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Hon. Sani Adamu Wakili, the member representing Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency in Kano State, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

In a resignation letter dated April 30, 2026, and addressed to the chairman of the party in Zango Ward, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Wakili said his resignation takes immediate effect.

“I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), effective immediately from Thursday, 30 April, 2026.

“It has been a privilege to be associated with the party. However, recent developments at the national level have made it untenable for me to continue my participation and contribute meaningfully to the party’s activities.

“As the representative of the good people of Minjibir/Ungogo Federal Constituency, I remain committed to making the necessary sacrifices to improve the lives of my constituents. My dedication to public service remains unwavering, irrespective of the path I choose.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have served within the party. I wish you and the party continued success in your future endeavours,” the letter reads.

2027: Kano lawmaker, Wakili dumps ADC

Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

DAILY POST reports that prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”

‘Money has to be made’ – Eniola Badmus challenges Funke Akindele to celebrity boxing fight

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle was in attendance during the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter between Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan, on Sunday.

Shooting Stars won the keenly contested encounter 3-2 to move to third position on the NPFL table.

Chelle was on a scouting mission ahead of this month’s 2026 Unity Cup.

The Malian has promised to feature a significant number of local players in his squad for the invitational friendly tournament.

Chelle will also be in attendance when Ikorodu City host Wikki Tourists at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Tuesday.

The 48-year-old is expected to name his squad for the Unity Cup next week.

The Super Eagles will take on Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the competition at the Valley on Tuesday, 26 May.

Unity Cup: Chelle runs rule over NPFL players in Shooting Stars, Nasarawa United tie

The Niger State chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to secure the release of a kidnapped doctor, warning of a total shutdown of health services if their demand is not met.

The association is demanding the immediate rescue of Dr Tony Eghagagara, Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu Local Government Area, who was abducted by bandits at his private clinic in Wawa town on April 22, 2026.

In a communiqué released after an emergency general meeting, jointly signed by Chairman, Dr Mustapha Mohammed-Aliyu, and General Secretary, Dr Musa Alhaji-Shehu, the doctors expressed deep concern over rising insecurity and what they described as the “targeted victimisation” of healthcare workers across the state.

The association warned that failure to rescue their colleague within the stipulated timeframe would trigger an indefinite withdrawal of services across all government health facilities in Niger State.

“We will no longer tolerate excuses. If our colleague is not rescued by the expiration of this ultimatum, NAGGMDP will shut down the system and withdraw all services across the state without exception,” the communiqué stated.

The group also called for enhanced security measures, including mandatory security protection for healthcare workers operating in high-risk areas and the deployment of dedicated security personnel to accompany doctors during work hours and on-call duties.

NAGGMDP further urged the government to take full responsibility for the welfare of the abducted doctor’s family by providing immediate financial and logistical support.

The association cited previous security breaches, including the abduction of a doctor at Gulu General Hospital in Lapai Local Government Area and attacks on health facilities across the state.

It also referenced the recent killing of a nurse at General Hospital in Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area, noting that such incidents have left healthcare workers in constant fear.

The ultimatum, which began at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, is set to expire at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, after which the association says it will embark on sustained peaceful protests alongside the planned shutdown of services.

Doctors issue 72-hour ultimatum over kidnapped colleague in Niger

Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday continued its good run, beating 2024/2025 league winners, Remo Stars, 2-1 in Aba.

The latest victory took the Aba-based team to 11th position in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) with 46 points.

Enyimba, playing under the guidance of their new coach, Emmanuel Gustavo, came into the game with an early push, as Stanley Dimgba missed a good scoring chance in the 2nd minute.

The visitors, Remo Stars, initiated attacks in a clinical pattern in the 21st minute, taking the lead against Enyimba.

But Enyimba equalised seven minutes later as Stanley Dimgba scored in the 28th minute.

Reliable attacker, Chidera Michael, scored in the 49th minute, sending the Aba fans into a rendezvous of jubilation.

Meanwhile, NPFL defending champions, Remo Stars, who lost to Enyimba, are sitting in 18th position on the NPFL table with 43 points after playing 36 games.

The latest result leaves Remo at the risk of being relegated from the NPFL.

NPFL: Enyimba win 2-1, as Remo risks relegation

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has raised concerns over a series of attacks targeting its train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor, describing the incidents as growing threats to passenger safety and national infrastructure.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the corporation disclosed that the latest attack occurred near Kilometer 177, where suspected vandals allegedly pelted a moving train with stones, shattering the windscreen of the lead locomotive.

