Abubakar Malami, the former head of justice and the president of the nation, has urged his supporters in Kebbi State to refrain from making political statements that could cause the state’s tensions to rise.
Mohammed Doka, Malami’s Special Adviser on Media, signed a statement informing musicians, political supporters, and other parties that using abusive language, mockery, or direct attacks on others is unacceptable.
I want to urge our teeming supporters to engage with the general public while promoting issue-based discourse. The former AGF was quoted as saying, “Their statements should be constructive, not ones that could undermine our democracy and Nigeria’s unity.”
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Doka characterized Malami as a peaceful and diligent citizen who would not back any deeds or remarks that might endanger Kebbi State.
In Kebbi, there has been speculation about Malami’s potential return to active politics, with reports that he might face Nasir Idris, the current governor, in the upcoming election.
The former minister played a key role in the governor’s ascendancy, but they are now seen as political rivals.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the personal particulars of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
The publication of the particulars followed the conclusion of party primaries by 16 political parties and the upload of candidates’ nomination forms for the election by the deadline of 6 pm on May 12, 2025, when the dedicated portal automatically shut down.
This was disclosed in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Saturday, titled ‘PUBLICATION OF PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE 2025 ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION’.
The Anambra State governorship election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
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The statement read, “Following the conclusion of party primaries, 16 political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms for the Anambra State Governorship Election by the deadline of 6 pm on Monday, May 12, 2025, when the dedicated portal automatically shuts down.
“As provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4 on the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election, the Commission has published the personal particulars of each candidate and his running mate by displaying copies of the Form EC9, along with all the accompanying academic credentials and other documents submitted by them, at our state headquaters and the 21 local government offices across Anambra State.”
INEC called on Nigerians to assess the candidates’ documents.
The candidates’ documents displayed by INEC. Credit: INEC/X
It also urged aspirants with reasonable grounds to believe that a candidate provided false information to challenge the nomination of the candidate in court.
It also disclosed that the final list of candidates would be published on June 9, 2025, which is at least 150 days before the election.
This, it said, was in line with the provision of Section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022.
It said, We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents. Any aspirant who participated in his/her party primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by a candidate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal High Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a large wooden boat conveying about 90,000 litres of stolen crude oil off the coast of Araromi, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The operation, conducted on Thursday, May 15, was executed byen of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, following credible intelligence on suspected illegal bunkering activities in the area.
It was gathered that the crude oil was illegally sourced from abandoned oil wellheads located offshore in Igbokoda and was en route to Lagos before the naval personnel intercepted the thieves.
On sighting the naval team, the suspects manning the boat fled into the creeks in an accompanying speedboat, evading arrest.
However, the Navy recovered key items from the intercepted vessel, including three pumping machines, a long discharge hose, and two high-powered outboard engines used for navigation.
The boat and all recovered equipment have since been processed in line with extant Defence Headquarters regulations.
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The Commanding Officer of FOB Igbokoda, Captain Aliyu Usman, while reacting to the development, reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s unwavering commitment to protecting the nation’s maritime domain and safeguarding critical national assets.
A Nigerian man and a US national, Omololu Akinlolu, 38, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm in the ongoing assault case involving US singer, Chris Brown.
UK police who charged the American R&B with assault earlier this week have charged Akinlolu in connection with the 2023 incident, London’s Metropolitan Police said on Saturday.
Akinlolu will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court in northwestern England, according to AFP.
Brown, the Grammy-winning 36-year-old former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was on Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a court in Manchester.
He faces a charge of causing grievous bodily harm over the same assault that allegedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London on February 19, 2023, police said.
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The judge’s decision to reject Brown’s bail request has thrown into doubt the start of his next tour, with shows already sold out in the Netherlands on June 8 and Germany on June 11.
The singer is known for mid-2000s hits such as “Kiss, Kiss”, as well as a litany of legal troubles, including a felony conviction for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
Brown was detained after reportedly flying into Manchester airport by private jet on Wednesday afternoon.
One person has been declared dead, while six were reported injured in a gas cylinder explosion at the plumbing market, along Uga Street, near Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, said the incident occurred on Friday, while a welder was working on metal with carbide.
“Police Operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters on the 16th of May 2025 complemented the rescue efforts by good-spirited individuals on the six victims of a gas cylinder explosion at a plumbing market, along Uga Street, which regrettably recorded one death.
“Preliminary information revealed that the welding gas cylinder exploded as the welder was working on a metal due to exposure to excess heat.”
Six victims rescued from the incident are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue.
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To this end, police said their operatives have taken steps to secure the area and prevent criminal-minded persons from taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes.
Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million ($59 million) release fee.
The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed in his one season in the Premier League after joining the Cherries from Juventus in 2024 for £12.8 million.
“Real Madrid and Bournemouth have reached a deal for the transfer of player Dean Huijsen, who will be at our club for the next five seasons, from June 1 2025, until June 30, 2030,” said Los Blancos in a statement reported by AFP.
Bournemouth confirmed Madrid had “activated a £50 million release clause”, with reports suggesting Huijsen’s former sides, Juventus and Malaga, will also profit from the deal.
Madrid moved quickly to sign the defender amid interest from several Premier League clubs for the Spain international.
Huijsen will be available for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup in the United States this summer, with their first game against Al-Hilal on June 18 in Miami.
The defender, born in the Netherlands, moved with his family to Spain aged five and played in Malaga’s youth academy.
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Huijsen made his Spain debut against the country of his birth, helping La Roja defeat the Dutch in March to reach the Nations League final four.
Real Madrid has struggled defensively this season, losing 14 games across all competitions and finishing without a major trophy.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is departing to take over the Brazil national team, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is expected to replace him in a summer of change in the Spanish capital.
