was a defining moment for the FAAN and the Oyo State government partnership.

In the November 1st local government elections, voting took place on Friday in all of Niger State, with reports of calm conduct and turnout in most locations despite delays in the delivery of materials at some polling stations.

Ibrahim Nma, the presiding officer at the Gidan Sarki 001 polling unit in the Bosso Central II, said the election went smoothly despite initial difficulties.

“Everything worked out as planned, and it was simple for us.” For the time being, no problem. Some voters, however, were unable to put their names on the register. One of the difficulties faced was that. Due to a delay in the collection of materials, we arrived a little late, but the voting and accreditation proceeded as planned, he said.

Voters at Kofar Dallatu Polling Unit described the election as well-organized and peaceful in Chanchaga Local Government Area. Abdullahi Masu, a voter, claimed that the voter turnout demonstrated people’s renewed trust in government and the electoral process.

He praised election officials and security personnel for keeping things orderly and calm, noting that “the peaceful atmosphere shows maturity among voters.”

Some voters, however, expressed concern about the late arrival of materials at the Majidadi 007 Polling Unit in Nasarawa C Ward.

Abbas Shehu, a voter, claimed that many people had waited in line for the election without seeing officials and that some had left before the voting period even began.

Salihu Egba, the presiding officer, responded by asking for patience and blaming logistics problems beyond their control. He stated that counting would be conducted openly in front of the electorate and that no eligible voter would be denied that privilege.

Meanwhile, the state’s commissioner of police, CP Adamu Elleman, who led monitoring teams across the state, described the election’s overall peaceful operation.

He praised the cooperation of voters and officials and said that minor issues were resolved right away.

However, CP Elleman confirmed that angry residents had set up the INEC office in Nasko, Magama Local Government Area, following reports of missing result sheets. He claimed that the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has been given more control over the situation and that it has been looked into.

As collation and counting continued, the Police Commissioner urged residents to remain calm and upholding the law, as well as making sure security personnel were present to ensure a transparent and credible process in each of the 25 local government areas.

In order to promote interagency cooperation and enhance operational readiness among Taraba State’s security forces, the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) held a Joint Route March for its own personnel and other security forces in the Jalingo metropolis on Friday, October 31, 2025.

The Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Taraba Marshal, and Nigerian Red Cross Society all actively participated in the exercise.

The route march was intended to encourage inter-national security organizations to practice physical fitness, teamwork, and intercultural understanding.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the commander of the Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, stated shortly before the march that the event was one of the numerous training programs the army regularly organizes to ensure officers and soldiers’ physical and mental stamina.

He asserts that today’s route march is not just about fitness. It demonstrates our resolve, strength, and commitment to standing up for our country at all times. It serves as a reminder that our profession still values discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Let us march with pride, purpose, and mutual respect as we depart, demonstrating to the Taraba and Nigerian public that the security forces are still committed to their work.

The exercise also served as a platform to show how committed all participating organizations are to maintaining peace and security in Taraba State and throughout Nigeria.

Residents who applauded the security personnel’ display of unity and cohesion were drawn to the route march, which covered major Jalingo streets.

According to soldiers from 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), which is a continuation of Operation Lafiya Nakowa’s ongoing operations, which aims to expel hibernating bandits and terrorist elements from its purview.

On Friday, October 31st, 2025, troops conducted a clearance patrol through Tor-Tser, Kofar Ahmadu, Tornyi, Unom, Mbayongo, and Yongogba villages in Takum Local Government Area based on reliable information about bandits’ activities.

Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Public Relations Officer of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, stated in a press release that the operation had successfully cleared the identified areas, including nearby settlements and river lines.

According to Muhammad, soldiers in the advance discovered new intelligence in Kofar Ahmadu village, which indicated that bandits had been seen near Tati TY Farm.

Through Sabon Gida Tati, the troops contacted the criminals right away and immediately aimed combat at the area. The bandits eluded the troops’ superior firepower and made their way deep into the forest.

The troops effectively denied the criminals a haven after discovering and destroying a major bandits’ camp at TY Farm during a period of exploitation. The location’s one Dane gun and other items were found.

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Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sec 3 OPWS, commended the soldiers for their prompt action, gallantry, and professionalism throughout the operation.