According to the NRC, the incident is part of a troubling pattern of repeated assaults recorded over the past two weeks in different parts of the route, including areas around Gidan Busa and Sarki Gora Village in Kakau District, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The corporation revealed that more than six separate attacks have so far been documented, worsening security concerns on one of the country’s major rail transport corridors.

NRC management warned that the continued assaults endanger passengers, damage railway assets, and threaten the sustainability of government investments in rail transportation.

Despite the recurring security breaches, the corporation said train services remain operational, with additional safety measures and heightened surveillance deployed to protect commuters.

The agency also commended security operatives for ongoing efforts to secure the rail corridor, while stressing the need for stronger collaboration with local communities and stakeholders.

It urged residents living near railway tracks to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and resist acts capable of sabotaging critical public infrastructure.

The NRC maintained that protecting railway assets is a collective responsibility and warned that persistent attacks could disrupt service delivery if urgent preventive action is not taken.

NRC Raises Alarm Over Abuja-Kaduna Rail Attack is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has described former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, as the biggest political brands.

Dickson said this on Sunday when he received the duo into the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former Bayelsa State governor also described the political heavyweights’ presence as a defining moment for the fast-rising political movement.

According to him, the duo’s influence was evident in the massive enthusiasm that trailed their appearance, even without formal mobilisation.

“Your Excellencies and members of your entourage, I welcome you—even though you did not come with a crowd. But you are both the personification of a crowd, and the crowd has followed you here,” he said.

He used the occasion to position the NDC as a credible alternative in Nigeria’s political landscape, emphasising its rapid growth and internal cohesion.

Defection: ‘Biggest political brands’ – Dickson hails Obi, Kwankwaso

Three people have died and a British national is fighting for his life in intensive care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak was confirmed aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, a polar expedition vessel operated by Dutch-based tour company Oceanwide Expeditions, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina on March 20, bound for Cape Verde off the West African coast.

The WHO said one case of hantavirus has been laboratory confirmed, with five additional suspected cases currently under investigation. Of the six individuals affected, three have died and one remains in critical condition in a Johannesburg hospital.

South African health authorities said the first person to fall ill was a 70-year-old passenger who died on board the ship. His body is currently on the island of Saint Helena, a British territory in the South Atlantic. His 69-year-old wife also developed symptoms and was evacuated to South Africa, where she subsequently died in a Johannesburg hospital. A source close to the case indicated the couple were Dutch nationals. A third victim, reported to be a 69-year-old British national, was also evacuated to Johannesburg, where he remains in intensive care.

Hantavirus is a serious, potentially fatal infection typically transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents, particularly their urine, droppings, or saliva. In rare cases, the virus can spread between people and trigger severe respiratory illness.

The WHO said it is coordinating with member states and the ship’s operators to arrange medical evacuations for two additional symptomatic passengers. Discussions are reportedly ongoing on whether those passengers should be admitted to a hospital in Cape Verde before the ship continues its journey to Spain’s Canary Islands.

The MV Hondius is a 107.6-metre polar cruise vessel with capacity for up to 170 passengers across 80 cabins.

Three Dead As Rare Virus Breaks Out On Cruise Ship is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

After weeks of speculation over their political future amid the lingering crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The duo made the move during a visit to the residence of the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, where they held consultations with party leaders.

Obi and Kwankwaso arrived at about 5:14 p.m. and held discussions with Dickson and other NDC stakeholders as part of ongoing political engagements.

The meeting later went into a closed-door session and ended at about 6:45 p.m.

Speaking after the meeting, Kwankwaso called on supporters and political associates to rally behind the NDC, urging wider participation in the party.

Obi, on his part, reportedly advised party members against resorting to litigation, encouraging internal resolution of disputes.

The development is seen as a major boost for the NDC, with both politicians commanding strong grassroots followings across different regions of the country.

The Nigeria Police Force has forwarded the case file on the shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution.

This was following the confirmation of the dismissal of officers implicated in the incident by the Police Service Commission.

Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday, stating that the development marked a critical step toward ensuring justice in the case.

“The case file has been formally forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for vetting and prosecution. The Force will cooperate fully with the AGF’s office to ensure that this matter is prosecuted to its logical conclusion before a court of competent jurisdiction,” he said.

He said the Police Service Commission had reviewed and ratified the recommendation for the dismissal of ASP Nuhu and three other officers found culpable in the unlawful killing, noting that their dismissal takes immediate effect.

Placid said, “Following the conclusion of investigations, ASP Nuhu and three other members of his team have been arrested and are currently in custody. Internal disciplinary procedures have been concluded against all officers found culpable.

