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‎"You are damn right, @OgbeniDipo, BAT is not GEJ and vice versa! Even if you dress a monkey in a 3-piece suit, or a pig in a 3-piece agbada, it will still remain a monkey, or a pig. GEJ was born 20 November, 1957 (68) in Ogbia, Bayelsa State. His parents were Eunice Jonathan and Lawrence Jonathan while his siblings are Meni Jonathan and Nancy Jonathan-Olei. He is not a drug lord, has not forfeited any money linked to narcotics to the US and there's no controversy about his background, parentage and schools he attended. He attended UNIPORT, where he bagged a PhD, and is from Otuoke in Bayelsa State. In fact, he is a classmate to my elder cousin. Tinubu is truly not (and can never be) Jonathan. QED,"

Dohn:
Did u see that man drinking from an arsenal bottle in the stadium?? 🤣🤣🤣.
Epl sweet i swear

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a market along the Borno–Yobe border, describing the incident as a “devastating failure” that demands urgent accountability.

No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have reportedly been hospitalised following the strike at Jilli market.

Reacting in a statement posted on X on Sunday, Atiku expressed outrage over the loss of civilian lives, warning that such incidents continue to undermine public confidence in security operations.

“The Jilli market airstrike that killed scores of innocent traders is not just tragic, but a devastating failure that must outrage every conscience,” he said.

He criticised the recurring pattern of civilians being affected during counter-insurgency operations, noting that those meant to be protected are often caught in the crossfire.

“While targeting insurgents, innocent Nigerians were once again reduced to collateral damage. How long will citizens remain unsafe both from terrorists and from the very operations meant to protect them?” he asked.

Atiku drew a comparison with international military standards, citing a recent United States operation to emphasise the value placed on human life.

“Just a few days ago, the United States deployed over 150 aircraft and spent an estimated $300 million to rescue just one pilot in Iran, even destroying equipment worth over $100 million each to protect a single life,” he said.

“That is the value they place on one citizen. Here at home, we must ask: what is the value of Nigerian lives?”

He called for a comprehensive review of military operations and stronger safeguards to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

“This demands urgent review, accountability, and decisive action to prevent a recurrence,” he added.

The former vice-president also extended condolences to families of the victims and affected communities.


“My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved families and affected communities. Nigeria must uphold its duty to protect its citizen. That is the ultimate essence of National Security,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that it carried out air operations in the area but did not state whether civilians were affected.

In a statement signed by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said it conducted “precision follow-up mop-up airstrikes on identified terrorist locations within the Jilli axis of Borno State on April 11, 2026.”

According to the statement, the strikes were part of a coordinated air and ground offensive with the Nigerian Army under Operation HADIN KAI.

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has secured a 30 percent share of leadership positions in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano, following a power-sharing agreement reached among key political factions in the state.

The deal was finalized at a high-level meeting held at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road, where stakeholders gathered to harmonize interests and chart a unified structure for the party on Friday night.

The party’s Acting Publicity Secretary, Comrade Sa’id Bello, told Reporters in Kano that the arrangement was designed to guide the emergence of party executives from the ward level to the state level.

Comrade Sa’id Bello confirmed that under the agreement, “the Kwankwasiyya bloc aligned with Senator Kwankwaso will control 30 percent of party leadership positions, while the existing ADC structure headed by Atiku loyalist, Al Amin Little retains 40 percent. The faction loyal to Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna is also allocated 30 percent.”

Bello noted that the formula was carefully adopted to ensure inclusiveness and balance among the various interests that recently converged under the ADC platform.

The meeting drew participation from prominent figures, including Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, Dr. Akilu Indabawa, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, and Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga.

Friday night meeting was presided over by Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, who was mandated by the national leadership of the ADC to oversee the process and ensure a smooth integration of all factions.

Insider told this Newspaper that the outcome signals a strategic consolidation of forces within the ADC in Kano.

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has urged courts to avoid the use of complex phrases in their rulings, calling instead for clear and unambiguous orders to prevent confusion and misinterpretation.

Osigwe made the call during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, where he expressed concern over the growing ambiguity in judicial pronouncements, particularly in politically sensitive cases.

“I think, considering the confusion that is arising in our body polity in recent times, our courts should not make orders using such Latin maxims like status quo ante bellum or pendente lite.

“The court should make clear orders as to what it means so that there is no ambiguity. It (status quo ante bellum) creates confusion. We have rendered it almost meaningless.

“It has been stripped of any clear meaning, so our courts should avoid using such phrases and instead specify what orders they are making so that nobody will be left in doubt, and no administrative body will have to interpret it and try to give its own decision on it,” he stated.

