It was supposed to be a week that cemented President Bola Tinubu’s political grip ahead of the 2027 elections. Instead, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged from its nationwide primary elections battered, with a growing list of high-profile casualties — some already gone, others waiting at the door.

Former Kano State governor and vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has distanced himself and his political movement from a purported protest allegedly being organised over the country’s worsening security situation.

“Our recent latest level of assessment puts us at about 59 per cent. But that’s quite variable. You can’t be 100 per cent prepared, but the essence is that we keep preparing because things change,” he said.

According to the sources, the former councillor was ambushed and killed by unknown assailants while making his way back to Timshat.

Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has defended Nigerian pastors facing criticism over their perceived silence on the wave of attacks, kidnappings and insecurity across the country.