“The Force wishes to state clearly and without ambiguity that all indicted officers have been recommended for dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Service Commission has reviewed and ratified this recommendation. Their dismissal is therefore confirmed and takes immediate effect.”

The police spokesman explained that the decision followed findings from an investigation launched after the April 26 incident, which established that the actions of the officers amounted to professional misconduct, abuse of office, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.

According to him, the incident occurred after the deceased received a parcel from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, which he attempted to waybill to Sapele.

He said the parcel was found to contain a fabricated Beretta pistol and four rounds of 9mm ammunition, prompting a citizen’s arrest before police intervention.

Placid explained that upon arrival, ASP Nuhu, who led the responding team, shot the already apprehended and unarmed suspect, contrary to established rules of engagement.

“The Force wishes to be unequivocal: no criminal suspicion, however grave, justifies extra-judicial action. Every suspect is entitled to due process under the law,” Placid said.

He confirmed that the officers involved had been arrested and were currently in custody, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects, including the driver who delivered the parcel and two vigilante members linked to the incident.

Reiterating the Force’s commitment to accountability, Placid assured the public and the victim’s family that justice would be pursued.

“The Nigeria Police Force does not shield officers who violate the law. No rank or position will place any officer above accountability,” he said.

He urged members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with ongoing investigations as the legal process unfolds.

FULL STATEMENT 

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

PRESS ADDRESS BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID

Distinguished members of the press, good day.

I welcome you to this briefing on a matter that has drawn significant public attention, the fatal shooting of Mr. Mene Ogidi, aged 28 years, in Effurun, Delta State, on the 26th of April 2026. The Inspector-General of Police has directed that the public be kept fully informed as this matter progresses, and it is in that spirit that I address you today.

THE INCIDENT

On 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, the deceased, Mr. Mene Ogidi, received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver.

After collection, he proceeded to a motor park to waybill the parcel to Sapele, with the name, address, and phone number of the intended receiver written on it.

The parcel was searched and found to contain a fabricated Beretta pistol and 9mm live ammunition.

Citizens who witnessed this effected a citizen’s arrest of the deceased and subsequently contacted the police.

ASP Nuhu and members of his team responded and arrived at the scene. The suspect was formally handed over to ASP Nuhu as team lead.

At that point, rather than follow established police rules of engagement and standard operational procedures, ASP Nuhu shot and killed the unarmed, already-apprehended suspect.

The remains of Mr. Mene Ogidi have been deposited at the mortuary. A formal autopsy will be conducted by a certified pathologist, and the findings will form part of the evidence to support prosecution in this case.

INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS

Following the incident, the Inspector-General of Police ordered an immediate and thorough investigation conducted by the Police Monitoring Unit.

The investigation established that the actions of ASP Nuhu and members of his team constituted professional misconduct, abuse of office, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, culminating in the unlawful killing of Mr. Mene Ogidi.

The Force wishes to be unequivocal: no criminal suspicion, however grave, justifies extra-judicial action. Every suspect, regardless of the nature of allegations against them, is entitled to due process under the law.

ARRESTS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Following the conclusion of investigations, ASP Nuhu and three other members of his team have been arrested and are currently in custody.

Internal disciplinary procedures have been concluded against all officers found culpable. The Force wishes to state clearly and without ambiguity that all indicted officers have been recommended for dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Service Commission has reviewed and ratified this recommendation. Their dismissal is therefore confirmed and takes immediate effect.

The case file has been formally forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for vetting and prosecution. The Force will cooperate fully with the AGF’s office to ensure that this matter is prosecuted to its logical conclusion before a court of competent jurisdiction.

OUTSTANDING SUSPECTS

The driver who delivered the parcel from Yenagoa, as well as two members of the vigilante group involved in the citizen’s arrest, remain at large. Tactical teams have been deployed and coordinated investigative measures are ongoing to ensure their arrest and prosecution.

COMMITMENT OF THE FORCE

The Nigeria Police Force reassures Nigerians, particularly the family of Mr. Mene Ogidi, that justice will be served in this matter. The Force does not shield officers who violate the law. No rank, no position, and no circumstance will be permitted to place any officer above accountability.

This case is being handled with the full weight of transparency and institutional integrity. The Nigeria Police Force is aware that the eyes of Nigerians and the international community are on this matter, and we are resolved that our actions will reflect the highest standards of justice, accountability, and respect for human rights.

We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and assure them that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on all those found culpable.

Members of the public are encouraged to remain calm, continue to cooperate with law enforcement, and trust that this process will be seen through to the end.

Thank you.

DCP Anthony Okon Placid, mnipr, psc (+), mni

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters, Abuja