Status quo ante bellum is a Latin phrase that means the situation as it existed before the war.

The NBA president further stated that vague court orders often led to multiple interpretations, with different parties claiming victory.

“I see situations where people go away rejoicing that the order was in their favour, thereby giving room for mischief or for anybody to interpret it the way they want.

“Where a court has chosen to make an order, it should state clearly what it has set out to do and not hide behind any Latin maxims,” Osigwe added.

According to him, while such legal expressions may not pose challenges in other jurisdictions, Nigeria’s peculiar environment makes their use confusing.

His remarks came amid controversy surrounding the interpretation of a Court of Appeal ruling involving a leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The court directed the parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum, but its interpretation sparked a dispute between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and party factions.

INEC delisted the David Mark-national working committee from its portal, but the Mark faction rejected the decision, insisting its leadership represents the last legitimate structure.

The disagreement also led to protests by the factions at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

In a separate demonstration on Thursday, another group leader of the party, Nafiu Gombe, also staged a protest at the commission’s office, demanding recognition as the authentic ADC national chairman

madridguy:
The FG should add more additional officers to the security of ADC chairman. The party scavenger are after him for refusing them to steal their party.

A former coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Organisation in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has alleged that Nigeria’s electoral body is no longer neutral.

He claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is largely dominated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a situation could threaten the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate, made the claim during an interview, where he spoke on the current political climate and preparations ahead of the next presidential poll.

He said the alleged appointments into INEC go against the law, which clearly states that officials of the commission must be non-partisan.

According to him, there are growing concerns that the ruling party is positioning itself to dominate the political space without opposition.

He warned that any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state would fail, insisting that the country’s size and diversity cannot support such a system.

Speaking on the situation, he said: “The situation is confused, and I think politicians today didn’t learn any lessons over the years.”

Marafa expressed worry that the actions of political actors could destabilise the system if not properly handled. He noted that Nigeria’s population and political complexity make it impossible for any single party to control everything without resistance.

He said: “You cannot, by any stretch of the imagination, railroad a country of nearly 300 million people into just one political party. It just cannot work.”

The former lawmaker also questioned the neutrality of INEC, stating that he no longer has confidence in the electoral body. He argued that although Nigeria has strong electoral laws, the problem lies in how those laws are implemented.

He said: “How can I have confidence in INEC? I don’t know the kind of people… The law establishing INEC provides that anybody that is to be appointed into the umpire must be neutral, non-partisan.”

Marafa insisted that, contrary to this requirement, many of those currently occupying key positions in the commission are politically affiliated. He said this has made it difficult for the body to act independently in sensitive matters.

He added: “But what we have today—everybody knows that it is card-carrying members of political parties that are being appointed into positions of authority in INEC.”

He further criticised the commission’s handling of internal party matters, especially its position on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to him, the commission’s interpretation of legal directives in the matter raises questions about its impartiality.

Marafa also took a swipe at the ruling party, accusing it of trying to avoid a competitive election despite its control of several states and key government institutions. He described the situation as “unfortunate and laughable,” noting that a party with such influence should not fear opposition.

He questioned the election timetable being proposed, arguing that the long gap between party primaries and the general election does not make political sense.

On the issue of political loyalty within INEC, Marafa declined to name specific parties but maintained that those appointed often align with the interest of those in power.

He said: “But the bottom line is, regardless of their political parties, they are going to dance to the music of he that appoints them.”

He concluded with a warning that no group or individual can assume absolute control over the country’s political future, stressing that history has shown such efforts often fail.

“In all these things, anybody that tried to play God, God always has a way of showing human beings that God is God and human beings are human beings,” he said

aswani:
Did we read the same thing? He was there to welcome Aregbe and Mark to ADC. Suddenly Nwosu resigned, after I guess seeing the alert, as did the then chairman.

They pulled the rug from right under his feet without sending him any alert and they don't want him to cry out, how is that fair? On top of that, they are now doing monitoring spirit on top of his matter.

If this ADC mistakenly gets to power ẹhn, we don enter one chance finish for dis country bí dat.

Gotocourt:
Tinubu declared war before he was sworn in as president 🤷🏿.

yarimo:
from where ?

Parachoko:
If not for Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, we will be buying petrol for around #700/litre by now.

When the war ends and barrels of oil start falling, the price of fuel will start falling again in Nigeria

Omoboricash:
May be you can help me summarize the passage. May be my comprehension is poor. Thank you.